Thursday, November 3, 2011

Coffee Anyone?

My husband recently celebrated his birthday. This year I wanted to do something as a gift that would really make an impact while being functional and practical. My husband travels extensively and during one brief lay-over in an airport, he sent me a picture of a very cool and VERY expensive coffee table. He adored the "coastal" look of it. The gears started turning in my head.....!!

A few weeks later, I was visiting an upscale furniture consignment store and found a beautiful stainless METAL coffee table base for......get this.....$10.00!! I snatched it up right away, drove home full of excitement and pride and promptly hid it in the garage.

A few days later, my husband left on business and the moment both of his feet were out the front door, I rushed in the garage to plot and plan. I had only 3 days and virtually ZERO budget to build him a statement piece for our family room! PHEW!!!!!!!!!

So, I got to work....with plenty of coffee in hand to keep me going!!!! I was up for two of the three days he was gone until 6am hammering, sanding, building, gluing and painting, but I think the end product is more than worth it! When he arrived home to his zombified (that's right....zombified) wife, he was in shock and amazement. He could not believe that I built him a coffee table. He said it was the best surprise he had ever received. What do y'all think?


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28 comments:

  1. KarenNovember 3, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    I think its beautiful, love the color the finish and the gorgeous graphic.

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  2. Sharon, aka Bootersmom03November 3, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    I love it! You did an amazing job on it and the color is perfect! New follower via Potpourri Party!

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  3. AnonymousNovember 3, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    I love it. I love the whole thing... color, style, finish and the initial with the design in the middle is sooooo pretty!

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  4. SondraNovember 3, 2011 at 10:37 PM

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  5. SondraNovember 3, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    Oooops....had to delete my own comment for some silly spelling errors. What I was rying to say was a big "thank you" for your supportive comments! I'm new to blogging and this was my second time linking up to a few parties. I hope y'all will follow my blog! :)

    xo Sondra

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  6. foreverdecoratingNovember 4, 2011 at 2:16 AM

    I think you did a fantastic job and I sure your hubby will appreciate it for years to come. On a side note, I have been in advertising for many years and you should rethink your all caps text on your blog. It is known that it is the most hard for people to read. Just thought you would want to know the stats.

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  7. Alison AgnewNovember 4, 2011 at 4:17 AM

    what a lovely way
    for you to give your hubs
    something really special

    i've not doubt
    it was one of his all-time
    favorite gifts

    thanks for sharing your work
    and creativity
    at fridays unfolded!

    alison

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  8. SondraNovember 4, 2011 at 4:39 AM

    Thanks again for all the positive feedback! Terry: I am going to take your advise. I, too worked in marketing (PR), and have thought about the font I'm using several times. I was going for an artsy, creative look, but I agree with your critique. Look for a change very soon. Thanks!! xoxo Sondra

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  9. MimiNovember 4, 2011 at 5:23 AM

    Absolutely love it!

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  10. Anita at Cedar Hill November 4, 2011 at 6:49 AM

    Great job!! I am truly impressed. I am a new follower, and I would love for you to come check my blog out. http://cedarhillranch.blogspot.com/

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  11. Honey at 2805November 4, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    Great job on the table. Hubby is sure to be pleased!

    I am so pleased you linking to Potpourri Friday. I appreciate it and hope that you will make it a weekly party stop!

    Thanks for following, and I will happily follow you once that button shows up again! (grr-r-r)

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  12. Lou Cinda @ Tattered HydrangeasNovember 4, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    I LOVE it!!! We need a tutorial!! ;)


    Lou Cinda

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  13. KahliNovember 4, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    I love that color you did a job on the initial as well!

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  14. Kelly Biggs at A Little Biggs Of EverythingNovember 4, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    Love that monogram and the color is perfect! Nice Job.

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  15. Shabby chic SandyNovember 4, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    I think it looks fantastic!

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  16. Sue@Uniquely ChicNovember 4, 2011 at 6:00 PM

    The color is perfectly beachy coastal. What a beautiful surprise. I will bet, you were just as excited to give as he was to receive...that is what it is all about, yay you!

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  17. SondraNovember 4, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    Thanks again for the outpouring of support! I'm very green to this blogging process, but have been doing projects for our home and other's for years. I'm so glad I have an outlet to share my creativity with y'all. Thanks again and I will take time tomorrow to look at all your blogs! xoxo

    ps...I hope I'm linking back correctly and doing all the right "etiquette" related things. If you notice that I'm not, please, please let me know. I do not want to offend anyone! :)

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  18. Tammy @BeatriceBanksNovember 5, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    Wow! That is awesome! I'm so impressed that you were able to build it yourself. It is adorable!

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  19. DebraNovember 5, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    That turned out great! I really love the color and the graphic. What a neat surprise!

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  20. A Few PenniesNovember 7, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    Beautiful job; I love the paint color!

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  21. Gwen @ The Bold AbodeNovember 7, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    You luckie-duckie! What a find...and what a table! Beautiful!

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  22. Starsunflower StudioNovember 7, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    I like the paint color too! Awesome job hon! :) <3

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  23. Tips from the HeartNovember 7, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    I LOVE it! You did a fantastic job. . .so fun to surprise your loved one's with something neat like that. :)
    -Robyn from http://tipsfromtheheart.blogspot.com

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  24. Dumpster DivaNovember 8, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    I love it! You did a great job! Please feel free to join my Linky Party to share your talent!

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  25. jess@balancing the dreamNovember 8, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    everything about it is stunning!!! very impressive!!

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  26. Vicky @ Mess For LessNovember 8, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    That came out beautiful! Thanks for sharing, you have inspired me. I am a new follower from Take A Look Tuesday. Vicky from Mess For Less

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  27. At The Picket FenceNovember 9, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    That is just gorgeous and what an incredible gift! :-) Thank you so much for sharing it with us last weekend at Inspiration Friday...hope to see you again this week!
    Vanessa

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  28. ChrisNovember 24, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    Hi Sondra, what a lovely thing for you to do for your husband. No wonder he was thrilled. Ain't love grand!! Thanks for sharing. I have recently found your blog and am now following you, and will visit often. Please stop by my blog and perhaps you would like to follow me also. Have a wonderful day. Hugs, Chris

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