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Monday, January 25, 2010

Living Room Coffee Table

I’m joining in again with Barb at Grits & Glamour for her Tabletop Tuesday link-up.  Thanks for hosting Barb!

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This week I’m showing the coffee table in my living room.  The coffee table that I will be painting or staining black soon. 

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I took some books that I was going to donate and removed their covers.  I’ve been doing this throughout the house and it helps add a little something since I packed up all the books I’m keeping.  I got this lovely little plant at Tuesday Morning {just a couple of weeks ago}.

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The tray I got a couple of months ago from Michaels; I just added the fleur de lis to the sides and inserted scrapbook paper on the top.

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My dollar store hurricanes made from candlesticks and a vase and candleholders, with the larger one holding some eggs I also picked up at Tuesday Morning.

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Thanks for visiting!  Check out the other participants, too ~ I’m sure they will inspire you!

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28 comments:

  1. The Pleasures of HomemakingJanuary 25, 2010 at 9:37 PM

    Very pretty Kathy! I noticed that plant right away but I thought it was real!

    Manuela

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  2. Yellow Rose ArborJanuary 25, 2010 at 9:46 PM

    Looks really great! I bet the table will be very nice painted black! I've been adding a lot of black here and there to my decor and it really makes it "pop!"

    Katherine

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  3. SoniaJanuary 25, 2010 at 9:48 PM

    I love those Dollar Tree hurricanes! I just love going there to find great little bargains..I always find great things there. I love the plant you put on your stack of books on your coffee table..wonder what color you will paint it?

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  4. KellyJanuary 25, 2010 at 10:00 PM

    Love the hurricanes and the eggs, bring on spring! I almost went into Tuesday Morning today but didn't, that plant is too cute. Can't wait to see the table transformation too.

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  5. bjJanuary 25, 2010 at 10:06 PM

    Everything looks wonderful.
    I am having trouble with my large coffee table..maybe I can come up with something that looks great and can show it next Tuesday. :)
    Thanks for your inspiration....

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  6. Daphne Nicole & Lynda CadeJanuary 25, 2010 at 10:08 PM

    Everything looks great! I also love the hurricanes and eggs. I think the coffee table will look great painted black.
    Daphne

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  7. Deb NeermanJanuary 25, 2010 at 10:11 PM

    Beautiful! Love those bird's eggs in your Dollar Store hurricanes!

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  8. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2010 at 10:13 PM

    Your coffee table looks fabulous. I always have a little trouble trying to get mine to look right. Love your plant and that tray is nice!
    Be a sweetie,
    shelia ;)

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  9. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereJanuary 25, 2010 at 11:40 PM

    Kathy, Very pretty tablescape and the white and black tray would fit in my office perfectly. Thanks for visiting me and your sweet comments on my office. The furniture came from "Room Store". I don't know if they are a national furniture company or only in our area. I looked at Ballards but found this desk & bookcase for about 1/3 the cost. Target also has a similar desk.

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  10. Maria KillamJanuary 25, 2010 at 11:49 PM

    Yaay, coffee table vignettes, looks great :)

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  11. Room to InspireJanuary 26, 2010 at 2:00 AM

    The table looks great. I love the hurricanes and can't wait to see how the table transforms. I am sure it will look fabulous.

    Chelsea

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  12. Becca BertottiJanuary 26, 2010 at 6:27 AM

    SOOO pretty !! I love how you dressed up the tray (might have to borrow that idea), and your hurricanes are perfect (especially the one filled with the cute, colorful Easter eggs). I look forward to seeing your table painted black, too. Hugs, Becca

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  13. The Tuscan HomeJanuary 26, 2010 at 6:28 AM

    Kathy, it looks beautiful! I love the glass hurricane holding the eggs...what a great idea! Thanks for the inspiration. ~Liz =)

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  14. Paula ~ castleandcottagesignsJanuary 26, 2010 at 7:27 AM

    so cute... love that little plant and the eggs:)

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  15. One Cheap B*tchJanuary 26, 2010 at 8:19 AM

    The table looks really pretty that way. Can't wait to see when you paint it black!

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  16. Miss ObaraJanuary 26, 2010 at 8:40 AM

    I thought that plant was real! Maybe it's the pot..
    Thanks for sharing...I'm always stumped as to what to put on my coffee table!

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  17. Pat@Back Porch MusingsJanuary 26, 2010 at 10:01 AM

    Beautiful display Kathy. I'm looking forward to seeing your table painted. Love that white sofa!!

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  18. KathysueJanuary 26, 2010 at 10:28 AM

    Great job on the different textures and heights, I see eggs, Oh how I love Spring, this is making me think of my favorite season, Kathysue

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  19. Donna @ Paisley and PerspectiveJanuary 26, 2010 at 1:14 PM

    Love it Kathy! That table will look great painted black! Your vignette is gorgeous and the collection of black books really adds weight to the display.

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  20. CosmoGirl CarlaJanuary 26, 2010 at 1:21 PM

    Everything works so well on your table, Kathy! I've done that with all my books too . . . removed the dust covers. I read that, or saw it on a show, somewhere about doing that. I think it really adds a more sophisticated look when we're using books as part of our vignettes.

    I just love those sweet little eggs. I have to find me some for when it's time transition to all the Spring goodies.

    Thanks for sharing!

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  21. Absolutely LadylikeJanuary 26, 2010 at 2:06 PM

    Love your coffee table dear Cathy...all the details are so sweet and ladylike :-)

    Congrats!

    Cheers: Evi

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  22. Sonny GJanuary 26, 2010 at 5:37 PM

    What a great tablescape. I cant believe that plant isnt real. everything looks great the way you put it together. I went back to look and saw where you said YOU made those hurricanes-- wow, what a smartie you are..
    Brightest Blessings
    Sonny

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  23. JaneanJanuary 26, 2010 at 7:04 PM

    gotta appreciate dollar store!! great scapes...

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  24. Designs on 47th StreetJanuary 26, 2010 at 9:32 PM

    Very fun! I love those pretty books with the faux fern on top! Also love your $$ candlesticks. It all looks really great, Kathy. What a good idea to put the scrapebook paper on top of that tray. Love that!

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  25. AngieJanuary 26, 2010 at 10:56 PM

    Looks great! Love that plant and tray!

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  26. Miss Mustard SeedJanuary 26, 2010 at 11:04 PM

    I love that little plant! Very cute and the sofa is amazing. Love, love it!

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  27. JeanetteJanuary 27, 2010 at 2:15 AM

    Kathy that plant looks so real. I love the way the books give height. Thanks for stopping in, Keelie and Josh say hello.

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  28. Will @ Bright.BazaarJanuary 27, 2010 at 5:00 AM

    Fantastic tray, Kathy! That sofa looks super comfy, too.

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I always enjoy reading your comments! Kathy