You ever have one of those days with your kids?
You know, when you find them coloring on your favorite upholstered chair…
or your favorite toddler has removed his dirty diaper and hid it somewhere in the house – and the dog was the one to find it…
or somehow an entire gallon of milk has spilled onto your carpet…
or you find that disgusting sippy cup filled with some horrible mystery beverage that went missing 3 weeks ago…
or you know, when all of that has happened and it’s not even noon yet!
I love my kids to pieces and am so blessed to get to stay home with them, watch them grow and tickle their toes, but let’s face it, sometimes Mama needs a break. I was having one of those days (weeks really) when my mom called out of the blue telling me to call the babysitter we were going shopping! Oh my goodness it was sooo nice, we went out to lunch and actually were able to have an uninterrupted conversation. Then we hit up some of our favorite furniture and clothing boutiques. It was so relaxing to wander around with no time table and enjoy walking in the sunshine.
Then I found this table…
it was love at first sight…
and the perfect chippy blue birdcage was perched upon it calling my name…
Oh, yes! We are going to go home together and live happily ever after (until my kids break you or color on you),
but, wait, no! There was no price tag on it (what it’s free? even better!).
So, I asked the saleswoman about it and she explained that it wasn’t for sale – nooooooooo!
Why, oh, why?
Apparently the table is broken, so they didn’t feel comfortable selling it to anyone and they just keep if for display purposes.
I tried not to beg and plead, but I left broken-hearted – I like to think the table was a little sad too.
So, on we went with our shopping. Luckily our car was parked outside of the store with the table and we stopped in one more time before we headed home.
The saleswoman came running up to me saying “I’m so glad you came back, I talked to my manager and she said you could buy the table, as long as you understand it’s broken, and non-returnable. We’ll give it to you for $100.”
Hooray! I held back and didn’t do the happy dance in the store (I saved that for home), but I just knew we were meant to be!
So, now you are thinking, wait wasn’t this post titled My Mother’s Day Gift?
Well, it was my Mother’s Day gift – the Mr. is such a savvy shopper! I called him up at work, and asked him if he got me a Mother’s Day gift yet.
When he responded “um, when’s Mother’s Day again?” I explained not to worry, he just bought me a table. :)
To which he responded “how did you know exactly what I was going to get you? It’s like you read my mind!”
We make such a good gift shopping team, love that guy!
And we all lived happily ever after…after a few touches of wood glue.
NOTE: The Mr. would like it noted that even though he didn’t know that minute when Mother’s Day was, he was a very good husband and let me sleep in and made me amazing Eggs Benedict for breakfast on Mother’s Day. If you follow me on instagram you can see his handiwork.
He would also like it noted that he pulled diaper duty all day :)
Dawn says
May 31, 2013 at 11:13 amGreat Mom’s day gift. You will be able to use it in several areas over time:)
Kelly says
May 31, 2013 at 6:13 pmThanks Dawn, I know it is a pretty versatile piece! One of the many reasons I love it :)
Peggy says
May 31, 2013 at 1:16 pmI love this idea–we have very high backed sofas and no tables are high enough–maybe a different approach will work –this is a great idea!! Love it!
Jamie says
May 31, 2013 at 1:23 pmI love the table. The bird cage thing really looks good sitting on top!
Kelly says
May 31, 2013 at 6:22 pmThanks Jamie! They were just meant to be :)
Cathy says
May 31, 2013 at 1:35 pmAre you saying you got that table AND the birdcage for hundred bucks????
If so, you scored a big one baby!!!
Kelly says
May 31, 2013 at 6:22 pmI wish Cathy! That really would have been a deal, no the birdcage was around $75 I think. The table was originally around $275 though, so $100 when all it needed was some wood glue, seemed like a great deal too.
Dianne says
July 5, 2013 at 12:16 amI was wondering that too! Thanks for asking! Ha!
Diana says
May 31, 2013 at 1:53 pmIt all looks magnificent!!
Kelly says
May 31, 2013 at 6:20 pmThanks!
Pondside says
May 31, 2013 at 3:36 pmA great gift-giver AND a diaper-changer! That man is a keeper!
The table is perfect, and it’s a very good thing that you brought home the birdcage too.
Kelly says
May 31, 2013 at 6:20 pmI know right? I just couldn’t split them up! I agree, he is a keeper :)
Cynthia says
May 31, 2013 at 4:59 pmA great story and I am glad you got that lovely table. It is so rustic and charming. Have to love that salesperson. I really like that birdcage too!!!
Cynthia
Kelly says
May 31, 2013 at 6:19 pmThanks Cynthia! So glad we stopped back in one more time!
Christine says
May 31, 2013 at 10:50 pmKelly, I would have fallen in love with that table too…..totally awesome…
Kelly says
June 5, 2013 at 1:10 pmThanks Christine! I just couldn’t let it go :)
Pam says
June 1, 2013 at 12:03 pmThat was such a fun afternoon, will definitely plan another excursion soon!
Kelly says
June 5, 2013 at 1:10 pmDeal! love you mom :)
Luci@BungalowAtHome says
June 1, 2013 at 7:57 pmI love it in it’s natural state! I actually own one like that but in white and I like yours better!
Kelly says
June 5, 2013 at 1:11 pmThanks Luci, they are the coolest tables, I love the character. White sounds pretty great too!
Cortney says
June 2, 2013 at 2:51 amSo great of you to go back….and what a winning piece (BOTH pieces). Happy belated Mother’s Day. It was a great one indeed Kelly!
Kelly says
June 5, 2013 at 1:12 pmThanks so much Cortney! I just couldn’t pass them up :)
Shelly Andrade says
June 2, 2013 at 4:22 pmI love it!! Absolutely a perfect fit in your home. I can totally relate to the need to get away and escape the madness ~ how fun that you came upon it the way you did. Enjoy!! Shelly
Jennifer@The Chronicles of Home says
June 4, 2013 at 12:41 amGor-or-or-or-or-geous! Love it, what a lucky decision that you popped back in!
Kristen says
June 4, 2013 at 4:33 amHusbands are even sexier when you get to pick your own mother’s day gift!! Love it! And I love how we have almost the exact same birdcage!!
Carol says
June 5, 2013 at 12:02 pmYou’re gate legged table is great! I bought one about 15 years ago that was painted black. I’ve used it all over my house. Think it’s my favorite piece of furniture. Everything I have is 2nd hand….my style. Love the birdcage……as I collect them. Been thinking of putting my table behind the sofa and now I’m inspired…..thank you again!
Ashley Urke | Domestic Fashionista says
July 16, 2013 at 6:56 pmLove it! It looks great and seems really versatile as well if you ever end up changing it down the road! Though it is pretty perfect where it is at!
JF says
September 28, 2018 at 2:02 amWould you be willing to sell your birdcage?!
Kelly says
September 28, 2018 at 1:16 pmI don’t have it anymore – sorry!