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Unusual Tables

I have several unusual items I use as tables.  One of them is this old apple crate.  Our home was built where an apple orchard once existed, and this crate was one used by the orchard owner.  I just love this old crate.


Here I used it in the breakfast nook. 


This wall is still decorated with grape motif items.    These items are from Kirklands several years ago.

You may remember the lamp shade cover I made of burlap.

This plant stand is used in the guest bath to hold wash cloths, tissue, and a book.


This little bench is used as a table here.


Here this vintage step stool serves as a table of sorts, holding a floral arrangement.

A chair can be used as a table for a plant to sit or to hold a vignette.



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Comments

  1. Love the step stool. You have a great collection of interesting tables. xo, Olive

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  2. I have the same step stool in red. Love the little table with the grape stuff over it. It's a cutie!

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  3. You are so creative. I have a small apple crate...maybe I'll copy you a bit. Your step stool reminds me of one my grandma had next to the door everyone used to use when they put their shoes on and off. I enjoy your blog!

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  4. I think it's so lovely that you still have the old apple crate that has such a connection with your home :o)
    I'm looking for a little step stool now!
    Rose H
    x

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  5. How lucky you are to have that orchard crate. You display it nicely.
    The apple orchards were hit hard this spring with a heavy frost. Not one of our apple trees produced fruit this year.

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  6. You have some very nice "tables." I love old crates, and use them throughout my home in different ways.

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  7. So cute! I'm a new GFC follower :)
    xo
    www.domesticsweetheart.com

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