Last year during our family reunion we went to several different antique shops during our girls' day out. I found this great piece that was being used as a bookcase, but I loved the back of it. It's nicked, beat-up, and wonderful! I discovered that it was at one time an ammunitions box from Mexico. I painted the skirt of it black, and bought some legs for it from Alisha. It has been sitting here, waiting for me to finally get it finished... and today I finally did! I'm so proud of myself. This is one of the projects that I wanted to get done before I went back to work in a couple of weeks. The picture frame on it is a digital frame that Barry and the kids got me for Mother's Day. I found the vase at another antique store, and have had my eye on it for awhile. I finally broke down and got it before anyone else could beat me to it! I'm not sure if I should fill it with something, or just leave it empty. Anyone have any thoughts? And if you think I should fill it, what do you suggest?
5 comments:
What lucky finds! I would put a colorful candle in it surrounded by some light colored sand to catch the candle drips if you decide to light it or candy - only drawback to candy is then you (or the kiddos) eat it and then you have to refill it whereas who would want to take a big ole bite from a candle or chug down some sand?
The table looks great!
Don't you just love it when you find such a great piece at such a great price, like the chair for free. who would have thought to make a table out of a bookcase and have it look so great!!
I tell everyone, if you can't do decorating, have talented daugters_in_law and daughters. works for me.
Love the chair!! Your table turned out incredible! As a tribute to Mayfield family reunions you could fill the vase with shells. Dawn
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