Thank you Karen. The yellowing really is a bummer. Pluming is never fun to get into, no matter how old the house. We built this house 21 years ago and at the time the pipes they used (quest) were kind of a new thing, supposedly the latest and greatest. We've had all sorts of problems with the connecters spontaneously leaking. Best of luck with your renovations! They are looking wonderful. XO Autum

Thank you so much! I am so committed to making the very most of this life because it truly is a gift ❤

Betsy, your comment gave me chills and brought tears to my eyes. Thank you! I'm sorry that your brother-in-law passed away, but what an amazing final legacy. I have felt for a while it's important to share my story, not because I feel special or want any recognition. I have just felt it my was duty and your comment confirms it for me. A God thing, no doubt! XOXO Autum

I don't remember the exact colors, but any three stains will give you a good variation and that's what you need. Then you just use them in combinations. I do remember I had an oak color that was way too yellow. Try a light stain, a darker one, like a walnut and a gray.

I just used whatever was around. I saved shipping boxes and cut them into purse size pieces.

Thank you Kristyn XOXO Autum

Thank you Jane! I don't do Twitter either. I think my blog is set up to tweet when I have a new post, but I just never got the hang of it. I like Facebook for keeping up with family, but I agree, nothing beats a blog post. xoxo Autum

Thank you and congratulations to you Miriam. Grandchildren are the best gift! We also have a six year old and three year old granddaughters Bayleigh and Harper. Sawyer is our first grandson.

Hi Diane! Bayleigh thinks he's wonderful. She loves holding him, when she gets the opportunity and wants a brother or sister of her own. My niece had a baby girl in April, so Bayleigh is suddenly the big cousin and she loves her new role. I hope you are doing well. Bayleigh still plays with Ruby, the doll you made for her.

Thank you Beverly xoxo Autum

Hi Anna. I agree, it's nice to know more than a picture with a short caption tells. Hope you are well. xoxo

Hello Mallory, I'm sorry for the delay in responding. I love the finish that wax gives. Love it. But, it does have drawbacks, I've learned. I guess it really depends on how much wear your table will get. I recently removed the wax finish on that very coffee table as well as the table in my kitchen because of weird discolored places. It was as if what had been spilled completely bleached out the finish. So, since these two tables do have food and beverages on them on a regular basis, I removed the wax and went with a satin finish water based poly. Having a young grand daughter, I knew I needed something more durable than the wax for those surfaces. That said, I have several other pieces that have a wax finish and since they aren't in danger of food spills, they are perfectly fine. As far as the liming wax, that is what gave it the white, weathered look. It's a matter of preference, but i like the patina you get using it. To get the same look and use poly finish, you can dry brush with some watered down light gray paint. Hope this helps. xo Autum

Hi Julie. I just went to your blog to see your awesome table and when I'm finished replying here I'm getting the laptop out so I can see your table bigger. Thanks for the heads up about the union piece. Like childbirth, maybe enough time will lessen the painful memories and I may try another piece of pipe furniture. Shhh...don't tell my husband, he may hit me in the head with a galvanized nipple ;)

thank you! yes it is a Parmesan cheese lid :) xo Autum

Thank you Dawn :)

Thank you Jeaninne :)

Love, love, love your tagline idea! My feelings exactly.