Happy One Room Challenge link day everyone! Have you checked out all the ORC participants yet? There are so many incredible projects going on that I can hardly keep up and I can't wait to check out those linking up today. You can get the scoop and check out the participants at Calling It Home here.
If you are an ORC first timer you can find my Week 1 post here and my Week 2 post here!
As you know we are at the beach this week and if you follow me on Instagram you have seen some pics of what we've been up to. I'm feeling a bit stressed because I know I am missing a full week of work time but I have some DIY projects to share with you and updates to the plan.
When we were building the deck in the fall I knew I wanted to incorporate some sort of outdoor fire pit. Last year I saw how Kristin from The Hunted Interior used a white chiminea on her patio and I knew I had to have one. Doesn't her's look incredible?
I went on the hunt for the perfect, large mouth chiminea and finally found an affordable one in Raleigh, NC. So we hit the road and brought this fat boy home. Yep, that's what the name of the model was :)
I wasn't exactly sure the best way to paint it so I cleaned it off and sprayed it with Rustoleum's white High Heat paint from Home Depot.
Before:
After one can of paint:
After two cans of paint:
I figured I would need to give it a light sanding and another coat or two but I wanted to see how the paint would hold after a few uses. The paint did crack in several places but overall it did pretty well.
I sanded it down and used another can of paint and so far so good!
After the third can of paint...and a photo bomber with bubbles!
The base had rusted some already so I decided to sand it down and spray it with black high heat paint for protection.
Chiminea fun:
Next up is our stump side table.
My son and I were walking in our neighborhood one day and noticed a fallen tree that looked like it had been sliced a couple times but never removed. We watched it for a few months and finally decided we should attempt to bring it home with us!
And here is how it went down:
Luckily the stump was pretty dry and the bark came off easily. We have been sanding it down with an electric sander every other day or so to get it smooth and make sure it gets fully dry.
I think this will make a perfect little side table on our deck along with our nautical spool side table that we DIY'ed a few weeks ago. You can read that tutorial here.
As for our punch list, this is where we stand:
1. Stain and pressure wash the deck. {in process picking out stain which will hopefully happen this coming week}
2. Paint the awning and door trim and touch up the door. {bought exterior trim paint}
3. Sell current table and chairs on craigslist and hunt for an awesome deal on furniture. {in progress}
4. Buy Tiki torches and mount them: from Home Depot.
5. Paint the chiminea and base.
6. Find/build two side tables: using nautical spool side table and a DIY stump table
7. Find and hang an arts and crafts style light fixture. {searching but no luck yet}
8. Purchase rug, outdoor pouf and pillows: Target.
9. Figure out grill placement.
10. Build or hunt for a vintage cooler/and or bar cart. {found a cooler at HomeGoods but holding out for a vintage one}
11. DIY upcycled marquee anchor.
12. Hang string lights: from Target.
13. Find pots/planters and decide on plants. {began researching plants at Home Depot}
14. Shop our home and thrift stores for styling accessories.
15. Throw a PARTAY!!! {this is my favorite part!}
This is probably my last post for the week while we finish up our spring break trip but I hope to post some Tybee Island and Savannah eye candy pics early next week!
Have a great weekend folks!
Linking Up:
The Blissful Bee // Remodelaholic // Upcycled Treasures
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LOVING everything!!!! What a great helper you have! Can I hire him for this week please?!!! :)
Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind}
Thanks so much Kate!! He is a great helper :)
Shelia
looking good!!! What a great helper! I love chimineas! You are going to enjoy it!
Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind}
Thanks Sheila! He is a good helper and loving the chiminea :)
Kris {Driven by Decor}
Wish I lived close enough to invite myself over for your post-ORC deck party because I can tell it's going to be an awesome space! Love the white chimenea - I hadn't seen that done before - and the stump table is perfect!
Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind}
Thanks Kris! I wish you did too :) I need to have a blogger party after all this!
Amber
So I totally switched gears and I'm doing our deck now, too! So thankful for your incredible inspiration! It all looks great!
Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind}
Thanks so much Amber!!! I am loving working on my outdoor space! Can't wait to see what you do!
Mallory
Loving the white and cannot wait to see the stump side table. You two are the cutest DIY duo around!
Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind}
Thanks girl! He is my partner in crime (I mean DIY)!
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I love the white chiminea and the tree stump will be perfect as a side table.
Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind}
Thanks so much Julia! I love it white too :)
Carla
Wow I love the chiminea, I'm going to get online to find a secondhand one now!!! I picked up an old cane 3 pce sofa set today off the side of the road can't wait to paint it up and sit out by the fire!! Thanks for inspiring me x
Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind}
Wow Carla, that's awesome!! Thanks so much for stopping by!
Paulina
Wow! You got a lot done and it looks amazing! I love the white chiminea--will make for such cozy nights on your deck. Your son is super cute helping you chip that stump. Cant wait to see what you do next!
Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind}
Thanks so much Paulina! He is a big helper :)
Stacey
Now I think I need to get a chiminea! It looks really good and great idea to use the stump.
Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind}
Thanks Stacey! I do love having the chiminea and can't wait to use it on the deck once it's complete :)
Kendra @ www.joyinourhome.com
I can't believe that tree stump, Summer! That is so awesome! Now I want a chiminea too! :)
Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind}
Thanks Kendra! We got SO lucky!
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Wow!!! You've been busy!! That chiminea looks great! Perfect for nights outside. Also love the log table. Very chic.
Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind}
Thanks Celine! I can't wait for it to be finished so we can use the chiminea as much as possible :)
Jennifer @ Brave New Home
Amazing what some white paint can do! Love the way your patio is coming together : ]
Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind}
Thanks Jennifer! I love white and I think it totally changed the chiminea!
Tricia
I love how you breathed new life into your chiminea. What a great idea! And I'm kinda jealous of the stump - so cool that you were able to find it!
Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind}
Thanks Tricia! We were so lucky to find the stump, I have wanted one for so long!
Jennifer @ Dimples and Tangles
Looking good, those pieces are going to be an awesome addition to your space!
Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind}
Thanks Jennifer! I can't wait for it to come together!
Brooke @ Putter Home
Man, send that kid to me! I need a bark chipper at my house (: Looks great, can't wait to see the end result!
Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind}
Thanks Brooke! He is a big helper!
Angela, blue i style
You have such a cute partner in crime! That chiminea is awesome - and it makes me want smores, stat!
Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind}
Thanks Angela! I is funny...and loves smores :)
emilie
Man--you two are quite the team! The deck looks done already!!! Love the chiminea...and LOVE those roasted marshmallows!!! #nomz
Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind}
Thanks Emilie! He is my little partner :)
Gabbi @ Retro Ranch Reno
I love all the pieces coming together!! That stump side table is BEAUTIFUL! :)
Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind}
Thanks so much Gabbi! I love the stump too!