We thought we’d tackle the coffee table. Or aka the dining table, craft table, sort
your crap on table or just put your feet up table. Any of the above – you know what table we
mean. There is a variety of opinions at the current table (which is not a coffee
table but coffee shop).
One of us is a
bit of a décor diva (no names) so her coffee table, the majority of time, is
styled. What we mean by this is it has
the remote on it, maybe a current read and a candle, but you can see the
majority of the coffee table and you don’t have to move anything to place a cup
of coffee or beverage of your choice on the aforementioned table. A few of us said that is not realistic. It
doesn’t look “lived in”. Big sigh. Not that we don’t appreciate having a place for our glasses
when we visit, but please don’t expect it in return. The crafter at the table
takes care of her mess by having a basket which she can quickly toss her
papers, scissors and glue in when someone arrives. The rest of us, well – the supper dishes have
been taken to the kitchen before quests have arrived – a start.
Yes, to having a beautiful decorated coffee
table but really is that practical all the time? No. Okay, if we were having a
photo-shoot we could pull something together (maybe). People have lives and the coffee table is a
working piece of furniture in a home.
Don’t beat yourself up if your coffee table doesn’t look like the
stylish ones on Pinterest/magazines – those are styled that way and maybe by
professionals. Look close at the stack
of books, tray of beautiful knick-knacks and you will often see NO room for a
coffee cup. Really. We are all for doing what we can – yes to having a tray
and/or a basket to place items. We want to enjoy our homes and coffee table.
Make it yours with all your stuff that makes your life easier and happier.
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