Friday, October 23, 2009

stumped.

Oh how I wish I had unlimited funds to play with. I've been dreaming of this recycled aluminum table for months now but I'm afraid $99.00 it too steep for something I may tire of next year. Who am I kidding? I highly doubt I could tire of it...I'm just a cheepskate.

My little man and I visited a lumber yard yesterday and picked up this wood stump for a couple of bucks. I spray painted it with a coat of Smoke Gray (Krylon).

My new little side table.

I topped it with a mirror just the right size from Target.

42 comments:

madamesoleil said...

I think it's really lovely!

Melissa said...

Michelle - I absolutely love this! My grandpa makes ones with the stump and then branches for the legs but I really like this one alot too. I may have to head to a lumber yard. Thanks for the inspiration.

Annie said...

PERFECTION! It works effortlessly in that room. Adds nature with some chic-ness added. Just like the room. I am TOTALLY stealing this idea, thankyouverymuch!

Stacey B said...

I love it! Rustic elegance!!

Amnah said...

I LOVE it!! I've always wanted to do that but I thought the wood had to be specially treated before you brought it into the house. Doesn't it have bugs in the wood?? I guess the primer seals anything from coming out. I'm so doing this.

Katie said...

i like it! i wonder how it would look if it had some kind of high gloss finish on it?

Get Your Martha On said...

Genius! I love those stump tables. Never would have occurred to me to visit a lumber yard to make my own. Great idea!

Betsey said...

Fabulous. Keep it simple and omit the glass top. Change the color anytime you feel like it. I'd use shiny white!

Mrs. Chic said...

Hi Michelle, I just started reading your blog. Is there anything you and can of spray can't tackle! lol It looks great.

Isabella & Max Rooms said...

Ha! Great job...Janell

elisã said...

Love!! I think the mirror top could be cool if u got it made to size, otherwise u cld leave it out? Or a simple glass top made to siZe at a local glass store? I've been meaning to go one to get a custom-made glass top for my drawers - no idea how much money that wld cost, tho...

bovagoods said...

love it! my dad has a bunch of these stumps out at his farm. i'm bringing some back to SC next time i go. i never thought of painting them. great idea!

Jen Caputo said...

LOVE!

Tamstyles said...

perfecto as always.

Anne said...

What a great idea! It's so earthy and glamorous all at the same time!

Kasey at Thrifty Little Blog said...

Um, genius!

Joi said...

Gorgeous. It looks super spendy.

Craig, Blair and Turbo Skousen said...

It's a perfect 'manly' touch for the room. Love it!

Pop said...

Pretty cool...when ya get tired of it, just throw it in the firepalce and be rid of it! I like it.

Karen@StrictlySimpleStyle said...

I like the juxtaposition of the rough texture of the wood with the drapes just behind.

pk said...

fabulous! Absolutely love it...
pk @ Room Remix

sarah said...

Love the little bit of rustic! You do the best projects!

Kasey Keeps Track said...

You are SO clever! I love it.

Come do my house?

ALVN of WhisperWood Cottage and Junkologie said...

Thrifty and elegant!

Amy

Grace @ Ruby Moon Designs said...

This has got to be one of the most creative side tables that I've ever seen---way more unique and stunning than the aluminum one in my opinion---plus you saved a ton of money! I love the nature vibe that it brings. Simply beautiful!

-Grace

Haydee said...

Brilliant! as usual. I'm off to the lumber yard.lol

Petit Elefant said...

Now that's a price I can get behind. $5 + a little spray paint. Clever, clever.

Sharon said...

What a great idea .. you'll never tire of that one.

Tamstyles said...

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Get Your Martha On said...

I gave you an award (no trophy though, sorry) on my blog. Stop by when you have a chance!

Liz said...

You are so crafty! I am so inspired by your blog. Thank you for sharing all of your projects-- they're all stunning!

Montanna said...

This is the best DIY idea ever! I just have to get the hubby to get me a piece of wood! <3

other-option said...

Looks great! Is it kiln dried?
- Danielle

Bloggers Abode said...

So cute!! BTW, I was all over your DIY this morning. Unreal projects lady!! Wish you lived in my hood!

Averill said...

Great idea! I like the real wood stumps more than the fake ones anyway and that dark gray works beautifully with your chair (really brings out the contrast welting).

Kalyn said...

This is a great idea and I'll be copying it immediately. I just found your blog and I'm so glad I did!

Ashley said...

This is my first time visiting your blog, and after seeing this, you are for sure going on my favs! How creative!

Kristen @ Miss Prissy Paige said...

I love the look of the stump. Makes me want to run out to the lumberyard and get a couple and paint them white for my house. Thanks for the inspiration!

meohmyoh said...

Oh heeellll yes! That stump looks better than the (admittedly sexy) reflective side table you were lusting after. I LOVE the quirky feel it brings to your little sitting corner. Tré chic.

I too have been wanting to do this for a while, and I've been eying the stumps in my neighbors yard, but they look kind of grizzled...

G+D said...

What a fantastic idea! It looks great, and you can't beat the price of that stump with a stick (heehee)!

Room to Inspire said...

Gorgeous side table. I want one!! I love your blog and just started following!

Chelsea

Lovely Little Nest said...

Ooooh what a fabulous idea! Gosh your home is gorgeous! :)