In the interest of keeping companion planting simple, I have tried to make lists of plants that go well with each other. That way, as I am planting my garden, I can quickly glance at the list and pick and choose what I what to plant next to each other. For me, it’s just simpler Read More >>
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This is a post about some really great grains, beautiful stains and one big ol' pain. Throughout our renovations process, I've noticed that once in a while, whether by way of some magical cosmic plan or by sheer coincidence, multiple and otherwise unrelated projects will collide into a singular and consistent focus. Right now, Holtwood House projects concern all things wood. Today, I thought I'd share with you all the planing, staining and splintering happening around these parts. Project One What: Wood 'privacy' Screen Where: Front of the house I recently told you about the screen we are working on out front. For two years now, we've envisioned the day when we would choose our lumber and get to work on this baby and over the weekend, we took our first step. There are several lumber yards in our area, but working off a tip, we decided to take a road-trip out to Peterman Lumber in Fontana, Ca to peruse their selection of domestic and exotic hardwoods. The verdict: a must visit if you are in the So Cal area and are looking for something special. We found exactly what we needed (at no additional cost) and did not have to have our wood custom milled like we would have had we gone locally. There was so much to see at Peterman. Intricate moulding, reclaimed wood, exotics like zebra wood, balsa (whoa- there are some fun projects to be had there) and just about every variety of mahogany under the sun all caught my eye. For our purposes, we honed right in on their selection of pristine redwood- free of any knots or imperfections and serendipitously found the exact cuts and lengths among the pile (see first image). Next steps on this project: build it! Project Two What: Custom Counter height dining table Where: 'Formal' dining area There are other projects that have been worth the wait as well. Take this custom dining table that is nearing the final stages and will soon be up on it's legs. We purchased the raw pieces of African Mahogany some time ago and had a knowledgeable friend glue and frame it up for us. But, while other projects beckoned, there it sat untouched for the better part of the last year, a glaring reminder of yet another project that had to be completed. We wanted a particular kind of finish on this baby- polished, but matte. We also had to consider that any product we applied would change the color of the wood. I did a lot of research into just how we should go about finishing it and in the end, deferred to my favorite experts Morgan and Anna for the 411. Over several days, I finely sanded and applied several coats of Danish Oil (in natural) before polishing with four coats of Howards Feed + Wax. So happy with the outcome! Next Steps on this project: Order the custom hairpin legs and get it on it's feet. Project Three What: Stain Perimeter Fence Where: Backyard We also got to work on staining the 150 feet of back fence. 25 feet down. Suffice it to say, I slept with a heating pad last night. We chose Behr's 'Slate' and by Spring, when the yard has recovered, the plants are going to look amazing against this smoky backdrop. Next steps on this project: Take it one day, one panel at a time until complete.
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