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For years people have come to my home and always been very complimentary. I always thought of it as more of a cordiality. Recently I took part in our neighborhood Christmas homes tour. Over 250 people came into my home. When I saw ladies taking pictures of my ideas, I realized that I truly do inspire others. Sometimes I come up with ideas, and my husband really thinks I'm taking things a step too far. Like 5 months after we moved into our brand new home, I wanted to paint all the fireplace wood work and mantle black. Well, 4 years later we still like it and show guests the 'before' photo. We are all inspired by something. So, as I share things on this blog, I hope you duplicate, improve and are inspired to take your decorating just one step further. Enjoy!

Thursday, December 31, 2009

Split in Two

1 Coffee Table
Divided by 1 Saw
Equals Two Shelves!

Yep! That pretty much sums it up. I got this oh so cute black coffee table at our church rummage sale for 10 bucks! Oh yeah! (Sorry, I don't have a 'before' pict.) Well, the living room was a bit crowded with two coffee tables, but I couldn't give it up. So, I was at my friend Sandra's house admiring her display shelving, when wala! I had an idea. So, thanks to hubby and his handy dandy saw, we got two shelves to display our family photos. We re-painted the shelves with some black spray paint and as good as new!
I'm kind of thinking I want to add some cute little scroll type brackets on each side for 'support'. However, I might be pushing it, not sure yet.
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6 comments:

  1. CelesteJanuary 1, 2010 at 5:12 AM

    Thanks for the great idea! I have an old coffee table that has a crack along the middle. I was going to refinish it but I like this idea so much I might just use it, thus duplicating your inspiration. :)

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  2. Sweet MomijiJanuary 5, 2010 at 5:55 PM

    This turned out gorgeous! I would of never guess that they used to be a coffee table!!

    Love your blog!

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 5, 2010 at 6:50 PM

    What a great idea! Never in a million years would have thought of that. Good for you! Looks really great. Might look great with some old funky corbels underneath??

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  4. VivianJanuary 5, 2010 at 10:32 PM

    How cool? Now whenever I see coffee tables laying around, I'll think shelves. Great idea.

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  5. Little LovablesJanuary 8, 2010 at 12:31 AM

    what a great idea!!

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  6. Linda@Coastal CharmJanuary 10, 2010 at 9:48 PM

    Neat idea girl...they look outstanding! Hope you have a WARM and FUN week!

    Blessings,
    Linda

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