Several projects are coming together in baby’s room, so it may turn into nursery week here at NewlyWoodwards. Hope you don’t mind. If you do, come back next week.
One of Ryan’s projects has been this fun tree stump table for next to the rocker – perfect for a bottle, cell phone, glass of wine…. 😉 Let’s be honest. It will be perfect for a glass of wine. Who needs a bottle?
The stump was not actually in the original plan, but Ryan actually had this tree stump in the back yard with our firewood, and I saw the potential. (Thanks to Jenny at Anything Pretty for showing me how fabulous a tree stump can look.) The bark was actually already off the stump, but Ryan sanded the heck out of it and added casters.
Instead of staining, Ryan used Waterlox to better bring out the tones of the wood. (If you are with child, you won’t want to be around when this is taking place. Waterlox is some potent stuff. Ryan did all the coats in the garage, away from me and the little man.) After several coats, I was one happy girl. This puppy is smooth as butter. I love all the rings and even the cracks – that’s character. Perfect for a little man. Dare I say masculine?
I really dig the way the Waterlox brought out the true colors of the wood, while also making a bit of a stripe-y pattern on the side. The Waterlox also makes it watertight, meaning that I don’t have to worry about spills.
When Ryan saw how much similar trunk tables are selling for, he was pretty happy with our price. (We used things we already had, with the exception of a few bucks for the casters.) It rolls around easily and is a useful piece for the room.
Ryan had such a good time making this, and now he has a grand vision of making a bunch more and selling them. College fund, anyone?
What do you think?
Way to go, Ryan! That thing looks amazing.
Stephen has a trunk like this stored away for a rainy day. He keeps saying he’s going to do something cool with it… I have no idea what though. *rolls eyes*
This is SO awesome! I love it!!
Love the idae of using it as a table:) Everything is coming together really well! I can’t wait to see what else you do.
We really want to do this for our nursery too! Now…to find a stump!! Love all the progress! 🙂
Nice! My mom has a co-worker who creates jewelry, and all the money from that goes to her son’s college fund. Making these would be a great little way to help give some extra money to set aside for college.
Oops………….that came from Baby W’s Grandma!
Baby W’s room just keeps gettin’ better and better! Love it all!
Oh what’s that? Ryan opened a mail order catalog company selling home-made awesomness? Sign me up please. This.looks.incredible. Seriously, it’s stunning. As usual, I want one. Make that happen por favor.
Love it! I hope to do create the same thing someday. I’ve read a lot of great things about Waterlox too. Good job!
Since I was a child we’ve always used tree stumps in our cabin but never did one look THAT smooth – swoon.
I may indeed ‘need’ one of these after all.
that is so awesome!! the little feet are my favorite! and those rings and stain used are amazing…i LOVE this!
The stump turned out so well! I used Waterlox on my floors, and I’m really happy with it, too.
Very nice! Way to go, Ryan and Waterlox.
Love it! BTW, I am currently accepting donations of trunk tables. 🙂 I’ve always thought they were so cute, and Ryan did a great job!
Love the stump and casters is super smart.
whaddya mean the stump wasn’t in the plan? a stump should always be in the plan, lol. love it!
This is a great idea!!! I love it 🙂
This is awesome! I totally want one when we have kids!
Very nice! Is going to last for a long time
Looks great Kim!! You will be so grateful for a little spot to set things. 🙂
Wow. It looks fantastic!! Ryan has some skills for sure. The nursery is really coming together!!
I love the table! I picture your little guy dressed as a tiny Paul Bunyan next to it for a photo shoot.
Oh my goodness… that nursery treetrunk table is AMAZING! Great job, guys! Love that it is on casters, too. It will definitely come in handy!
I LOL’d at your intro paragraph. Baby haters, ha!
OK, I suddenly really want a baby boy so I’d have an excuse to put this trunk table in his nursery. Baby W’s going to LOVE that his daddy put so much heart into this piece. Also, I showed Mr. FC & he’s wanting one for himself. Where do we submit our orders….
Absolutely adore how the nursery’s coming along!!!!
What a GREAT idea, I would have never thought of that. So cute!!
I love how Nature can bring such inspiration inside homes, I love it!
It looks soooo good, and it works so perfectly with the rest of the nursery plan! Nice work Mr. Woodward!
I love the tree stump table. I’ve been wanting one for a while since I saw one somewhere on the Internets. Lucky gal to have such a handy man.
Absolutely love it! The casters were a great idea and I definitely think it adds a masculine touch:)
Ooooh I love it! Pinning this idea 🙂 Ryan should definitely start selling these!
That was a great idea and perfect for a boys room. Even better that you had the stump. Going to pin this for the day I have a stump to work with!
I like the look of the Waterlox!
Now I want to see more of the room. Patience isn’t one of my strengths…
Swoon. It is wonderful!
What a great idea! It’s wonderful having a handy guy around, huh?