Roll For Project 10

We are just two blog posts away from being done with my "roll for project" list. Don't worry, there will be as "season 2." I just wanted to finish the projects on this list before I added any more. 

1. Secret Pantry Door

I've already blogged about this, because I was too excited so I won't go into much detail, but here is the result with it all decorated. 

Here it is at Christmas. I loved having a place to display Aaron's late grandmother's Christmas decorations. 

Here it is at spring: 

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There are a couple of things my four year-old apprentice added, like a string tied to the knob, and she likes to daily switch out knick-knacks on the shelf. 

A couple things I didn't mention in the previous blog:

1. I was able to use bookshelves I got for free off Facebook Marketplace two years ago.

2. I added shelves to both pantries and covered them with PVC tablecloths, which are way more cost effective than shelf liners. I still will not show the inside of my pantry, as it is functional but not organized. 

Six months later, and it is still doing great! I will never do anything as cool as this ever again. 

2. Rock Garden

We have very large trees in our front yard, which I love, but they do not allow anything to grow underneath. 

This was so cost effective, and I love the results. I used 69 cent pavers from Lowes as a border and filled it with black mulch that we glued down. The mulch has survived many wind storms and I think it really has helped our front yard. 

Ah, yes, you noticed no rocks were involved in the rock garden. The initial idea came from my grandma and then it kept changing the more I planned it, but I kept the name because that is what was on the list. 

3. Ceiling Fan

Our ceiling fan stopped working a month after we moved in, so it was always on the list but not a high priority to fix.

I found a brand-new, never taken out of the box ceiling fan while thrifting. 

I spray painted the chrome black and turned the blades upside-down to better match our floors. It still doesn't work and unfortunately we are having to hire an electrician because it appears it's a wiring issue. We are still waiting on one to call us back. (That's on the honey-do-list for Aaron). 

4. Neighbor Garden. 

I kept rolling outside projects when there was an ice storm, so I had to wait to get these done. No I could not have substituted another project as that violates the rule of "roll for project." 

I used the same pavers as I did for the mulch garden and used two as spacers to lay out the garden. I didn't bother putting weed barrier down with either of the gardens, because nothing grows, so I am not going to have to fight many weeds. 

Another easy project, which I think helps make a big impact with curb appeal. 

5. Touch-up vanity paint 

It has been a little less than five years since I made over the kids’ bathroom. The passage of time will never not shock me. It looks like my kids have been practicing their sword fighting on the doors. I was able to buy a sample- sized paint for $7 and do touch ups. Thankfully the paint matches and it looks good as new!

Also, in true “Chelsea fashion” I found a door I missed and had to do some dumpster diving for the paint I threw away when I thought I was done.