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stumped.

October 23, 2009 by Michelle Hinckley |

Oh how I wish I had unlimited funds to play with. I’ve been dreaming of this recycled aluminum table for months now but I’m afraid $99.00 it too steep for something I may tire of next year. Who am I kidding? I highly doubt I could tire of it…I’m just a cheepskate.

My little man and I visited a lumber yard yesterday and picked up this wood stump for a couple of bucks. I spray painted it with a coat of Smoke Gray (Krylon).

My new little side table.

I topped it with a mirror just the right size from Target.

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  1. madamesoleil says

    October 23, 2009 at 8:41 pm

    I think it’s really lovely!

  2. Melissa says

    October 23, 2009 at 8:42 pm

    Michelle – I absolutely love this! My grandpa makes ones with the stump and then branches for the legs but I really like this one alot too. I may have to head to a lumber yard. Thanks for the inspiration.

  3. Annie says

    October 23, 2009 at 8:49 pm

    PERFECTION! It works effortlessly in that room. Adds nature with some chic-ness added. Just like the room. I am TOTALLY stealing this idea, thankyouverymuch!

  4. Stacey B says

    October 23, 2009 at 8:51 pm

    I love it! Rustic elegance!!

  5. Amnah says

    October 23, 2009 at 8:53 pm

    I LOVE it!! I’ve always wanted to do that but I thought the wood had to be specially treated before you brought it into the house. Doesn’t it have bugs in the wood?? I guess the primer seals anything from coming out. I’m so doing this.

  6. Katie says

    October 23, 2009 at 8:55 pm

    i like it! i wonder how it would look if it had some kind of high gloss finish on it?

  7. Get Your Martha On says

    October 23, 2009 at 9:00 pm

    Genius! I love those stump tables. Never would have occurred to me to visit a lumber yard to make my own. Great idea!

  8. Betsey says

    October 23, 2009 at 9:13 pm

    Fabulous. Keep it simple and omit the glass top. Change the color anytime you feel like it. I’d use shiny white!

  9. Mrs. Chic says

    October 23, 2009 at 9:22 pm

    Hi Michelle, I just started reading your blog. Is there anything you and can of spray can’t tackle! lol It looks great.

  10. Isabella & Max Rooms says

    October 23, 2009 at 9:22 pm

    Ha! Great job…Janell

  11. Isabella & Max Rooms says

    October 23, 2009 at 9:22 pm

    Ha! Great job…Janell

  12. Isabella & Max Rooms says

    October 23, 2009 at 9:22 pm

    Ha! Great job…Janell

  13. Isabella & Max Rooms says

    October 23, 2009 at 9:22 pm

    Ha! Great job…Janell

  14. Isabella & Max Rooms says

    October 23, 2009 at 9:22 pm

    Ha! Great job…Janell

  15. elisã says

    October 23, 2009 at 9:25 pm

    Love!! I think the mirror top could be cool if u got it made to size, otherwise u cld leave it out? Or a simple glass top made to siZe at a local glass store? I’ve been meaning to go one to get a custom-made glass top for my drawers – no idea how much money that wld cost, tho…

  16. bovagoods says

    October 23, 2009 at 9:30 pm

    love it! my dad has a bunch of these stumps out at his farm. i’m bringing some back to SC next time i go. i never thought of painting them. great idea!

  17. Jen Caputo says

    October 23, 2009 at 9:40 pm

    LOVE!

  18. Tamstyles says

    October 23, 2009 at 9:43 pm

    perfecto as always.

  19. Anne says

    October 23, 2009 at 10:23 pm

    What a great idea! It’s so earthy and glamorous all at the same time!

  20. Kasey at Thrifty Little Blog says

    October 23, 2009 at 10:44 pm

    Um, genius!

  21. Joi says

    October 23, 2009 at 10:53 pm

    Gorgeous. It looks super spendy.

  22. Craig, Blair and Turbo Skousen says

    October 23, 2009 at 11:14 pm

    It’s a perfect ‘manly’ touch for the room. Love it!

  23. Pop says

    October 23, 2009 at 11:28 pm

    Pretty cool…when ya get tired of it, just throw it in the firepalce and be rid of it! I like it.

  24. Karen@StrictlySimpleStyle says

    October 23, 2009 at 11:39 pm

    I like the juxtaposition of the rough texture of the wood with the drapes just behind.

  25. pk says

    October 24, 2009 at 12:23 am

    fabulous! Absolutely love it…
    pk @ Room Remix

  26. sarah says

    October 24, 2009 at 12:35 am

    Love the little bit of rustic! You do the best projects!

  27. Kasey Keeps Track says

    October 24, 2009 at 3:24 am

    You are SO clever! I love it.

    Come do my house?

  28. ALVN of WhisperWood Cottage and Junkologie says

    October 24, 2009 at 4:12 am

    Thrifty and elegant!

    Amy

  29. Grace @ Ruby Moon Designs says

    October 24, 2009 at 1:13 pm

    This has got to be one of the most creative side tables that I’ve ever seen—way more unique and stunning than the aluminum one in my opinion—plus you saved a ton of money! I love the nature vibe that it brings. Simply beautiful!

    -Grace

  30. Haydee says

    October 24, 2009 at 1:16 pm

    Brilliant! as usual. I’m off to the lumber yard.lol

  31. Petit Elefant says

    October 24, 2009 at 6:46 pm

    Now that’s a price I can get behind. $5 + a little spray paint. Clever, clever.

  32. Sharon says

    October 24, 2009 at 9:42 pm

    What a great idea .. you’ll never tire of that one.

  33. Tamstyles says

    October 25, 2009 at 5:45 am

    CHECK OUT MY BLOG GIRLIE!

  34. Get Your Martha On says

    October 25, 2009 at 6:33 pm

    I gave you an award (no trophy though, sorry) on my blog. Stop by when you have a chance!

  35. Liz says

    October 26, 2009 at 5:39 am

    You are so crafty! I am so inspired by your blog. Thank you for sharing all of your projects– they’re all stunning!

  36. Montanna says

    October 26, 2009 at 5:47 am

    This is the best DIY idea ever! I just have to get the hubby to get me a piece of wood! <3

  37. other-option says

    October 26, 2009 at 12:45 pm

    Looks great! Is it kiln dried?
    – Danielle

  38. Bloggers Abode says

    October 26, 2009 at 8:59 pm

    So cute!! BTW, I was all over your DIY this morning. Unreal projects lady!! Wish you lived in my hood!

  39. Averill says

    October 27, 2009 at 3:01 am

    Great idea! I like the real wood stumps more than the fake ones anyway and that dark gray works beautifully with your chair (really brings out the contrast welting).

  40. Kalyn says

    October 27, 2009 at 2:54 pm

    This is a great idea and I’ll be copying it immediately. I just found your blog and I’m so glad I did!

  41. Ashley says

    October 27, 2009 at 6:09 pm

    This is my first time visiting your blog, and after seeing this, you are for sure going on my favs! How creative!

  42. Kristen @ Miss Prissy Paige says

    October 28, 2009 at 1:28 am

    I love the look of the stump. Makes me want to run out to the lumberyard and get a couple and paint them white for my house. Thanks for the inspiration!

  43. meohmyoh says

    October 28, 2009 at 4:22 am

    Oh heeellll yes! That stump looks better than the (admittedly sexy) reflective side table you were lusting after. I LOVE the quirky feel it brings to your little sitting corner. Tré chic.

    I too have been wanting to do this for a while, and I’ve been eying the stumps in my neighbors yard, but they look kind of grizzled…

  44. G+D says

    October 28, 2009 at 2:46 pm

    What a fantastic idea! It looks great, and you can’t beat the price of that stump with a stick (heehee)!

  45. Room to Inspire says

    October 28, 2009 at 3:57 pm

    Gorgeous side table. I want one!! I love your blog and just started following!

    Chelsea

  46. Lovely Little Nest says

    November 5, 2009 at 4:14 am

    Ooooh what a fabulous idea! Gosh your home is gorgeous! 🙂

  47. theartfulabode says

    January 8, 2010 at 4:29 pm

    i absolutely love this idea!

  48. Sunny says

    January 27, 2010 at 7:11 pm

    This was such a cool idea! Now, I’m starting to get envious. 😉

  49. Holyoke Home says

    August 2, 2010 at 3:53 pm

    That’s GREAT! What a great idea! Stopping by from Mrs. Limestone.

  50. Kelsey says

    February 19, 2011 at 4:08 am

    New follower…your style is SO awesome! I love this stump table. What an amazing idea! I’ve thought about that EVERY time I drive past a person’s yard with a cut down tree in it…I’m always tempted to ask them if I can steal a section to use as a side table! Now I’m FOR SURE gonna stop!

  51. House@heart says

    November 21, 2012 at 9:41 pm

    Such a simple yet show-stopper DIY!!Congrats for the idea!! And that matte black does it all! I’m just gonna havd to try it!! Hello from Romania!!
    houseatheart.blogspot.ro

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