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    Home » DIY Projects

    One Room Challenge, Week 3: DIY and Plan Update

    Published: Apr 17, 2014 · Modified: Jul 2, 2021 by Simple Stylings · This post may contain affiliate links · 36 Comments

    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!

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    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.

    Stump Side Table
    Stump Side Table

    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?

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    {The Hunted Interior}

    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 :)

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    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:

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     After one can of paint:

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    After two cans of paint:

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    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!

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    After the third can of paint...and a photo bomber with bubbles!

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    The base had rusted some already so I decided to sand it down and spray it with black high heat paint for protection.

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    Chiminea fun:

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    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:

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    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.

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    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.

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    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

      siggy

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. [email protected]

      April 22, 2014 at 12:54 pm

      LOVING everything!!!! What a great helper you have! Can I hire him for this week please?!!! :)

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      • Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind}

        April 22, 2014 at 11:35 pm

        Thanks so much Kate!! He is a great helper :)

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    2. Shelia

      April 21, 2014 at 9:45 pm

      looking good!!! What a great helper! I love chimineas! You are going to enjoy it!

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      • Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind}

        April 21, 2014 at 11:34 pm

        Thanks Sheila! He is a good helper and loving the chiminea :)

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    3. Kris {Driven by Decor}

      April 21, 2014 at 9:33 am

      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!

      Reply
      • Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind}

        April 21, 2014 at 11:36 pm

        Thanks Kris! I wish you did too :) I need to have a blogger party after all this!

        Reply
    4. Amber

      April 20, 2014 at 9:29 pm

      So I totally switched gears and I'm doing our deck now, too! So thankful for your incredible inspiration! It all looks great!

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      • Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind}

        April 21, 2014 at 12:58 am

        Thanks so much Amber!!! I am loving working on my outdoor space! Can't wait to see what you do!

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    5. Mallory

      April 18, 2014 at 11:41 pm

      Loving the white and cannot wait to see the stump side table. You two are the cutest DIY duo around!

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      • Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind}

        April 19, 2014 at 12:16 am

        Thanks girl! He is my partner in crime (I mean DIY)!

        Reply
    6. [email protected]

      April 18, 2014 at 7:50 am

      I love the white chiminea and the tree stump will be perfect as a side table.

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      • Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind}

        April 18, 2014 at 9:32 am

        Thanks so much Julia! I love it white too :)

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    7. Carla

      April 18, 2014 at 4:39 am

      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

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      • Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind}

        April 18, 2014 at 9:33 am

        Wow Carla, that's awesome!! Thanks so much for stopping by!

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    8. Paulina

      April 17, 2014 at 9:39 pm

      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!

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      • Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind}

        April 17, 2014 at 10:06 pm

        Thanks so much Paulina! He is a big helper :)

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    9. Stacey

      April 17, 2014 at 9:39 pm

      Now I think I need to get a chiminea! It looks really good and great idea to use the stump.

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      • Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind}

        April 17, 2014 at 10:05 pm

        Thanks Stacey! I do love having the chiminea and can't wait to use it on the deck once it's complete :)

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    10. Kendra @ www.joyinourhome.com

      April 17, 2014 at 8:42 pm

      I can't believe that tree stump, Summer! That is so awesome! Now I want a chiminea too! :)

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      • Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind}

        April 17, 2014 at 8:46 pm

        Thanks Kendra! We got SO lucky!

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    11. [email protected]

      April 17, 2014 at 4:18 pm

      Wow!!! You've been busy!! That chiminea looks great! Perfect for nights outside. Also love the log table. Very chic.

      Reply
      • Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind}

        April 17, 2014 at 8:46 pm

        Thanks Celine! I can't wait for it to be finished so we can use the chiminea as much as possible :)

        Reply
    12. Jennifer @ Brave New Home

      April 17, 2014 at 3:27 pm

      Amazing what some white paint can do! Love the way your patio is coming together : ]

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      • Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind}

        April 17, 2014 at 8:48 pm

        Thanks Jennifer! I love white and I think it totally changed the chiminea!

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    13. Tricia

      April 17, 2014 at 2:57 pm

      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!

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      • Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind}

        April 17, 2014 at 8:48 pm

        Thanks Tricia! We were so lucky to find the stump, I have wanted one for so long!

        Reply
    14. Jennifer @ Dimples and Tangles

      April 17, 2014 at 12:12 pm

      Looking good, those pieces are going to be an awesome addition to your space!

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      • Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind}

        April 17, 2014 at 8:48 pm

        Thanks Jennifer! I can't wait for it to come together!

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    15. Brooke @ Putter Home

      April 17, 2014 at 12:10 pm

      Man, send that kid to me! I need a bark chipper at my house (: Looks great, can't wait to see the end result!

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      • Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind}

        April 17, 2014 at 8:49 pm

        Thanks Brooke! He is a big helper!

        Reply
    16. Angela, blue i style

      April 17, 2014 at 11:46 am

      You have such a cute partner in crime! That chiminea is awesome - and it makes me want smores, stat!

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      • Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind}

        April 17, 2014 at 8:50 pm

        Thanks Angela! I is funny...and loves smores :)

        Reply
    17. emilie

      April 17, 2014 at 11:36 am

      Man--you two are quite the team! The deck looks done already!!! Love the chiminea...and LOVE those roasted marshmallows!!! #nomz

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      • Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind}

        April 17, 2014 at 8:50 pm

        Thanks Emilie! He is my little partner :)

        Reply
    18. Gabbi @ Retro Ranch Reno

      April 17, 2014 at 10:55 am

      I love all the pieces coming together!! That stump side table is BEAUTIFUL! :)

      Reply
      • Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind}

        April 17, 2014 at 8:51 pm

        Thanks so much Gabbi! I love the stump too!

        Reply

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