I've had this chic coffee-table (thanks to my cousins!) sitting in my apartment for a while now but it was only yesterday that I finally decided to add a personal touch to it. After all, the coffee-table is the center piece of the living room and should foster good conversations, not attract strange looks. They don't say "Gather 'round the coffee-table" for nothing! Prior to yesterday's flash of inspiration, it was probably doomed to be yet again, another clutter collector.
The first step for me was to remove all the clutter on top of the table. (Be gone, evil spirits!!!) Then, I started to look around the apartment for some pieces that I felt were interesting. My finds include my father's old backgammon board, a kaleidoscope from my friend Belli, a miniature Ganesh statue from a recent trip to India and a little ethnic hand-drum. Of course, every coffee-table is not complete without coffee-table books and a few nice magazines. With the random pieces of paper and pens now gone, I was free to implement my little design.
This small change has given the room an instant facelift. A stylized
table is always more appealing than a pile of mess. I intend to
maintain this new look while continuing to find more eye-catching
trinkets and new books to add to the bunch. Let's hope the old
receipts don't find their way back!
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