I've been wanting to update/upgrade our kitchen table for awhile now. I haven't been happy with the one we have but haven't been able to find one that I like to replace it. It's a farmhouse style table with a honey oak top and a white base. Think early '90's ~ that's when I got it. There's not really much wrong with it, it has a few scratches and the legs could use a fresh coat of paint. I really just wanted a new one because I felt like a change. I want a different look in our kitchen and this one doesn't really go with what I have in mind.
But then I started thinking about this table and all the memories it holds (cue the music):
- As a single young 20-something this table was the first piece of furniture I bought (financed)for my first apartment.
- I served my first Thanksgiving meal on this table.
- The many meals with friends that have been shared around this table.
- This table has been the setting of many deep conversations...and many not-so-deep conversations.
- Birthdays...it has seen it's share of birthday cakes.
- Pumpkin carvings
- Many, many scrapbooking get-togethers around this table.
- Homework: both mine and the boys
- It became our computer table for a while and I still picture Mitchell sitting at it downloading songs to his iTunes list.
The more I think about it, the more I think I want to keep it. The thought of sitting at this table across from Baylee as she does her homework or talks to me about boy problems makes the idea of keeping the table more meaningful.
What about you, do you have any pieces of furniture from your past that you don't want to get rid of?
What about you, do you have any pieces of furniture from your past that you don't want to get rid of?
