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Winds of Change
Remember this post about transforming the formery nursery into an office for Dewman? It has gone through more changes because we decided one office can work for both of us. Since we re-homed our iMac with a more loving family we only have a single desktop system so it made sense to have only one office. Sidebar: I have never been a fan… Continue reading
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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
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Something old, something new
Remember our antique rocking chair with the broken seat? It has finally been outfitted with the new cushion and it is now ready to receive lounging guests! Here are a few shots of the work-in-progress. After measuring and cutting the foam to the size of the seat, I glued the two together and added the… Continue reading