Handy Kim

When we moved into this house nearly 11 years ago, on the porch was an old wooden bench. For 11 years I've meant to refinish that bench.


I finally did it this week.

Before:

After:

I thought about painting cream over it and roughing through the black-- then I decided (with the help of my friend Jamie) that I like the black.

You'll notice my new Mouse sander in the first picture. I bought my very own power tool. The few other power tools were for something Layne was doing.

Now I'm walking around finding all kinds of things I can sand and paint.

Who knew I could be a handy-woman?