So There's Been More Setbacks--And Progress!

So there's been some more setbacks, but also progress on the bookshelf-to-pantry project. First, setbacks:

1. IKEA cannot order in pieces from other stores.
2. The back-up doors will not be in stock for approx. two weeks.
3. The paint is latex-based, not acrylic like I need. This means the paint has a tendency to peel off when scratched.

Now, the progress:
1. I learned from a most helpful IKEA employee that the company is releasing two new styles of glass doors for the bookshelf I own. Unfortunately, since they are new, they can arrive in store anytime between now and July when the new catalog is distributed.
2. I finished painting (yes, even the touch-up work, stupid latex).
3. With Paul's kind help, the legs were attached.
4. We moved it into the kitchen! Yay!

Here's a (crappy cellphone) picture of how it looks.


I also moved the previous shelving unit (I don't know what to call it exactly) into the second bedroom and turn it on its side. It is now holding a bunch of books and Paul's video games, with my Barbies displayed on its top. This has freed up some two shelves over my desk, which I intend to raise and change the brackets on (because they are ugly and don't go with anything). Also, now we own a level, so that might be good to use the second time around too. Finally, these new and improved shelves over my desk can hold my Chinese book collection, thus keeping all of my "work" and reference books in one convenient location. I feel like I've gone mad with successful projectitis!

Now, if only those darn doors would come in.