It’s the little things…

I have always thought the little details are what make things special. When trying to achieve true vintage style, the details are really important. When I found the stack of perfectly preserved solid wood doors…

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Countertop progress…really:-)

Try to cut off the water with three children at home and you will know why we waited for the first day of school to put in the countertop.  We started bright and early cutting…

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Choosing the right finish and going for it…

I agonized for days over what kind (water or oil-based) and color of finish to use on the wormy chestnut countertops. I made a lot of samples with extra wood. Remember I wanted light white…

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Joining antique wood for countertops…

The countertop building continued today as we got all the boards glued and clamped. My countertop is really taking shape now!  Luis marked the places he wanted to add biscuits on both sides of each…

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Making the cabinet…

 Yesterday I showed the cabinet my husband made for me and how I filled it with family treasures HERE. So today, I wanted to share how he made “something from nothing” using a tree, reclaimed…

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