one room challenge linking event: the reveal!

We made it! After six weeks of blood, sweat, tears (I'm not kidding) and a ton of fun, the time has finally arrived to reveal the rooms we have transformed for Calling It Home's One Room Challenge Linking Event!

Yesterday the talented One Room Challenge designers and bloggers shared their stunning spaces, and today it is our turn!

So without further ado, I'll get started with the following before photo of the small sitting room off of our master which I have (past tense!) transformed into my new office:

I wanted a fun and feminine space that would serve as an inspiring office, but also a relaxing retreat (perhaps from our home's little future inhabitants? My mother-in-law just fainted--someone get her a fan.).

Also important was to incorporate colors, patterns, and textures that would compliment the chintz I inherited from my mother. 

The following were the design boards I created to illustrate the look and assist me along the way:

To see my progress leading up to today's grand finale, click the links below:

week one

week two

week three

week four 

week five

And now, ladies and gentlemen, my iPhone camera and I would like to present to you the new and improved shell & chinoiserie headquarters!:

What a productive and rewarding six weeks it has been--thank you to Linda at Calling It Home for that and for being the hostess with the mostess! I can't wait for next time!