I am so enjoying the organization this table has added to our den. I love when Chance and I do projects together and save money. We do usually fuss a little bit because we have different ideas on how to get from point A to point B. But, it helps us understand each other better (such as why we might have miscommunications) and see another way of doing things.
I have taken a little break from DIY projects since we finished the table. I really do like doing them but it makes me stretch my creativity/artistic muscle. I know some of you very artistically talented people are saying really, "She had to stretch a creative bone to copy something?" but yes I did to put my own style into it. If you know me, you know that even my stick people drawings have issues. I am so thankful that Chance can draw and T received his ability to draw and not mine. Yes, my 3 year old can draw better than I can.
Like I said, I really do enjoy DIY projects and crafty type things I just have to take a break to rest my artistically challenged muscle and desire for it perfect. I think it has to be perfect or I am not happy with myself.
I forgot to take a before picture. I did find this picture from T's 2nd birthday but of course it was organized since we had family over.
Here is the table my wonderful husband constructed.....
Here is the table in our den!! I pulled the accessories on top from around our house. I love the tiered rack from Willow House!! I have two BeautiControl clients who are Willow House Consultants so if you would like one of your own check out Heather or Jennifer's info by clicking on their names.
I purchased these fun giraffe file folders from Ballard Designs when they were on sale!!! I had been eyeing them for a while but didn't want to purchase them and put them in a filing cabinet where they couldn't be seen. After I purchased the tiered rack from Willow House I immediately thought of these file folders and when they were on sale knew I needed them.
These are roses from the rose bush Chance planted in our yard. Thanks to Chance it has stayed alive. I do water it occasionally but Chance keeps it alive.
Material Costs:
Fabric glue = $2.58 (with 40% off coupon at Hobby Lobby)
Fabric = $17.36 (fabrics were on sale that week for 30% off at Hobby Lobby)
Drawer Carts = $21.58 (on sale for $9.99 each that week at Target)
Nail gun = $30 with nails (I had a coupon to Lowes)
I couldn't find the receipt for the lumber so I'm pretty sure Chance used wood that was left over from the arbor he built several years ago in our backyard.
Total cost: $71.52
Priceless to have T's toys concealed and organized yet still where he can easily play with them!!
Thank you handyman husband for a great table!!
1 comment:
Love it!!
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