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heirloom

by Heather

I received a few questions regarding a wooden piece I have in my living room, so I thought I would give it its own post.

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This is my little reading nook. Although it needs a lamp, and a pouf, before any reading can actually be done there…  The green stand was made by my grandmothers father. My grandma used to have it standing up the other way, because the ‘bottom’ is carved out into a bowl which she kept houseplants in.  For now I will keep it this way, as it lends nicely to holding a few books.

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I thought about painting it… maybe white, maybe something bold.  But for now the green works.  Oh and the chair is from World Market and the rug is from Urban Outfitters.

Hope everyone had a wonderful Monday!!

5 comments

1 Emily { 02.09.10 at 5:52 am }

I absolutely adore that, it is beautiful and I think the green is great!!

2 Allison Harris { 02.09.10 at 11:04 am }

I love the green! Don’t paint it. It’s a lovely pop of color in your neutral color palette.

3 biz { 02.09.10 at 2:45 pm }

oh! i gave my honey woodworking lessons for christmas…maybe be can whip me up something similar for my own reading nook. thanks for sharing!

4 Carey { 02.09.10 at 3:47 pm }

Oh beautiful!
I wouldn’t paint it – it would cover up it’s value.

5 suyen { 03.02.10 at 12:40 am }

oooh… i have the full couch version from world market as well! i love the green book table! :)

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