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Coffee Talk: A Link Party

September 7, 2010

I’ve blogged before about my search for the perfect coffee table for our family room.  As luck would have it, I recently found this one on Craigslist for $30:

By the way, this is what it’s really like when I attempt to clean quickly and take pictures of the house.  Notice the plastic hamburger patty on the floor underneath and the bandit running across the sofa, messing up the pillows.
I liked that the glass kept it light and didn’t cover up too much of the rug.  And, no re-painting was required.

Why does our coffee table not have one pretty accessory on it, you might ask?  These busy little hands, of course:

So, until a certain 18-month-old loses interest in destroying every surface in our house, I’ll save pictures in an inspiration file of how my coffee table will one day be styled:
So Haute via Apartment Therapy

DecorPad (via Teresa)
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Although I usually have you email me pictures of your spaces for reader participation posts, I thought it might be fun to host a link party this time, featuring your coffee tables.  If you don’t have a blog, you can post your photo on my Facebook page.
LINK PARTY DETAILS. . . .

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  1. Ms. Bright says

    September 7, 2010 at 11:27 am

    I love that Craigslist find!! You are good at scouting!!

    I will have to do a “quick-clean/photo shoot” and add my link.

    And absolutely. We will definitely have to hook up sometime in CLT. That would be very fun!

    Reply
  2. Rachel @ La Bella Bungalow says

    September 7, 2010 at 11:52 am

    You lucky duck! What a great find! I have yet to find my perfect coffee table. I’ve taken the same route and am still diligently searching Craigslist. Hopefully I can link up next time!

    Rachel
    xoxo

    Reply
  3. Everton Terrace says

    September 7, 2010 at 12:41 pm

    My husband was just browsing Craigslist for a coffee table yesterday. Still haven’t found the one I can’t live without. I’ve done without it for so long, I’m not sure I want one now. You find is great, as always.

    Reply
  4. Janell @ Isabella and Max says

    September 7, 2010 at 12:48 pm

    I can’t believe this craigslist find, and you didn’t have to paint it?! You have the eye for finding the jewels on that site, most definitely. It looks great in the space with the painted cabinet! Janell

    Reply
  5. 1 Funky Woman says

    September 7, 2010 at 12:52 pm

    This is one of the best CL finds ever and the price was perfect. I love how it looks in your place and yes one day it will be decorated the way you want and the little hands won’t even bother to touch it!

    Megan

    Reply
  6. lemondropdreams says

    September 7, 2010 at 1:10 pm

    I, like you, am waiting for the wee one to stop touching my stuff before I can have a pretty looking coffee table.

    Reply
  7. Sixty-Fifth Avenue says

    September 7, 2010 at 1:15 pm

    Emily, you scored again, it looks beautiful in your room! I was overjoyed the first time I was able to have flowers on my coffee table for a little while. It’s still a great play surface though.
    I’m linking up today.
    Londen

    Reply
  8. Erika at BluLabel Bungalow says

    September 7, 2010 at 1:20 pm

    great find! busy, little hands is the same reason why my coffee table is naked,too!

    Reply
  9. casey at loft and cottage says

    September 7, 2010 at 1:25 pm

    Very cool table, and great idea for a link party! Can’t wait to style up my cocktail ottoman and share!

    Reply
  10. This Little Nest says

    September 7, 2010 at 1:38 pm

    My past two coffee tables were found on Craigslist, the latest being a cocktail ottoman with nailhead trim! I love the bamboo style. I was also thinking how kid friendly it could be…you’ve got plenty of room under there for some seagrass baskets to toss toys and blankets!

    Reply
  11. Jade @ Flip Flops + Pearls Design says

    September 7, 2010 at 2:29 pm

    You are so lucky with Craigslist! I would forward you a photo of my table but like yours it’s empty due to a busy two year old :)

    Reply
  12. Melissa at HOUSEography.net says

    September 7, 2010 at 3:37 pm

    I feel your paint with the lack of coffee table decor. My son likes to remove anything that is on the coffee table for any reason. Maybe in 5 years or so :) Great Craigslist find!!

    Melissa
    http://www.houseography.net

    Reply
  13. Emily says

    September 7, 2010 at 4:32 pm

    Craziness. I have that same rug. Bought it on ebay after PB stopped selling it. and guess what we did … bought a GLASS coffee table so as not to cover up the beautiusness. Awesome taste my friend.

    oh. ps. my name is also emily

    CRAZINESS. :)

    Reply
  14. Teresa Meyer says

    September 7, 2010 at 4:55 pm

    That is a fantastic Craigslist find! I found my sofa via Craigslist for el cheapo! Love CL!! Eeeeeek, and thanks for posting my coffee table vignette (which was short lived due to a fellow 18 month old situation) on your blog!!

    Reply
  15. Lissa @ After Adornment says

    September 7, 2010 at 5:21 pm

    Great Find! We had that exact same coffee table when I was growing up. It was brown though and looks totally different painted white. Hmmn might have to ask my mom if she still has it in storage!
    I’ll have to get my coffee table all set and photographed to post…great idea.

    Reply
  16. bluehydrangea says

    September 7, 2010 at 6:01 pm

    that table is amazing!! And it looks perfect in your living room, great find!

    Reply
  17. Cristin @ Simplified Bee says

    September 7, 2010 at 6:06 pm

    I love it and for 30 bucks… steal! I am just able to start “styling” sidetables, lower bookshelves, etc. again. My youngest is almost 6. Hang in there!

    xo,
    cristin

    Reply
  18. Meet Vanessa says

    September 7, 2010 at 6:15 pm

    Amazing what you can find on Craigslist! I love that!

    Reply
  19. Mrs. Chic says

    September 7, 2010 at 7:02 pm

    What an amazing find! wow – love it

    Reply
  20. Jen of Made By Girl says

    September 7, 2010 at 9:39 pm

    Its soo pretty, great find! :)))
    You have good luck with CL…our town’s CL sucks pretty bad. All I see are 1908’s poufy sofas.

    http://www.madebygirl.com
    madebygirl.blogspot.com

    Reply
  21. Melissa Blake says

    September 7, 2010 at 11:16 pm

    Wow, what a score!!! :)

    Reply
  22. Mary says

    September 7, 2010 at 11:44 pm

    How come I never get this lucky on craigslist?! I guess sometimes I don’t have the patience to sort through all the crap to find a gem like this one!! Great find, I’m so jealous!

    Reply
  23. Cindy says

    September 7, 2010 at 11:49 pm

    Lovely living room and lovely blog. xo

    Reply
  24. Fran says

    September 8, 2010 at 12:18 am

    Awesome find!! Man, you’re the queen of craiglist! It looks really great against your chain link rug – I like the contrast. Now, if only we had space for a coffee table, I’d be linking to your link party!

    Reply
  25. Deserae says

    September 8, 2010 at 1:07 am

    Great find….your living room is gorgeous! I love the stream-lined no fuss look :o)
    ~Des

    Reply
  26. designstiles says

    September 8, 2010 at 1:10 am

    Oh my sweet goodness, now THAT is an amazing find!

    Reply
  27. Melissa @ The Inspired Room says

    September 8, 2010 at 5:24 am

    Your coffee table is awesome! I love it. Tried to link up mine but for some reason I can’t get the image to show up! :-) Thanks for the linky party!

    Reply
  28. Briar Oak says

    September 8, 2010 at 5:35 pm

    It fits your living room perfectly! That is amazing that you did not have to paint it or anything. Great find!

    Reply
  29. LindsB says

    September 8, 2010 at 7:59 pm

    What a score! It looks perfect in your family room and I never would have noticed the little present under the sofa and a visitor in the photo- they look perfect!

    Reply
  30. Stacey says

    September 8, 2010 at 10:06 pm

    Beautiful craiglist find. I purchased my coffee table when we lived in Italy. Like yours, there’s nothing on mine because of my 17 month old:-). I even have to remove the drawers!

    Reply
  31. Jenn @ Living Luxe for Less says

    September 8, 2010 at 11:16 pm

    That is an amazing craigslist find! Love that table! I also love the way you have done your living room. It is beautiful, and definitely inspired me to pay a little more attention to the bookcases in my living room…yours look great!

    Reply
  32. Jen Schenk says

    September 9, 2010 at 12:18 am

    What a great find, I love this coffee table! P.S. I posted your feature on my blog on Monday, thanks again!

    Reply
  33. LiveLikeYou says

    September 9, 2010 at 1:25 am

    That’s what I could call a great find! What a deal!!

    Reply
  34. Megan says

    September 9, 2010 at 2:20 am

    What a great find; I”ve been scouring Charlotte’s craiglist but have yet to find anything quite this fab. Looks wonderful in your room!

    Reply
  35. Abdo says

    September 9, 2010 at 4:52 am

    You should definitely check out craigseasy then! It lays out the pictures from your craigslist’s search results in the same page so you don’t spend an hour clicking back and forth =)

    Reply
  36. Megan {Honey We're Home} says

    September 9, 2010 at 1:28 pm

    Emily, I am in love with your sense of style! My table is also pretty bare thanks to a little one with big curiosities. Thanks for hosting this link party – I love getting a glimpse into everyone’s living room.

    Reply
  37. Rene says

    September 9, 2010 at 2:25 pm

    I’m all linked up girlie. Thanks for hosting a fun party!

    -Rene

    Reply
  38. Jan @ bobbypins boardwalk says

    September 9, 2010 at 3:14 pm

    Hi — I found out about this party through Karen at Living in the 513. I love her style and her blog. I’m so glad that she shared this party with me because it lead me to your great blog, which I also love. I would be so happy if you stopped by my place and if inspired in any way, please follow me in return. Thank you for hosting this fun and unique party!

    Reply
  39. Gretchen O. says

    September 9, 2010 at 3:22 pm

    All linked up…always a design book on my coffee table. Now that the little fingers around our house know better, I have started bringing books out again:) Thanks for the party. –Gretchen o.

    Reply
  40. cassie @ hi sugarplum! says

    September 9, 2010 at 3:33 pm

    You are the Craigslist master!!! thanks for the linky ;)

    Reply
  41. Darrell says

    September 9, 2010 at 6:58 pm

    What an amazing find for only $30! Plus it really compliments living room colors and design. I have found that using a coffee table with some design to it, can really make area rugs stand out. I love to decorate my coffee table with books, candles and fresh flowers! Look forward to seeing your coffee table once the little one is older!

    Reply
  42. Laurie Jones says

    September 10, 2010 at 1:13 am

    This coffee table is fab!!!

    Reply
  43. Pigeon says

    September 10, 2010 at 8:55 pm

    i’m loving this link party. I would link up, except I hate my coffee table, which sits on a rug I am not fond of, and is in front of a sofa I can’t stand. We are moving next year, I don’t want to spend $$ on replacing them now, I’d rather decorate the new place. So its nice to live vicariously through others.

    Reply
  44. Kathysue says

    September 11, 2010 at 4:07 pm

    Love the table, it is a perfect additon to your room. I think the little hands are the best accessory or all,Kathysue

    Reply
  45. Sarah @ Thrifty Decor Chick says

    September 13, 2010 at 4:09 am

    I love that table! And I can’t believe you didn’t have to do a thing to it — THAT’S hard to find!

    Reply
  46. dwellinganddesign says

    September 13, 2010 at 7:39 pm

    HOLY FIND! That is lovely. Cute blog! Found you by way of twitter through Nate Berkus chatter.

    Reply
  47. Tammy@InStitches says

    September 17, 2010 at 1:02 pm

    Don’t you just love CL, I used to have a problem and had to back off CL a little ! ;) Love your table !

    Reply
  48. Its A Blog Party says

    September 22, 2010 at 12:23 am

    How adorable!
    Thanks for linking up!
    ~Liz

    Reply

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