We have lots of projects in the works - since Extreme Makeover Home Edition did not show up here, we are continuing getting our stuff done! (Imagine that said very tongue in cheek!)
There are many, many outside projects going on, getting ready for winter, but there are also some inside.
Well this weekend the saw was working hot and heavy and while for a bit there wasn't a ton that I could do, all that wood was calling my name. So, I went to work on "Extreme Makeover Pantry Edition"!!!
We had gotten some wood from my folks that had been planed from trees cut down for the building of their new house when Alex was a baby. And we had never quite designated what exactly it was for, but knew we would come up with something neat. Well, this was the day!
The wood had bark on the edges and a very clean rustic look. So, I made off with it, commandeered a tape measure and went to work.
My pantry had never quite fit right, we always jammed so much stuff in it, and my huge cooking pots fit absolutely NOWHERE in our house. But we use them constantly! So, knowing what I wanted to use my pantry for, I designed my own. Alex was primarily my helper (or better read that as the "one I grabbed to help me with this"). We got the measurements and went to work! And what do you know, the first shelf worked beautifully and looked exactly like I dreamed. I tried putting some things on it to determine where I wanted the next shelf down. And we went on from there!
I have never built shelves before and was very proud of myself. Now you have to understand, they are very simple, boards on support frames basically, but they work great for what I needed and added SOOOOO much room to our pantry - and I left the perfect spot for my big pots, right no the floor, easily fit under the lowest shelf designed exactly for that purpose!!!! Alex says that it was spooky - though I eyeballed how far down I wanted each shelf, he measured and each shelf is 11 inches below the other!!!
So, with no further ado, here is my new pantry!!! I think it is beautiful, but then I am biased!
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| Hey, I think the photo worked!!!!! |
"For I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans for hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
2 comments:
They are awesome!
Well done! I love it!
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