It's supposed to be delivered today. Months of searching...debating...she made a decision!

 
Meet my new family room coffee table.

Handcrafted of unfinished, solid reclaimed pine timbers from 100-year-old buildings in Great Britain (source) {love this store}

I've debated about it for a long time. More than I wanted to spend...but I love the casual feel, the ability to tuck some neat storage bins underneath...and you're welcome to put your feet on it. And my Mr. Fun {aka my dear husband} liked it the best of all the choices.

 

I think it will look wonderful with the new rug and the vintage blanket chest that I'll be using for a footstool with a chair. I've had my eye on this chest for a while as well...found it at The Queen of Hearts in Buford, GA. A favorite  antiquing haunt...

 

After a long time of having green being the more predominate color in my decorating, moving over to a softer blue, taupes/browns/neutrals is proving to be a fun change.

 
I've got a long, long, long way to go on this room. But I've always been one to sort of let things evolve [unlike Mr. Fun who gets it done NOW!]. However, the vision is coming together nicely...

As a side note, that soup tureen is one of my favorite pieces of ironstone. It is a discontinued Spode pattern called Gadroon. Replacements Limited has it for sale at an asking price of $339. I paid........$50 for mine. Scream with deeeee-light!

 
This is a sofa table I bought at least a dozen years ago. It was a fantastic bargain way back when, but more importantly, I loved it.

Which is something I've learned the hard way......whether it's furniture or clothing, ONLY BUY what you really LOVE {and can afford} and not because it was a good deal. In the long run, especially with furniture, you'll keep it forever. I've used this piece in at least 5 different rooms through the years. And now it's being moved into the new family room redo.

Working on lots of house things, being mom and wife, and a few other hats have kept me from spending a lot of time blogging. I keep up, so to speak, in my google reader, but very behind in leaving comments to so many amazing bloggers I so enjoy peeking in on. 

 And still waiting for Spring to arrive....lol! xo, Sue

Comments

I am so happy to find you here. And, goodness gracious, I can see why you love that coffee table.

It seems we love so many of the same things. I should give you my shopping money.♥

[Lynn]

How lovely Sue, can't wait to see your finished look, that is if you wish to share :)
Beautiful photos as always, hope you are well. It is FAR from Spring here .

[Autumn Clark]

How could you have picked a more beautiful coffee table?! Your children will fight over it someday. LOL! Love the new rug. I can see the direction you're headed with this room and I know it is going to be perfect. Perfectly you and perfectly beautiful. xx

[Terri@PringleHill]

FABULOUS choice! Gorgeous and family friendly too! I totally agree - if you buy what you really love, you never regret it or get tired of it. I've quite a few Victorian pieces that I dearly love today as much as when we purchased them years ago.

So funny that you mentioned your last color scheme was green -- so was mine! We repainted the family room recently in a pretty shade of beige, and I love it (even though I'm sooooo not a beige person)!

Love your new look! The most important thing is to have fun and enjoy the "journey"!!! Hugs, Terri xooxo

[Shelley in SC]

Just love the new direction you are going in your colors! That is truly a gorgeous piece of furniture. Can't wait to see the new room all put together.

[Cherie Wilson]

Peeking back! I LOOOOOOVVEE what I see! So happy for you and your nesting ways right now! And that you are sharing the fun with the rest of us! So inspiring! Happy Valentiens Day Sue!! XO sending Love for you and that coffee table of yours too:)

[Zuzu]

Oh my! So incredibly beautiful, Sue!!! I LOVE you decorating taste. :)
Happy Valentine's Day!
~ Zuzu