Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Big Style " side tables "

 I love a " look for less" project

 one that gives you

that visual impact without

spending much...


My style of coastal decor incorporates

a type of wood element.

I stumbled upon a lovely

man cleaning out his garage...

{need I say more}

who could pass spending a few dollars

for great style...




Old wood box for ten dollars

plus a bit of rope from the hardware store

equals the perfect coastal side table...





I sealed all of my wood pieces

with a few coats of polyurethane...




{I grabbed a 3.00 mini ladder as well}






A little goes a long way with a neutral palette...






Lots of Whites and old wood

feel good in our coastal style home...





I will be linking this week to some wonderful ladies

who truly know how to inspire...




Lovely Kathleen's White Wednesday # 153

Beautiful Joy's Thriftn on Thursday


Amazing Debra's Vintage Inspiration # 89

At The Picket Fence Inspiration Friday # 66

Darling Donna at Funky Junk Interiors





Much love to all of you
XOXO

28 comments:

Anne Lorys said...

Why can't we live closer???
I know with my whole heart that you would not only be my junking bestie, but just a bestie in general. :-)

Love you,
Anne

A Shabby Moment in Time said...

Kate,
I run out of words when it comes to you... seems like I'm saying the same things over and over...but just have to say "Bravo my friend". You nail it every time!!
Blessings & hugs,
Karen

Rosemary@villabarnes said...

Great additions, Kate. Simple, but they make a beautiful impact.

Kristin @ Yellow Bliss Road said...

"kate keesee design"
"design by kate"
"dior design"

Which are we going to go with because it's so going to happen! ;)

CURIOUS said...

Hi KATE . . . You know what? . . . You are like a BREATH OF FRESH AIR !! LOVE your neutrals & natural woods . . . keep the INSPIRATIONS coming !! TAKE CARE, JOE & GLENN

Amber ~ The French Pressed Home said...

Hi Kate! I agree with Kristin @ Simply Klassic Home!! You just have IT!!! :)

Karen said...

So much style for 13 bucks, you cant beat that. Love your style Kate, every time I visit I leave inspired.

Anne said...

Kate,
What a beautiful,clean,simple,amazing look!LOVE it!What great finds!
((Hugs))
Anne

Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces said...

Love the way the rustic wood looks against the white...really beautiful! Wonderful find, Kate!

Mammabellarte Rita Reade said...

Love the box Kate! I have one that is waiting for me to be painted PINK! The natural wood is so nice too. Happy WW to you. Take care Rita

Deserae said...

Great finds....the ladder is so cute!!!! Love that pillow too :o) I want to go shopping with YOU, you always find the best stuff :o)
~Des

Paula Bouck said...

Hi! First time out here! Beautiful, calming & refreshing!!

sheerserendipity said...

I just love your neutral palette and the way you display your finds! So calming and beautiful!

Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson said...

Wow Kate, I love your newly found treasures. The neutral colors are perfect for your lovely home. I have a weakness for old boxes and ladders. I would love if you would share this with my link party, Share Your Cup Thursday.
Hugs,
Jann

It's me said...

Beautiful !!..love from me...xxx...

Stephanie said...

Love the addition of the wood elements - looks wonderful!

trash talk said...

You nailed it with your finds and Kristin's comment nailed you! Both are just perfect.
Deb

Fishtail Cottage said...

Kate, that wooden box is fantastic! xoox

Unknown said...

Love, LOVE these photos! Such a calming place to be. I could sit there for hours. The box and table are fabulous.
xo
lynn

GLENDA CHILDERS said...

I love tables of all kinds.

Fondly,
Glenda

Heaven's Walk said...

Simply beautiful, Kate. I just adore the way you create such simple, serene, and beautiful vignettes. Hugs to you, sweetie!

xoxo laurie

Elizabeth Ann said...

Your home looks beautiful as usual! I enjoy visiting your blog so much.

Joyfully,
Elizabeth Ann

Sandi~A Cottage Muse said...

Those old pieces are shining now...they look wonderful!

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous Kate!!~ I saw your lovely space the other day and I wanted to move right in! You truly have such a special gift!!
Have a beautiful night.
Sincerely,
Melinda

Lisa @ Fern Creek Cottage said...

You always find such great stuff! The wood box is really cool and I love it as a side table!

Polly said...

love it Kate! you could make anything look pretty! you just have that talent! you're gooooood!!

xo

Pols

lisa Moran, Bilancia Designs said...

Talent and beauty...what a combo.
Wishing my beautiful friend a lovely holiday weekend.
(I will call soon--promise) xoxo

Ann said...

I am new to your blog, I found it through Romantic Homes. It is very nice. I love all your pictures here, and all the elements used work so well together. Beautiful simplistic decorating. I'm a big fan of white with splashes of color too.

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