In my last Daybook post I mentioned that Tom was building a bed for Sarah...and its current location is, yes, see for yourself....it's in my living room!
Sarah picked out the plans, and Tom ordered them from Wood magazine. You can see what the completed queen-size bed will look like at this link. The plans are called Country-Fresh Solid Oak Bed, and it's shaping up quite nicely.
Here's another photo from the side...complete with chairs at one end holding up the headboard and a table bracing the footboard at the opposite end:Tom has to drill some extra holes (maybe for the feet?) before he starts taking it apart and bringing all the pieces back out into the garage.
And in case you're wondering why exactly it is in the living room...Tom's workshop area on one side of the garage just isn't big enough to position the bed like he can here inside the house.
I'll post a picture once this big project is completed! Then Dad can start on a bed for Hannah after she picks out a plan she likes.
~Deb
Oh my goodness it is beautiful!! What a blessing for the girls to have such a talented mom and dad..guess thats where they get all their talent from! :) Great job Tom!!!
Posted by: Chris | Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at 04:54 PM
The timber is beautiful!
Now I wonder what quilts will go on these...
Posted by: Rose | Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at 04:57 PM
This is amazing and beautiful! Your hubby can do anything & everything.
Posted by: Connie | Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at 05:14 PM
How beautiful! And how special!
I also love that spools quilt on your couch. You've probably posted about it before, I just don't remember it. :)
Posted by: Tammy | Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at 06:54 PM
I think I have seen everything in a living room!!
Can't wait to see the completed project.
Posted by: Tammy C | Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at 07:29 PM
Way to go Tom! That should rack up some points for father's Day! Just keep reminding Sarah around the first of June in case she forgets! This may also motivate the other kids to give nicer Father's day gifts in hopes of a wood project from Dad. Good thinking!
Posted by: Fred O'Dorisio | Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at 09:20 PM
It's really turning out beautifully! He is pretty talented. What a lovely treasure this will be for them to have!
Posted by: Stephanie in MI | Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at 10:24 PM
Beautiful bed. I don't suppose you will be have any company this week. :)
Victoria
Posted by: victoria | Thursday, January 24, 2013 at 08:50 AM
Gorgeous!!! What a treasure for Sarah from Tom!
Posted by: Leslie W | Thursday, January 24, 2013 at 09:10 AM
Wow, that is going to be beautiful! What a blessing to have a talent like that. Your fireplace is also amazing!
Sharon B.
Posted by: Sharon Baksa | Thursday, January 24, 2013 at 04:57 PM
I know Sarah will cherish this bed for the rest of her life. My father made my cedar chest (aka Hope Chest)from a kit that he bought out of a wood working magazine. It sits at the foot of my bed and reminds me of him every time I look at it. He passed away 29 years ago. I will always cherish it.
Blessings,
Bobbi
Posted by: Bobbi H. | Thursday, January 24, 2013 at 07:51 PM
What a wonderful gift, a treasure from a loving father! How talented Tom is, we look forward to seeing it set up in Sarah's room...in pictures;)
Blessings~
Laura
Posted by: Laura | Monday, January 28, 2013 at 03:33 PM
I have to echo all of the others and say what a wonderful gift! It never ceases to amaze me what beautiful projects you all do and share with us! So when will you be opening your Homemades gift shop? ;)
Posted by: Karen | Wednesday, February 06, 2013 at 08:00 PM