Turn the tables and Grab a seat!

I know that's sort of a dorky title for a table makeover and a thrifty chair, but, hey, I'm desperate! It's time for Susan's Met Monday (Between Naps on the Porch) and Rhoda's Thrifty Treasures (Southern Hospitality), and I always love to join these events, because these gals are so clever, as are a gazillion of you out in Blogland.

I didn't get to do any garage saling this weekend because of this: baking with some VIPs (aka grandies)...

Climbing Stone Mountain.....

And popping some corn! By the way, my grandie is demonstrating the Whirley Pop. People, I've got to tell you that my daughter, son, and I ALL have one. I have seen them at GW on 3 occasions - 2 of them NEVER USED! I figure that the people who donated them must have never given them a try. Listen to me - go get one for the best popcorn ever. Now, I know that some of you live for microwave popcorn, but one try with the Whirley Pop and you will never go back to the microwave! All that to say, I let 2 of them go by, but finally bought the 3rd one for a back up - at $2 & change it is a BARGAIN.

OK, my guest room has become a grandie dormitory, so we have to let style go a little bit. The room is sort of crammed with a double bed and a crib. I had slipcovered a desk, but it got moved to the foot of the bed (not so great) to make room for the crib.

So, for free!, I shopped my basement and dug out this Ethan Allen (1969) coffee table from our first apartment.

This table traded places with the slip covered desk (banished to the basement for now) AFTER it was painted black. I stuck some baskets in the empty spaces (the middle has a door that might stay off), and I think I like the effect, as well as practicality. I need to replace the one on the left with one to match the other two.

I was going to make a cushion out of ticking, but I might use my quilted pillow tops that are placed on top of the table for now. Do you have any suggestions? The room is basically black and white toile, b&w check, and b&w ticking.

OK, this is a story. I have noticed some of you have found rolling office chairs and thought that would be nice at hubby's desk. I saw one for $20 at a thrift store and scrutinized it so much that I didn't get it. Found a gorgeous leather classic office chair on craiglist for $95 (originally around $1000) and told hubby about both of them about 3 days later. He surprised me by saying he would prefer an old wooden chair!!! The thrift store was closed for 2 days, so I went back the next time it was open, fully expecting that it would be gone. I walked in and there it was. I went over to it, wiggled the arms (a little loose, but hubby can repair ANYTHING) and they announced all furniture was 50% off! I said SOLD in a loud voice. So here is hubby's $10 rolling chair that he loves.

I was thinking of painting it black, but the green distressing looks great with my fabrics in this office/bedroom!

Have a great Monday and get on by to Susan's and Rhoda's. Linda