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Monday, January 16, 2012

mission impossibilities: challenge accepted

Ladies.  Thank you all for airing your dirty laundry here.  Seriously waving those un-laundered panties around for all to see takes some serious body parts we prim and proper ladies do not possess …

… well, anatomically, no.  Metaphorically, yes.

So today, in lieu of me … let’s focus on you by sharing all the links you’ve shared with me detailing your “Imagine the Impossibilities” challenges …

(Sorry I didn’t include any fancy embedded links to the posts ---just the not-so-fancy URLs -- but I have a vaulted ceiling to paint here people!  Remember?)



Fellow Chicago blogger Sarah will be making the most adorable hand-sewn felt and Velcro book for her nephew …

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Another of my new Chicago blog friends Lizzie is going to finally recover the glider in the nursery with some new beautiful fabric …

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This incredibly funny lady is taking on surviving menopause without killing anyone ...

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The Pine Tree Home gets very sad every time she walks by her guest room …

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Jamie is taking on the herculean task of building a fireplace …

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Sherry will be taking on the great purge and reorganization of 2012 …

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Anna is going to fulfill her life’s dream of learning to sew as well as her grandmother …

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Fiona from across the pond is challenging herself to use a Hammer Drill (a must-have because her walls are brick and plaster) to hang up 10 shelves … sounds noisy to me!

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Megan is going to tackle a seriously challenging upholstery project …

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Autum of last week’s palletless wall feature is going to build a piece of furniture …

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Jess will be tackling her pantry …

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Stacy  is going to take on the “big boy” power tools.  Uh oh, Mr. Flickerwhips … you might want to start sleeping with one eye open. Just saying …

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Ronda at Batchlors Way is also going to tackle the power tools – all by herself – to build a custom walk-in closet ….

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And then, of course, are the “Imagine the Impossibilities” challenge hosts (just click on the screen cap pictures to learn more about the challenges we have individually signed up for)…

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There’s still time to join us on our “Impossibilities” journey … click here or on the button below to find out all the details …


…. okay, I’ll fess up here. Today was supposed to be an update on how I’m coming along with my ‘painting the vaulted ceiling in my bedroom’ challenge. Problem is, I’m stuck on picking a paint color. I’ll share that particular thrilling tale with you later this week …


P.S.  If you have signed on to the “Impossibilities” challenge and have written a post about it, then link it up in the comments thread here … and I’ll feature you in a future post!
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29 comments:

  1. Stacey StuweJanuary 16, 2012 at 10:44 AM

    Linda you are so funny!! I just love reading your blog and your "Sponsers" posts too(he's a kick)!! Thanks for the plug, this has been an incredible challenge, so happy to participate, can't wait for the link party!!

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  2. fiona andersonJanuary 16, 2012 at 12:35 PM

    Thanks Linda, for including my 'impossble' challenge. I have made a small start, getting used to the drill with the 'hammer action ' lol !!!

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  3. Jennie LouiseJanuary 16, 2012 at 12:54 PM

    ohhhh no this makes me feel really lazy because there are a hundred and 1 things I could be doing/making/renovating and sharing with you all... but I'm too lazy to get started. Actually no it's daunting me, wondering if I'll have the know how, the money etc. to finish a project. I don't like failure or half done jobs so I procrastinate far too much. Terrible right? I should use this as my kick start.
    jennie. x

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  4. Laura BrightJanuary 16, 2012 at 2:42 PM

    I am totally in! I blogged a bit about the challenge yesterday. Check it out. :)
    http://whimsicalperspective.blogspot.com/2012/01/whimsical-makeover-detailed-bookshelf.html

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  5. The Cottage Market {Andrea} ♥January 16, 2012 at 2:50 PM

    can't wait to see that fabulous ceiling!!! a very big undertaking for sure! that would be a TOTAL IMPOSSIBLE for me!!!! yours however will be amazing!!! : ) hugs...

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  6. Brianna @ RMVJanuary 16, 2012 at 6:08 PM

    I think choosing paint colors is a pain in the tookus. In fact I am posting my paint choosing process later this week. My husband and I have it down to a science at this point since we have painted and repainted so many rooms.

    Though, I have never tackled a vaulted ceiling!

    I'm in on the challenge http://realmountainvalues.com/2012/01/16/couch-crafts-hand-sewing-doll-clothes-from-scraps/

    Though for it to make any sense you need to know I am totally laid up on a couch until I have my second baby. As an active person I'm trying the impossibility of finding crafts to do on a couch :).

    Thanks for helping host this very neat event!

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  7. SLRJanuary 16, 2012 at 6:12 PM

    looking forward to seeing what paint color you pick! hope the tea dresses got done too...
    :)

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  8. RHome410January 16, 2012 at 7:15 PM

    Loving this challenge and I can't wait to see all the projects... Motivation for future months! I featured the challenge and my project on my blog today. I'll be updating mine and checking on yours, too. Thanks for sharing and helping host!

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  9. Pine Tree HomeJanuary 16, 2012 at 7:19 PM

    Woo! Gonna be a great party.

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  10. Karah @ thespacebetweenblogJanuary 16, 2012 at 7:44 PM

    So, so fun to see all of the challengers projects coming together! Great highlight of so many of the challengers...what does that mean about your ceiling??? I hope it's coming along great!

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  11. SarahJanuary 16, 2012 at 8:01 PM

    I love seeing all the other different challenges that each blogger is taking on. The challenges are all so different and I can't wait to see how they all turn out! Thanks to all the ladies who are hosting!

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  12. Natasha in OzJanuary 16, 2012 at 8:08 PM

    I haven't seen this challenge yet-it sounds fun! Thanks for sharing all those great links too.

    Best wishes,
    Natasha @ 5 Minutes Just for Me

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  13. Iesha WilliamsJanuary 16, 2012 at 8:59 PM

    I finally decided what I'm tackling... Oh yeah its a biggie! Thanks so much for hosting the challenge along with your great friends.

    Here's my post: http://unclutteredlifestyle.blogspot.com/2012/01/imagine-impossibilities-challenge-i.html

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  14. Eclectically VintageJanuary 16, 2012 at 9:57 PM

    I feel so much less alone and frightened in my dark dreary basement! Wow - we've got a lot of great company for our challenge! Now, get working on that paint color girl!
    Kelly

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  15. Dana @ Cooking At Cafe DJanuary 17, 2012 at 12:57 AM

    It's so fun to hear the goals!
    Can't wait to see everyone's progress!

    We just posted out "Before" pics for our new Jimmy John's Kitchen :)
    http://www.cookingatcafed.com/2012/01/our-kitchen-redesign-jimmy-johns.html

    All the best,
    ~ Dana
    Cooking at Cafe D

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  16. TannaJanuary 17, 2012 at 6:07 AM

    Game on!! Looking forward to seeing everyone's progress! Yea! blessings ~ Tanna

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  17. Welcome to the Mouse HouseJanuary 17, 2012 at 6:50 AM

    Here is my project! I plan to update later this week with info on how I did everything and I will add the button :)

    http://cometothemousehouse.blogspot.com/2012/01/basement-craft-room-under-300.html

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  18. JessJanuary 17, 2012 at 1:01 PM

    Thanks for including my pantry project in your post. It's coming along...check it out http://makingoverthemartins.blogspot.com/2012/01/pantry-progress.html

    ~Jess

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  19. Laura @ duke manor farmJanuary 18, 2012 at 7:13 AM

    jumping right into the task http://topthistopthat.blogspot.com/2012/01/am-i-challenging-myself-to-impossible.html?

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  20. UnknownJanuary 18, 2012 at 9:01 AM

    Thanks for including my bench project in your post - I'm so excited! No update this week, but hopefully next Monday I'll have a much further-along project!

    Megan

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  21. UnknownJanuary 18, 2012 at 9:39 AM

    Hi Linda,
    I am late in the game...as usual...but challenge accepted!. I am going to attempted to make a work of art of of string!
    http://www.creativeinchicago.com/2012/01/string-art-imagine-impossibilities.html
    Zoe
    aka Creative in Chicago

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  22. Felecia CofieldJanuary 18, 2012 at 8:50 PM

    Here's my challenge http://www.simplypractical.blogspot.com/2012/01/mission-impossibilites.html
    Blessings from Bama!

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  23. MichelleJanuary 19, 2012 at 12:19 PM

    http://addhousewife.blogspot.com/2012/01/imagining-impossibilities-challenge.html I've taken up the challenge. And my first in progress post :D

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  24. UnknownJanuary 19, 2012 at 2:49 PM

    Can't wait to see your ceiling!
    Here is my link: http://thestoryofthesparkmans.blogspot.com/2012/01/as-i-wrote-about-in-2012-home-goals.html

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  25. lindseyJanuary 20, 2012 at 9:23 AM

    does a try & fail count?! :)
    http://www.pillowthought.blogspot.com/2012/01/thursdays-tip-pinterest-hit-or-miss.html

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  26. Laura BrightJanuary 20, 2012 at 8:18 PM

    I'm in on the challenge and I just linked up to your page! http://whimsicalperspective.blogspot.com/2012/01/imagine-impossibilities-challenge.html

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  27. Shannon FoxJanuary 23, 2012 at 2:41 AM

    I'm in! I'll be sharing my challenge of organizing my home decor, craft supplies, etc...

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  28. Amanda/Bullfrogs and BulldogsJanuary 24, 2012 at 1:03 PM

    I'm in! Better late then never but I'm in! I will be done with my project around that time so it's perfect! My challenge is starting my 'home renovation' a budget (very big budget)one room at a time...first up: The Home OFFICE!

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  29. Jen GildayJanuary 28, 2012 at 10:42 PM

    Just finished my impossible challenge!!

    http://athomeinthenorthwestblog.com/2012/01/pantry-before-and-after.html

    Jen

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