The Husband finished the farm table! He worked slowly, putting a lot of TLC into this project.
This project, which was all his idea. I had nothing to do with it. (I know, I’m just as surprised as you are)
“I want to build a table so the whole family can sit together for Sunday Supper” he told me. And that’s how it started, an expression of love for his family. Everything is for family with this man I married.
We looked online for inspiration and found this table. I loved the trestle.
So after drawing up a patten, he carefully and precisely crafted planks of Ash heartwood into the trestle that would support the heavy table top.
I watched his progress couldn’t help thinking, this is what the Master Carpenter has done with The Husband, lovingly crafted him into a beautiful, strong support.
Although he tried to explain the mortise and tenon method he used to construct the top of the table, the technique was lost on me. But oh how I loved watching him mix the storm-gray stain himself until he got it just right. Like an artist, he brushed stain over the light wood, wiped it off and proceeded to carefully and precisely pass back and forth over the top with sandpaper creating a soft well-worn look.
I see such beauty in furniture that looks like its already experienced decades of life and love. (Makes me wonder… after decades of my own, why I struggle to see beauty in the mirror?)
I would love to give you a DIY tutorial but I’m sorry, it just wasn’t happening on this project. When I started taking photos and getting directions The Husband said this was not a simple DIY, if someone has the tools to do this they would already know how to do it.
You know though, that you can always count on Ana White. She has some great tutorials for farm tables HERE.
I Can’t wait to show you the bench (almost done) and I have a story to tell you about the chairs later this week!
***UPDATE: Want to see the LATEST version of this farmhouse table? The Husband decided he didn’t like the top and sanded it to show the wood grain! Come have a look: HERE
If you’re in the mood for more projects, all our DIY Projects are posted HERE!
Sending love your way my sweet friends
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Wow robin the table looks wonderful ! Your husband did a great job ! Hope you have a great start to your week
Andy, thank you! And here’s to a great week for all of us!
So much HEART in this post, I’m tearing up. Laughing happy tears…”If someone had the tools to do it the would already do it.”
So complex!! But people like Your Husband understand. I bet his BFF would too.
I adore the color.And congrats on your Kiwi Giveaway coming up!
J, I know Ricky could easily do this but you already have the BEST table ever 🙂 xoxo
It looks beautiful, Robin! The Husband has such God given talent! And, the love he has for his family simply warms the heart.
Many years ago, my brother-in-law made a farmhouse table for our first home. It was lovingly used for many years and many wonderful memories were made from using that table.
Hugs! Eileen
Eileen, Such a sweet brother you have 🙂 xo
What a fantastic job he did on your table…his attention to period details are spot on….enjoy your family gatherings for many, many years to come!
Pinned this…I’m thinkin’ I’m gonna want my honey to make one when we move!
JP, I’m so happy you like it! And thanks bunches for pinning 🙂 xo
Wow! Gorgeous!! It’s already beautiful but considering that your husband made it and the many years of family gathering around it what a treasured family heirloom it will be!! 🙂 Loved your comparison to the Master Carpenter!! 🙂
what an artist The Husband is! gifted by the Master Carpenter–loved that!
how long did it take him to complete this project?
he could do this for hire–he knows that, right?
Beautiful! Great job! Many fun family times to come!
Oh Robin- you have to be so impressed with Mike- so proud of his project prowess- wow! It’s beyond words!
I love this! Just beautiful:)
thank you Shannon! xo
what a fabulous table. Bravo to hubby!!
thanks so much Laura!
Beautiful job! My husband just made one for us a few weeks ago and I love it too. Hope you can stop by the enchanted oven to say hi.
xo,
Lisa
Lisa, yay for your hubby! I love your yummy website! xo