Tree Stump Table vs. Ceramic stool

I love ceramic stools.  They are pretty and have a pretty shape.   I love them but now that I have been a mom for 4 years have learned not to always buy pretty things, I just end up crying.  I just know some kid during a playdate, or my own would take this out and break it.

Source - $225

I have seen the tree stump tables floating in blogland so thought I would give it a go.  I was planning on using it next to my fireplace but it was too short and I will be damned I didn't lug that huge heavy stump home in my car racing home before naptime for nothin'!  It works pretty well outdoors on my patio. I followed the steps on one of my favorite blogs bowerpowerblog.com. 

Love this picture of the hubs and my oldest sandin' away. 

Makes me so happy that this little baby cost me just a bit of gas money, sandpaper and outdoor poly.  West elm sells for $200! Craziness.


My version $10

West Elm