I call the results of this project my HGTV Flea Market Flip moment—the idea behind the show’s concept, of course, is to transform a flea market treasure into something completely different and refreshed. If you’ve spent any time with Lara Spencer and the rotating cast of creatives on Flea Market Flip, then you know that some of the projects are a little more “miss” than “hit,” but there are a few gems and I’ve been known to soak up a fair amount of inspiration.
Case in point, my new DIY wooden crate side table. I found this discarded, dusty old wooden crate at an antique mall in Williamsburg, Virginia (the same one that I scoured to find these treasures). The minute I saw the dilapidated but intrinsic piece, the wheels in my head began to turn and I could picture it as the perfect little reading nook side table. A couple of weeks later, and it’s finished! You can get the project breakdown—which you can tackle in just a weekend’s time—on eHow.
this is a great idea! love it!
Thank you!!
Love this- I am a bit of a antique crate hoarder so great idea to display some!
Thank you Maegan!
Carrie!! This is all kind of wonderful!! Obsessed. As usual, your styling and photography is perfect!
Awww, you’re so sweet—thanks Claire!
this is awesome! love the legs!
Thank you thank you!!
This is so so pretty! What a great combination. Just love your vignettes
Thanks Julia =)
What a fun idea for a side table – I love it!
Thank you!! =)
Great idea, Carrie! I love the lamp, too, where is it from? Awesome pop of color!!
So glad you like it! It’s from Target =)
Hi, Carrie! I’m Gwen, and I just found you via Pinterest.
I just wanted to say how much I love this whole scene! The pops of pink are just gorgeous and your crate side table is just the perfect bit of rustic. So pretty!
Hey Gwen! Thanks for stopping by and for the sweet words on the new side table!!
Love just really love this idea too in fact I have 2 crates I have been storing old mags in but this idea is way better. Thnks4sharing
Awwww, so glad to help! =)
I LOVE this. What a great idea!
Thanks!!
I love this scene, could you tell us where the sofa is from? Thanks x
Thanks!! It’s actually a chair, and you can get all of the details on that right here! =)
shabby chic is not my style but there is a crusty OLD wooden crate in my new husband’s garage I’m dying to drag out and do something with. This is a great idea and we need a chair side table.
Glad you like how it turned out!!
Where did you bought the pink lamp? Thanks!
It’s from Target!
Hi! Love this look. Been searching for this exact lamp forever! Where did you get it? Thanks!
Thanks so much!! It came from Target!