Always one to spice it up around the house, I wasted no time giving our living room’s $30-thrift-store-find-of-a-coffee-table a lighter look for the warmer weather. Here’s the old bookish, low-profile version:
And here’s the new lighter, more reflective version:
I like exposing more of the glass tabletop for a simpler (and easier to dust) silhouette. And two stacks of books on the bottom shelf really balance the oversized vase that might otherwise look too big for the table. For a finishing touch, the sculptural white shell ball and antler candlestick add some interesting lines without overwhelming.
And I even got to have some fun with a knife to pull the whole thing together…
When I realized I didn’t have a pillar candle around the house I took a regular old kitchen knife to a much wider 4 inch votive candle and after a little slicing I was left with the perfect little pillar to top off the tablescape. Just call me MacGyver. Anyway, whaddya think?
Love the new summer version even more!
Burger’s such a camera hog =)
that dog is so funny! photogenic would be an understatement… always a treat to see him in your pictures!
Yup, he thinks he’s America’s Next Top Model Chihuahua. You should see him work a room. He is the Cindy Crawford of dogs.
xo,
Sherry
Love it!
where is the antler candlestick from?
Looks great! I love the beachy look you’ve incorporated in. Perfect for summer. ;)
I LOVE the big vases. Just the right shade of blue, when the light hits it. Did you get that rug at JC Penney? I think I was looking at one just like it online the other day.
Maria- The antler candlestick was a gift from West Elm, and while I no longer see it on their website I wonder if you can find it on ebay or something? Happy hunting…
Kelli- Yup, that’s the first home purchase we ever made from JC Penney and we weren’t disappointed. The subtle x-pattern (echoed in our x-based side tables) is just the right amount of detail and the rug itself is really well made (complete with a textured backing to keep it from slipping around). We googled the term “jc penney coupon code” to score free delivery and 15% off our purchase. You know we’re always on the hunt for a good bargain…
xo,
Sherry
It looks delightful! Quite, quite summery. The table is wonderful. :)
I love the natural shape of the vase and the icy blue of it reminds me of the ocean.
Your puppy is so darn cute. He looks well-bahaved. :)
That table was an excellent thrift store find! Lucky you-guys!
The new arrangement is excellent, totally light and fresh and perfect for summer.
I also wanted to thank you for your post about the capiz light fixture. It’s had been in and out of my West Elm shopping bag for a while — I kept backing out. But picturing all the YHL readers rushing over to buy it on Friday finally spurred me to action and I took the plunge. It arrived today and it’s AMAZING. It’s wider than it looks in the picture and we’re SO happy with it! Thanks for the kick in the pants I needed!
I love the blue vase! Would you mind telling me where it is from?
The vase on the table as well as the taller vase on the floor next to the chair are both from zgallerie (they were fabulous b-day gifts from John’s adorable family). You can check ’em out here:
http://www.zgallerie.com/p-5600-napa-vase.aspx
xo,
Sherry
The coffee table is from Crate & Barrel. I know because I have the same one, and I have the matching end tables too :-)