All in the Family: Grandma's Kitchen Table Repurposed as a Coffee Table

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Let's just say, the acorn doesn't fall far from the tree.  Although my children, along with my nieces and nephews have mocked my sisters and my creative endeavors throughout their childhoods, they are now starting to pursue their own projects.  My sister texted me pictures of the coffee table my nephew built using his grandmother's old kitchen table.

The finished product looks great in his new house. (Jared, you can check out how to style a coffee table on my previous blog post here.  I am sure you can extrapolate the principles to a rectangular coffee table).

I don't have a lot of details on his construction process but am guessing that the top with the legs removed, fits down in the box he constructed.  Good job using towels to protect the floor!  Of course it couldn't be constructed in the garage due to the newly installed gym.

Truly a Renaissance Man!

 

 Here you can see the drill holes left by my Mother as she made sandals out of oil cloth for Vacation Bible School.  Whoops!  Don't you love a piece of furniture with history?  Now you see where this craftiness talent comes from.  It is in the genes!

Being a true member of the Britt Clan, he saved the legs for future use.  I found these ideas for him by googling repurposed table legs:

Spindleabra?

Spindle Christmas Tree?

And of course, if you have a few fan blades laying around you could make your Mom some yard art!  She would, however, want them in a brighter color.

 

Any other ideas for repurposing the table legs?

 

Wendy



 



CHAPIN GROUP INTERIORS OPENS AT FACTORY ANTIQUES

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Several months ago, my intern and I ventured out to Statham, Georgia to visit Factory Antiques.  We had heard about it on numerous occasions and decided it was time to investigate.

It was love at first site.  Architectural salvage, industrial items, painted furniture, garden paraphernalia, whimsical tchotchkes and more!  Well, it just so happened they had a booth space coming available the first of August.  Hunky Handy Man has been pushing  suggesting I open another antique booth ever since we opened the Etsy Shop.  While on the hunt for items for Etsy, I kept running across great finds that would be better sold through a store than the Internet. (Not only do I find them, I buy them as they are way too cool to pass up!  Sooooo, we decided to take the plunge.  Chapin Group Interiors booth officially opened on August 1.

 We spent most of the day Thursday setting up

Hunky Handy Man (HHM) carrying in fixtures.

Great lathe wall.

HHM had a lot to do before my intern and I could get started. This great corner unit 

was  built from bi-fold doors we found along the road several months ago. 

 Of course I had to stop and pick them up!

Tight fit.

Anybody home?

The industrial window is hung!  Hard to part with this treasure but it doesn't fit where

I wanted to use it in my house.  Six years in the garage is probably long enough.

 Let the fun begin!

My trusty intern was there to tote, style and offer advice.

(And take all these photos)

Thanks, Susan!

One of my favorite clients stopped by and made the first purchase from our booth.

 HHM really wanted to keep this blown glass fishing float,

 Love the patina on this claw foot tub leg. 

They make great bookends!

 Not sure what this government chest was used for, but it is made out of quarter inch steel.

What ever they stored in it was very secure.

Vintage industrial stools.

 These bass feeders would look great in the garden.

 Instant collection of vintage hand blown wine demijohns.

 Add a whimsical vintage touch to the nursery.

 Fabulous coffee table!

What is your favorite? 

We will be adding new merchandise each week so be sure to stop by!

See y'all soon!

 

Wendy