A little while ago I found a website called knock-off wood.com. Little did I know that it would change my life forever. Really. Now I don't think I'll ever buy a piece of wood furniture. Soon after I found this blog it was Mother's Day. Jared asked me what I wanted and I said a saw. I don't expect anything on Mother's day so I was VERY happily surprised when he bought me a circular saw. I warned him that he was supporting my craziness :) He said he was okay with it as long as I read the instructions :)
So for my first project I, being the cheap person that I am, didn't want to buy wood in case the project was a disaster. A guy I know knew where I could get some free wood crates so I went with him and he helped me pick some good wood. I've always wanted a bench for our front sitting area so I decided that would be my first project. I got the ideas for this bench from Ana White's farmhouse bench, but I wanted to add a shelf so I could put baskets and enough room for shoes underneath.
At night I had such a hard time sleeping because my mind was constantly thinking about this project. The bench ended up pretty different from the actual bench, but I am SO happy for the base idea. I would not have done this without Ana's inspiration.
I finished the bench tonight after adding a min wax antique walnut finish to it. My one regret is that I didn't take before and after pictures. I SO wish I would have. This project cost me less than $10! I love using reclaimed wood.
I've already gone to the wood pile to get another crate and I can't wait to start my next project. I feel so rejuvenated building furniture. I feel so cool! I think Ana White is amazing! Here's a really neat story about her, read it! Maybe you'll ask your husband for a circular saw too :) Now I really am the one to wear the pants in our relationship. :) hahaha
8 comments:
jen I love it!! it looks great in your house!!!
AWESOME! Way to go! I don't know if I will be ambitious enough to work with wood but there are days I think I would like to konw how. You'll have to teach me someday. :)
Love the green door and I think little window boxes would be adorable.
that is so awesome! I have dreams of building/remaking furniture but it will have to wait until I'm out of an apartment. My SIL was doing genealogy and apparently we are related to the Pratts somehow. Todd was so excited he has a good reason to come to the family reunions now not just because he thinks your father-in-law is awesome.
WOW!! That looks great. The finish made it look totally different. Nice job.
so so cool, it's official, you're super woman in disguise lol
Nice job Jen! Ana is very highly spoken of in our house too!
Jen, I lOVE projects that add a little something to my house. The bench turned out great. I love that you got a saw for Mother's Day.
AWESOME!!! I'm super impressed. When I have a house (someday) I'm going to return to this post and buy myself a circular saw. You are super creative (Oh and beautiful cakes too! Good job!)
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