No cans of spray paint were harmed in the making of this table.

So the Gruwells bought furniture that is very unlike all the other furniture in our house. It wasn't purchased at a thrift store, given to us by well-meaning relatives, or found by the side of the the street. It isn't painted and is made from an actual tree. I am beyond thrilled and to celebrate, I should start inviting some of you people over for dinner.

I've always hated having my B-day and Christmas so close together, but sometimes it works very nicely. I pooled B-Day and Christmas $ and begged Scott for the rest . He called me spoiled-but I am.

And no worries, we didn't bust out the wine to celebrate-this is the picture from the website.