Large families and dining room tables…
They sort of just go together.
Reading about my friend Sarah building her own large family table made me realize my own precious table needed some TLC.
Every year while on vacation in Colorado, our family stops at this little out of the way shop and I purchase my year’s supply of beeswax-based furniture wax for our dining room table. It is a tradition that has become near and dear to us and I thought I would share how I do it and the beauty it creates in our home.
This is the wax. Farmhouse Furniture Wax by Sweet Grass Farm (I use the lavender). I love this stuff. I wish I could win a lifetime supply of this stuff. I don’t think I could ever own enough of it!
I give our thirsty table a drink by dipping out the wax with a soft cloth and wiping the table slowly and lovingly.
After a few moments, my children come in behind me with rags of their own to buff the table and connect their work with the benefit of a beautiful family table.
I took out all the leaves and scrubbed away the food and grime of children left in charge of table chores. The bare bones of the table became a playground…memories connected with a table that has seen more than one hundred years of memories….always room for more.
When we had the table repaired years ago, the antique shop owner told us to love our table with beeswax. I had not been loving the table enough…
It thrills my soul to see the difference a long, cool drink of love can bring…
Waxing the table has never been a chore. I take my time and I enjoy the smells and the beauty and when it is all finished, I stand back and admire.
It is one of the joys of homemaking…
a dining room table in all it’s glory!
And just in time for Autumn!
Nicole Auld says
The table looks adorable and so does the pretty decorations. I love your blog. Keep shining for HIM!
Meg D. says
Who knew!
Thanks for sharing and what a beautiful table you have to enjoy!
Alana says
I’m sure that scent of lavender will help the children remember this wonderful time together. I love the decor!
Nicki says
With #5 on the way shortly here….we will be needing a new table! We have no room for any more chairs! Yours looks beautiful!
Jenny says
Your table looks beautiful! So much of life and memories occur around the table. Love it!
Sarah R says
I’m amazed at the difference the wax made on your table! Stunning!
Ginger says
You mean large families and large dining tables go together, right? 😉 We’ve had a dining table since we were married, we just haven’t always eaten every meal on it.
(I’m just being silly; not really correcting you.)
Rhonda says
Amy ~ I loved seeing you show the before and after with this furniture wax. I just ordered some and can’t wait to see how it loves our family table. Blessings, Rhonda
Amy says
Oh, I hope you enjoy it as much as we do! Did you get the lavender?
Rhonda says
We live in a home filled with the scent of lavender essential oil for many needs, soooo, I decided to try the Lime Verbena. ; P
Amy says
Oh, that sounds yummy too!
Rhonda says
The Lemon Verbena smells W O N D E R F U L! Thanks again for sharing.
Amy says
Oh good! I may have to try that next! 😉
Sarah says
What a gorgeous table! Every big family needs a beautiful table to gather ’round.