Hard work ain't easy

My husband's Uncle John used to say...

Gregory (pronounced Gregree) "hard work ain't easy"

It's a favorite phrase around our house....and

as I was stepping over my son's floordrobe and thinking how I need to order buttons for this almost finished headboard

I smiled thinking of Uncle John and his great smile...

 

It's hard to see how great the grain looks with the dark walnut stain

 This dresser came a long way

I love the it's retro look and would love to find a retro wall clock

It warms my heart that my son tinkers like I do.  He knew all he had to say was "mmmm, Mom, ya know what I could use...A lacrosse stringing station"

Here's the mate sitting in the garage waiting for some elbow grease.

I love the lines and Mad Men legs.  I was with my mom when we bought this at a garage sale so many years ago...

Good things, classic style, tres cool.... love it

 I can't wait to finish this room

and do the big reveal....

For now I'm linking up with Miss Mustard Seed Furniture Feature Friday

I followed her instructions for using rub on stain