Wednesday, November 20, 2013

My Dream Island

Some time ago, Mr Farmer decided we needed an island in our kitchen. I had never been a fan of kitchen islands because all I knew of them was that they had wheels and rolled. I had no use for such a thing in my way. My kitchen was big enough and had enough counter space. I didn't need more.

But I decided to give it a try. We put our recycling, redemption, and garbage cans in it. Over the past years it has become indispensable. The one we were using was just cheaply and quickly made to see if I would like it.

Now, with the kitchen re-do, we decided to build a new one. One that was sturdier and larger and much prettier. We both worked hard on it. We glued up some hickory boards we had for the counter top and built the base. In the end, it was almost too heavy to lift, even without the counter top on it.

Here it is.










It is just beautiful. The counter top has so much character and I love the beauty of wood! The cabinet was antiqued using my usual methods but in a black color. And I used antique spoons again for the handles. One side has the doors and houses the same garbage, recycling, and redemption cans. The other side is where our stools go.

6 comments:

  1. A thing of beauty, indeed! Gosh, if you'd loan Mr. Farmer to me for just a week, I can think of all kinds of things that could get done around here.

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    1. It would depend on how comfy your couch was whether or not you could get him off it. Just kidding- he's awesome, talented, and hard-working.

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  2. OMGosh I am loving your island and a little jealous. lol I wish I had room for an island, always wanted one just like you have made-well pretty close to it. I love your "country charm" decorating ideas. If I was a little more of a DIY I would do the same things you have. lol But I'm not such a great DIY'er. Love your style! Now you wanna' come to PA to work on my house?! lol

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    1. Thanks, Brenda. I'll be right over when I get my place done. Unfortunately for you, it might take awhile. ☺

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  3. lol Don't take to long, I'm not gettin' any younger! lol

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    1. Me, neither! And winter has seemed to slow me down a bit.

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