My Table

So finally my old door coffee table is complete! It really didn't take that long, I could have had it done a long time ago, but under orders from my husband, I had to sit still and let the projects sit for awhile. :)  The other day I was finally able to add coats of polyurethane and then voila, it was done!

Mom and Dad gave me one of the old closet doors from their new house (they decided to buy some new ones, as opposed to using all the old ones). It was already white, so I just kept it that color. I sanded it down really well and I love how you can see all the different layers of paint in certain places.

I cut 32 inches of the bottom, and then took that part and cut it in half, making 2 16 inch sections. Then attached it (as the legs) with mounting brackets.

Then I sanded it down again and added the polyurethane. Dad helped me straighten a leg that was crooked. It's very sturdy, Will jumped on it the other day (while it was in the garage) and it didn't budge. Not that I will let them jump or sit on it.... but it's nice to know if they do, it won't break!

I just love it. It's SOOO nice to finally have a table within reach. I love that it looks old and worn. I love that I left the place for the door knob- it adds a little character.  I would have left the door knob, but Mom and Dad kept those for their new doors. I love that it was practically free. I love that I'm finally making this place "my own."

Anyhow- another project complete! Woohoo!