Not even 4 days back into the design blogging lifestyle and I’m already trying to justify a $650 coffee table purchase. Let’s start with some back story: Some of you may remember that I’ve been living large with the panthers for the better part of 2 years:
But since the introduction of the tiny blessing baby Eero into my life, I’ve come to realize that the wobbly glass topped felines may not be the best-baby-walk-trainer out there. After several frantic craigslist and ebay linked emails with Erin I found this:
$650 of pure, swirly, formica and bronze cocktail table magic (plus $180 shipping). I tried. I really really tried to justify this purchase but if I were going to spend $830 on a coffee table, would this be the one? Ok, yeah, probably. Can you guys save me from myself, or is this actually justifiable keeping in mind that my budget was $200? Share your wisdom. Pretty please.
That’s the most gorgeous beast ever..but I feel you on the dough throwdown…too much!!!
..plus if you got it, and you’re like me..the fallout cost of redecorating the whole house around far exceeds the table cost….
OMG too early! Around IT.
You can totally find something just as wonderful for 200 bones. I just got pierre cardin coffe table at a thift store, in all it’s formica glory for 80 bucks. Stay Strong!
Stick to your budget and use the $630 to cover that white sofa in pretty throws or blankets. You’ll need them in T-minus 2 months…
Bobbi, you obviously do not live in Austin, where the thrift pickins are slim at best. Pierre Cardin for $80?!!!!!! ARGGH.
Karly, that table is amazing, but wait for Round Top. We’ll find something better… maybe.
Hey Karly:
Sorry to be a bad-influence sort of gal…but considering this fabulous piece is very reminiscent of Guy de Rougemont’s cloud table, you might just be getting the bargain of the century!
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/10/19/garden/19auction.html?_r=1
Love the table! but, yeah, $800 is way too much. Wait for Round Top.
Bobbi, $80 for a Pierre Cardin formica coffee table….WHA!?!? Google Pierre Cardin coffee tables & love what you see! (except the price)
Don’t give in Karly!
If you’re going to Round Top, you will for sure find something better (and in your price range). But, since I do love the panthers, could you replace the top temporarily with something more Eero-friendly?
Yum! Those sort of remind me of the bronze forms cocktail tables by Silas Seandel that I am madly obsessed with…
http://www.silasseandel.com/cocktail_table/bronzeforms_II.shtml
only I’m sure his are even more money.
PS, if you want to ship the felines to philadelphia, I could give them a super nice home.
Nay, I swear, we are simpatico… I emailed Karly about those Seandel tables last night!
You guys are awesome! Rosie, you almost had me with that link but I’m going to go with the pack and stay strong. I would probably break the budget if I could but then I would be an irresponsible mommy.
I’m sure you can find something cheaper, definitely wait. Don’t do it!!!!
It’s a nice table though.
I completely understand what you are going through…you are borderline obsessed with it because you truly need a new table. But trust me, keep hitting up craigslist and ebay in a the next month when spring cleaning truly begins, you will find just what your looking for, for much less;which then allows you to spend the rest on a ‘want’.
I would love to know what you decide.
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what days are you hitting up roundtop?
oh and hold off on that purchase!
i bet i could find you something dope in dallas
Oh my goodness. Love your new obsession. And I just followed the Naomi’s link to Silas Seandel. Wow — gorgeousness!
buy what’s in your heart.
no Karly! Don’t listen to the rest of em!! BUY IT! you will spend endless hours on CL and panic thrifting and NEVER COME CLOSE TO THIS. I’d say your time and energy is more valuable now at home playing food-fight and then playing clean-in-up with babes instead. Take it from ‘nsync. Babe BUY BUY BUY!
I almost bought your sofa from ABC home last month. Honest to god. I love that sofa. Now I’m wishing I had just taken the plunge!