#WelbornWoodworking

I love coming off of a weekend that was full of time well-spent. When I was younger, I was quite the queen at procrastinating. I always said I worked better under pressure and maybe I did. But somehow, as I'm getting older and hopefully more wise, my procrastination ways are a thing of the past. I guess maybe I'm more appreciative of the time I have and know that each second is precious. Who knows, but I have to say that I'm really liking my on-the-ball ways.

 

Hunter and I have been working on various pieces for our Welborn Woodworking adventures. We've mostly been repurposing lately but there may or may not be a kitchen table in the works. I wanted to share with ya'll a little bit of what we've been working on...

This 18' grapevine wreath brings a rustic, farmhouse feel to your front door. I'm currently waiting on my shipment of cotton bolls to arrive to make a cotton wreath.

 

 

 

 

We've been trying to find ways to bring life back to old dresser drawers and what better way than to add plant life to it. It seems that succulents are all the rage these days.

 

This last guy I'm finishing up now but couldn't help but to snap a quick picture of it. How many can agree with me that dryers eat socks? I'm always finding a lone sock looking for its solemate (see what I did there??).

 

 

There ya'll have it! Just a few things we've been working on here and there. In the midst of all of this, we're packing up our home and trying to rent it out. We've had a few showings and have received positive feedback - which has been great! But I'm ready to be back in the country and away from all the chaos. Prayers please!

 

 

Be {STILL} and know

We spent a good portion of this past weekend doing some woodworking and repurposing. Ya'll, I didn't realize how much using tools and painting and hammering nails and goodness, just how much it would bring peace to my soul. I'm always moving about 90 miles a minute so when something can slow me down (in a good way), it's worth investing more time into.
 

One of the pieces I worked on {she's for sale} was a simple wooden sign done free-hand. I intentionally kept it simple because I feel that sometimes, we tend to over-simplify every little thing. So with the idea that I wanted this piece to be simple, raw, real, and wrote the phrase on it:

 

"Be still and know."

 

That phrase resonates so deeply within my soul at this juncture in life. Hunter and I are going through a period where we know change is inevitable and on the horizons. I like to know how everything is going to play out and when it will play out and the details. I'm exhausting, I know. But I'm learning how to be still. To know that God has us in the palm of His hand and nothing can separate us from Him.

 

So friends, if you're in the midst of a transitional period, or a period of time where you just feel like you need something to change {that's currently where we are}, know that God is with you. He will carry you through this and He's orchestrating so many things in our lives that sometimes we can't even see happening.

 

Be still. And know.

Welborn {Woodworking}

I'm not sure if I've mentioned before how our home is pretty much entirely secondhand items... but it is and we love it. We built our kitchen table ourselves and are so proud of the simple beauty in it, and what it represents to us. Over the last several weeks, we've toyed with an idea, talked about the basics, harped over the costs, analyzed the products, and in the end, came to a decision.

 

Hunter and I have decided to {bravely} step into the world of woodworking and repurposing. We will begin by building a couple of simple things and learn new tricks and tips. I will frequent the local thrift stores, yard sales, roadside shops in search for the unwanted, older items. And we'll bring them back to life.

 

That's right, we are going to see what God has in store for us as we take on a somewhat daunting dream of building furniture and repurposing items for others to find joy and comfort in. We hope that as we start out, we will be open to learn all the do's and don'ts of woodworking; the various styles and colors that people covet for their homes; and assist in making families' houses feel more homey and adored.

 

Hunter and I want what we build to reflect the love and work of Christ. We will pour our blood {we'll try to keep it off the furniture}, sweat, and maybe some tears into each piece as we design them into an artwork. We will pray over each item as it's completed with hopes that it will bring blessings to that person's home. But more importantly, we want our endeavors to reflect those of people who just dadgum love other people.

 

The pieces that are built will be built primarily from old wood, whether it be from old barns, palettes, or anything of that nature. Just like our life in Christ brought us back from the dead, we want to revitalize what has been discarded. And make it glorious. We're hoping that in this process, we will meet and greet and get the chance to love on so many folks. Be in prayer for us as we embark on this dream. If it becomes something great, awesome. If it's something that just passes the time, that is amazing too.