Monday, March 26, 2012

A New Dining Table

I went bathing suit shopping this morning, so understandably, I am not in the best mood right now.

I'm going to keep this post short and sweet, as I've determined that I should no longer spend any length of time sitting on my rear end.

So here's the latest on the home decorating front: I bought a new dining room table...


It is a Drexel Heritage table. It is larger and darker than my old table, and seats 4 additional people. But, most importantly, it was an unbelievable deal.  Like, no way could anyone possibly buy a dining table for this price, kind of a deal.  I scored it at a local shop, but I've seen the same table selling for more than double on ebay.



The table weighs a TON, and unfortunately, we put the legs on the wrong way. I don't think my husband was too thrilled when I pointed that out to him.

I don't know if this table would have been my first choice if it had been regular price, but the deal I got made it the best table ever.

And, it was much less painful to shop for than bathing suits :)


Sharing at Tuesday's Treasures
Posted by Carolyn@Sweet Chaos Home at 12:22 PM
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21 comments:

  1. Tatiana DoriaMarch 26, 2012 at 12:39 PM

    Well done! I never let good deals pass by!! I always take them.
    You have an enormous dinning room to fit that huge table.
    It looks great!

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  2. LoriMarch 26, 2012 at 12:42 PM

    It's beautiful and that's amazing that you got such a good deal!! We are in the market for a new dining room table because our current one only sits 8 and we'd love one that could fit 12, but what we like and what we can afford are totally different!

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  3. Jessica @ Stay at Home-istaMarch 26, 2012 at 1:06 PM

    Ah, I love it! Like, luv, lurve it. We have an enormous table from Ikea 9seats 14) since we are solidly in the kids-spill-at-every-meal phase of our lives (not the mention 2 kids in diapers!), but I dream of a day when we can have a grown-up table like that.

    Jessica
    stayathomeista.com

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  4. Jessica @ Simply A Farmer's WifeMarch 26, 2012 at 1:07 PM

    What a beautiful table! I'm so jealous of your dining space.

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  5. LaurieMarch 26, 2012 at 1:11 PM

    Great table and wonderful that you got a deal. I am totally in bathing suit denial - but did buy new running shoes today to get ready :)

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  6. UnknownMarch 26, 2012 at 1:24 PM

    Love the table.....the color is gorgeous and those legs are awesome!!
    I didn't realize Drexel was such a great brand. I am kinda a rookie at all this furniture stuff. I was GIVEN a set of Drexel Touraine French Provincial bedroom furniture, when a very distant family member passed away. After seeing Drexel on you post, I looked it up and the set turns out to be very expensive antique furniture. And to think I was debating on painting it. I think I changed my mind on that and I can't wait to put it all in my little girl, Adeline's, room soon.
    Thanks for helping realize what great furniture I have on my hands....now off to start planning Adeline's big girl room!

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  7. Jalon BurtonMarch 26, 2012 at 1:44 PM

    HOW EXCITING - I can't wait to see how the room develops! Thanks so much for sharing and enjoy the rest of your day. xoxo Jalon

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  8. Teresa@1800 Farmhouse RdMarch 26, 2012 at 2:22 PM

    Beautiful, and I totally sympathize with you on the butt thing. I'm walking 4 miles everyday rightnow trying to get rid of mine! (I'm at the computer eating popcorn as I type)

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  9. Jenny @ Simcoe StreetMarch 26, 2012 at 2:56 PM

    What a great table!!

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  10. ℳartina @ Northern NestingMarch 26, 2012 at 3:15 PM

    Carolyn your new table is gorgeous!!

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  11. DeseraeMarch 26, 2012 at 3:22 PM

    Your new table is absolutely STUNNING!!!! Love the legs...just gorgeous!
    ~Des

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  12. Rooms by AnnMarch 26, 2012 at 4:47 PM

    Your table is gorgeous, You should never pass up a good deal. Thanks for sharing. Happy to be a new follower.

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  13. NanaDianaMarch 27, 2012 at 4:47 AM

    Carolyn, I love it and what a good find. You will love having the bigger table for big gatherings. xo Diana

    ps..is there anything worse in the world of shopping than trying to find a bathing suit?;,(

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  14. lisaroyMarch 27, 2012 at 4:48 AM

    What a beauty! And gotta love a deal! So nice to have the space for a nice big table :)

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  15. AnonymousMarch 27, 2012 at 8:32 AM

    The table is soooo massive! Love it!

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  16. KellyMarch 27, 2012 at 8:54 AM

    That is one big beautiful table! I really love the legs on it. It reminds me of my mom's. She just purchased a new one similar to that a few years ago. I know you'll enjoy using it for family gatherings on special occasions too.

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  17. heather @ new house, new home, new lifeMarch 27, 2012 at 11:13 AM

    Stunning!! And so much better than a new bathing suit!!

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  18. Shirley@Housepitality DesignsMarch 27, 2012 at 11:59 AM

    Beautiful table and a great furniture mfr...you can't go wrong with such a classic piece and of course the price...I would take a new dining room table over a swimsuit any day!!

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  19. Designing DomesticityMarch 27, 2012 at 6:33 PM

    Love the new table. And feel your pain re the bathing suits. I've got a 5 month old and am currently squeezing myself into a bathing suit for Spring break. Ah, well, what can you do. Thanks for sharing, liz

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  20. casacaudillMarch 31, 2012 at 6:08 PM

    At any price, it's a beauty. Congrats on the great find.

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  21. Kristin @ My Uncommon Slice of SuburbiaApril 5, 2012 at 12:39 PM

    Gorgeous table!!Don't tell me it's bathing suite time already.
    Have a happy Easter...
    XO
    Kristin

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