Rhoda is hosting a What's your VERY FAVORITE thrifty find party!
Rich bought this for me the other day and I just had to share it.....
I LOVE it so much!! The table and all four chairs were only $200 and I think that's quite a deal considering they were all $400 and up online. I had been looking for one forever, because I used to sit at one just like it at my grandma Bonnie's house when I was little. I listened to stories about me being so tiny when I first started walking at 9 months, that I could walk straight under it without hitting my head :)
This one has a mirrored top and I love how it reflects the sky and the tree tops.
It's a little rusty, but spray paint will take care of that ;)
Look at the detail on the chairs....
and the cute little feet they have :)
I just can't get over the cuteness and I keep looking out the window to see if it's still there LOL Make sure you head over to Rhoda's to see what the rest of the participants have found!!
In other breaking news ....
My very dear friend and pseudo sister, Miss Picket gave me this award....
Thank you Picket!! You make me feel at home too. Love ya sis :)
She also tagged me for the meme "5 songs that I am embarrassed to admit to others that I like!" See, now I think she was just trying to butter me up! LOL
Embarrassed? Me?! Naaaahhh... just get ready for an 80s flashback ;)
Here they are (click on the names to see the videos):
1) love cats-the cure (actually I'll listen to anything by them)
3) Say. Say. Say - Paul McCartney & Michael Jackson This was filmed in Santa Ynez on my friend Michelle's parent's ranch before it was Neverland Ranch. No, I didn't meet Michael (LOL).
5) Islands in the stream- Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers (I wanted them to get married when I was little LOL)
Believe me, when I say that I could have gone on and on.
Now here are the rules of the tag:
#1 Post a link back to the person who tagged you and post the rules on your blog.
#2 Share 5 songs you are embarrassed to admit to others that you like & tell why.
#3 Tag 7 random people at the end of your post!
I think most bloggers have already played along, but if you want to play, let me know :)
I'll take you on the rest of the tour tomorrow. Now head on over to Rhoda's!!
Love and hugs,
rue
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60 sweet friends said...:
I love the table set. My mother used to have one almost just like it. I wonder what she did with it.
Great tunes.
Well, that table and chairs are a keeper for sure, Rue! You gonna paint it, or leave it as is? I'd be stumped on that one. But I'm sure you'll figure it out. Isn't it funny how when we get something special, we have to keep checking on it, as if it will evaporate?
Brenda
Your table is fabulous! I love the reflection of the sky! Thank you for sharing.
Well, I can tell you that when you look out your window tomorrow that table and chair set is going to be gone!!! LOL!!! That is adorable! Bless Rich's heart! Doesn't it just make your knees go weak when they do something that is so important to you!?! So sweet!! I am in love with that set!
Oh your song list is so fun!! I love em all but one which I have never heard of- gonna go listen to it now.
Love ya
Fred :)
ps I have been having problems with int, blogger, etc all day! You are the first page I have been able to open!
Hi, sweet Rue, so glad you joined my party! It's going on all tomorrow, so I hope to have more join in the fun too. I LOVE your table & chairs. That is so cute & so vintage, I can see why you loved it. I think it's a great price too. Perfect!
Rhoda
Rue, Love the table. what a find!!!! I have been looking for a wicker set, no luck yet. I remember those patio sets from my childhood. love J
Totally cute table/chairs! I know what you mean about looking out to see if it is still there. The first thing I look for when I come around the corner every afternoon is to make sure my 'porch house' is still on my front porch!
Great Table!
Been reading your blog for ages and always have to pop by!
And 3 days ago I started my own! woo hoo!
I would participate in the question thing except i do not have 7 people to pass on to...
Is there a way around that??
And what's post a link??
Gee,Can you tell I am new at all this?? Hee,Hee
Hey Rue, love the table, I see why you keep checking to see if it's still there. I've never seen a mirrored top. Now for the music, Hilarious! I kept thinking I would see you in the video, "BUSTING A MOVE". LOL!!!!!! Deb
Heya Rue,
I love your new patio set! I like it all chippy..but it would look nice painted, too. If it has any orange rust(the active kind), make sure you sand that off then rub some linseed oil on it before you paint it. That will ensure the rust doesn't return. And, I love all of those songs...now ya got me singing say, say, say....yep, that's gonna be in my head for days now.
~Angie
The table is beautiful and I love the mirrored top. How sweetie of a husband to bring back happy memories for you.
I love the set Rich bought for you! You just can't beat the vintage sets---they have such charm! Great share!!!
Hey Rue,
Did ya notice, I'm right below you on the blog list? Love your table and the iron details. Your hubby just love you. :-)
Hi Rue...I saw a table similar to yours back in the 90's at an auction. We left before it sold and I kicked myself a very long time for not sticking around to bid. It didn't have the reflective top. I love the style...yours is fabulous.
I didn't get in on the party..been sort of in and out and hectic here the past 2 days and will be again tomorrow. I did have time to post about our visit with J's Aunt Ruth, yesterday. Bet you'll like that post. There is a story within the story of our visit, that explains where we got the iron bed in the studio/bedroom. I guess I should have used that for Rhoda's party. But like I said...we've been all over the place, lately!
Pat
Hi Rue,
I love your table and chairs. I kind of like the rust and I really like the mirror top. I'll check out Rhoda's site now. Thanks.
Hey Rue.. love that table and chairs set...I have never seen one with a mirror top! Ohhhh girl that BBQ was fantastic..I thought daddy was gonna bust a button he ate so much!!! lol Hey I forgot about 'Bust a Move & Shoop'...I use to isten to those..uuh.well..I ...mean the kids use to listen to them in the car on the way to school..you understand! lol lol Have a great night sweetie!
Oh my! I am loving your favorite find!!
I have never seen a mirrored glass top!! Simply stunning!!
I would be gazing upon it all day too! Enjoy!
Rue, I LOVE the table and chairs. The mirrored top is so beautiful and unusual--it's just magical. I agree with you about the feet--such a wonderful detail. Love the chair fabric, too.
What a BEAUTIFUL table and I love the mirrored top....I have never seen a mirrored top....and we know a little spray paint and that baby will be fixed right back up!! Great treasure!!!
Hi Rue,
The table and chairs are cute (great buy!). Love how the table reflects the sky.
I too love Islands in the Stream and I don't care who knows. That's just too bad Kenny & Dolly didn't get married... but there's still time ;)
xo~Tracie
wow!!!! that table is stunning and I love the fact that the sky and trees reflect marvelously from it! awesome find! :)
Hi Rue,
I love that set. I passed up a couple of them last summer because I didn't have a spot for it. Of course, I love the rust on it. It gives it character. Are you going to repaint it white or another color? My friend and I redid one that was smaller and had two chairs for her mom and we painted it aqua and did blue and pink floral cushions on it. It turned out adorable. That Rich, he's a keeper!
Hugs,
LeAnn:)
Fabulous gift from Rich, Rue! You're a lucky one :-)
Fun songs -- I love "Island in the Streams" too!
Hugs, Pat
What a lovely table and chairs set. I love it. Just amazing. Kathi
Rue, let me first apologize for not visiting you lately....I've been a bad blog buddy!
I love your table and chairs. That is a good buy ($200) and while I love the chippy, rusty look, it could use a little painting....maybe you could "save" some of the old look.
We have an elderly lady friend who has just moved out of her "old" house and into her "new" house with her new husband! She has a set like this on her patio that's she's promised me....can't wait!
Judy
What a deal and and sooo cute, too. My aunt had a set like that, too. It does bring back happy memories of backyard picnics and birthday parties with my uncles "Tony the Pony"!
Hey, Rue ...
I love your new patio table and chairs, with its little "scrolly" trim. And I think the rusty spots just add character to it.
Rich did GOOD!
Sincerely,
Janie
The table and chairs are so cute! I love all of the detail, a great find.
Hi Rue, I love that table, and the way the top of it reflects the trees and sky, I have never seen anything like that, no doubt about it, that's a great find! Nancy
Hiya Rue, thanks for stopping by my blog. I adore comments..nice ones that is ;-) I love your table and chairs. I have never seen a mirrored top like that. So pretty. Where did you live in VA? I live in Va. Also, your pictures are so good..very clear, what type of camera do you use?
Thanks for the comment about the table. I seriously thought about not painting that table, but after 45 minutes of sanding, I decided that it needed to be painted! I browsed your blog and your furnishings are beautiful! I see why you would want the table that way! Good to meet you!
teresa
Good Evening Rue,
What a great looking set, and what a great guy for buying it for you. Thanks for your visit to my blog, and for the news about the Avocado tree. I'm just so happy it's doing so well, I wouldn't bother me if it never got fruit after thinking I lost it. It's just the joy over growing it now.
I read what you told Gollum about a Ficus, hope she has better luck than I ever did.
I still can't get my 'D's DayDream to work right on here, I've changed the password several times, going by what they've told me to do. I wonder how it came up alright on Gollums Blog, there aren't any problems clicking it where she has my blog listed.
Hugs
'D'
That is an absolutley fabulous chair and table set! What a great deal.. it's so classic! Jen R
Rich did good on that one! I have not ever seen one with a mirrored top like that one has.
I don't think I would paint it...I like the charm of the small amount of rust...but if you do, let us see it!
Diane
Rue, I love the mirror top to this set! What a neat idea! We have a round set that was left at the farm house, and who knows how long the glass top has been missing! LOL! Of course, it needs sandblasting and painting, so the missing top is not it's only woes! Your set is great, and is actually the first square set I've seen! The green seats are nice too! That was sweet of Rich.
~Rhonda
Rue...what a TREASURE. The table is really pretty but that mirror top takes it to the next level! What a sweetheart that dear husband of yours is!
Love that table and chairs! It's so charming! I don't blame you for checking on it all the time...one of us bloggers my be tempted to whisk it away! lol
Love that Shoop song. Shoop shoop a doop, shoop a doop, shoop a doop a doop a doop! It's going to be stuck in my head now! Love the way they dance in the video too!
Kady
Gasp!! The table and chairs are amazing, and so is your husband (peanut butter? jelly? I can't remember ;-) for getting for you.
And The Cure. Totally. Rocks.
:-)
That table is a treasure indeed! That mirror gives such a wonderful view.
Those are some bad songs, Rue baby. But I still love you.
I also dig the rust on the table... don't be too quick to spray it over! Embrace the "patina"!
Love the table & chairs (esp the chairs!!!).
Thanks for stopping by Christina's & my blog!
~Victoria~
Rue...I think that Rich loves you! what an awesome table, did he find that all on his own or did he have some help?
I did the 5 songs meme, it was fun!
Congratulations on your award! You hardly get any...NOT, you may have to start a new blog just to store all the awards you get! You deserve each and every one of them!
Have a Fantastic Friday and awesome weekend!
Hugs,
Kathi :)
What a great find!! I love all the lines and sweet details! Congrats on the award!
Hello from Missouri! Thanks for visiting my blog. Beautiful table and chairs. That was an awesome find!
That table and chairs set is fantastic! I saw one recently in my favorite antique store but it was SOLD. Bleh. I want one for the brick patio my husband is threatening to build. :o) GREAT find and yay to Rich for getting it!
you are right...what a great table. I love white iron anything. My saw my neighbor has one..her gate was open and I peeked in her backyard...I was riding my tandem by. I am a girl from the 80's too and I LOVE the Cure and the smiths.
Rue! That table is so charming! :) I love it! What a steal!
Hugs!
Donna
Rue! That table is so charming! :) I love it! What a steal!
Hugs!
Donna
Thanks for stopping by my site earlier. Nothing better than Wrights and a toothbrush for cleaning silver. :-) Works every time and it stays clean for ever! Especially if kept is a display case.
I love your table and chairs. My late MIL (I just loved her, & my step MIL as well) has a similar table and chairs in the kitchen. Made by Birmingham Iron Works I believe. It is beautiful! Well made very similar to yours. MIL did not care for the metal modern stuff coming out in the 50's and 60's and this iron set was a lovely option. She felt wood would not hold up long term with two boys.
You know, I do not believe the glass has ever been replaced, nor has it ever been repainted.
You will enjoy that table and chairs for many many years to come and your children may as well!
Hi Rue! What a precious table. I've never seen one with a mirrored top before! You know what? I was wanting a small little patio table set and really don't like the big ole chunky ones in the stores. So I looked on Craigslist and found a similar one to yours! It's much smaller and only has two chairs, but it has the glass top and all the sweet little detail work on the table and chairs. I'm in the process - well, I started two weeks ago, of sanding and painting it, but I've not finished it yet. When I do I'll post it. I just love the look of the old tables, don't you? I don't want to make you sad or anything, but is there any news on your house?
Be a sweetie and have a fantastic Friday!
Shelia ;)
Love your new table and chairs .I have a set simular to yours , but mine is round . Love that shade of green . Mine is alo green. My mom gave mine to me .
Have a blessed day dear .
The table and chairs are treasures as so is your DHusband Rich.
Have a beautiful weekend Rue!
WOW RUE!~
That really was a great deal on that table and chairs. I'm jealous. I need something similar for my back patio I'm mentally constructing until I can get the strength to go out there and actually lay the bricks! LOL! Glad I came by today - love what you're doing here. ArtieBen
Pretty table and chairs set! What a nice memory...
Jillian
Your new table and chairs are so beautiful! The mirrored top is interesting, I've never seen anything like it.
Oh my goodness! I love that table set. I especially love the mirrored top! How elegant! It should last forever!
Rue, I love you garden table. I have never seen one with the mirrored top and it is just lovely. Isn't it grand to find or have something like our grandparents. I love looking at everyone's treasures. Enjoyed your blog, will visit again soon. Must get to bed.
Hi Rue,
Cute table Way to Go Rich!!! Great find I do you know the measurements on the table because that would really look great on my little patio lol :)
I don't have any embarrsing songs I like all my music and will tell anyone that.
As far as Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers well let's just say...
I do like both of them though.
Smiles
Krissie :)
Hi Rue,
Ps Congratulatins on the award :)
Smiles
Krissie :)
Congratulations on your sweet award!
I love your table and chairs! Lots of charm!! :)LOTS!!
Mona
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