A new table

 I saw this table.

Restoration Hardware.

Pine.

I wanted this table!!

Pricey.

But oooh so lovely.

 So I started looking on line.

And "pinning" tables.

See my Pinterest boards HERE.

  You see how similar all these tables are....

I think there is a theme!!

And this one is outside. 

Just where I needed my table to live.

And a bench or two would be nice, too.

This sweet table was in Country Living magazine.

Can you believe this table is "home-made"?

Pattern is available HERE FROM Ana White.

But of course, you know this.... I had a modification, or two. tee heee

Ten feet long.

Rustic.

But Cedar instead of pine.

And way, way less less pricey.

 With bigger overhangs on the ends and no cross piece on the ends.

I love the chunky legs!!

Didn't he do a great job.

I know I'm partial, but hey, that's what Momma's do!

Five hours of work.

Less than 1/10th the cost. 

Of course I'm sanding now.

And then to decide which sealant to put on.

Cedar? Clear? Or a Gray stain?

Well back to the belt sander....

My newest love is shiny mercury glass!

Pottery Barn.. guess which one I ordered.

Loving this lamp.. 'tis it's fault that got me thinking that for Chris✞mas I'd like to see a wee bit more shiny in our home. I'm feeling especially Chris✞massy this year! PB

From Ballard Designs, an assorted collection of 5 candelsticks.

Also from Ballard Designs, finials. Regan would probably topple these over... frown.

Ballard Designs also has these lovely hurricanes.

Ballard Designs ornaments....

Ballard Designs pedestal. Now how cool would this be for your next get together?

Napa Style has this lovely cloche.. another great serving piece.

From Pottery Barn... some fun candleholders.

 How cool this is grouping. Would be so pretty on a New Year's table!

Maybe not mercury glass, but shiny and bright nonetheless. Perfect for a summer evening outdoors. PB!

PB ornament.. snowflakes on mercury glass. okay I'm hooked!

Restoration Hardware.. a lovely specimen indeed.

What are you thinking about adding to the decorations this year?

Something shiny perhaps? 

Thank you for your gift of time. I appreciate your visits and comments very much.

I'm linking up to the Tablescaper's Seasonal Sunday party.. See you there!