Azulejo Table. Almost Finished!

Change of plans:

1. It was going to be too expensive to build the table from scratch, so I was able to find a small table at Goodwill to modify for the project.

2. The rectangular shape of the table meant my square tile design was out. I had already begun to create these tiles for a future, yet-to-be-decided project, so I was able to use them instead.

3. An exciting feature of the table I found is that the lid lifts up revealing storage space beneath! (The table was actually a handmade Lego table for a child, with space for the Legos beneath and the iconic green Lego mat hot glued to the top.) However, for my own use, I’ve decided to store journals and letters in there, thus making my project a bright and cheery sip-coffee-while-reading-or-writing-letters-or-journal-entries.

4. I’ve decided to place the table upstairs in my room in front of the large window. Perfect for contemplation.

5. But, it’s not finished yet! The tiles have already been glued to the table top. I’ve just got to wait for the adhesive to set before adding the grout.

I enjoyed the moments of sunshine and warmth this morning, painting the table yellow, outside on my patio. The morning was a much-needed respite against cold and darkness and a perfect beginning to a new year!