tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post6369760900082176285..comments2024-03-27T23:00:22.683-04:00Comments on for the love of a house: the new kid...for the love of a househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13151787635612708698noreply@blogger.comBlogger68125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-49660405712533628802013-12-27T09:24:08.524-05:002013-12-27T09:24:08.524-05:00I hope you believe the old saying that imitation i...I hope you believe the old saying that imitation is the most sincere form of flattery, because I have copied you one more time! My old farmhouse has a Reading Room also. It is the oddest room, with built in bookcases that take up one wall and and more doors and less wall space than you have ever seen in one small room. I have been at a loss for what to do with it for 13 years, because it is much too big to leave empty, and way too small to fill with a real seating group, especially since it is kind of a walk-through room to other rooms in the house. As soon as I saw this post, I knew my dilemma was at an end. My "new" (circa 1900) tiger oak pedestal table has arrived, and it is PERFECT. It anchors the room, adds a ton of visual interest, and leaves plenty of room for an armchair and a few lamps. Thank you, as always, for sharing!! If you were to visit my home, you would see many scenes that look familiar :) Pam from MarylandAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-43323698648051785442013-12-07T21:48:33.395-05:002013-12-07T21:48:33.395-05:00It is a beautiful table in a new home where it wil...It is a beautiful table in a new home where it will be cherished. While driving to my favorite Portland park up a windy road, a small drop leaf table was at the curb and, like yours, for free. It is now cherished as well.michele@Portlandia Vintagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01619326821893086315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-52835469570020282822013-11-27T18:11:48.802-05:002013-11-27T18:11:48.802-05:00Please don't paint that tabletop, Joan! The c...Please don't paint that tabletop, Joan! The character of that wood grain is incredible! I purchased a similar table this past spring, with lions claw feet. It has the most gorgeous, warm shade of wood but the previous owner painted the top white and gave it a shabby wax and sanding. I purchased it with full intentions of refinishing just the top but still haven't done it yet. It's on my (Hubby's) to do list :) I'm sure the black paint will look better than my white, but I love the wavy look of the natural wood. You could always get Dan to work his magic on the piece ;) Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-42495980625254606842013-11-24T15:38:41.957-05:002013-11-24T15:38:41.957-05:00Joan, you certainly have some good luck! Your tabl...Joan, you certainly have some good luck! Your table is wonderful. I love the story behind it, and I think the size/scale look perfect in that room. The detail below the top is fantastic. I wonder, can you have the top sanded and refinished? The wood is so pretty and it seems a shame to paint it. Plus, the way you have it styled (which is wonderful) hides the flaws. <br /><br />You said you don't think a bust suits your home ... but I seem to recall a bust somewhere in your house. What am I thinking of? Something with beads or a cross hanging around it.<br />ClaudiaMy Little Bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17661291354573889109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-39724164519819692762013-11-22T16:17:34.634-05:002013-11-22T16:17:34.634-05:00great find!!
I too, believe that I fall into a lot...great find!!<br />I too, believe that I fall into a lot of vintage goodies I need to finish/continue a collection or and item I've been looking for for awhile. But you're right, it does take a lot of looking to really find the gems!Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12256243497022980588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-51316530528820412862013-11-20T17:59:39.389-05:002013-11-20T17:59:39.389-05:00I love a good story of a wonderful find. That tabl...I love a good story of a wonderful find. That table is perfect! I love the wood grain details in the top. I would stain it black but allow the detail to still show thru.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-56823992857313674302013-11-20T15:29:40.597-05:002013-11-20T15:29:40.597-05:00Thank you! The one I am considering is 48", ...Thank you! The one I am considering is 48", so similar. I was afraid it was too big, but the difference in area between the two tables is about 12", so they are not too far apart. My room is about 12' x 12' - my impression of your reading room is that it is not significantly larger. I really do love that room! Thanks again for posting the dimensions :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-8902795707214975022013-11-20T12:53:17.662-05:002013-11-20T12:53:17.662-05:00Good eye Karen! Yes, it is the 25 year old topiar...Good eye Karen! Yes, it is the 25 year old topiary- I recently added some thick moss I found on one of our walks!for the love of a househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13151787635612708698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-89572859542297825392013-11-20T12:51:01.176-05:002013-11-20T12:51:01.176-05:00The table is 44" diameter.The table is 44" diameter.for the love of a househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13151787635612708698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-31258840789574892022013-11-19T07:50:58.556-05:002013-11-19T07:50:58.556-05:00Have you tried tung or hemp oil on the table? They...Have you tried tung or hemp oil on the table? They really do work wonders to bring old wood back to life. Good luck with it and congrats on your find!The Covered Porchhttp://www.thecoveredporchdesigns.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-38230836807503293122013-11-18T06:07:34.238-05:002013-11-18T06:07:34.238-05:00...perfect...blessings laney...perfect...blessings laneylaneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11109724905824342409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-7636625304057896412013-11-18T00:33:58.566-05:002013-11-18T00:33:58.566-05:00Hi Joan :)
I just discovered your blog and I love...Hi Joan :) <br />I just discovered your blog and I love it! Your room looks gorgeous, very interesting and easy to live in with character. <br />http://balearaitzart.blogspot.com.au/lorenabrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16009592304039415243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-19667270406696442242013-11-17T20:11:46.917-05:002013-11-17T20:11:46.917-05:00I love the new look, and think that the table woul...I love the new look, and think that the table would look lovely painted or left alone. What is the diameter of the table? I have been thinking of a similar pedestal table for the "library" in my house, and I am trying to get a sense of the scale of your new beauty!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-91945782034915911562013-11-17T09:41:46.666-05:002013-11-17T09:41:46.666-05:00Hello Joan, Everything about that room is comfort...Hello Joan, Everything about that room is comfortable, inviting and interesting. I love antiques with stories, and have commandeered a few curbside finds myself. Incidentally, I have a pair of those parrots, but yours are larger and more finely sculpted.<br />--JimParnassushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08958901307538141468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-74270319533317404772013-11-17T07:48:26.769-05:002013-11-17T07:48:26.769-05:00I must admit that whenever I pop in to see what is...I must admit that whenever I pop in to see what is happening in your house, I am never disappointed. I do want to paint this room.....all decked out for the holidays. I can see it being set up as the bar or the sweets table. Love it. Enjoy it for years to come. The caster story is just too much. The Free part is ridiculous.<br />pvepve designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03527745630303158002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-74499617228164087812013-11-16T17:43:45.483-05:002013-11-16T17:43:45.483-05:00My new magazine for December 2013 of 'Elle Dec...My new magazine for December 2013 of 'Elle Decor' arrived in the mail today, and VOILA! There on page 84 under 'design solutions' was an antique table from Gerald Bland that is almost a line-for-line table like your table! Look and See!bigmarthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749671614559154378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-22770055669594858242013-11-16T15:19:56.499-05:002013-11-16T15:19:56.499-05:00I second Restore-a-Finish and not painting. I have...I second Restore-a-Finish and not painting. I have an estate sale table in the kitchen with the burned in imprint of a pair of scissors (left in the sun we think). The original white casters were coated with dirt before I cleaned them. Two leaves, one cracked and one glued. All that is part of the table's charm. Pat's Additionhttp://pats-addition.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-52809564997070214932013-11-16T13:36:36.727-05:002013-11-16T13:36:36.727-05:00What kismet -- just proves that it was Fate that t...What kismet -- just proves that it was Fate that the table and you were meant to be! It's beautiful and is the perfect anchor for the room; love it!<br /><br />MaggyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-5949654356621856062013-11-16T01:12:28.588-05:002013-11-16T01:12:28.588-05:00Not sure who was craziest ... the dealer's wif...Not sure who was craziest ... the dealer's wife who insisted upon tossing the table, or you, for hesitating one nanosecond about grabbing it & running! Gorgeous table & wonderful addition to your room! BarbaraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-1935662295772837222013-11-15T22:04:58.865-05:002013-11-15T22:04:58.865-05:00I hopefully thought that your title reflected Ella...I hopefully thought that your title reflected Ella with a new "brother or sister". But that table....she IS a beaut.Linda@ Lime in the Coconuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04551293394719390382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-42132503308140654312013-11-15T16:48:58.084-05:002013-11-15T16:48:58.084-05:00i love that the casters were inside! those green p...i love that the casters were inside! those green parrots are great...where we live we have flocks of them and you always know because they are so noisy but their colors are glorious. suziAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-19371620620546989062013-11-15T16:02:25.331-05:002013-11-15T16:02:25.331-05:00love that table joan but really love the going wit...love that table joan but really love the going with the universe advice. just learning that and it really does work. :)the gardener's cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16447809353998632722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-79604425598149698942013-11-15T14:45:08.550-05:002013-11-15T14:45:08.550-05:00This table that you got for free is perfect for th...This table that you got for free is perfect for the space. I actually compared it to a photo of the table that you had there previously and there's no comparison. What a find and I actually love the antique beat up look to it. Live with it for a little before you do anything to itAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-10359391371038880642013-11-15T13:00:40.004-05:002013-11-15T13:00:40.004-05:00You have some awesome luck for sure! I love when t...You have some awesome luck for sure! I love when that happens! I had a similar experience with a table but it was $5, I love your price tag even more:) Lindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17854525862530442064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-70823301114046135012013-11-15T12:56:19.513-05:002013-11-15T12:56:19.513-05:00"Antique Whisperers", I think that to be..."Antique Whisperers", I think that to be a perfect description. LOVE the table and for FREE, WOW, that's amazing. I must tell you, I read your TJ's post and we have a new TJ's here in our area. I went in once and was overwhelmed, realized immediately that I needed to do a little research to get some rec's of things to try. Then lo and behold I saw your post. My next visit to TJ's was with a list and I got most of the things you had recommended. We may pull out the Chicken Pot Stickers this evening. That post was very helpful.<br /><br />Enjoy your new "find", it's beautiful.<br /><br />CarolynSoutherncookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17205120984091304271noreply@blogger.com