We are a community of Makers here at TDC… wouldn’t you say? Of course by ‘we’, I truly mean all of you – in addition to me! As it happens, a great many of you – hundreds and hundreds to be exact – contact me on a regular basis to ask where you can purchase ready made pieces of furniture or custom furniture because you aren’t able to build, or simply don’t prefer to. I know you will flip your lid and jump for joy when I share all of the juicy details about the exciting launch of AVE Raw by Ave Home. Created specifically for the DIY’er and Designer who want high quality pieces for your own custom finishes.
I have had the pleasure of getting to know a few of their pieces, on an intimate level, and the craftsmanship is nothing short of amazing. I have often complained of the difficulty of staining pine, and that is no joke – it is tough, especially if you are a beginner. But through the process of finishing this gorgeous table for outdoor use, I stumbled across a new technique that I will be sharing with you shortly and reaffirmed my belief that 90 percent of your staining success, involves sanding. The Jax Pedestal Table you see here, sitting so pretty, arrived in a state of flawless sanded bliss. It was so perfect in fact, that I didn’t dare sand it any further and contemplated leaving it be entirely…
Alas… the weather and climate in Northern California don’t really allow for that, so I chose the next best thing – a clear, waterproofing sealer with UV protection, and a light varnish suitable for marine use. The original state of this table made for the easiest most seamless finishing process I have ever experienced. The. End. Inclement weather not included of course, and that alone made for prolonged drying times and tricky timing in between sporadic spring rain and humidity.
Delivery was fast, like lightning speed and the price points are marvelous. As you enjoy Memorial Day weekend here in the US, take a moment to check out their goods – shipping is free for the newest member of your household through June 3rd, so get clicking and start browsing. Based in beautiful New Orleans, all of the AVE Raw pieces are available for purchase online and it is a mighty fine collection of pieces at that.
