Waxed table show for boho chic store

This is a waxed table work on an antique farmhouse table.  Damage was not really severe but urgently needed a great clean, sand, wax and patina. It was due to be shown in a store as a counter top.

BEFORE

The whole place experienced an extreme and unique makeover in terms of deco.  Firstly the laminated floor was removed giving place to a wonderful polished cement. Walls were then whitewashed with lime; false ceiling went off too and steel grids were fixed instead to sustain natural fabric lamps. The aim was to re-use industrial elements for the decor. Rolling corrugated steel bars (used in construction) and wooden planks have been used for hanging shelves.  Adding a few white sprayed branches of olive trees the place now looks like a typical Andalusian penthouse surrounded by local nature. Coming back to the antique table: once cleaned, sanded and protected I waxed (les Antiquaires wax) with heat gun and obtained a great patina. It stands now in the shop and the mixture of industrial elements combine perfectly with boho chic style of the articles. 

AFTER

Check out BEFORE and AFTER as well as tutorial. 

Autumn

Autumn is one of the season I like the most, essentially because of leaf color.  A wide range of shades are displayed on nature; especially in cold countries. The leaf color has an interesting process as different tones are progressively changing until the winter arrival.

One of the Northern American native legends (Wyandot, Hurones) explains this natural fact as a result of an animal fight between Deer and Bear in the Land of Sky. The Bear wins the fight and the Deer has to run away but as he runs, the Bear's blood drops from his horns and eventually falls down to the Lower World making the leaves of the trees many colors: some are red, yellow, brown, scarlet and crimson. An awesome legend which reflects native spiritual relationship towards mother nature. In other tribes Autumn is the perfect time for weddings (source: First People). I had the opportunity to picture a fall foliage last year while I was in the US, on the Canadian border. Leaves were not 100% red or crimson but it was an amazing show! Enjoy...