Bobby's Post

I wanted to share some of Bobby's newest furniture pieces and decided that today is the very best day of all to do just that! Happy Birthday, Bobby!!!
Bobby has come a long way with his building skill level since way back in the day-probably the early 80's when we were out shopping and I wanted to buy a shelf-you know the one-about 3 feet long, brown stain, country style with a couple of pegs and I think a heart cutout....I am sure it had a heart cut-out...all shelves of that day had heart cut-outs :)
Anyway, I wanted to buy this beautiful shelf...and Bobby said, "I can make that." So, as they say, the rest is history. I had no idea he could build things-nor did he, probably. But, being a farmer-he had to work on and fix most things himself...so, I guess he sort-of taught himself building skills by copying :) or shall we say "reproducing" things we found or bought.
Bobby made shelves, cabinets, Christmas ornaments, wood boxes, and a host of all sorts of other things that anyone might want...those were the craft show days...did I mention Bobby was a farmer??? Well, those farming days were a little (or alot) tough. Bobby and I both quickly learned that maybe his building skills would pay better than farming.
Bobby's craft show and cabinet building skills turned into home repair and remodeling skills as he ventured into some larger projects. He really is amazingly talented...with a unique style sense! I am very proud of all his accomplishments...I think maybe he is, too,...but you would never know because of his humble, quiet personality. But if you have an idea and want a unique, artsy piece of furniture...just ask him...but make sure he knows you are serious---just like the day we met Elizabeth and Stephanie at the Kappa Delta Sorority House at Troy University...they were really busy making decisions...and Bobby kept asking me, "am I supposed to be here?"-I think he sort of felt out of place...away from his comfort zone of "the barn".
Anyway, they got around to mentioning a couple of items they had in mind for the sorority house...and thought Bobby would be able to create just the pieces. And, I think he did just that...
Bobby has built several different benches, but he wanted these to really "show up"...and they do. But I am most thrilled with the coffee table they requested...and I hope to see Bobby build some other pieces similar in style (well, I PLAN to see Bobby build some other pieces similar in style :)
Thank you, Elizabeth and Stephanie, for calling us...
Have a great weekend!!!
Happy, Happy Birthday Bobby! I LOVE YOU!!! :)

Bobby's Latest-A Pair of Benches in Softened Cream

Bobby just completed these adorable benches! And, great extra seating they would be...in your sunroom, playroom, at the breakfast table, or on any covered porch. Add a couple of pillows to each for a cozy, comfy look. Each spindle bench measures 30 inches wide x 43 inches tall (at the back) x 19.5 inches deep. The seat height is a perfect 19 inches...
The finish is a slightly distressed softened cream. Bobby has plans to display this pair at Old South Antique Mall, but that may be a few days away....so, if you are interested in these two--let us know. I am sure Bobby will be happy to deliver them...depending on your location :)
The set will be priced at $210 at the antique store...until then, however...$180 for the pair!!
And, about those pillows...call me :)

Make the Most of your Space

This post includes some pictures from a small breakfast area in the kitchen of our daughter and son-in-law's house. It is a cute space with a window...and used to be less functional. We all love the new look and extra space-hope you do, too! Lauren likes traditional style, as do I; so the "before" space included long panel draperies at the window...and, it was always "a problem area"- seating for 2, maybe 3, at best.
So-for Christmas...Santa and his elves "remodeled" this area to be "user-friendly" for more. Dad, aka "Bobby's Workshop" built benches...and Mom (me) made boxed cushions for the benches, a new and improved "tailored" board mounted window treatment, and new pleated panels for the double window over the sink. The result: a cozy nook to seat several...but, clean-up is simple because nothing is attached. The benches and table slide out of the way for mopping..., and the covers have zipper closures for easy removal and cleaning. The table is small but, with a formal dining room only steps away, serves its purpose for casual meals for the Donofrio family....and maybe Honey and Poppa once in a while.