Horn tootin'.

Ever seen this show?Steven and Chris have a talk show in Canada that focuses on design, style, health, celebrities, etc. I wish they still had some sort of tv presence in the states. Years ago I was completely taken by this crazy duo when they first debuted their show, "Designer Guys" which is sadly no longer.

Yesterday I received a personal invite to a live taping of the Steven and Chris show in Canada as well as luncheon to follow. Can you say, "YIPEE"?! I've already got a vacation planned so I'm still trying to see if I can swing it. BOO. I'm working on it Steven and Chris!

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The time has come for our very first dining table from IKEA to be retired. It's served us well but it's time for a change.

For several months this table has been sitting in our garage (along with several other projects). I found it on Craigslist months ago and was smitten. It had been sitting in the previous owner's garage for several years and it was obvious. The wood was drier than a bone, the whole table was cracked and warped with heat damage, it was in bad shape. I had a vision.

I first filled in the cracks with wood filler.

Being with child my husband took over from here while I acted as project foreman.
I think I irritated the heck outta him by bossing directions.
Next, he sanded the whole table table down.

On to staining. He painted the stain on and let it sit for about 5 minutes then wiped it off with a rag.

After the stain dried for about 6 hours he applied Polyurathane with a brush. Being as this is going to get a lot of abuse as a dinner table it will need several coats...6-7 to be exact.

Pictures to come when completed.

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Above All Fabric Winner.

Congratulations to Faith who won the Above All Fabric Giveaway!

We'd love to see the end result of your project!

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