Farmhouse Christmas Kitchen

I didn't set out to have "Farmhouse style" in the kitchen. If you know me, you know I tend to run the opposite direction from ...

Countertop progress...really:-)

Try to cut off the water with three children at home and you will know why we waited for the first day of school to put in the countertop. R...

Choosing the right finish and going for it...

I agonized for days over what kind (water or oil-based) and color of finish to use on the wormy chestnut countertops. I made a lot of sample...

Joining antique wood for countertops...

The countertop building continued today as we got all the boards glued and clamped. My countertop is really taking shape now!  Read more...