Dad is a very skilled woodworker. He has a little "barn" behind his house where he creates his masterpieces. I'm lucky to have many of them in my house.
I ordered square concho drawer pulls for the drawers. They are a mixture of finishes - antique copper, silver, old west silver, silver and gold, etc. I wanted a little variety. And there are 3 different styles: a longhorn, star and cross (which isn't shown in this picture).
These are a few of the jewelry/trinket boxes that dad has made over the years for me. Each one is a little work of art. He uses different woods for the inlay pieces. The one on the left end has pine from a tree I planted when I was about 6 years old. It finally had to be cut down and dad had it milled and then used it to make different things. I remember bringing that little pine sapling home in a styrofoam cup from school!
Eventually, when I get a real studio built, I'd like to put this in there to store my beads and other supplies. For now, I am admiring it in our living room. Great job Dad. :)
I ordered square concho drawer pulls for the drawers. They are a mixture of finishes - antique copper, silver, old west silver, silver and gold, etc. I wanted a little variety. And there are 3 different styles: a longhorn, star and cross (which isn't shown in this picture). These are a few of the jewelry/trinket boxes that dad has made over the years for me. Each one is a little work of art. He uses different woods for the inlay pieces. The one on the left end has pine from a tree I planted when I was about 6 years old. It finally had to be cut down and dad had it milled and then used it to make different things. I remember bringing that little pine sapling home in a styrofoam cup from school!Eventually, when I get a real studio built, I'd like to put this in there to store my beads and other supplies. For now, I am admiring it in our living room. Great job Dad. :)
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I think I want to marry your Dad! ;)
That is just FANTASTIC!! Perfect for all your bits and bobs!
Wow! you are lucky. My dad used to do a lot of woodworking back in the day.
That is an awesome piece(s)! And to drive all the way from Michigan--that is a jaunt! What a timeless and priceless work of art with a little "Heart of a Cowgirl" flair:)
Lucky you! That is gorgeous. And I love that he used your pine tree to make that box.
Beautiful! Can I have your dad?! Love it and love the drawer pulls! What a neat idea!
Wow - that is an instant family heirloom! I especially love that it includes that special piece of pine.
Apple and tree, I can see that a love of hand crafted beauty is an inherited gift!
I'd be happy to just have a piece of his gorgeous furniture - your mom can keep him; she's probably fairly attached by now ;)
Absolutely stunning work!
Oh, I am drooling over this!!!
And Turbo is beautiful!
It's beautiful! What a loving gesture from your Dad.
OMG!!! that is SO GORGEOUS!!! SO SO GORGEOUS!! my goodness ... what fantastic workmanship and OMG!! I WANT ONE TOO!!! i just enrolled in your dad's fan club!!
It's apparent that the artistic gene in your family has been passed from father to daughter. Beautiful craftsmanship!
That is SO beautiful! Your Dad has wonderful talent, how lucky for you! I would love to have such a beautiful piece in my home, and it means so much that your Dad made it for you, you are blessed. I love the picture above it too, I bet i would love your home. Come say hi :D
Tell Dad that is beautiful! WOW very talented....now I know where someone else gets their skills;)
Beautiful! I can see where you get your creative genes from now :)
Wow that is just awesome. You are very lucky and must be so proud of what he creates. Gorgeous. I love wood!!!
How fun for you to have to have your daddy with you for a whole month!!! Love the new cabinet and the special cowgirl drawer pulls!
Your dad is an awesome craftsman! They are all beautiful. And what a great story about the pine sapling...really cool!
Enjoy your dad!
Oh what a lovely piece....my dad is a woodworker too, ha ha...I also treasure all of the wooden things my dad has made for me over the years...it looks like you have quite of few beauties too. I hope the bunnies don't get their little teeth on it...I think mine wood! ha ha. Be Well Bridget...I send a speacil 'shout out' to you on my blog tommorow:D
Wow! How beautiful is that!! Gorgeous! Your dad is very talented, love it!
That is so neat that you get to spend a whole month with your dad!!
Just beautiful work. What a craftsman your dad is.
OH. MY. I love this piece! Your dad is incredibly talented.
If being a cowgirl is an attitude, then count me in. I may have been a suburbanite all my life, but I have a country heart and a southwestern soul. I'm in love with your blog...lots and lots of bunny pix, southwestern life, and beautiful jewelry. And bunny pix. TOO cute!
The woodwork is beautiful! My grandfather is building me a bench to make jewelry on, he's a retired carpenter and I'm really excited about!
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