11 January 2007

luxe v. low-cost: dining table

Last summer in Philly I fell in love...with a dining table. The Big Sur table at Crate and Barrel is incredibly gorgeous, with it's big, rustic, natural cracks and knots. And it's big price tag. $1,300 may not be a lot for some people, but with a new house and a new baby it's more than we can afford.

Luckily, I found another great table at West Elm. The Farmhouse table has similar strong, hearty proportions (I love the chunky legs), but priced at just $650 it's a good deal. And, on sale right now for just $350, it's a steal!

Yet, my favorite part of the Big Sur table is that each leg is made from a single, core piece of wood so the inner rings are visible. Unfortunately, the Farmhouse table doesn't have this.

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