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| Brynwood Needleworks - Father and #2 Son |
It began with a conversation with our younger son. He's a carpenter who has flipped homes over the past few years. We approached him about installing a kitchen island for us...and while he was at it, one other cabinet next to the range.
The project began on Thursday morning, when #2 son brought in all the cabinetry and hardware. Handsome and I ordered custom countertops from a company who produced all the millwork for the home we built seventeen years before we moved to Florida. When it came time to choose the wood, you'll never guess what one of the choices was...
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| Brynwood Needleworks - Hickory Butcher Block Detail |
We got the phone call to tell us the countertops were done and ready to be picked up. Handsome drove down to get them, and when the counters arrived, I was beside myself. They're sooo pretty! You've got to know we'd jump at the "hickory" option.
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| Brynwood Needleworks - Our Own Talented Carpenter (Our Son) |
I took a photograph of our hard working, family oriented, talented carpenter. He's our younger son, who flipped homes with his wife for quite a while. He really knows what he's doing!
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| Brynwood Needleworks - Completed Island |
As the project completed (for now), the sun came shining in the hall window. The island cabinet, countertop and hardware were the focus of this project. I have thoughts about what's next. We purchased cabinets reminiscent of a china cabinet, but that's all I'm going to say for now.
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| Brynwood Needleworks - More To Come! |
So, every morning we'll come downstairs to this view (for now). I can't stop smiling! I still need to paint the primered beadboard and trim edges, but otherwise it's finished! I'm so happy. Now, I'm an island girl!
Now that song is in my head!
ReplyDeleteThe island is beautiful.
You have a talented son!
Can't wait to see the cabinets.
Marilyn
Hi Marilyn:
Deletehee hee. You got my reference, then. When I first started blogging, I always tried to think of a song title as my post title. I only do it occasionally now. lol
He sure is a godsend. Our elder son and grandson were our muscle on Saturday to get the rest of the cabinets home and into the garage, where I'll paint them before they're brought into the house. We're blessed, indeed.
Have a restful Sunday, dear.
xoxo
Donna
Isn't it wonderful to have such a talented (and handsome!) son...your new island is beautiful. And how meant-to-be it is to be able to have the hickory top!!
ReplyDeleteHi Maggie:
DeleteI agree. He did most of the reno on the farmhouse before we ever moved back from Florida. We're so grateful for his talents and generosity. I'm over the moon about the hickory counters, too!
Thanks for your note.
xoxo
Donna
Oh it is beautiful! Love your kitchen!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Andrea.
DeleteHappy Sunday.
xoxo
Donna
Sweet son lovin’ on his parents. And a new island. Life is good. You are blessed. It’s beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI agree, Charlene:
DeleteWe're blessed indeed.
Thanks!
xoxo
Donna
Love the island ~ hickory (perfect!), beadboard and the pulls. Is that Repose Gray on your walls? Very nice.
ReplyDeleteHi Bonnie:
DeleteThanks so much. YES! (Good catch!) Repose Gray walls, and Ibis White trim. The cabinets (not in the kitchen yet) will be "London" from Heirloom Traditions Paint. It's a darker version of the Repose Gray. I think I'll be working on them this week.
xoxo
Donna
Love your new island! It is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Kelly! We got a chance to use it today (after a light finish sanding and two coats of hot, food-grade mineral oil). It's wonderful to finally have a counter, and one this large, at that!
Deletexoxo
Donna
It’s looks really beautiful.x
ReplyDeleteLove love love your new island in the kitchen. You will get lots of use out of it.
ReplyDeleteLove your new kitchen island, your son is very clever! My father was a carpenter.
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