A Table With A Story

This is newest member of our table family!  

This table was so nice that I made it twice.  I made a table very similar to this one for a customer last week and another customer saw it in the shop and wanted one as well :)

The concept for this table was to keep it simple and let the wood do the talking.  The wood used for this table is re-claimed barn wood that I picked up at a local mill called 'Century Mill'.  They carry all types of species of hard and soft woods found locally and internationally.  If you ever get a chance stop by and check them out.  

The table top is made out of 2 big boards running down the middle and 2 smaller ones on the outside.  Because the top is reclaimed and it was a little rough after planning and sanding it received about 5-6 coats of satin finish after a coat of stain.  The more coats the smoother it gets without loosing the character of the wood.  The legs of this table got a light sand and 1 coat of varnish.  I really like keeping the legs to this type of table more rough as it suites the overall style.  

A table like this really does speak for itself, almost as if it tells a story.  The wood grain and the slight imperfections from wear over time make it truly one of a kind not matter how many you make.  

A table with a story!

Featured on Etsy Home Page

Today has been a really fun day.  The snow has been coming down like frozen cats and dogs so we have been sitting down, drinking coffee and discussing fun things that we want to make this upcoming year and different shows we would like to participate in.

In the midst of our little 'meeting' we noticed that one of our creations was featured in a treasury on the Etsy homepage!  Needless to say we were pretty stoked.  We have only officially been at this for the past 4 months and it is so exciting every time someone recognizes one of our products.  Just wanted to share our excitement with you all.  Enjoy your snow day and keep warm :)

(I have pasted the link to the featured treasury below)

 http://www.etsy.com/treasury/NzYyODc2M3wyNzIxMzgwOTE5/love-rustic-edition?index=4

Stunningly Handsome

Simply Stunning!

It's always so fun when you design a piece and then it turns out better then you thought it would once it's finished.  This coffee table was made from salvaged wood and the transformation was 'simply stunning'.  

When I got these boards they were all bowed so they went off to the planner and the finish width came out to 1 inch.  It is a fairly large coffee table at 46 x 26 x 16 inches high.  We wanted it to have the look of one continual piece of wood wrapping the whole thing and that is just what we got.  The table was sanded and given a generous coat of a stain called 'jacobean' then given 2 coats of satin finish.  The shelf for this table was salvaged from an old local barn.  It needed to be cut to size and then the grinder was laid to it to ensure a snug fit.  After brushing the steel it was given a coat of flat black paint.  

If a piece of furniture could be described as handsome, this table would be it.  

Stunningly Handsome :)   

P.S This table is for sale (but I can say, I will be sad to say goodbye)