Monday, February 28, 2011

“What are you going to do with that thing!”

Long before my Dad got sick, he was cleaning out one of his sheds and generated a pile of stuff that he was throwing away.   Being the junky that I am,  I went through his pile of stuff and one of the things that I pulled out was his  work bench that he made a long time ago.  

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When I brought it home, I put it in my shed and that’s where it stayed until just the other day.  I was in my shed moving things around and there it was.  I forgot all about it being in there.  It was buried with all my other shed treasures.   

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As you can see, he used this work bench through the years.    It has many different colors of paint splatters and plenty of saw marks. 

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I can still remember that day when I asked him if I could have his  work bench  and he said to me “what are you going to do with that thing”.    Well Dad, this is what I’ve done with that thing. 

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I’m using it as a night stand in my guest bedroom. 

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I stained the top and bottom with a water based wood stain.  I used Miniwax Natural Wood Stain on the top and River Stone on the bottom.  I used water based wood stain because I didn’t want to completely cover-up the workmanship and worn labor of love on the bench. 

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I’m so glad I found it in my shed!  I love having it in my guest bedroom.   I can see my Dad now just shaking his head and saying “the things you come up with”. 

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Thanks for stopping by and may your day be filled with lots of sunshine and all the happiness it can hold.

Gail

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31 comments:

  1. I love what you did with "that thang" Awesome use Gail. What a cute guest bedroom too! XO

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  2. I don't know if I've ever seen your guest room...It's beautiful! and that bench is perfect!

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  3. I love it! I love that your dad made. And I love what you've done with it. He would be proud.

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  4. Gail, how wonderful! Yes, I have heard my husband say the same thing to me multiple times! Your guest room is so inviting, I love it!

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  5. Gail,
    It looks perfect there by the bed...what a SPECIAL piece! Also love your headboard...I have been thinking about doing a lot like yours. Hop over and share your bench at NTT.

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  6. I think you found the perfect use for it, Gail! What a great guest room, too!

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  7. Gail, that is one amazing bedroom WOW....That bench is way to cool...

    Pattie

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  8. I love things with a story - what a treasure! You made your Dad proud! Linda

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  9. What a lovely treasure you saved and it looks good there.

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  10. Gail what a great post! I have all my dad's tools and my husbands uses them quit often. I even have the tool box that he made. I love what you did with the bench it looks perfect in that GORGEOUS guestroom!!

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  11. Gail I just read my typo I guess I have more the one husband(LOL)!!! Martina

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  12. The bench looks fantastic, you made it beautiful-enjoy:@)

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  13. I really like this, lots of room for stuff!

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  14. Gail that is perfect.. how pretty it turned out.

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  15. Gail, I love what you did to the bench and love it used as a nightstand. I love the headboard of your bed, too. You go girl!!

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  16. It looks awesome by the bed. And I would have grabbed that up too.

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  17. Looks great. I have a bench almost exactly like yours that my grandfather made. Pretty much the same with paint and stains too. What a great way to use it in your home. You're so clever and talented.

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  18. I love what you have done here. Makes me smile big.

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  19. Love the bench! And what an awesome bedroom! WOW
    Thanks for sharing

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  20. I really love the idea of using unusual items as a nightstand...very creative! Beautiful bedroom!

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  21. Loving what you did with the workbench! I have my daddy's too! I use it on my porch along with his little step ladder. Don't you just love the different colors of paint and the saw marks. Great post! Have a great day, Vicky

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  22. Hi Gail! Aww...this is so sweet. I like what you did with your dad's little bench! It looks so cute sitting by your bed. Your guest bedroom is so pretty! Love the headboard and I'll bet you made that too.
    Thanks for popping in to see me.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  23. Hi Gail,
    That looks great!!! I love it, my dad had one years ago, I wish I had gotten hold of it then. I would love to use it now. I love the mantel in your guest room, too! You are one creative lady!
    Did I tell you that Brian is now home and his brother has signed up and is now in training. He had just recently gotten married, so he has left his new bride in order to go to boot camp. My sister is not very happy with him. But, she is very happy to have Brian back on home soil.
    Have a sweet and sunny day,
    Big hugs, Cindy

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  24. What a great story and reminder that sometimes a piece had to "speak" to us before we know exactly where it belongs. Your use of your daddy's bench in this room is perfect and it sounds like your daddy was like mine....just shaking his head over the ideas that we come up with. Thank you for sharing.

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  25. O, girl...you did an awesome job of making this look GREAT, while retaining the original beauty of it. I LOVE IT...and now, I WANNA MY DADDY'S WORKBENCH. But it is loooong gone. bwaaaaa

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  26. What a great repurpose for a special piece with such great memories attached to it! It all looks fantastic, really love your repurposed mantle / headboard too!

    xoxo,
    Ellen

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  27. Hi Gail! What a sweet thing for you to do with your dad's bench. You'll always have those wonderful memories now.... :) I've got to mention that I also love your mantle headboard. Hubby and I made one last summer and just love how it turned out! I did a post on it if you want to check it out. (August maybe..?) Yours looks alot like mine! :)

    xoxo laurie

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  28. Such a beautiful room! Really love the grey with the touch of natural fiber brown shades...just love it! Looks so peaceful.
    ~Pam
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    I am your newest follower.

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  29. I love it Gail, and the colours in your guest bedroom all blend beautifully. I'd be a guest there.

    Cheers,
    Lisa x

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  30. GREAT story!!!
    My Dad also had interesting stuff around! His pet name for my Mom was "Old Woman". Everytime I hauled something home, I would hear him say "Old Woman, she's takin' junk home again. What in the world does she want THAT for?" Then he would be so proud if my idea turned out well...and tell everybody" That Jackson just takes all sorts of junk and uses it everywhere in her house". What a sweet memory...thank you sooooo much!!
    J

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  31. GREAT story!!!
    My Dad also had interesting stuff around! His pet name for my Mom was "Old Woman". Everytime I hauled something home, I would hear him say "Old Woman, she's takin' junk home again. What in the world does she want THAT for?" Then he would be so proud if my idea turned out well...and tell everybody" That Jackson just takes all sorts of junk and uses it everywhere in her house". What a sweet memory...thank you sooooo much!!
    J

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