Welcome once again to Transformation Thursday! It's the one day of the week we all get together to celebrate getting stuff done. No matter if you've been coming around for quite a while or this is your first time, everyone is welcome to share their projects, big or small. Just link up at the bottom of this post.
A couple of years ago I bought a luggage rack at a yard sale for $1, and realized it was the perfect size for a side table. For two years I had a piece of scrap wood on top of it, covered by a table cloth. Not any more.
Lately I’m craving simplicity. Simple decor – simple lines – unfrilled. I know I’m not the only one in blogland with this yearning – but you probably already knew that. With the purchase of my new sofa, I really wanted to freshen up my side table, too. I found a couple of boards I had already painted (for a long abandoned project), and a piece of scrap wood. 
I put the two painted pieces together, good side down, then put the scrap piece on top. Mark around it first, before you start drilling. You can peep to see if your drill went all the way through. If it didn’t all your other holes will still line up.
Predrilling the holes means that you won’t worry about splitting the wood, k? I attached the boards with six screws, three attached to each side. 
After it was all attached together, I put the luggage rack on top (which I guess is technically the bottom), and attached the luggage rack.
You predrilled that hole too, right?
Flip ‘er over and she’s done. 
Since my boards were pre-painted, the whole she-bang took about 5 minutes. Easy, eh?
Oh! And before you make a run for it, be sure to sign up for the Red Letter Words Giveaway!
Soooo.... whatcha got? I wanna see and so does everybody else! Just put your PERMALINK into the linky, and please link back here so everyone can find the great ideas. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE DO NOT link to an Etsy shop, online store or other selling venue. Be sure to say hi to your neighbors - it is a party after all. If you are new this week, please leave a comment letting me know!
Well.... Let'er rip, tater chip!
great table...I'm in this weekend, haven't been in a party for ages...thanks :-)
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That table is so cool Gina! Love it!
ReplyDeleteLove that table! What a good idea. P.S Your blog is one of those that makes me think I will never have as good of a blog! But I shall keep on truckin...because I love crafting. :) It is great inspiration!
ReplyDeleteThat looks so great ... I'm thinking maybe I should do that with a luggage rack I have. It would make a cute bedside table in my girls' room.
ReplyDeleteThat little corner of your home looks so peaceful and beautiful! thanks for hosting!
ReplyDeleteNice job Gina! You are so creative!
ReplyDeleteI love this idea!!! So creative! Great job!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea. I love the curvy legs. That lamp is so cute too. Thanks for hosting again.
ReplyDeleteLove the table and all of the great links. I am really enjoying visiting everyone's blogs and seeing all of their great projects
ReplyDeleteHi Gina! Love the cute table! What a good idea! Happy week!...hugs...Debbie
ReplyDeleteI'm with you on simplifying things. But I really loved your table vignette before. Great idea with the luggage rack though.
ReplyDeleteBe sure to stop by and enter my giveaway, too. And I would love to have you join me this Friday for "Funny Faux Pas Follies".
Liz @ the Brambleberry Cottage
http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/
Love your new side table--gives me an idea for a simple night stand. Now I just have to be on the look out for a luggage rack! ;)
ReplyDeleteLove the table! You can check out my rendition of a luggage rack table here: http://honeyandmaplesyrup.blogspot.com/2010/07/custom-end-tables.html
ReplyDeleteAwesome table! Thanks for hosting the party!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Gina, thanks for hosting the party today!Love that table!
ReplyDeletethats a great idea, love it! thanks for hosting.
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ReplyDeleteWhat a creative new idea for a luggage rack. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteDon't you just love when a plan comes together... great table idea. Thanks for hosting.
ReplyDeleteLovin' that table! Thanks for hosting.
ReplyDeleteYou are so clever! Great little table! Thank you for hosting such a fun party!
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Amanda
What a wonderful result!! i love your sofa as well as the table lamp, thanks you for hosting and sharing, you're so good at craft! x
ReplyDeleteAwesome transformation! Thanks for hosting the party!
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ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting this great link up. I am new and I just want to say....I love your blog.
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I'm new this week. Thanks for the inspiration and linky party!
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting. There were really interesting things to watch from all kind of different blogs! I love your party.
ReplyDeleteThank you for hosting this every week! I love all the talent you see on linky parties. You have such a beautiful blog!
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Love!!! So shabby...
ReplyDeleteI LOVE that table! Now I wish I had that old restaurant tray stand. I bet you could do it with that too. I've so happy to be back in the game again. I've been MIA!!! Thanks for hosting! :)
ReplyDeleteHi there...a first-timer here! I'm a newbie to blogworld. I'm just getting into crafting, thrifting, flea markets, you name it. Loving it--thanks for hosting! I enjoy your blog and projects as I learn.
ReplyDeleteI am new to your blog and I love it! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for hosting! I'm new to your blog and I've gotten some fantastic ideas!!!
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sittingatourkitchentable.blogspot.com
Hi, I am new here... I am so excited! I LOVE partys!! :)
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Gina, what you create is so special. I think of you so often since meeting you at Blissdom. You made the conference wonderful for me and you pop into my head every day and I am so grateful that I can now think of you as my friend. I wish everyone could meet you and feel how refreshing it is to spend time with you! Much, MUCH love! Lisa~
ReplyDeleteI LOVE LOVE LOVE your site and parties, I been reading your blog for a year and I just started my own blog - I wish you could come to my house and fix it up like yours - I was inspired by you and others to paint my table and hutch I'll share pictures as soon as I take the afters - Thanks for hostessing such a nice place to visit - Cheryl
ReplyDeleteThis party is soooo huge, of course I am fashionable late LOL. Thank you once again for hosting!!!
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This is my first time at the shabby chic cottage linky party! (I'm #229) I can't believe all the entries. So much good stuff.
ReplyDeleteNice blog, lots of great ideas. Fun linky party, thanks bunches for hosting. Happy to be a new follower. :)
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I love your blog! Sorry I'm late....thanks for hosting!
ReplyDeleteCute! I bought a mismatched pair of luggage racks at an antique mall years ago (and when I say years, i'm talking 13 - when I fist bought my house) that I used as end tables in my family room. I left them as I found them and topped them with some beveled glass tops that I scrounged from one my dad's rental properties (someone moved out and left 2 large glass table tops and 2 small end table sized ones). I used them for years just like that. About 5 years ago I finally bought a matching coffee/end table set when I replaced my sofa and the table parts got stored in the guest room closet. A little over a year ago, they were pulled back out and I have 1 beside each bed at our log cabin. 1 is exactly the same, the other I painted maroon and redid the ribbon straps with upholstery ticking - the maroon looks too pink and I need to redo it, but I still love them as end tables! Never thought to put an actual wood top on them. Brilliant!
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