Table Makeover

A few months ago I was browsing the DI with my friend and I found this adorable table for $25. I have wanted a new dining room table for a little while now and was so excited to happen upon this one. The table had seen some tough times and was a little beat up. Here are the before shots:

You can see in the pictures how dirty, scratched and beat up it is. After about 4 weeks of working on it (Thank you Alejandra for your excellent sanding skills :) and general DIY know-how), I finally finished the table! I found some cute chairs on craigslist that are in amazing condition and were a steal. For less than $100 I have a brand new table and chairs that we both love! Here is the finished project:

 I love the design in the wood that we didn't find until we finished sanding! 

 My cute hand-made lace runner that I bought for $1 and the silver tray for $0.50, both at a garage sale! I still need to polish and find something to put on the tray.

I am so happy with how it turned out! All my hard work paid off and that feels really good!

My Christmas Present in March

For Christmas last year, Robby gave me tickets to see Wicked when it was here in AZ. I didn't even know it was coming, so I was completely surprised! We went last week and it was AMAZING. It was the second time for me and Robby's first. I was just as enchanted this time as I was the first time. I actually didn't remember much of the story (except the music of course) so it was fun to re-live the magic.

Me and my date. So fun to get Christmas presents in March!