The best darn husband, ever.
October 5th, 2005Richard is, without a doubt, the best man I've ever known. Its my good fortune, that he is mine, and mine for good 
Not only does he love me and put up with my knitty fibery obsessions, but he notices everything. Like how I always grab the kid's little chair to put my feet up on when I sit in my glider and knit. Or how I obsess over storage ottomans when I see them in stores. He went one step further and MADE something for me for our anniversary (September 22nd)
Isnt it beautiful? Completely hand crafted without the luxury of a true woodshop (which would have made the whole task much easier!)
The only part that is not absolutely perfect, is the part I had a hand in helping with (the upholstered top. No matter what I did, I could not get it to fit just right and tight enough)
In any case, I absolutely LOVE it! And it gets better....
the framing for the sliding drawer/shelf is made of cedar to help protect my precious woolies. That drawer is cedar framed, with a plexiglass bottom, so it can be seen through, and doesnt obstruct viewing what is inside.
Really, this is probably my most favorite gift from him, ever 
Around a year ago on this day..
- rock on energy star - 2007
- Friday Craft Club - Week 5 - 2007
- Connor Cuteness - 2007
- homesickness (again) - 2007
October 5th, 2005 at 2:59 pm
yummy!! Love it!
October 5th, 2005 at 5:59 pm
Your chest is such an orignal idea as a handmade gift. Yes, it does sound as if he is observant and yes it will be good for your yarn. A piece to show w/pride.
October 6th, 2005 at 2:50 pm
WOW!! What a great guy to do such a wonderful thing for you. You are, indeed, very very lucky!
October 7th, 2005 at 2:33 pm
Oh wow, that is WAY cool!! He wouldn’t be willing to work on commission would he?
October 7th, 2005 at 5:41 pm
hee! Thanks everyone!
Crissy, actually he would, but considering he doesnt have a traditional wood shop, everything takes 10 times longer to do (and get it straight) So all the hand work and time, it would cost a small fortune. I know how much he spent on materials for this, add the time, and this particular ottoman, as it should be, is priceless!