Family Heirloom

Let me introduce you to the newest member of our family: our new dining room table and bench! They. are. AMAZING. I cannot even begin to tell you how absolutely perfect they are. When my dad and uncle said they would make us a table and bench, I expected something beautiful, but maybe a bit more rustic. This isn't rustic in the least bit - it's a true work of art.

If I saw this on any furniture store floor, I would be mesmerized. But since it was handcrafted with love by my Dad and Uncle Brad - it's even more special. It's hard to tell how many man hours went into this table, but I don't think it would be a stretch to say in the hundreds. Needless to say, we owe them BIG TIME. Thank you both for the love and time you poured into this project - we are quite fortunate, to say the least!

P.S. Here's an in-progress shot and our first table.

 Beautifully polished.

Just perfect.

Goose approved.

Did you notice my cute little Owl Salt and Pepper shakers? They were a gift from my Mom :)

Our Easter

Easter + sun + + Samish Island + relaxing on the deck + Joe + Dad + Mom + Uncle Brad + the dogs + a good meal + pineapple upsidedown cake =  Heaven. I tell ya, there's something special about Samish Island. It's like time slows down and let's you savor the moment. 

Hope you're also feeling blessed on Easter Sunday! 

 

Pure Craftsmanship

As I've mentioned before, my dad and uncle are making us a dining room table and bench out of some maple lumber from my grandpa's house. And we're planning to buy a few chairs to match the style and stain. They keep sending periodic updates on the process and boy oh boy, I'm impressed to the max. It's absolutely perfect. I guess they have a few more tweaks, then they'll be staining it a dark honey brown. I'm thinking I owe them both quite a few homemade meals on this table, don't you think?