To Bookish Dreamer (and the rest of y'all)

RickyMaveety · 12-27-2008, 04:29 PM

I've finished three more projects for my office. I thought of you (Bookish) when I did the magnet board, because it was super easy to do and I thought it might work for your magnet displays.

It's just a cheapo frame from WalMart ... didn't even have glass, just thin plastic. I tossed the plastic and put flashing in where the photos would go (the dividers are just for show, so it only took one piece of flashing). And, now all my magnets are nicely framed.

Then, I put up some units I got from Pottery Barn on the wall over the desk. The desk is a mess right now, so I didn't include it for a reason.

Last, but not least, I finished the bookshelves for the office. Yeah, I know, they are really simple, but then I'm not a pro. So, give me a break.

lilac_jive · 12-27-2008, 04:33 PM

WOW! You are soooo coming to my house and helping me! Looks freaking awesome! The bookcases are gorg!

mtravellerh · 12-27-2008, 04:53 PM

I like the boot in the bookshelf, Ricky. Does it mean something special?

BookishDreamer · 12-27-2008, 05:38 PM

Very nice, Ricky! I have to say that you complete an astounding number of projects. And everything looks so coordinated.

Dreamer

RickyMaveety · 12-27-2008, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtravellerh

I like the boot in the bookshelf, Ricky. Does it mean something special?

It belonged to my uncle, Admiral (Sir) Levering Smith. There's a piece of paper inside it that says "First (and only) Septennial Safety Shoe Award Won and Worn by Captain Levering Smith USN, USNOTS 1947-1954"

So, I gather this was actually one of his own shoes his men had bronzed and presented to him.

Oh, and PS .... USNOTS is the United States Naval Ordinance Testing Station at White Sands Missile Base in New Mexico (where they tested the atomic bomb). My uncle was in charge of the base for those seven years.

RickyMaveety · 12-27-2008, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BookishDreamer

Very nice, Ricky! I have to say that you complete an astounding number of projects. And everything looks so coordinated.

Dreamer

That's the nice thing about black paint. Makes coordinating the furniture a bit of a breeze.

desertgrandma · 12-27-2008, 05:42 PM

Beautiful, Ricky. How did your conference go?

RickyMaveety · 12-27-2008, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by desertgrandma

Beautiful, Ricky. How did your conference go?

Funny thing that. Our systems were incompatible, so we ended up just having the conference on the phone. HA!!

desertgrandma · 12-27-2008, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RickyMaveety

Funny thing that. Our systems were incompatible, so we ended up just having the conference on the phone. HA!!

All that work and worry............

lilac_jive · 12-27-2008, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RickyMaveety

Funny thing that. Our systems were incompatible, so we ended up just having the conference on the phone. HA!!

Oh no! Well if you hadn't had that coming, you wouldn't have finished this by now, right?

RickyMaveety · 12-27-2008, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by desertgrandma

All that work and worry............

Quote:

Originally Posted by lilac_jive

Oh no! Well if you hadn't had that coming, you wouldn't have finished this by now, right?

Yes, exactly. It's much more likely that I will get something done when I have a deadline that I can't move.

The funny thing is .... I even showered, did my hair and put on makeup. All for a phone call.

RickyMaveety · 12-31-2008, 01:26 PM

Small parson's table made out of the credenza top I screwed up. The top will be dry in about an hour, then I'll move it into the master bedroom.

Next project, new desktop so I can install my printer.

DixieGal · 12-31-2008, 02:13 PM

You need to come stay at my house for a while. The tools are in the shed out back. Keep up with your receipts for equipment and supplies. Thanks!

desertgrandma · 12-31-2008, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DixieGal

You need to come stay at my house for a while. The tools are in the shed out back. Keep up with your receipts for equipment and supplies. Thanks!

"Receipts" Ricky doan need no stinkin' RECEIPTS!!

DixieGal · 12-31-2008, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by desertgrandma

"Receipts" Ricky doan need no stinkin' RECEIPTS!!

Well, in that case, she will be out a bundle when she remodels my house. It needs lots of work!

12-27-2008, 04:29 PM	#1
RickyMaveety Holy S**T!!! Posts: 5,213 Karma: 108401 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Diego, California!! Device: Kindle and iPad	To Bookish Dreamer (and the rest of y'all) I've finished three more projects for my office. I thought of you (Bookish) when I did the magnet board, because it was super easy to do and I thought it might work for your magnet displays. It's just a cheapo frame from WalMart ... didn't even have glass, just thin plastic. I tossed the plastic and put flashing in where the photos would go (the dividers are just for show, so it only took one piece of flashing). And, now all my magnets are nicely framed. Then, I put up some units I got from Pottery Barn on the wall over the desk. The desk is a mess right now, so I didn't include it for a reason. Last, but not least, I finished the bookshelves for the office. Yeah, I know, they are really simple, but then I'm not a pro. So, give me a break. Attached Thumbnails

12-31-2008, 01:26 PM	#12
RickyMaveety Holy S**T!!! Posts: 5,213 Karma: 108401 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Diego, California!! Device: Kindle and iPad	One more project done .... Small parson's table made out of the credenza top I screwed up. The top will be dry in about an hour, then I'll move it into the master bedroom. Next project, new desktop so I can install my printer. Attached Thumbnails

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