Tuesday, August 13, 2013

The Many Lives of Fred Peterson's Tool Tote...as a console table...


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Tool tote to console table...



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I bought Fred Peterson's metal tote at an antique store a while back.  Sorry, no before picture...you'll have to use your imagination. 
I don't know Fred...but for some reason that doesn't bother me.  I like having his name on there...it's "history".  
I wonder what Fred carried in his tote?
 
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I thought it would be fun to flip it upside down to make a little console table.
 
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Four matching spindles...cut down a bit on top to make it a better...less "spindle-y"...height.  
(This table is now 26" tall)
 
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Now I'm thinking these little handles would be a great place to hang a hand towel for a serving table or wine bar.  Wish I would have thought of that when I was taking pictures :)
 
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I was originally imagining "Fred" as a console table...maybe behind the couch or in the front entry...like this.
 
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But just today "he" served my littlest charmer and I a light lunch on the patio.
 
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Happy Day :)
 
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But now..."he" has a new job as the check out counter at a charming little market...around the corner in our Great Room.  
 
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You really MUST stop there sometime.  The {almost} 6 year old owner is a real sweet heart.
 
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This gives my little "Inspiration Corner" all new meaning!!
 
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Chat soon,
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30 comments:

  1. Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesAugust 12, 2013 at 8:21 PM

    How fun, Laurel! The table turned out great (I love the fun name on it) and I'll bet your sweet daughter has so much fun with her grocery store!

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  2. Parlor Room PonderingsAugust 12, 2013 at 8:48 PM

    I love your "upside down Fred table"! Very inventive!
    Blessings, Diane

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  3. Patricia @ 9th and DenverAugust 12, 2013 at 10:42 PM

    Adorable.
    I love this. What a great idea. I like that it has a name on the side. Something we can know it by; Fred Peterson's table.
    Lovely.
    Pat

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  4. HomeroadAugust 13, 2013 at 5:53 AM

    Great table Laurel! It made a great store counter too! I wonder who ol' Fred was... I love the history, you can make up your own story about him :)
    Susan

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  5. JaneAugust 13, 2013 at 8:59 AM

    Yep.....I love it too!! I bet ole Fred never imagined his tool tote could become such an awesome table!
    Jane

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  6. Emily@TheWickerHouseAugust 13, 2013 at 9:44 AM

    What a cool table. I just can not get enough of the play grocery store. Super Duper Adorable!

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  7. AnnAugust 13, 2013 at 10:23 AM

    OH MY GOODNESS, this is toooooo cool. I'll never look a a metal box the same. So creative.
    Ann

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  8. pballardAugust 13, 2013 at 10:29 AM

    Oh my I love it! I so love your style and ideas's! Thanks for sharing.

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  9. LaurenAugust 13, 2013 at 11:14 AM

    This is the coolest table I have ever seen. So creative. I would love it if you would share this over at my link party that is going on right now.

    http://www.ifitsnotbaroquedesignblog.blogspot.com/

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  10. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresAugust 13, 2013 at 11:54 AM

    Brilliant! Fred looks might happy in his new life. What a great idea and so cute as a check out counter.

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  11. Susie~From My Home To YoursAugust 13, 2013 at 12:06 PM

    I'm sure Fred would be quite proud!

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  12. SylviaAugust 13, 2013 at 4:14 PM

    Very creative use of the tote. I don't have a blog, but I have done some projects where I added spindles as legs. One thing that always gives it away,it the large block area on the bottom. If possible, I always trim this off and if necessary to get the proper height, add it to the top. Usually, the addition is hidden by the top of the table and the legs looks less like spindles and more like real legs.

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  13. Pam KesslerAugust 13, 2013 at 9:01 PM

    I'm wondering if Fred will stop by to have a look at his table/tool box some day. It does look pretty sweet as a grocery store check out counter!

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  14. hong kong propertyAugust 14, 2013 at 5:46 AM

    it looks really nice:)

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  15. Christine at Little BragsAugust 14, 2013 at 12:48 PM

    awesomeness!!!

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  16. BlissAugust 14, 2013 at 9:13 PM

    I would buy up everything in her store!

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  17. Laurel StephensAugust 16, 2013 at 7:52 AM

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  18. stefanieAugust 16, 2013 at 8:47 AM

    oh!!! that is a beautiful piece!

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  19. Laurel StephensAugust 16, 2013 at 9:19 AM

    Hi! I hopped over from your spool ottoman feature over at Cottage Market today. I love your blog! :)

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  20. DIY Vintage ChicAugust 16, 2013 at 10:24 AM

    Another great project! Never would have thought of flipping it upside down and making a table. Stop by my Friday's Five Features and link up this post (and others)! http://diy-vintage-chic.blogspot.com/2013/08/fridays-five-features-no-4.html

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  21. HaleighAugust 16, 2013 at 11:39 AM

    Wow so cute!!!! I love the idea!
    (Here via The Cottage Market)

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  22. farmhouse-storyAugust 16, 2013 at 8:19 PM

    way too cute--love this!

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  23. Connie MercerAugust 16, 2013 at 8:46 PM

    table came out awesome~love re-purposing. Thanks for the follow:):)

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  24. AnonymousAugust 17, 2013 at 9:00 AM

    Thank you for the bible scripture posted on your website. It was so meaningful JUST FOR TODAY. I'm sending it to my daughter 1500 miles away from me. She has been married for 18 years with 5 children. Her husband left the family 2 months ago because he didn't want to be married anymore...moved in with another woman. Yes, God does and will show us the way and He is our Hope!!! Thank you and may God bless you and your family. Joyce

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  25. Cisco DiazAugust 17, 2013 at 10:16 AM

    I am a new follower, love this idea. I have a piece just like it well the galvanized tote and will try it. I was curious to know what the stability is like? Would you change anything now that you have made the piece? Thanks, keep up the good work.

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    1. Laurel@ChippingwithCharmAugust 17, 2013 at 12:10 PM

      Hi Cisco...welcome! It feels pretty sturdy to me...but one thought I had was that it is fairly light weight and would need to be "beefed" up a bit if it was going to be used for more than a little side table. Just a thought...thanks :)

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  26. karen@somewhatquirkyAugust 18, 2013 at 10:42 AM

    Great idea Laurel! I would love having Fred's name on my table, too. The portability is perfect. And I love the stylin tatoo on the little charmers arm...

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  27. The Cottage Market {Andrea} ♥August 23, 2013 at 4:06 AM

    This is simply FABULOUS! I love everything about it and it looks WONDERFUL in the general store! ; ) hugs and tfs!

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  28. Angie @ Knick of TimeSeptember 18, 2013 at 5:10 AM

    What a find that tote was and I love what you did with it!!

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