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Wednesday, August 24, 2011

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{a tale of three tables and a very long day}



Yesterday was the last day of day camp for my kids. Once or twice a week I have been taking them to day camp, because things are getting a bit boring for them around here. On the other days we do get out and do fun things but it is nice for me to have one day a week to work.
That was my plan for yesterday. 
I was going to fix up a new table for the living room {since I stole the blue table for the family room},  do a little cleaning, paint the studio floors, and get started on a client's dresser.
It did not go as planned. I brought the antique table up from the basement, chopped the legs down to coffee table height and as I was trying to put the newly chopped legs back on the table I found a problem. These legs were wobbly, too wobbly. I went back and forth to the hardware store two times this day getting bigger screws and L brackets. I tried everything, I worked on this table for hours and the legs were still wobbly. I was sweaty and mad at the table. About 30 minutes before I was to pick up the kids I thought...hmmm...what about the pedestal table base I have in the basement {yes, the random things I have stored down there}? I carried the pedestal base up the stairs and plopped the bad brown table on top.
{I thougth it was funny so I took a picture of it}

I thought, "This might just work!". The only problem was that the table was a bit higher that I originally wanted for this room, but perfect for the family room with chairs under it.
So back went the blue table into the living room, and the new table into the family room.
Today I painted it, it took six coats of paint. I am not joking.



I think it turned out adorable. Now I am not so mad at this table.

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13 comments:

  1. Comeca JonesAugust 24, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    I think it's perfect!

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  2. Brenda PruittAugust 24, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    I love it! Adorable the grouping you have around it too.
    Brenda

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  3. JacquelineAugust 24, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    It turned out great! I use a ottoman for my living/family room but someday would love a old fashion cart for a table.

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  4. lisaroyAugust 25, 2011 at 2:44 AM

    It looks perfect! Like it was always meant to be that way :)

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  5. chrisAugust 25, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    you're so funny. it's like modern cottage ADD. does your family think your a little loopy?
    anyway, i'm loopy in my own ocd way :) i really love how you have the little peep chairs at a table in the living room. all families should do that. even though my girls could still fit at that table cuz they are very petite they are 21 and 23 so i'll probably have to wait for grandkids to use the idea.
    thanks for sharing, i really do love what you do!

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  6. the modern cottageAugust 25, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    Hi Chris, my family probably thinks I am loopy, but they are used to it. Maybe I should change the name of the blog to themoderncottageaddcompany.blogspot.com you never know what I am going to do next!

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  7. Tammy @ Type AAugust 25, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    i looks perfect, love the arrangement. come check out my party!

    http://typeadecorating.blogspot.com/2011/08/anything-goes-31.html

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  8. AnonymousAugust 25, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    Wow, you have so many ideas. What's the longest you've kept one look?

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  9. the modern cottageAugust 25, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    I have no idea about how long I have kept one look. I usually keep the basic same layout of furniture but move small things around and different accessories. I look at it like this, it is like changing an outfit depending on your mood. My mom says when I was two years old I changed my outfit 10 times a day, so I had it in me even back then! I change things up in my home depending on my mood and it never costs a lot of money. It is really my only hobby, some people hike, I redecorate!

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  10. Cassie BustamanteAugust 25, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    it turned out so beautifully! love that top with the base!
    any interest in being a guest on my blog on friday september 16?

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  11. the modern cottageAugust 25, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    For sure Cassie, I would be honored!

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  12. Kim @ Too Much TimeAugust 26, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    It is so awesome! My kids would love to have their own special seats at the family room table! 6 coats huh? I am feelin your pain!
    Kim
    www.kim-toomuchtimeonmyhands.blogspot.com

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  13. Kim @ Too Much TimeAugust 29, 2011 at 6:22 AM

    Brilliant!I featured you today-come grab a button!
    Kim
    www.kim-toomuchtimeonmyhands.blogspot.com

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