Kelli at There’s No Place Like Home hosts “Show and Tell Friday” asking “Do you have a something special to share with us? It could be a trinket from grade school, a piece of jewelry, an antique find. Your show and tell can be old or new. Use your imagination and dig through those old boxes in your closet if you have to! Feel free to share pictures and if there’s a story behind your special something, that’s even better! If you would like to join in, all you have to do is post your “Show and Tell” on your blog, copy the post link, come over here and add it to Mr. Linky. Guidelines are here.“
Normally I stay far away from stores a couple of days before and after Christmas. I just can’t stand it when it’s really, really crowded and people are tense and there are horribly long lines. But I may have to change that policy! I found some really good deals when I did venture out — though I did still avoid the day or two after Christmas — and it wasn’t too very crowded, and people were pretty pleasant.
I had a gift card for Michael’s and wanted to find a vintage-looking scrapbook album and papers for the photos of my parents, grandparents, and my baby pictures that I’ve gotten over the last year or two. But I wanted to check Hobby Lobby just in case they might have something I liked better. I was also looking at the Christmas clearance items at both places. At Hobby Lobby, along a side wall by the Christmas things I found a table I just loved. I had been looking for some kind of table, bookcase, curio cabinet, or something to fit in this space by the door and to put seasonal Boyd’s Bear figurines and other things on:
The table I saw at Hobby Lobby looked nice and I thought it would fit, and it was a decent price. I’d seen dinky nightstands costing more. So I was thinking about it as I left the store — and I noticed a sign that all furniture was 30% off. Well, that certainly sweetened the deal! But I still went home to think about it. I went back a few days later — and it was still there!
Before I found someone to carry it for me I made a quick stop into the restroom, noticed this beauitful ivory rose flower arrangement, and then noticed all the flower arrangements were half off. I don’t think I could have made it from scratch for less. I thought about it for a little while, then snagged it on my way back to the table, found someone to carry the table (praying that if I was supposed to have it it would still be there — I’ve learned from sad experience that sometimes good deals get snatched up pretty quickly there), and checked out.
It fit perfectly in the space, and I was so pleased with how it looked.
The little snowmen candle holders were a gift from my middle son’s girlfriend’s mom. I thought they were cute anyway, but especially since I have three boys.
I was quite pleased not only to have found a table I liked that fit the space, but to have found it at such a good price, too. And I am thankful the Lord kept it there for me while I was thinking about it. 🙂 I am looking forward to decorating it with seasonal vignettes.
Stray Thoughts 
I love your front room. It looks so warm and inviting. You did well on your table – it looks wonderful. I am still trying to figure out what to purchase with my Christmas gift certificates. Perhaps I should take you shopping with me – perhaps I would have better luck. 🙂
Blessings,
~Martie
Love it, love it!
It’s beautiful and fits there perfectly! I love your colors, they’re just gorgeous!
Cathy 🙂
That is lovely… and I have to say that that shade of blue on your walls is just about my favorite color:-)
ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, so gorgeous. I love it. I love the victorian decor and this, this is just beautiful!!!!
Wow—it goes fantastic with your room, the colors and wallpaper combo are perfect!! The flowers and everything blend so nicely.
Very pretty.
There you really made a good deal, it looks very pretty with the vase and candleholders !
Barbara, That is truly a lovely and perfect piece for that spot. Our God is SOOO good!! I look forward to seeing it in other Show & Tell’s during the year with different items.
Susan
what a wonderful find and it looks perfect right there! Enjoy!
What a beautiful find! Decorating it with seasonal vingettes is a great ida.
Nancy
Great choices…I LOVE gift cards as gifts..as then I don’t feel guilty for a splurge…your house looks so warm and inviting…
Deby
The table is just lovely, Barbara! Thank you so much for sharing!
Love, love, love that table!
We don’t have Hobby Lobby stores in my area but I keep hearining about them. Seeing your table makes me want to shop there. Your home looks cozy.
I really like that table and it fits perfectly in that spot and goes so nicely with your decor! Score! :0)
Hugs! Sharon
That table is FANTASTIC! So chic and beautiful!
Happy weekend!
Very nice! I love everything in the room!
Katherine
Yellow Rose Arbor
that is just beautiful…and what a lovely home you have :o)
~simply stork~
Glad you found what you needed. It looks like it was made just for that area there. Very pretty! I love the flower arrangment too.
I also hate stores. 😉 Thanks for stopping by my show and tell. I enjoyed reading about yours. 🙂
Barbara, you lucky one! Your new table looks wonderful and it really perfectly fits in your room! And I very much like your ivy rose flowre arrangement (another bargain!!) as well as the little cute snowmen!
By the way, Hootin’ Anni asked me for the TILDA rose tutorial! Wouldn’t it be great to see some American TILDA roses soon, too? ;-)) How about you, did you already decide on your first sewing project of your new book?
Warm wishes from cold Germany,
Anita
What a pretty table. Good choice!
-Cookie Sunshine
Your front room is lovely, Barbara and I love your new table! Your snowman candles are cute too!
Hugs,
Kelli
Beautiful table. Enjoy!