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Monday, September 20, 2010

Here's the latest!

Yesterday I told you I would show you what Bob just finished making.
He finished the last piece of our bedroom suite. Before I show it to you, I'll share the pieces he finished before. This is all made of oak, and several pieces were made with wood from trees that were on my uncles land. He spent many years hunting on this same land so it adds to the sentimental value.


The bed was the first thing he finished.


This is his nightstand.



And this one is mine. I asked for one with a door, because I seem to collect a lot of stuff!


Bob uses this armoire for his clothes.


And this is what he just finished:
This is my dresser! It's beautiful and has good drawer glides so the drawers open and close easily. I really like the 4 small drawers across the top.

He added a nice surprise for me in one of them:
Isn't this great for my jewelry? The top section slides across the bottom part for ease of getting things out.
I love it!

32 comments:

Darla said...

wow, Bob is a super talented man! you are blessed to have him, and what a sentimental bedroom suite. it's beautiful!

Unknown said...

I would much rather have the beautiful furniture that Bob creates than Ikea. Such beautiful work! I'm totally in awe of his abilities.

Unknown said...

Oh My Goodness, all of those items are fantastic!!! You sure have a talented man..

Pat said...

Holy Smoke..he's a master carpenter, furniture maker, wood sculpter! What talent!
It's all so beautiful and the sentimental attachment is awesome. It's furniture to be passed down through generations. I hope you gave him an extra hug and kiss for all this work! LOl!

TJ said...

Those are awesome! Wonderful handiwork!

Sandra said...

Oh my word, he is brilliant Mari :) I LOVE your bedroom pieces!

Justabeachkat said...

Wow Mari! His work is amazing.

Hugs,
Kat

Karin said...

I have such an appreciation for such beautiful woodwork! What patience, love of wood and such skill!! Both hubby and I love oak! The finishing on your husband's work is absolutely first class! Sure would love to run my hand over it! So special that it was made from trees from your uncle's land!

Erika Jean said...

Man, he has got some TALENT! Great stuff!

Raise Them Up said...

Mari, they're all beautiful! And I love the jewelry drawer. How neat that he used wood with a sentimental value. :)

Patti said...

Gorgeous, Mari, just gorgeous!!

Just Mom said...

Oh, wow!

All my hubby ever makes for me are Rice Krispies treats. :-)

Jean said...

That furniture is beautiful, Mari, and even more beautiful is the sentimental value of it all.

Lynn said...

Wow! How wonderful to have such a lovely suit made with such love and care. I'm sure it will be cherished in your family for generations.

How long did it take him to make all those pieces?!?

Connie said...

Wow! Beautiful!! Priceless!!
He's a keeper!!
Sincerely, his work is superb.
I'm sure it takes a lot of time, patience and love to complete something like that.

Beth Cotell said...

Wow! He does great work. And I love the little jewelry drawers! What a neat feature.

Brooke said...

incredible!!! :) and i love that he made one of the drawers for your jewelry! :)

The Stylish House said...

Mari,
This furniture is beautiful and what fine workmanship Bob does! I like the style you selected. The story behind the wood is special also. Enjoy!
Cathy

Sadie said...

That's amazing! Love the jewlery drawer! Great idea! Randall has recently gotten into wood working and made me a nightstand too!

Angel said...

Wow, that's awesome!! Love that jewelry drawer!!

You are one blessed woman!!

Betty W said...

Your Bob is talented! LOVE the furniture. But the jewelery drawer is my favorite. What a great idea!!

Ms. Bake-it said...

Hello Mari,

Bob is very talented! He did a fantastic job. I love the jewelry drawer he made for you. Love the double sentimental value that the bedroom suite Bob built holds.

~ Tracy

Rebecca said...

Truly a treasure! (Make sure the story of the set is taped SOMEwhere in a drawer or something for future generations. And have Bob sign & date the dresser, etc.)

This is an heirloom and (if Jesus doesn't return), I'm sure it will be appreciated throughout the generations.

Sharon said...

WoW!! That is just beautiful.
His work is topnotch.
You will cherish that for years and years. I know that the furniture that my hubs makes means so much more than if you buy it somewhere.
My hubs like to work with oak also.
Thanks for sharing those priceless pieces.
Hugs

Aspiemom said...

Bob is so gifted with wood. He wittles beautifully and makes such wonderful furniture. I'm sure it means all of the more because he made it and the wood he used.

My dad has made quite a few pieces for my mom - their headboard, end tables for the BR and the LR, etc. I'll have to show him Bob's work!

Anonymous said...

Bob is so talented!! I love the furniture. Wish we lived closer because my husband has been looking everywhere for a wardrobe like yours!

Cherdecor said...

Bob is a Craftsman! Every piece is beautiful. You better hang on to that guy! He is a keeper!

Jenny said...

Mari, this is gorgeous heirloom furniture. Your Bob is so talented, it's scary! You'll enjoy this for many years to come and then, think of it ... it will be passed down to your children and grandchildren (when you have them ... and I pray it's soon!) ... and that's just so wonderful! LOVE the jewelry drawers. So practical.

Anonymous said...

I love it too!

Kim said...

Absolutely gorgeous! How long did it take to finish the whole set? That's a HUGE undertaking! Love the jewelry drawer too...great idea. That Bob is a keeper :)

septembermom said...

Bob is amazingly talented. Wish he could come make some beautiful pieces for me!!!

A Stone Gatherer said...

God has given him such an awesome talent!