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8.18.2009

WANTED: DIY coffee table

Posted by Megean on 8.18.2009
Last weekend saw a DIY project a long time coming. Let’s look back to my very first grown-up apartment, furnished thanks to some hand-me-downs and cheap finds. All the basics were there: bed, table, couch, and Lazy Boy (don’t worry – I said goodbye to that staple). One thing was missing: a coffee table.

I had grand ideas of turning a vintage flea market window into a stellar centerpiece. Alas, my lazy side prevailed and, three years later, you can find my fancy flea market window nestled in the basement – a DIY project for another day.

That brings us to last weekend. While cruising my local flea market (it was a mandatory cruise – I work there) I saw this stunner:



Luckily, I have a pretty active imagination and saw this instead:



Via Black and Spiro


So I handed over my $7.50 (that’s right!) and took this giant wicker basket home with me. Two cans of spray paint later, and I had a new coffee table!





I still need to hinge the lid on (it’s just a flat, detached piece), but it’s sturdy enough and provides some extra storage in my pretty teeny space – all for less than $15.00!

What do you think?
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  1. MegAugust 19, 2009 at 10:22 AM

    I love how you took the inspiration picture and translated it into your own style. And for just $15. Wow!

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I'm Megean. I'm in a love/hate relationship with my quirky old house, I love pastels and pop culture, and (in true internet fashion) I'm obsessed with my cat.

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