Sunday, February 21, 2010

My New Farmhouse Table


Can I just say that I love my new Farmhouse Table? It all started when I was browsing Craig's List and found an authentic Shabby Chic table and 4 slipcovered chairs. It was one of those things where my heart just started pounding and I ran to my husband explaining never again would I have the opportunity to have something like this....of course he already had that defeated look when he thought he'd point out to me that we already have a table and it holds up our plates. To be honest it really was a lovely table with 8 chairs. But, my husband took off on the two hour drive the next morning to purchase the set for me. When the phone rang, I thought it was him calling to say he was on his way home....but no...it was him, but calling to say "didn't you tell me this table was 52" round?". I had, as that was what was in the ad and the owner thought it was 52". However, it was 60" and no matter how hard I tried, I knew 60" wouldn't work. I'd have to lose half my body size and no one could sit in the chair that leads into the kitchen. 52" was actually pushing it. So, I shed a few tears, took my dining room set off Craig's list and started cleaning (that's what I do when I'm upset). A few hours later my husband was home telling me about the house and how beautiful it was. He casually mentioned that she had four other chairs with little slipcovered skirts that she was selling...he thought they looked like something I would like, and said too bad I didn't have a place to use them. Well, I had the person send pics and then thought about them for about a week. I kept thinking that they'd look great with a farmhouse table and give me the room that I really needed. So, I bought the chairs and the little white hutch too and began redecorating my dining room. Of course I put my set on Craig's list before I found a table....and it sold right away....to my mother. :) She loves it and it fits in her larger breakfast room. My next obsession was finding that table. I rarely find anything here in San Antonio, but I did find what looked to be the perfect table in Houston...so the next Friday, I took the day off work and went and picked up my new table. Well worth the 6 1/2 hour round trip. I love it...especially with the white roses that I received for my anniversary and birthday. It is just simple and sweet. Love it Love it!

5 comments:

  1. It's beautiful and I am glad you have it. Thank you for sharing it with us. sandi

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  2. Those chairs are fabulous and the hutch, wow, just beautiful. The table is a perfect match. You know the last time I was shopping in SA I didn't find much either, but I have friends that go that way often and always seem to find things? I guess they are just always lucky or know where to go.

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  3. I love your new farmhouse table and chairs! Don't you love Craig's List?? The sideboard is gorgeous, too and the chandelier is fabulous!!!
    Michelle

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  4. Hi there,
    I'm glad things worked out for you, because you certainly got this room looking fantastic.... everything looks super!

    You have captured my interest and I'm now a follower of your blog.

    Thanks*

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