Nightstands......

My husband just got done making us a bed, so I decided to make some nightstands. I found some great plans for some nightstand on my favorite blog ANA WHITE, her blog has plans for anything.  She makes it so easy to make with her step by step instructions. Anyway, I found a  "Ladder Table" I really liked, also could be used for a stepping stool. I used those plans and just added length on the tables and came up with 2 great night stands. I was really excited how they turned out.

To make your own, click HERE for the plans.

Happy Building!!

The Smell Of Cut Wood!!

I can tell you the smell of cut wood is one of my favorite smells (my husband thinks I am crazy) going in the lumber section at Lowe's smells so good.  I have been getting into making furniture, it is so FUN, when you finally finish a project and can sit on the furniture and it feels sturdy, it is SO exciting!!! Here is my latest builds!!

I usually love to paint my furniture and then distress it, but this time I decided to stain it..I used the "Miniwax", Red Mahogany 225 and LOVED the way it turned out. I only used one coat, because it was deep and rich with just the one. Then used the "Miniwax" Polyurethane , clear semi gloss. I did 2 coats on the whole table and then an extra coat on the top.

I decided I wanted to have an exposed bolt, I loved the way it turned out.

The grains of the wood turned out fantastic with the stain, gorgeous lines.

I decided to make a matching bench. My thoughts were to make 2 matching benches, so the kids could each have one, then on LONG bench. I just winged making this one and my measurements were a little off in size. But, it still works. Now, I just need to make my second one :0)

I used a variety of plans to make these from Ana White, her BLOG makes you feel like you can make ANYTHING!!! I LOVE it...

Have fun and build the perfect furniture for your house.