In winter- it always seems like I crave simple changes in the house.
Like new bedding or moving furniture around in a room for a different look
Sometimes it’s a new old treasure that swaps places with something else.
Something like a $5 old weathered bench
as a coffee table.
With uneven slats of wood on the top
a little bit of a warble to its shape
a paint speckled
weathered personality
and old rusted wire holding it together at the bottom of the legs
this bench is a charmer.
It is made of oak I think
and looks to be somewhat mission style
with slats on each end and simple details like the center
and subtle arch on each side
I wasn’t looking for a bench when I found it
but there it was sitting in a shed that I was rummaging through at a sale
Old, weathered and worn
somewhat rickety and warbled
Yeah, you know I loved it.
I wanted something smaller and different in the living room than the tufted bench
Something more rustic with lots of personality and quirks
and that could hold a bevy of candles for warming up winter evenings
It was perfect and I am loving that quirky charm
My big projects have been on hold over here thanks to the muscle in my neck
that is taking some time to chill and my husbands insane schedule the past couple weeks.
So for now, I am doing a lot of planning and jotting down and shopping for some new pieces online
and cooking in a kitchen that is stuck in the middle of a renovation 😉
But I am excited about changes that are coming
and some of the bigger changes that will hopefully get back in motion again soon.
Happy Monday
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Unknown says
ooooh so pretty and for $5.00!!!! Wowie WOW!!!
Marty@A Stroll Thru Life says
Love the bench, makes a great coffee table. Hugs, Marty
Penny from Enjoying The Simple Things says
That bench is perfection! Hope you neck feels better soon.
elizabeth says
I love that bench. The contrast of the rustic with your more fancy french style pieces is perfection in my book!
Dawn says
It's perfect, I love it 🙂
Heaven's Walk says
What a sweet bench, Courtney! You know how I love a good rustic piece of anything – and this little gem adds so much charm and quirky-ness to your living room! Needless to say that the weathered gray is the most perfect color! Score for you!!!
xoxo laurie
Katie Mansfield says
I'm so sorry about your neck. Feel better soon. What a darling bench!
Kim @ Savvy Southern Style says
Love that old weathered bench.
Betty says
It does look nice. I am doing the same thing. Instead of waiting for Spring to come I am changing things in the house now.
Delectably Green says
Lovely!
Mary x
Donna Wilkes says
Both quirky and quaint – love little distressed benches.
Rosemary and Thyme says
You always find the prettiest pieces. So much character and charm.
Tammy...ClothandPatina says
Super charming and looks just perfect in your space.
Eileen says
Love how something so simple (not really) and old can bring so much warmth and love. I often wonder what these lovely old items would say about life if they could talk. I'm looking for slip covers that aren't too expensive……..any suggestions?
Blessings
Eileen
Shenita @ Embellishments by SLR says
How cute, Courtney! Such a sweet addition to the room!
Michele says
Great find, Courtney! Looks great and is going to be lots of fun to photograph!
Nancy says
Oh Courtney this is a charmer, I Love it too!!
Thanks for sharing~
Nancy
Something Nice and Pretty says
Love the bench, looks great with your sofa and fireplace.
Mitch says
You definitely have "the eye" for what has warmth. …Hope your neck feels as good as new soon.
Shanon at Vintage Sparkle Chic says
I love that weathered bench, it's perfect!! Looks beautiful in your home. A wonderful subtle change.
~Shanon
Angela says
Adorei o banco e adoro o estilo cottage também amo a decoração provençal ! Sou brasileira de Recife ! Bj
Rhondi says
That bench adds the perfect touch of rustic to your beautiful home. Hope your neck is better soom.
Lisa @ Fern Creek Cottage says
I love your beautiful rustic bench! The patina of the wood is wonderful!
Athena at Minervas Garden says
Your new/old bench is really pretty, and you're right–it is a perfect spot for a grouping of candles. Looks very cozy.
Shirley@Housepitality Designs says
What a great find…a fantastic bench…Kim found some great benches similar to yours in France….love the glows of the candles and the fireplace…you certainly know just how to make a room so romantic!