A call goes out looking for help to re-design some of the most depressing spaces you have ever seen. But, like any good designer, you like a challenge. The details unfold....
Client: females with children in crisis.
Scope of Project: 1 very large house.
Spaces you will work on:1 bedroom, 1 entry/living room.
Days on site to complete: 3
Budget: 0
How to proceed: beg, borrow and bargin hunt!!! Oh, and join forces with other local talented, fun, generous, fabulous designers and...bloggers, wonderful handymen, as well as an army of volunteer painters!
Stay tuned....I promise to share some truly remarkable before and afters as well as plenty of details from all the amazing people who had a part in creating beautiful spaces for women who have suffered from domestic violence. For now here is a little peek of some of the items used in the spaces I helped to transform!
Inside of my car on load in day:
Bargin hunting finds from a generous thrift store:
All photos by A&A and may not be copied or reproduced without written permission.
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What a wonderful cause! I can't wait to hear (or read) more about it.
ReplyDeleteSounds like an incredible project that is going to bring joy to a lot of people! Can't wait to see what happens here!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a great cause....look forward to seeing more. The goodies in your car look wonderful! The Junior League recently did something similar with the meeting rooms used in the foster system...I am sure you all got just as much out of this as the greatful recipients!
ReplyDeleteWow! Really looking forward to seeing and reading more here!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous painting crew! Love the look of the colours in the back of the car and I wait with bated breath to see the finished result!
ReplyDeleteLook at your car!!! What a great set up to the story!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful cause. I can't wait to see the final results.
ReplyDeleteGreat worthwhile project! As a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) for abuse and neglected children, I can vouch for the need to fix up places like this. I look forward to seeing the outcome and bless you!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful. This is one of those best-of-both-worlds projects... fun for you, so important for the residents. Can't wait to see more.
ReplyDeleteawesome...looking forward to the results...
ReplyDeleteWhat a great project! I'm sure the results are beautiful! We can't wait to see your handiwork! *Amy
ReplyDeleteYou are truly bringing beauty to the world and to people who can really really use it. What a wonderful gift you and your team are and I am SO looking forward to seeing the amazing results of your generous spirits! xx P&H
ReplyDeleteGOOD for you!!! Can't wait to see the pics!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see how you arrange all of that loot!
ReplyDeleteWonderful. May I borrow your lasso?
ReplyDeleteYou sure know how to rally!
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Sounds like a very good and thoughtful thing to be doing. I can't wait to see more!
ReplyDeleteSo excited you're doing this!! I can't wait to see what you pull together. Nothing like a great cause to bring out the creativity.
ReplyDeleteThis is really a great project. Can't wait to see the results. Have to tell you that car is so much more organized than mine when I am doing a job. I never get completely unloaded from the previous job. Its a mess. I am being inspired here in more ways than one. Tthanks!
ReplyDeleteThis does sound like a challenge....have fun with it, xv.
ReplyDeleteAren't you proud of yourself for stepping up. I'm proud of you and everyone in our country who will do anything to help others. What a remarkable post...I cannot wait to see what you guys do. Really. xx's
ReplyDeleteI am so proud of all that worked on the project. What an amazing bunch. I just shared the story on FB from Jill's post on the day. The generosity of all leaves me speechless, the rooms created will be a warm cozy relaxing and safe feeling place for those that need them most. Thanks again for all you have done to help in this project. I regret not coming up to help (I thought long & hard about wanting to when Jennifer posted) Hopefully there will be many more of these wonderful projects to contribute to. xo
ReplyDeleteThis is such a worthy cause and you still get to be creative in the process. I would love to be involved with something like this. I can't wait to see your project and what you have done with it.
ReplyDeleteKudos to you! I really need to find something similar in Portland. Thank you for the design inspiration...and (more importantly) the moral inspiration.
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