Another Craigslist score!

I can honestly say I just happened to stumbled across this one.

You all know I scour Craigslist on a daily basis. What am I looking for???
I have no idea!
But I'm always looking.

My latest mission is to find a coffee table. Mind you we have a lovely, solid oak coffee table. But it's too big. I want a small coffee table. Like back in the old days. Remember?? How things used it be?
Before we started to "Super Size" our lives.

Since my style is Country/Americana/Colonial, I am drawn to the vintage Early American Reproduction furniture from the 60's and 70's. I love the old stuff. It's solid, well made (in America) and not over the top expensive. Unlike the stuff that's made now.
I have quite a few pieces that I've transformed with paint and some I've left well enough alone. Like my Duckloe Brothers Windsor dining room set for example. I still cannot believe I found that set!

Well today, I came across a dough box end table! I've always loved the look of them. I remember my aunt and uncle had one. Do I need and end table? Absolutely not.

If you're unsure what a dough box end table looks like, have a gander below.



The top is hinged and opens.



This one is in a little rough shape, esthetically. But the price was right so I told the gal "SOLD!"
The only other problem is, it's a bit of a hike to get it. So what if it costs me more in gas than what I paid for it. It's worth it! Right?! I can't wait to pick it up!
((giggle))

So where am I going to put this?
"I have no idea!"
What am I going to use it as? **all together now**
"I have no idea!"

But I do know when I get done with it, it will look perfect somewhere in this old farmhouse.

Now the million dollar question is...

How do I keep my hubs from finding out I'm bringing home yet another piece of furniture??

Maybe he'll believe in the "Dough Box End Table Fairy?"

It's worth a shot!
Wish me luck.

:> )