I defeated Pottery Barn!!

[lilmo]

I've been working on making one of our bedrooms into a workout space/home office for several months now. I had hardwood floors put in last summer, and it's been one decorating project after another since then. The latest was getting something to put my TV/DVD player and DVDs on. Even though I'm sick of "some assembly required" furniture (too much IKEA in my 20s), I found something that works with my PB desk at, well, PB. I patiently waited until after Christmas to see if it went on sale and, YEA for me, it was 1/3 off!

So my bookcase arrived and I excitedly unpacked it and rushed it upstairs for assembly. One minor hitch - NO INSTRUCTIONS included. I tried the website, no luck. Tried calling customer service and gave up after 20 min of trying to navigate the "Please press 1 for. . ." system. I decided to test my problem solving skills and figure out how to make 6 very similar pieces of white particle board into a nice looking bookcase using only parts A-G and a Phillips screwdriver. It was a pretty cool process, thinking through it logically (if there are 6 of this kind of screw, where are there exactly six holes to put them in, etc) and I only made one mistake!

I did it! I defeated Pottery Barn and their infernal put peg A into hole 3 instructions!!! And my workout room is looking good!

Here's the proof:
http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=999&gid=9133343&uid=3851488

 

[Tamster]

That is a fabulous space Mona! Great job...enjoy it!:7 :7 :7 :7 :7

 

[40something]

It looks great! I love Pottery Barn stuff. The furniture is heavy and substantial, and looks good too.

 

[lilmo]

Thanks, Tammy and 40something! It's been a long project, but well worth it.

 

[ldy_solana]

so ya wanna come over and put together this entertainment center we have been working on for like 2 hours LOL.

looks really great!!!!

kassia



When they discover the center of the universe, a lot of people will be
disappointed to discover they are not it -- Bernard Bailey

 

[lilmo]

Hey Kassia!

I'm feeling pretty cocky right now - I just might. Thanks!

 

[nastsm0m]

Hey I wanted to say great job! I also wondered if you have a url for the desk or the name of it. I know you got it at pb but searching I didn't see it on the website. I love the desk and chair and the bookcase!

Thanks,

Terri

 

[jdoll]

Mona! you go girl! that is great space and you rock not needing any instructions.!!! yay!


jes

p.s how have you been anyway? are you still traveling alot?

;-) :7

 

[robyn6002]

Mona - It looks awesome!

You've got me so inspired. Wow!