Healthy Bedroom Makeover, One Room Challenge Week 5

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when you think you’re cruising and all of a sudden there is an unexpected turn.

Before I get into the unexpected turn.  I’d like to share with you that my roll of Revolution fabric arrived and was ready for an adventure.   Bopper traveled all the way from North Carolina to Sunny Southern Ca. She had never been to Huntington Beach before and wanted to catch some surf and sand.  First stop was Pacific City then head to the beach for the Airshow. A day at the beach was the perfect thing to do right before she is transformed into a non-toxic custom Upholstered bed.

Since the bed is a custom piece I have complete control as to what materials are used.  No nasty petroleum-based foam will be used.  Instead, I’ve swapped it out using GOTS certified latex.  Plus, Bopper is Greenguard certified so it passes my healthy room maker over.  Not only is she green guard certified she is 100% made of recycled bottles!  She is a win for air quality and the green movement! I’m super happy to align with Revolution fabric and use for my projects.  Oh my goodness,  I almost forgot to mention ALL of Revolution fabric is stain resistant and easy to clean. Check out the video and see with your own eyes how amazing their product is.  The BIG reveal will be Week 6!

Celebrating Week five win!

The wallpaper!  Yes, the correct amount of glue was received and the paper went up.  It was vital to use AFM non-toxic 3 in 1 adhesive.  It’s not made for hanging wallpaper but it can be used instead of the standard chemically filled glues that are out there. There is an odor to the 3 in 1 Adhesive but I’m comforted knowing it’s non-toxic.  The reason why I’m confident is that AFM has been around for the last 28 years and created their products based on the chemically sensitive clients that they cater to.

when you think you’re cruising and all of a sudden there is an unexpected turn.

When you think you’re cruising and all of a sudden there is an unexpected turn. Week 5 presented a sharp turn or rather a SHARP PAIN. It all started  Monday night after dinner I started to have some stomach pain. I chalked it up to something I ate, no biggie.  I had a client meeting that evening too.  It started out fine but soon after I arrived I realized I better get this meeting wrapped up quick.  Thankfully I was able to wrap it up and get home.  I headed straight to bed and some visits to the bathroom but NO relief. The pain persisted and the pain got worse the next day.  By Wednesday I knew I needed to head to the E.R. Within a couple of hours I was diagnosed with a ruptured appendix and needed an emergency surgery.  Out went with the appendix and in went the tubes, pain meds, and a constant drip of antibiotics.  It all went pretty quick.  Since it did rupture I was ordered to stay at the hospital for an additional 2 days.  Finally, the doctor released me on Friday evening.

Thank goodness that is ALL in the past.  It’s a reminder of how quickly things can change in an instant.  They are out of our control but doesn’t control us.  I did not want this event to take me out of this challenge.  I’m too stubborn for that plus this transformation is exciting not to see it through.  I may be late with my post BUT delayed with my post but I did meet the cut off time tonight at 8:00 p.m.

Onto Week six!  I have some packages to open and get some bedding washed, sewn, and art hung this week.  Most importatnly install the custom bed and the nightstands.  Oh my goodness, I cant wait!

Remember there are others that are participating in the ONE ROOM CHALLENGE.  Check out their progress Featured Designers and Guest Participants.

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