We have a new family table. This is a piece that was constructed by Tom and his Dad (who is a fine furniture designer and maker) in his workshop over the summer holiday. A few years ago, with such a table in mind, the pair selected and put aside some elm planks. They started designing the table over Christmas, Dave constructed and finished it and yesterday Tom's Mum brought it with her to Wellington and some kind, strong friends, helped carry it up to the house.
It's solid, smooth, and has a beautiful grain. We'll be able to have big dinner parties and all sit at the same table. There's room for all the family to sit around and work on their own projects. After owning 'characterful', op-shopped tables for about 12 years, I still can't believe it's ours.
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