This table was originally a dark brown with quite a few dings. It had belonged to a family of 8. I wish it could talk to share with me the memories it has of family dinner time. ~~LOL~~I painted it with 3 coats of semi-gloss, black, exterior paint(as suggested by the man at Lowe's). It turned out so nice. It will seat 8 comfortably with the two leaves, but it has another, so I can seat 10 and possibly 12 people around it. YAY--we have family, friends and neighbors come to dinner pretty regularly. I am still looking for chairs to match, but don't want to spend a fortune. I know the right ones will come along eventually. For now, we are using the chairs from our old dining set.
I bought new stoneware, too. It is Pfaltzgraff brand. I love it. It was on sale and on clearance and I had an extra 20% coupon, so it was a GREAT deal. We have enjoyed using it. We've already had some great conversations and laughs around this table, and I hope for many more. Studies show that a family who has meals together has children who get better grades, stay off drugs more, and have higher self-esteem. Sounds good to me. We try so hard to eat together as a family--not always easy, but always worth it!!!
Be Nice to People,
Julie
12 comments:
The table is gorgeous!! Looks like you paid high dollar for it - nicely done! And I love the new dishes...you are just amazing with the things you find and things you put together.
Your American flag quilt should be entered in a contest - it is gorgeous!! You are truly talented. Keep those wonderful pics coming!
I LOVE your "new" table, Julie! What a steal you got at the garage sale for that! Your new dishes look perfect. What time's supper? :)
Gorgeous! Imagine all of the fun memories you'll make at this "new" table, Julie... I LOVE that it can seat 10-12 people! Can you tell I grew up sitting around the dinner table? We eat together every night and baby Brendan has been tableside since he could sit in his high chair. Togetherness like that can't be beat.
And I love your dishes too. My Christmas/Winter dishes are from Pfaltzgraff. Their products and sales are great.
I hope you find some special chairs soon. Happy hunting...
LOVE that table!!!!!! You did such a great job with it and you are to be congratulated! Yes, tables hold so many memories, don't they???? So many conversations, cups of coffee, dinners, friends and family members! If only they could speak!
Thanks for stopping by my place today and for your kind words of encouragement and your prayers! It is so much appreciated!!!!!
Cora
The table is just lovely! I am repainted a table here really soon too. Just waiting for the humidity to settle down a bit. Hope I bought the right paint though??
Love those dishes too. I just bought some Pfaltzgraff at the thrift and I really like them. Now I'm on the hunt for more pieced to add to the collection.
Family meal times are a big deal at our house. They usually last a couple of hours since we take time to talk about our day and our thoughts and have prayer. It is such a special time that its nice when we can make it beautiful to the eye as well.
Blessings,
Lea
What a beautiful table you did a great job! the dishes are perfect too so great that you got them at a steal:0
*Rondell*
Lovely table! What a great find.
Thank you for your prayers and caring comments in regards to my Mark. They mean so much.
The table is beautiful and I love your new dishes...so pretty!
~Kelli
The table looks just fabulous! Like the new stoneware too.
Great job and thanks for sharing
T
Hey Julie,
You are the queen of yard sale that is for sure! I love the table. Thank you for the caring remarks left on my blog I wish we lived closer too. I'm so grateful we have blogging to keep us in touch. Just so you know I'm not nearly as shaken about turning 40 as I was...my friend Jen tells me I'm 36 just like her so we'll just go with that :-) LOVE YOU!
You'd never know you got that at a garage sale! It looks great! I also think it's great to eat together as a family...we try to do so as much as possible. Even when our son gets in late from work, I try to sit down with him while he eats and talk.
I love your placemats too, by the way! :)
~ Tammy ~
That table is just beautiful Julie!!! :) And the new dishes are great!!! How fun! I hope you enjoy your new place to dine!!! :)
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