I have been wanting a Farmhouse counter forever! Two years ago when we moved into our house, I spotted three huge hunks of reclaimed lumber in our garage. I knew right then and there that this lumber would make a beautiful Farmhouse counter for my kitchen.
I didn’t mention my dream to my husband just then. After all the house was in need of attention elsewhere (everywhere) at that time!
A few weeks ago when I shared my idea with Tim, I don’t think he had the vision for the project at all. But he took it on and created this beautiful counter for me. Once he started sanding it didn’t take long to see how beautiful the wood was under all of the gray and weathered wood.
See what I’m talking about? The wood had been used as a work bench for many, many years.
In the end we are both very happy with how it turned out. I’m thrilled because now I have even more space to display my Farmhouse treasures. Tim is just glad to have somewhere store our canned goods! KIM I am partying here: Furniture Feature Friday Party@ Miss Mustard Seed Share It Friday@ Common Ground Frugal Friday Friday Features Home Sweet Home Party Shabbilicious Friday An Upcycled Link Party Saturday Sparks Vintage Inspiration Party
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Hi Kimberly, it took me a while to realise I needed to click on the name, and Bingo!!! here I am reading it all, and what a beautiful design. A huge leap, forward, and trust in yourself, we do. Hugs and warmest wishes for all in your life. p.s. a stunning bench top, your Tim is a very wonderful worker with wood.
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Jean I love it too. Thank you for finding your way over here, it means so much to me
that you have made the effort! I agree,Tim did himself proud.
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That turned out just beautiful!! Hubby did a great job and I love how you have it set up.
Have a lovely weekend ~ FlowerLady
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We started with different plans, Lorraine, but it morphed into this.
I do love it though!
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Looks beautiful here, Kim!
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Thanks Vee. It’s been a long time coming. Now I just need to figure it all out!
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Love that counter Kimberly, looks so rustic, my kind of counter.Blessings Francine.
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Thank you, Francine. It was a sweet gift from my husband.
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Love it!! Love the new site too.
I am trying to add the new site to my blog list, but blogger is giving me fits.
I’ll keep trying, just wanted to let you know I’m still following and reading your blog 🙂
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Thanks for following me again, Kerin!
Sorry you’re having trouble with adding the new site.
You can follow by RSS Subscribe too if you want.
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Your new website is gorgeous Kimberly! I love it 🙂 And I love the counter your hubby built, all your beautiful canned goods on display. Absolutely lovely !
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Thank you, Kathy! It was a labour of love. Some of those canned goods have been in the basement for years.
Now maybe we’ll start using them.
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Kimberly,
I love you new blog setup!!! I’ve added your new blog setup to my reading list and tried to add it to my blog roll. For some unknown reason it’s not allowing me to add your blog to my blog roll. I need to investigate this further and try to figure this out.
Your kitchen shelves are gorgeous!!! I would kill to have several shelves made like this in my kitchen.
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Thanks, Sandy. I have just enough lumber left for shelves!
You can also RSS subscribe if you can’t connect by blog roll.
Maybe I can find out what’s not right. Also Bloglovin…
There are buttons on my blog for both.
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That turned out beautifully, Kim! It looks wonderful with all of your canned goods!
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It was a long time coming, Linda, but worth the wait! I have enough lumber to do wall shelves,
but I think I’ll wait a bit before I mention this to tim.
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What a pretty new site you’ve created. The farmhouse counter top is so richly colored, and the jars beneath equally so.
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Tim did do a terrific job, I think! It was good to get the canned goods out of the basement too.
I haven’t mentioned it yet, but I’d really love wall shelves to match!
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Wow that looks fabulous! What a great find!
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Thanks, so glad you found me, Heather!
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Beautiful! I love the new look of your blog Kimberly! And your farmhouse counter is gorgeous too. Tim did a great job. Love the decor and the jars of preserves lined up. I even see a meat grinder on the end. Cool. All the best to you. Have a great weekend and happy summer days. Hugs. Pam
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You didn’t miss a thing, Pamela! I am proud of Tim, he did just what I wanted.
Now on to the next project..
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I love your new look!! It is really, really nice.
Good Job.
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Thank you, Kim! It’s a bit confusing yet.
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Hi Kimberly! I like your new site. It looks great, and so does your new counter top. I hope you have a nice weekend!
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Thank you, Connie. It’s been a long time coming!
I still have a few bugs to work out.
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Absolutely wonderful!!! I love projects like this! Great job.
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I love old lumber and was thrilled to see my old garage rafters are full of it!
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This is great! Love the storage! Thanks for joining Home Sweet Home!
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Thank you for the party, Sherry! I hope to join earlier next time.
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I also think it turned out beautifully too and to store your can goods – handy storage indeed and a colorful look as well…great idea and design look! Hugs
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Gorgeous Kimberly!! Isn’t it funny how our guys never get the vision? As long as they implement them though ;).
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Hi Kim! Absolutely beyond gorgeous and definitely worth the wait. Jane
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Tim did do a wonderful job! It turned out just as I’d hoped.
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This is gorgeous! And I LOVE your collection of home-canned goods!!! You are amazing 🙂
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