I had been after a new kitchen table for a really long time, something solid as our previous table was a second hand double drop leaf one and was very wobbly which often made it quite difficult to do anything crafty at the table with more than one person.
The new table is fantastic. I love that it's in good enough condition to keep it bare rather than having a tablecloth. One of my aims for our home is to have more natural materials in our surroundings and the exposed wood of a good solid table fits in with that.
I don't mind admitting that I spent a good portion of the weekend admiring the new table and finding excuses to be around it! I prepared cinnamon buns on Saturday, to rise overnight, so that we could have a laid back, crafty brunch on Sunday morning. It turned out to be a heavenly mix of good food (and food smells - fresh coffee and cinnamon buns!), conversation, crafts and giggling!
(I love that I keep capturing reflections of my window stars by accident - look in the coffee cup!)
Oh yes, I can see myself spending many hours at this table - eating, crafting, cooking, entertaining, planning, writing - I'm inspired by the possibilities.
Now to find some chairs to match...
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8 comments:
Looks like a very lovely table!! :) And I'm sure it will just get lovelier as the years go by! That's what I love about wood furniture!
That is a lovely looking table, so inviting :-)
I want a new table too; I've got one of those double drop leaf ones where it stores the rather uncomfortable chairs too.
Hope I'm able to find as lovely a table too :-) Tho I'm restricted by the need for a small table (would love a big one - haven't got the space tho)
Kitchen tables are a wonderful thing. Our family life revolves around ours. Glad you found one that makes you happy. The cinnamon buns look amazing. They are my ultimate in breakfast food but knowing I could eat the whole lot prevents me from making them too often!
Nice table! Good thrifting. We used to have one like that, but it was only borrowed, and eventually we had to give it back :( It's on my list!
Lovely looking cinnamon rolls - I've made them once, but they burnt on top, so I'll have to check out your link. :-)
It is beautiful!
Congratulations on your table - looks great. I'm also trying not to be envious, our kitchen won't take a table and I so want a "heart of the house" kind of kitchen. Cinnamon rolls look gorgeous.
Thanks for all the lovely comments about my new table.
We don't have a lot of room in the kitchen, we have to make allowances for the table. When we moved in we had a tiny little breakfast bar and it was awful!
Good luck to everyone looking for a table :o)
nice post. thanks.
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