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  1. Red Door Home
    January 24, 2011 @ 2:00 am

    Your new bench is terrific. It really is a very clever idea and looks great in your game room.

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  2. Meg and Mum's
    January 24, 2011 @ 2:11 am

    Brilliant! I really want to try my hand at one of these. You've inspired me.
    Megs 🙂

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  3. Ashly@Moon Walk
    January 24, 2011 @ 2:17 am

    The bench looks great. Five dollars is a steal.

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  4. M.O.T.B
    January 24, 2011 @ 2:19 am

    Wow! What a great idea and it looks adorable. I would have passed right by that end table!

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  5. Sharon
    January 24, 2011 @ 2:41 am

    Great job. I have been thinking of using something like this for under my backpack hooks to make a "mud room" type area. When I have ran accross the glass top tables I have never thought of just adding the support. Again very cute!!

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  6. Blessed Mommy of 2
    January 24, 2011 @ 2:49 am

    Wow, what a great idea! Fab find and even better make over :o)

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  7. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions
    January 24, 2011 @ 3:13 am

    Well, someone already looks comfortable on that bench, Julie! : ) Great idea; I love the idea of coffee tables made over into benches.

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  8. Stephanie
    January 24, 2011 @ 3:32 am

    You are right! It looks custom made forvthat window. I love it! The price to make it is amazing

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  9. Jackie
    January 24, 2011 @ 3:47 am

    I love it! I have a table that i must do that to! Great idea.

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  10. Tyla
    January 24, 2011 @ 3:49 am

    How clever! I would have never thought to use the table as a bench!

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  11. JBarone
    January 24, 2011 @ 3:54 am

    it is lovely! I love the colors

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  12. The Crafty Gals
    January 24, 2011 @ 4:18 am

    Love it so much! Great idea about using a drop cloth as the fabric.
    ~Mary
    http://www.thecraftygals.blogspot.com

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  13. Glacier Dreaming
    January 24, 2011 @ 5:16 am

    Ok, I am so impressed with this. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  14. Michelle
    January 24, 2011 @ 6:05 am

    Very creative! I can't believe you just painted the cover! I would never have thought of that. You should link up at DIY Thrifty Thursday @ http://www.thrifty101.blogspot.com
    Nice Job! 🙂

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  15. Dominique @ Craft Couture
    January 24, 2011 @ 6:29 am

    Great idea! I love window seats! You should link this up to my party :)…
    http://dominiquescraftcouture.blogspot.com/2011/01/craft-couture-mondays-1.html

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  16. mapleandmagnolia.com
    January 24, 2011 @ 2:59 pm

    FANTASTIC! Love it.

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  17. Chrissy
    January 24, 2011 @ 5:22 pm

    What a brilliant idea Julie. I would have never thought of that for a window seat. I am definitely getting inspired to try my hand a paintint furniture.
    Thanks for sharing.

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  18. poindextr
    January 24, 2011 @ 5:49 pm

    very sweet – looks great in that spot. Awesome job 🙂

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  19. lauren@WESTFURNITUREREVIVAL
    January 24, 2011 @ 9:46 pm

    this turned out so nice love the cover and the stripes. beautiful

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  20. Holly Austin
    January 25, 2011 @ 12:37 am

    Love it. That yellow color is gorgeous, and at first glance I thought you had used an old grain sack to recover the cushion. Don't you just love what paint can do??

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  21. NanaDiana
    January 25, 2011 @ 1:48 am

    That turned out great! I love it…and I always buy those sample quarts too. They are perfect for projects! You did a wonderful job on this bench..you'd never know it was a coffee table…and I bet you will find a use for the glass too! Hugs- Diana

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  22. The Inspired Nest
    January 25, 2011 @ 2:58 am

    OMG! I love it! And what a great find!
    Lacy

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  23. Custom Comforts
    January 25, 2011 @ 10:56 am

    Great redo! Looks so natural in that spot. Our GW never has good prices on furniture and never a half off day. You're a lucky girl.
    Cindy

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  24. Shelia
    January 25, 2011 @ 1:53 pm

    Hi Julie! Oh, you did good! I love what you've done with the coffee table. The color is beautiful and it's just perfect!
    be a sweetie,
    Shelia 😉

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  25. Woodard Gang
    January 25, 2011 @ 2:09 pm

    Love it! Might have to try that idea 🙂 Maybe drop cloth curtains??

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  26. Jami
    January 25, 2011 @ 7:37 pm

    Wow, that looks amazing. So creative!

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  27. Jennifer
    January 26, 2011 @ 12:25 am

    Incredible and beautiful!!! I have two windows I'd like to do this for.

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  28. Lauren
    January 26, 2011 @ 1:03 am

    What a fantastic transformation! For only $5!! Wow! 🙂 I love the colors you chose as well. I'm a brand new follower.

    http://www.theelephantstrunk42.blogspot.com

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  29. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper
    January 26, 2011 @ 2:07 am

    julie that is awesome! i love the colors and the just plain brilliance of it! what a fabulous idea!

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  30. Linda@Coastal Charm
    January 26, 2011 @ 4:12 am

    This $5 table sure does look good these days…love the seat you added. I’m having a GIVEAWAY going on…hop on over and enter. My weekly NIFTY THRIFTY TUESDAYS PARTY is going on…would love to have you join in on the fun.

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  31. billiemonster
    January 27, 2011 @ 3:20 am

    Hi Julie! The bench looks great! Great job for seeing the potential is the sad coffee table – I don't think I would have but I will from now on! :O)

    ~ http://www.billiemonster.com ~

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  32. Courtney ~ French Country Cottage
    January 27, 2011 @ 3:39 am

    Hi there~ Absolutely LOVE it!!! Love it!! I am not going to look at a coffee table the same again! lol! Stopping by from TT~ following you along ~ stop by and say hello sometime! 🙂

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  33. Jaime
    January 27, 2011 @ 10:39 am

    Best use of a coffee table ever and it's nice a deep. Love me a drop cloth project any day.

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  34. Cindy at Some Really Neat Stuff
    January 28, 2011 @ 1:32 am

    Love it! I have a place in my house for one of these so will save this idea.

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  35. Jennifer
    January 29, 2011 @ 12:51 am

    I really love this – such a great idea!! Aren't those drop cloths the best?? Can't wait to see how the rest of the room comes out!

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  36. Minnesota
    January 31, 2011 @ 8:26 pm

    You are just killing me with all your great ideas! They will sure come in handy as we renovate our new home. Thank you!

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  37. Michelle
    February 3, 2011 @ 3:23 am

    Just dropped by to let you know your project was featured this week on DIY Thrifty Thursday! Stop by and grab an "I was featured" button. 🙂 Thanks for linking up! Hope to see you again this week.

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  38. Pam
    February 8, 2011 @ 3:11 am

    Great job! I love what you did with your GW find! Nice work!

    I found your blog through Thrifty Decor Chick's party.

    Have a great day.
    Pam @ Our Adventures in Home Improvement

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  39. Tatum @ Many Moments Of Me
    February 8, 2011 @ 3:59 am

    What a great use of a coffee table! I don't think I would have thought to turn a table into a window seat.

    I love window seats! You give me hope lol.

    Have a great evening!

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  40. N
    February 8, 2011 @ 10:09 pm

    Love it, thank yo so much for the money saving tips. I love those drop cloths at Lowe's! I have one I use as a tablecloth, but what a great idea to paint it!

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  41. Nana Moon Shop
    March 5, 2011 @ 6:36 am

    This is adorable! I love the color and the paint sample idea is a great one. Looks like your little one loves it too!
    ~Danylle

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  42. Lizzy @My Mind..My Life
    November 18, 2011 @ 3:41 pm

    Oh how exciting! I have been looking for instructions on how to do this to my glass top coffee table! Thanks so much!

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  43. erica
    February 9, 2012 @ 8:04 am

    oh how funny – i have this exact coffee table (handed down from my parents; i remember it in their living room in the 80s) and recently decided to turn it into a bench. the supports are a great idea, and i love the final product!
    -e

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