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Something New for the Porch...


We have a small home without much of a dining area, so we have been re-doing part of our large sunporch to use as a dining area for our growing family's gatherings.  After a long winter, we are just starting to work on the space again, but we are still using it in the meantime.  Right now we have a big folding table that we have used while we looked for a nice wood table.  Well... look what I found at a garage sale last Friday!  At eight feet long, and three feet wide, it is old and the exact size that we are looking for!  It's sitting in the garage in these pics, as I'm going to do some work on the top...I love the distressed wear, but want to sand and clean up the finish a little.  I am already imagining all the meals we will share around this great old table!  And it was only $30!


I also found this great antique wicker table!  The top is a big three feet across, perfect as a high side or game table...and it was only $3!  I was in my happy place with these finds...


 Don't you just love it when you find something you have been hunting for, and at a great price, too?

I am joining Savvy Southern Style's Wow Us Wednesday

Until next time...
Linda

40 comments

  1. WOW! Great finds. I am in love with your new table. The legs are so cool. I so happy you found something that will work so good for the space. Can't wait to see what you do with it. I bet the table is smiling as big as you are! LOL

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  2. I adore your new table. I never find such bargains! But am happy you do.

    Note: There sure seem to be a lot of people up late tonight!

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  3. WOW, how totally perfect! This will work out wonderful and make that space so fun!!!
    XO
    Cindy

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  4. Talk about getting a deal! Your table is beautiful, couldn't go to a happier home, enjoy!

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  5. I love it! Sometimes I think I can will it to happen. I also can make someone put something down at the thrift by following them and saying to myself over and over..put it down~put it down...it only works when I'm by myself.
    Good for you! I do see the little table shabbied up!
    Hugs~Sue

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  6. Oh nice looking table Linda. Great find. Enjoy!

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  7. Wow, Linda what great buys. Love both those tables.

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  8. Wow Linda, you got a GREAT deal! 30bucks?! Are you serious! :)Can't wait to see them in their new homes! :) We went to yard sales Friday and I found the cutest picnic basket..all new for $5.00..the plates etc were still taped up in the box, never opened! Carson found two HUGE (and I mean HUGE!) tubs of legos for $25.00...they wanted $40.00 but I taught him the art of making an offer and walking away when they say no...then they yell at you on the way to the car to accept it! lol :) He said, Mom, you taught me a valuable lesson today"! lol he cracks me up!
    Love ya girl
    Missy

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  9. Yes, I do LOVE it when I find the things I've been looking for!
    I see a little "sun" and hope it stays out!
    Happy Monday!
    Warmly,
    deb

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  10. Joy of joys! Those tables are absolutely amazing. I know what you mean about the growing family gatherings. That will be so nice! Happy for you here in Iowa : )

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  11. Isn't great to find just the right thing and at a great price. That large table is wonderful! Enjoy all those great meals around it!

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  12. $30??!! Wow! I would love a table like that for my art room, well, first I need a larger room...hee hee. Great finds and awesome prices! I need to get to more garage sales I guess!

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  13. Super finds...and those prices are amazing. Have a happy week! ~ Angela

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  14. Sweet deals Linda! So satisfying to find something you have been holding out for...
    :)Heidi

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  15. Two wonderful tables. What great finds! I love finding old things that fit the need. I have a small house and wish I had a large table and room for family gatherings. Please show photos when you get your sun room finished. I'd love to see them. Happy hunting,
    Babs

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  16. What a great dining table Linda - for such a great price too. It's always worth the wait, I say, because when you find it, it is even more special. Ann

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  17. Linda,Your happy place must be a very great one,- I haven`t forgotten all the jewlery pieces you found last- and now those two beautiful old tables- they are so wonderful.
    XOX-Dorthe

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  18. Those are some fabulous finds, girl! I love both tables, they will be gorgeous in your home.
    Hugs, Cindy

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  19. What I wouldn't give to go to garage sales in your area!!!!
    xo
    lynn

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  20. Both tables are fabulous and the big one is a steal! We searched high and low for a harvest table and finally found an oak one and I don't want to tell you what we paid for it!!

    Thanks so much for stopping by!

    XO,
    Janie

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  21. I just love your new table..great finds!!
    I appreciate your words in the Cindy´s blog!!!! you so sweet at all!!!!and I am delighted with your blog ... everything here is very beautiful!You are so talented!!!!!
    Again thank you.
    I wish a great week!!!
    Already turned his follower!
    Kisses and huges from Brazil
    Cynthia

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  22. Oh my goodness Linda that dining table will be perfect for those big family gatherings...so glad you found it! And I love the wicker table too...what a steal!

    Kat :)

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  23. Linda, Thirty dollars! ANd it is perfect for large fam gatherings! YES! I do love it when I find that thing I have been looking for!
    GREAT FIND!
    Have a pretty day!
    Kristin

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  24. Great finds! That table was meant to be and will be perfect for your family gatherings. And you certainly can't beat the price!! Love the little table too....what a steal!!
    Jane

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  25. I can't believe that table was only $30!! It is so perfect!! Oh my. I want it!! :)

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  26. Yay for you! Cool pieces at great prices :) Laurel

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  27. I'm on a roll tonight getting my comments through finally!!!

    I cannot believe the bargains you find!This table was a steal and it's beautiful!! Love the wicker one too!
    If i lived closer i would latch on to you when you went shopping lol !!

    Pamela xo

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  28. Great finds Linda!! That cute little wicker table was a steal! I can't wait to see how your project turns out!!

    XO Julie

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  29. Well aren't those some good finds...such great prices too! I love that wicker table. Are you going to paint it?

    ~tricia

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  30. What a beautiful table !! Great find ... I'm sure many wonderful memories will be made sitting around it !! *Becca*

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  31. What great finds! That table is amazing, and so much room. It will be fun setting it, I can imagine a pretty grain sack table runner down the center.

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  32. You always find such super cute goodies!

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  33. Those are amazing tables and will work so well for you. Our house is U shaped and the area outside of my kitchen is totally covered and works so well for larger gatherings! Oh, you are one of the few blogs I can comment on!

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  34. ohmygoodness! that table is gorgeous! you must have been thrilled when you found it - can't wait to see it in its new home!!

    i found you on savvy southern style

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  35. LOVE THAT WICKER! Nice find for your table too! My dining room table is very like it. A trestle like this. I used to have a giant dining room for it to extend it to its 12 ft. I raised my kids around it so I am never going to let it go. (I have six sons and a daughter.) We had two benches for each side. I think all families should have one! Ha! I'm so glad you got yours!

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  36. Oh, my, girl. You impress me so much! I am dazzled!
    Hugs,
    Suz

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  37. I think that your
    very positive outlook
    draws these wonderful
    things to you like a
    magnet, my friend!!!
    And here I was soooo
    pleased to find a picnic
    table on CL for $20 this
    week : ) Can't wait
    to see how that new room
    turns out.....AND I can't
    wait to see you tomorrow!
    xx Suzanne

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  38. Hi Linda,
    Thanks so much for visiting~It's always so awesome to hear from you!!!
    XO
    Cindy

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  39. The table is just beautiful!!! Can't wait to see it after you work on it a bit.
    Love, love the wicker table! Can't imagine it costing much to send it to GA...LOL! What a cute little table. You really did well! Vicki

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