Table, basket….you decide
Table, basket… you decide. I should have known that day I was at Hobby Lobby, that the comment from the girl at the register would have me second guessing my decision as soon as I walked out of the store. And it didn’t help when my husband echoed her thoughts as well when I got home.
You see, I walked in for something specific in mind and walked out with something that potentially could serve two purposes….if I listen to the checkout girl and my husband.
As I handed her my item, she says” what are you going to do with that basket”. I said, what basket, it’s a table. “Oh” she says,” I thought it was a basket, never would have thought it could be a table.” Handed her my coupon and money, and left with my table. Table, basket…you decide.
As I handed her my item, she says” what are you going to do with that basket”. I said, what basket, it’s a table. “Oh” she says,” I thought it was a basket, never would have thought it could be a table.” Handed her my coupon and money, and left with my table. Table, basket…you decide.
Get home, got my table all set up and cozy next to the chair, hubby walks in and says “Why are you using that basket for a table”? What, it’s not a basket, it’s a table. He says,” oh it looks like a basket, but I guess you could use it as a table.” More second guessing begins to set. Table, basket…you decide. At this point, I am thinking that I never should have gone to the store that day.
So one day, I am cleaning up the family room and think about that ‘table wanna be basket’ and decide to put the kids stuffed animals in it….just to see. Besides, no way could the checkout girl and my husband both be right……..
or could they. Was my table, really a basket? Could it be true. Was I wrong ever since that trip to Hobby Lobby to think it was a table? Table, basket…you decide.
Or was it fooling me for that one split second.
So tell me. Table, basket…you decide.
Oh….the scratches you see, are from the stone floor in the family room when the kids were moving it around when I was using it as a basket and not as a table. I think the blue peeking through is kinda cool since it matches the carpet.
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I love it as a table – seems to be the perfect height for your chair.
Difficult to make a decision without a whole room photo.
I would have never thought to use it as a basket because I see a table too, but what a great idea! I love things that can serve multiple purposes, the more decorating options the better : )
I think it's a basket but the marble looking top makes it look like a table.
However, if you ever have a moisture problem the metal could rust a ring on your carpet if it is a basket.
What did the reeipt print-out call it?
It can be whatever you want it to be! This is what makes having a creative spirit so freeing…there are no boundaries or rules.
I agree 100%
I think I would have gotten the same reaction from my hubby!….I guess it is the way their minds work….yes, it does make a great basket, but I love it as a table and love the "love marks" from the kids!!
Hmmm…you say po-TAY-toe, I say po-TAH-toe.
Too funny! I love it either way!
Shelley
Definitely a table!
Good Morning! I'm with your original vision….it's a table! It looks fresh and airy with what you share of the room! What do men know anyway!!! Ha ha!
I totally see a table 🙂
That's a table!
It looks like a table to me!! What did the tag say? I think the cashier and your hubby are wrong. I love it beside your chair!
I vote for table…it looks perfect with those pretty flowers!!
I saw table too! 🙂
I love it as a table! It has character! Loses that as a basket.
I see a table but I think it's a bonus if it can serve another purpose. It looks great.
I see it as a table but it is a cool basket. 😉
Table!!!! And you are cracking me UP, sounds like my hubby, why can't they just say oh it looks great 🙂
LOVE it! Much better as a table. 🙂
Definitely a table!! or….maybe a basket. 😉 Just kidding, but your story is too funny! I love it as a table.
Nancy
What does it matter. It works for both and looks good. You decide! I like the blue showing thru.
Table, table, table!
Shoot! Sent it before I finished my sentence. Hate when I do that. I know what I will use for your topic and it's already in use. And don't let me forget about this!
Brenda
Basket (from hubby) 😉
Basket (from hubby) 😉
Love that you thought outside of the "basket"!! Yes, you get my vote. I need you to come to HL with me. I was just there yesterday for some outdoor/patio things and my mind was a blank. You obviously see things in a different light. 🙂
Jane
Never thought of it as a basket! Amusing the differences of opinion.
Denise
Of course it's a table! But it does make one pretty darned cute basket. 🙂
Love it! I think I'd use it as a table and at some point play with it and use it anywhere! It's adorable!
Have a fun weekend!
Nancy
LOL!!! Sounds like some of the conversations in our house! I totally think it's a table though. 🙂
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I love versatile pieces like this. Your flowers are always just so beautiful!!!
Definitely a table, but how cool that you can use it as a basket if you ever don't need the table. I like the blue scratch marks, too. I've been wanting a similar table in gold.
It's a multi-tasking thing a ma jiggy. And who wouldn't love something like that???!!!
I have a table very similar to this one. Mine has a mirrored top. Otherwise it looks like yours. So I say table.:-) Found mine at HomeGoods. It sits beside a very traditional chair. I love it! And I love yours too, whichever way you choose to use it.:-)
I see a table and thinks it looks great!