DIY Butcher Block Kitchen Island (Before and After)

I just spent 72 hours writing the LONGEST post ever about this kitchen island and I lost. every. single. word.  Every last one.

I think Jack's most recent school photo accurately sums up how I feel right now.

<deep breath>

So, let's take that as a sign to just skip to the before and after, yes?

Before:

 

Not cool, Blogger.  Not cool at all.