craig's list table redo
Guess what we did last weekend? To review, we were fixing our living room walls and I bought a dining room set on Craig's List with the idea to cut the dining table in half to make two console tables for either side of the fireplace. I said at the time that my husband was a bit of a goofball carpenter...this is still true. If we can manage something like this, I know that anyone can.
The challenge with the china cabinet was to make it look a little more casual and not too stiff or old lady-ish. I'm still working on it but I think by adding fun thrifted stuff, family photos, magazines, and stacked books, it looks just right. Two thrifted robins's egg ceramic planters have been my inspiration for adding color into the room...I'm loving the robin's egg/orange combination.
I still have to redo the dining chairs and fix the TV area with the dining room buffet so there's more to share....later.
Oh, it looks fabulous! I love the table(s). What a great look.
Posted by:lera | April 21, 2008 at 10:39 AM
What a great idea with the tables! They turned out beautiful, excellent work.
Posted by:Mandi | April 21, 2008 at 11:58 AM
Your room looks great. What a transformation! And your husband ... he's OK with being called a goofball?
Posted by:barbara | April 21, 2008 at 04:42 PM
There's nothing quite as beautiful as a room full of wood. Like your ideas for the china cabinet, too.
Posted by:Meg | April 21, 2008 at 09:24 PM
no way! Julie, if you're interested check out my recent post on wedding colors
http://sundrenchedmoments.blogspot.com/2008/04/wedding-colors.html
I am using robin's egg blue and orange and haven't really seen that color combo used much at all anywhere so it was so fun to be reading along on your post and see "I'm loving the robin's egg/orange combination." It's almost like you were speaking right to me.
I'm going to be in your area this weekend visiting a college friend. Do you have any advice on any thrift stores, etc. we should hit up?
Take care, Kelly
Posted by:Kelly | April 22, 2008 at 08:33 AM
Very nice indeed!... how's about something fun and kitchy hanging from the hutch door knob?. mind you have no idea what that thing might be!.. at the very least a sweet May-day basket???.. tis the season!
Maddie
Posted by:Maddie | April 23, 2008 at 01:15 PM
THat table idea is amazing! Who would have ever thought????
Posted by:Diane | April 24, 2008 at 10:30 AM