I have been enjoying three weeks of quiet, just me and the kids, here in this cottage. This weekend, that all comes to and end and the other 4 bedrooms are being descended upon. I am trying to get them ready. And anxiously awaiting the arrival of my better half.
I love guests. At least here at the cottage, things are more low key, so I don’t feel like I have to bend over backward to make things comfortable. I am going with summer casual.
I’m implementing my use what you have philosophy. My mom wanted to go shopping for nightstands. I dug in the storage area and shed and pulled out stools and chairs. She was impressed and kept her $100 in her wallet for another day.
This stool has served me well for 3 weeks, holding my books and providing the kids with a light to play with constantly.
Now I have to go make more beds and set more chairs and stools next to them.
It is amazing how practical things can make such beautiful things! Thanks for sharing!!
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Chairs make great tables for bedside, particularly those with backs. You can use them to drape your robe or an extra cover.
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We think alike! That’s something I would have done too. The stool is beautiful and chairs make excellent tables!
Manuela
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This is perfect! I love it.
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Very creative! I think your red stool adds more character to the room than a regular ol’ nightstand. ; )
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Perfect. And I love the red of this particular stool.
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What a beautiful lampshade!
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Love the stool and the fact that it is red makes it BEAUTIFUL!
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