Furniture
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Double Duty
Remember our industrial dining room table? Well, we finally got around to adding the finish. We went with what is commonly known as Dutch oil. It is not a stain or a varnish but an oil that penetrates the wood. It does double duty by enhancing the look of the wood grain AND protecting it against moisture and tarnish. Continue reading
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DIY: Industrial Dining Table
Even though DesertMan and I moved to the ‘burbs we haven’t stopped having a life. On the contrary, we seem to entertain at home more often than when we were city-dwellers probably because we have more room now! As a result we needed a bigger table that would fit at least 10 people. We discovered Continue reading
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Sitting pretty
These chairs were gifted to us by my aunt. They were in pretty bad shape (missing seats, varnish chipped and tarnished). Several coats of paint and new seats re-covered with Ikea fabric and they are ready for a new life in our home. Before: After: Continue reading
Dew of the Desert 