Hi Everyone,
Okay, yes, my Englishman’s Georgian-style dining table is here. However, “here” means in the USA, specifically, in Atlanta, GA. Like my sofa, it was made in England!
However, I do have pics and a short story. It’s a good one.
First of all, I missed Anne O’Connor’s email asking if I could use the credit card on file for the balance of the table and the shipping charges. Unfortunately, missing emails is not uncommon. Anyway, I was all set to reply, “Of course,” when I noticed pics at the bottom of the email.
There were three photos of a beautiful dining table.
The only problem was, it wasn’t the table I ordered.
This was the quad-leg dining table, not the birdcage base dining table.
Oh shite! Don’t tell me I bungled that one, too. I was sure I had made it crystal clear.
It kind of reminds me of this hilarious woman on Instagram. (This links to this screamingly funny post).
Sarah Elizabeth Hyde
So yes, I rifled through text messages and emails frantically searching for the proof that I had ordered the correct table.
After about 20 minutes, I found it all, including photos, and about a dozen emails back and forth that all said “BIRDCAGE BASE DINING TABLE.”
Natch, this was after I sent out the Hot Sales on Friday, so I had to wait all weekend for Ann’s response.
I spoke to Ann on Monday, and she said she had no idea why she sent those photos. She sent me the correct images, and here they are!
My new Georgian-style BIRDCAGE BASE dining table.
I asked for heavy on the hand-planing for a more antique look, and they did a fantastic job. Obviously, this is the table closed.
And below is the table with its two leaves.
God only knows if I will ever need a table this large. However, I figured I would regret it if I didn’t do it. Gosh, I don’t even have enough dishes to put around a table this size.
Oh well. We’ll just use paper plates. ;]
haha
Below is another view of the gorgeous cherry wood table.
I’ve always wanted a round extension dining table, and here it is!
What I adore about Englishman’s is that their tables are certainly traditional without the overly formal, too-perfect polish.
And yes, that’s a yew wood banding.
Hopefully, I’ll have the table before Mother’s Day. Cale is coming for a visit. I can’t remember the last time I saw him on Mother’s Day.
Speaking of which, have you seen the new Mother’s Day gift guide? I just added some new items to it and will add some more for tomorrow and Sunday.
Laurel, when will we see your window treatments and the Gracie panels?
Guys. Please believe me when I tell you that I am working on both of those things. First, my windows need to be fixed and cleaned. I have made headway with that and the Gracie wallpaper panels. Yes, I should’ve started on those projects sooner, but I am only one person, and anyway. Who cares? I know everything will get done.
I had my annual physical today.
Great news. My blood pressure was 113/61, total cholesterol 175!
The kidneys won’t get checked again until August, but I am feeling well and still going for long walks.
Well, that’s all for now!
xo,
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15 Responses
Table is so rich. I LOVE the more deeply planed top, and have never heard of using yew. I picture you quietly sitting with it in your home, and then laying the side of your face down on it. I imagine it will smell heavenly too. Glad you’re feeling better, and have very much enjoyed the Spring photos of prolific blooming from Boston.
Thanks to your recommendation of Englishmans Fine Furniture several years ago, I have a beautiful round cherry 60 inch dining table that I love. Englishman’s was wonderful to work with (and I’m lucky to only be an hour away from them)!
Hi Laurel,
A furniture delivery is always so exciting. I can’t wait to see your new table in place.
In the meantime you need to come up with an equally beautiful centerpiece. My suggestion is a vintage cachepot filled with orchids.
Laurel, the table is gorgeous! Love Love Love It!!!
Laurel, both tables are lovely but the birdcage one PARTICULARLY! Esp closed. Not mad for it extended from the angle you’ve shown.
Great news about the improved health situation. May it long continue!
Best wishes.
Thanks for sharing and enjoy your boys visit for Mums day.
Great news on your physical! And you can walk ( love all the magnolia pictures!) … life could be worse, and you make it, for so many of us, so much better!
Enjoy the new table – it’s absolutely beautiful!!
The tables have two different styles of legs.
Your new table is beautiful, it will be a stunning addition to your gorgeous home!
Hello Laurel
I have followed your renovation from afar (England) and am amazed at your achievement. You should be very proud. The English table is beautiful and will fit in so well. Your final project will have to be crockery to suit it! What caught my eye today was the mahogany table and chairs in the background at the Atlanta warehouse. They were ours! We moved two years ago and had to part with some lovely antique pieces as they were too big for our current home. They sold at auction for a derisory sum, in fact I was so disgusted I wish my husband had put an axe through them. The auction house told me that the chances were they would be shipped to the US where there was still a market. How right he was and there they are. I hope some discerning buyer has as much joy from them as we did.
Isn’t it a small world?!
Hi Laurel, the table is gorgeous! Looking forward to seeing it placed in your dining area. So many lovely pieces in your home – am not sure which I like best – the table or your new sofa or your beautiful fireplace. 😊
I’m with Susan, I thought exactly the same thing. Are we missing something in your great sense of humor?🙃🙂🥰
Hi Diane and Susan,
It is probably more difficult to see the difference in these images if looking on your phone. The quad leg four heavier curved supports and the birdcage has straight thinner supports, this is a lighter look. Don’t get me wrong. I adore the quad leg and did it for several clients. And while it would’ve been fine in my home, too, I think the more classical table is better for my home.
Hi Laurel,
I’m not often envious and have nowhere to put such a beauty but wish I did!
You’ve worked hard and deserve to enjoy this treasure.
Glad your health is good
Blessums,
Sue
Call me a goober but the first picture of the dining table looks like the same table as the second picture. Am I missing the picture of the quad leg table? Doesn’t matter. The dining table is beautiful. 🙂
Hi Susan,
I would never call you a goober. lol I answered in reverse, so please read the comment to Diane.