Tuesday, November 5, 2013

I Love Washington table

Today is the one-year anniversary of the day my husband started his new job in Seattle, Washington.  Although the children and I didn’t join him here until just before Christmas, I’ve been doing a lot of reflecting on the changes we have gone through in the past year.

I’m happy to say that we are pretty well adjusted to life in our new home in a new state!  We lived in Utah for 17 out of 19 years of our married life, and we were in our last home for almost 10 years…so it was a big change!  But we have found Washington to be a lovely place to live (although there are a LOT more people…and traffic…here than I could wish), and we’re grateful for this new phase of our life.

Red Hen Home Washington Table 3

That said, today seemed to be a food day to show off this little table I made over  Winking smile

It was just a simple little pine table I picked up at a thrift store.  The lines were so simple that it needed a little embellishment to make it special.

Red Hen Home Washington Table 1

After painting the table yellow with some diy chalk paint, I cut a stencil of the shape of Washington out with my Silhouette machine and painted it on.  A little red heart marks the approximate location where we live.

Red Hen Home Washington Table 2

This little table was purchased by a woman who intends to use it as an end-of-year teacher gift!  I pretty sure it will be a one-of-a-kind offering!

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10 comments:

Mimi@blueroofcabin said...

Very cute table. I love it here in Washington too. Glad you are all doing well here. And yes the traffic is crazy where you are, I have to drive almost an hour til I get into that. Good sometimes but bad if I want any kind of shopping ;)

SImple and Serene Living said...

The table is adorable, Korrie and I am so glad that you are so happy in your new home. xo Laura

Cassie Bustamante said...

such an adorable idea! i love it, korrie!

Jane H said...

Hi Korrie,

You are absolutely one of my very favorite bloggers! I keep forgetting that you live in Washington, now, and I could actually come to an event and see your great work! Where are you selling? Are you in Snohomish? I was so sorry to have missed the Barn Sale, and hope to find out about the next one in time to get the day off to attend!

Patricia Cowan-Wilson said...

Simply Beautiful!

S said...

What a clever idea! I love the little heart's contrast to the creamy colors...so pretty! Great job! Sally

Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. said...

What a cute table and a great gift idea! And wow, can't believe it's almost been a year since you moved. Time sure is flying by. So glad you are settled and enjoying your new home and state!

Hetty said...

Sure looks pretty Korrie. Honestly, I thought you were talking about Washington DC..that's where I live! LOL

My Repurposed Life said...

sweet table! a year? already?
I remember your facebook post where you pondered about your spouse getting a new job and should you move....
so happy you've all adjusted so well!
gail

Art and Sand said...

That is so cute!