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How to Style Coffee Tables (1 Table, 6 Ways)

October 7, 2013

Hey, hey, and Happy Monday. I hope ya’ll had a grand weekend! We had glorious Fall weather, lots of family time outside, and a date night…pretty much perfect. We saw Gravity, and oh-em-gee, go see it!! And fork out the extra money for the biggest, 3D screen you can find. It will certainly crush any dreams of becoming an astronaut. I am so super excited for today’s post, and it’s a doozy, so settle in and give your scrolling finger a workout.

After the sofa, the coffee table is the most visible piece in the Living Room. And while the bones of a room are important, it’s the accessories that transform it. Lucky for me, styling the coffee table is my idea of a fun time. I spend many Saturday mornings puttering around the house, moving accessories from room-to-room. But it can also be very frustrating to find the right mix, so I thought I’d share my formula, and show it in action in six different set-ups. That’s right, one table, styled six ways!

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Each of my vignettes include these five items:

1) Life or natural element to bring the outdoors in and add color and texture.
2) Books to entertain and create stacks for different heights.
3) Quirky or statement object for conversation starter.
4) Candles for ambiance and a welcoming scent.
5) Tray to corral smaller items and organize.

{ONE}
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 1. Life  |  2. Books  |  3. Quirky Decor  |  4. Candle  |  5. Tray
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Tip: Place matches in a cute vessel, or from a favorite restaurant, for a sentimental touch.

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Tip: Accessories don’t have to be bought in a store. We found these little stones on a beach in Italy, and seeing them always makes me smile.

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{TWO}

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1. Life  |  2. Statement Object  |  3. Quirky Decor  |  4. Tray  |  5. Books

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Tip: Use unconventional vessels for plants and flowers.

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Tip: Vary the shapes of each object for more interest and balance, and don’t be afraid to go bold with a statement piece.

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Keep reading for three more vignettes and a chance to win a HomeGoods gift card!


 {THREE}

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1. Candle  |  2. Quirky Decor  |  3. Tray  |  4. Books  |  5. Life

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Tip: Change the look of a tray by lining it with duck tape, fabric or paper.

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DIY Mirror Box

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Tip: Don’t be afraid to mix metals for even more shine and reflection.

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{FOUR}

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1. Candle  |  2. Life  |  3. Quirky Decor  |  4. Tray  |  5. Books

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Tip: Life doesn’t have to be in the form of a plant or flowers. Shells and driftwood bring the same element of the outdoors in.

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{FIVE}

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1. Life  |  2. Candle  |  3. Tray  |  4. Books  |  5. Quirky Decor

 

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Tip: Don’t forget to look in your Kitchen cabinets for plates and bowls that can double as small trays.

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Tip: Spraypaint is your friend! Don’t overlook a cool object because you don’t like the color or finish.

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DIY Brass Horse

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{SIX}

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1. Tray  |  2. Life  |  3. Candle  |  4. Books  |  5. Quirky Decor

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Tip: Vary the height and scale of objects. Use books to create different levels.

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Tip: Fill the space or else the objects will look lost.

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Whew! I told you that was a doozy! And the scary thing? I loved every second of creating these, and could have put together six more! HomeGoods knows that small changes like these can boost our moods, but don’t have to break the bank. They recently partnered with Genevieve Gorder to promote their Happy Home Resolutions, and I’m thrilled to share how I personalized my space. After all, HomeGoods is my go-to spot for interesting, and affordable, accessories!

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Comments

  1. Kendall says: October 7, 2013 at 12:24 pm

    I LOVE the 2nd look with the driftwood! So beautiful! And I really love styling posts like this! 🙂

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  2. Paulette Fletcher says: October 7, 2013 at 12:27 pm

    I can't decide on one, I love them all. Thanks for post like this simplifying deco!

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  3. Simply LKJ says: October 7, 2013 at 12:29 pm

    They all look amazing Cassie. We have a curio coffee table, so it is the inside of ours that gets styled. Love these ideas!!

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  4. zhazha says: October 7, 2013 at 12:41 pm

    I probably like two best since it's a bit more minimal. I can never apply this sort of thing in real life. My coffee table is overflowing with paperwork, so everything has to fit on one tray to be moved when we need more space. I love the matches in the silver cup cup! Such a cute idea. But where do you strike them?

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    • hisugarplum says: October 7, 2013 at 2:27 pm

      Thank you!! I actually taped a piece of the striking strip from the matchbox directly to the bottom of the cup!

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  5. Morgan Godbold says: October 7, 2013 at 12:46 pm

    I love the idea of keeping the matches out in the little silver cup! I'd love to see more styling post like these! Keeps my own creativity flowing!

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  6. Andrea @ Decorating Cents says: October 7, 2013 at 12:55 pm

    My favorite is #1. Like seeing different ways one piece can be styled.

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  7. Ecochic says: October 7, 2013 at 12:56 pm

    I like vignette 2 and 3 the best! Great tips.

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  8. Stephanie C. says: October 7, 2013 at 12:56 pm

    Number 4 is my favorite,love the beachy elements! Yes please to more styling posts!

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  9. 702parkproject.com says: October 7, 2013 at 12:59 pm

    I love all of these! It sounds odd, but I especially love the display of matches in the goblet. It's so much prettier than just having a lighter lying around!
    ~Sarah @ 702 Park Project

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    • hisugarplum says: October 7, 2013 at 2:54 pm

      Thanks Sarah! That little trophy goblet was a HomeGoods score! It had a weird plastic base, but I just took it off!!

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  10. donnaing says: October 7, 2013 at 12:59 pm

    I love style # 1 the best. That tray just draws my eye right to it and the accents are perfect. Amazing piece of driftwood.
    I would love to see more posts like this.
    Thanks for the great ideas.

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  11. Stephanie Stough says: October 7, 2013 at 1:00 pm

    Love the mix and match silver candlesticks!

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  12. Amanda Ciacelli says: October 7, 2013 at 1:10 pm

    Number 5

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  13. MaggieC says: October 7, 2013 at 1:26 pm

    I like #2 the best…love the driftwood statement piece. I enjoy these styling posts and learn something every time. Thanks!

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  14. Benny Sequeira says: October 7, 2013 at 1:29 pm

    I like #1 and 3….. I love your styles !

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  15. Amanda Comstock says: October 7, 2013 at 1:33 pm

    I love style 2– the driftwood & magnifying glass are great pieces. I know what I'll be on the look out for on my next beach trip & thrifting!

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    • hisugarplum says: October 7, 2013 at 2:49 pm

      Thanks Amanda! That driftwood is actually from HomeGoods!!! Crazy, right??

      Reply
  16. laura says: October 7, 2013 at 1:34 pm

    I love #2 and #4… The simplicity of the driftwood and tray is fab but I adore the zebra tray. Yes, I would love more of these posts!

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    • hisugarplum says: October 7, 2013 at 2:46 pm

      Thanks, Laura! That red zebra tray is from Furbish!

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  17. Crystal (theweekendhomemaker.com) says: October 7, 2013 at 1:40 pm

    I love that gold bowl and the dragonfly tray. A few years ago a Homegoods opened less than a mile from my house – can you say dangerous.

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  18. Liz says: October 7, 2013 at 1:45 pm

    My favorite is the first one. I would love more posts like these! Thank you for breaking it down into simple steps so it doesn't feel so intimidating.

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  19. Kali says: October 7, 2013 at 1:48 pm

    I love the driftwood. I have a piece that has been sitting in a closet that would work well on my coffee table!

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  20. the cape on the corner says: October 7, 2013 at 1:49 pm

    i like 3. not too much, not too little. and yes, decorating is good!

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  21. Carrie says: October 7, 2013 at 1:50 pm

    Such a great idea, I am pinning this for the next time I redo my coffee table. 🙂

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  22. Kristy says: October 7, 2013 at 1:53 pm

    I'm lovin that drift wood!! Thanks for all the different ideas… Awesome!

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  23. Shelley | Crazy Wonderful says: October 7, 2013 at 2:03 pm

    Tough choice! Two or six are my favs 🙂 LOVE styling posts!

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  24. Whitney says: October 7, 2013 at 2:05 pm

    Love, love, love the bowls of shells. Have one very similar!!

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  25. Vel Criste says: October 7, 2013 at 2:13 pm

    love it all Cassie! I guess the problem now is which arrangement to choose since their all very lovely! I for one don't put anything tall in our coffeetable, that's because my hubs complains he can't see the TV across, well enough! 🙂

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    • hisugarplum says: October 7, 2013 at 2:45 pm

      Fortunately, our TV is in a different room, so I didn't have to contend with that! The coffee table in the TV room…that's a different story! 😉

      Reply
  26. Rosanne says: October 7, 2013 at 2:15 pm

    I love all of them actually. And I haven't met a tray I don't like.

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  27. emma bircher says: October 7, 2013 at 2:27 pm

    love your styling posts!!!!
    I am a huge fan of driftwood … love the way you used it!
    table 2 is my fav….

    emma @ {from my little pink couch}

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  28. Sheaffer {Pinterest Told Me To} says: October 7, 2013 at 2:29 pm

    GIRL! This post was fabulous! Such pretty pictures and such great tips and information. One of my favorite posts you've ever done. And you KNOW I love HomeGoods. Some of my favorite things in my house are from there!!!!

    Reply
  29. Krista says: October 7, 2013 at 2:31 pm

    All of them are beautiful!

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  30. [email protected] says: October 7, 2013 at 2:32 pm

    Love them all! But..I think 2 and 4 were my favs. So fun and what a great idea! I might need to start rearranging my coffee table more often! xoxo

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    • hisugarplum says: October 7, 2013 at 2:44 pm

      Well it's safe to say I'll be rearranging mine next Saturday! 😉

      Reply
  31. Savvy Mass Mom says: October 7, 2013 at 2:33 pm

    I love the first one, I really like both trays would love to know where they are from? did you put paper on the bottom of the first tray?

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    • hisugarplum says: October 7, 2013 at 2:43 pm

      Thanks Savvy!! The mirror tray is from Target, with HomeGoods wrapping paper on the bottom. And the gold tray was found in the clearance section of HomeGoods, and I covered the (ugly) bottom with snakeskin duck tape! Hope this helps!

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    • Savvy Mass Mom says: October 10, 2013 at 2:59 am

      Love that paper on the mirror tray! Thanks for the response 🙂

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  32. CP says: October 7, 2013 at 2:42 pm

    I love styling tips, so please do more. I think I like #2 the best.

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  33. Hunter says: October 7, 2013 at 2:49 pm

    I like 2 the most. I think all of them look great though! I would love to see more posts like this. It helps to see different design options all in one place. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  34. Grace from AStoriedStyle.com says: October 7, 2013 at 2:51 pm

    Awesome post, Cassie! Great job! xoxo

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  35. pam says: October 7, 2013 at 2:52 pm

    love the one with the pops of red (surprising, because red is my least favorite color!) but that zebra tray is gorgeous!

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  36. Tara {The Silver Lining} says: October 7, 2013 at 2:54 pm

    I like 1 the best! But I'm so impressed with how many styles you came up with. They all look great, and you make it look so easy. Also, your pictures are fantastic. I still need to really practice using my camera. Yes, bring on more style posts!!

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  37. Courtney {a thoughtful place} says: October 7, 2013 at 2:54 pm

    You found the dragon fly paper!!!! They all look great, Cassie. Nicely done.

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  38. {elise} says: October 7, 2013 at 2:55 pm

    Where did you get the antlers? We just moved to Texas and I feel like I need some (along with practicing my "y'all")

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  39. Meredith Rice says: October 7, 2013 at 3:01 pm

    I like #6, especially the dragonfly tray

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  40. Megan C says: October 7, 2013 at 3:03 pm

    I would have to go with #2! I like the simplicity of it!

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  41. Jenny says: October 7, 2013 at 3:06 pm

    I love look 1 & 2. I think I would try to combine them on my own coffee table. Such a fun post!

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  42. Shelby {Recent Somethings} says: October 7, 2013 at 3:14 pm

    My favorite looks has to be #2. It's so perfectly understated but elegant! Great vignettes!

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  43. Stephanie says: October 7, 2013 at 3:22 pm

    I'm a fan of vignette #2! I have three small children and that arrangement is definitely one I could emulate without too much potential damage or knocking over! Although, I can see them picking up those antlers a thousand times which then has me telling them to "Put it back!" a thousand times. . . and so on.

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  44. Karen Reich says: October 7, 2013 at 3:26 pm

    I love your idea of using a cute vessel to corral matches. I am definitely incorporating that into my coffee table styling!

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  45. Rebekah says: October 7, 2013 at 3:33 pm

    Hard to pick a favorite, but I think I'll go with #2! And yes, please do more styling posts like this! They are inspirational!

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  46. Skoglund5 says: October 7, 2013 at 3:52 pm

    I think # 4 is my favorite. Please do more styling posts! They are building a Home Goods in my town right now!

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  47. Kelli @ Life at 818 says: October 7, 2013 at 3:55 pm

    Oh man, I love this post! I am amazed at how many cool ideas you came up with. My fave is probably #4 because you used the horse head and the antler.. they are all really great though 🙂 Yes to the question about more posts like this !!

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  48. Lisa B says: October 7, 2013 at 3:59 pm

    I like 2 the best! Yes, more styling posts! Thanks for the chance to win.

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  49. While You Were Out says: October 7, 2013 at 3:59 pm

    I like the 1st vignette- the grouping into 3 really appeals to me. I would love to see more posts like this too, I'm kind of clueless when it comes to accessorizing and placement and am excited to try my hand at it when we move into our 1st home later this year!

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  50. Designing Domesticity says: October 7, 2013 at 4:04 pm

    Love the idea of this post. I so often find myself with the same coffee table vignette for months on end. Great idea to mix it up for a fast and cost effect update to a room. Keep it up! Liz

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  51. Morgan S. says: October 7, 2013 at 4:18 pm

    I liked #1 the best, it seemed more like something I'd do. I do love the driftwood in #2 though. http://www.styleoyster.blogspot.com

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  52. Jamie ♥ says: October 7, 2013 at 4:38 pm

    The first one is definitely more my style. It's simple, but interesting and elegant! I completely love it!!

    Jamie @
    The Growing Up Diaries

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  53. kristenbrittingham says: October 7, 2013 at 4:47 pm

    I like #1he best and would love to see more styling posts.

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  54. Katie says: October 7, 2013 at 5:04 pm

    I love them all! And I love this kind of post – yes, more more more! Number 6 is my fave. I love the orchid pot plus the pop of red from the book.

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  55. Becky says: October 7, 2013 at 5:09 pm

    I like them all. I clear my coffee table because the dog's tail would wipe out everything on it. LOL I happen to like it bare…less clutter.

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  56. Elizabeth Norwood says: October 7, 2013 at 5:11 pm

    Love them all! Great way to change up the room a little bit! Love the idea of the matches on display! Would love to see more styling posts!

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  57. Laura says: October 7, 2013 at 5:26 pm

    I like the first one the best!

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  58. Suzanne J Dean says: October 7, 2013 at 5:26 pm

    I love #2 best…the driftwood and the colors..spot on…leaves some space for the eye to rest too. Lovely all of them though. TFS!
    hugz,
    Suzanne

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  59. Christine Hicks says: October 7, 2013 at 5:33 pm

    I like them all but #1 is my choice. I would like to see more posts similiar to this in the future!

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  60. Meg says: October 7, 2013 at 5:40 pm

    So helpful and So fun!

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  61. Kathleen says: October 7, 2013 at 5:47 pm

    I love all the looks! I'm going to play around and try to make my coffee table look better. Thanks for the tips!

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  62. Jessica Strayer says: October 7, 2013 at 6:06 pm

    Five. I love the wood bowl and gold urchin! I never would have thought to put so much stuff on a coffee table!

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  63. Alicia says: October 7, 2013 at 6:07 pm

    Thanks for sharing. I love the "quirky item" ideas. 🙂

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  64. Jennifer Schwab says: October 7, 2013 at 6:16 pm

    I love the first one!!

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  65. Unknown says: October 7, 2013 at 6:33 pm

    We use our ottoman as a coffee table and we have a nice pottery barn tray on it….any ideas for that?! We need major help! – Kate Gilbert

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  66. Arinn says: October 7, 2013 at 7:00 pm

    My favorite is the idea for the matches in a small vessel. I miss having matches like that around, now I must get some for my candles. Thanks, Cass!

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  67. Tiffany {A Touch of Grace} says: October 7, 2013 at 7:14 pm

    I never would think to leave matches out as a decor item! That's so smart! And a quirky item makes it so fun! You just gave me inspiration to style our blank coffee table.

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  68. JC says: October 7, 2013 at 7:50 pm

    I would love more posts like this, very inspiring.

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  69. Amy says: October 7, 2013 at 8:33 pm

    I love them all! Thank you so much for this:) I was just thinking of switching things up for my 'coffee table'. Mine is an upholstered footstool. How would you do things differently?!

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  70. Erin and Laura House Envy says: October 7, 2013 at 8:40 pm

    love these ideas! I like the distribution of things on the table! Looks well decorated but simple and uncluttered. All good ideas for what we all struggle with in some way or another.

    Laura
    House Envy

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  71. Bee says: October 7, 2013 at 9:02 pm

    Love them all but #6 really stands out to me! Great post and giveaway!:)

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  72. [email protected] Chronicles of Home says: October 7, 2013 at 9:07 pm

    I think maybe #2 is my fave? I really like them all, and I never really feel like my coffee table is styled so loved the inspiration. Though, the reality for me is that until my little clepto-fingered preschoolers learn to leave coffee table decor where I put it, I will stick with flameless candles, magazines, and a stack of books they find un-interesting 🙂

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  73. Mary says: October 7, 2013 at 9:31 pm

    I love the first one. The gold bowl repurposed as a pot for the plant is genius!

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  74. Amanda H says: October 7, 2013 at 10:17 pm

    I love the last one!

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  75. Ellen says: October 7, 2013 at 10:28 pm

    My favorite is # 4 and love these type of posts!

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  76. Leigh says: October 7, 2013 at 11:51 pm

    I like them all but I think #1 is my fav. I love these types of posts!

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  77. Tricia | 724SouthHouse says: October 8, 2013 at 12:01 am

    This is great! The last is my favorite 🙂

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  78. Elise Houston says: October 8, 2013 at 12:02 am

    i swoon over the first one!!!! and darn if i didn't ever think of that match idea. how cute is that…but how much does it make sense too!?!? LOVE it. and i'm also obsessed with orchids too which tips me toward the first look!

    xx
    elise

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  79. Mixed Up Chromosomes says: October 8, 2013 at 12:10 am

    I like the one with the driftwood, it's simple and looks nice. Plus with little ones running around, fewer things to break, knock over, or use as weapons!

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  80. Suzi H says: October 8, 2013 at 12:16 am

    I like numbers 2 and 4 the best. The driftwood is beautiful, as is the wood and glass container (lantern?). Thanks for the inspiration and the great giveaway!

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  81. House in the Heights says: October 8, 2013 at 12:56 am

    I too love styling and re-styling areas of my home. Thanks for all the great ideas!!

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  82. Carmel - Our Fifth House says: October 8, 2013 at 1:32 am

    Such great tips Cassie! Love all of these looks!

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  83. Ann + Robert says: October 8, 2013 at 3:54 am

    I really like all of the different arrangements, especially #1! I also enjoy spending time moving accessories around and restyling my home. Always enjoy your posts!

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  84. Kim says: October 8, 2013 at 4:04 am

    I love your orchid and the container it's in – so beautiful!

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  85. Eve says: October 8, 2013 at 7:51 am

    I love the first vignette! Though you didn't mention it as one of the core elements, I love those ball thingies (or whatever they're actually called). Just started getting into home decor, and this definitely helped 🙂

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  86. jackiemdoyle says: October 8, 2013 at 12:02 pm

    I liked them all but #2 was my favorite with the driftwood.

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  87. Christine says: October 8, 2013 at 12:34 pm

    I liked the last one best! And I would love more styling posts….it's nice to have a formula for success!

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  88. kathy says: October 8, 2013 at 12:50 pm

    This quirko loves doing the same thing on Sat am!!! Love all of the vignettes but #3 is my fav with the zebra tray and beachy lantern! Love the blog. kathy b.

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  89. SarahD says: October 8, 2013 at 1:03 pm

    I like the one with the gold horse… I don't have a coffee table because of a rambuncious 2 year old but maybe one day in the future I'll actually be able to put these to good use!

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  90. Hollie @ I'm Busy Procrastinating says: October 8, 2013 at 1:48 pm

    Right now I have an oval tray on my square table, with three things atop the tray. However, the whole thing looks so sad. Perhaps I'll have a little styling fun today. After all, I love to freak out my husband by making things look different from the time he leaves for work to the time he comes home! Drives him nuts. He's all about leaving things alone.

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  91. Becky {This Is Happiness} says: October 8, 2013 at 1:54 pm

    All so pretty Cassie! #2 is my fave, I think 🙂 Love the dragonfly paper and adorable zebra tray. And gold spikey thing…I need one of those.

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  92. Janna says: October 8, 2013 at 2:07 pm

    Loved this post! #2 is my FAVE!! I love all the different accessories….but this one is has the least amount of things on it….and I think that would work better for my house!

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  93. Sarah says: October 8, 2013 at 2:08 pm

    Love all of the different ways you styled this coffee table and I love all of the individual items! My favorite end result is table #1. Great post! Thanks

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  94. Freckles Chick says: October 8, 2013 at 2:19 pm

    You're good. DAMN good. If I sent you a gift card would you come style my house?!?!

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  95. DanniDSC says: October 8, 2013 at 2:21 pm

    They're all great. Shows that there really is so many different options when it comes to styling.

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  96. Jennifer @ Dimples and Tangles says: October 8, 2013 at 2:31 pm

    Wow, those are amazing! I have that big chunky wood bowl too. Love it but never sure what to put in it!

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  97. Nancy Klich says: October 8, 2013 at 2:47 pm

    Love these demos. I too am forever rearranging my table, but see I need to add something quirky.

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  98. Christine says: October 8, 2013 at 2:50 pm

    They all are great. The options are endless! I like the matches out, I never realized they could look so decorative. I love things that are both decorative and functional.

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  99. MorganizewithMe says: October 8, 2013 at 3:00 pm

    These look fabulous, I love your photos and great ideas!!

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  100. Melanie Lien says: October 8, 2013 at 3:21 pm

    I love this! The accessorizing part of decorating is always the hardest part for me. Now I just need to pick out myself a coffee table…

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  101. Liz Schulzke says: October 8, 2013 at 3:32 pm

    Love #1– I am lusting over that mirrored tray!! I have been looking everywhere for an affordable option!

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    • hisugarplum says: October 8, 2013 at 7:48 pm

      Hey Liz — that tray is from Target! I actually saw some similar at HomeGoods…I just put a piece of paper on the bottom to cover the random design!

      Reply
  102. Stacey Wilson says: October 8, 2013 at 3:44 pm

    I like #1. My husband and I have a running joke about antlers/animal heads so that display wins it for me. And I would like to see more posts like this, it's fun to see how others style things. It gives me ideas for my own home.

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  103. Jeanna Sanchez says: October 8, 2013 at 3:52 pm

    Agates, Wood and Gold, All Of My Favorite Things! I can't choose which one I like more, love all the looks! I try and style my coffee table too but my boys wreck it within minutes..but its fun and gratifying for a few minutes any way.

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  104. Kristin Jackson says: October 8, 2013 at 4:35 pm

    Lovely Miss C. You are a styling wizard my dear. xo-Kristin

    Reply
  105. Ashli Herself says: October 8, 2013 at 4:55 pm

    Love the first and third one! Who am I kidding? I love them all!

    Reply
  106. Heather C says: October 8, 2013 at 5:56 pm

    I love the ones with the matches in the little cup! My daughter has a cup given to her at birth that might be finding it's way into my stash now 🙂

    Reply
  107. Colleen U. says: October 8, 2013 at 6:13 pm

    I love all of them and I love the idea that it's super easy to change out a few pieces to change the whole feel of a room or vignette. I LOVE the piece of driftwood! Where did you find that piece?

    Reply
    • hisugarplum says: October 8, 2013 at 7:47 pm

      Hey girlie — thanks so much! That driftwood is actually from HomeGoods!!! Great find, right?!

      Reply
  108. Michelle says: October 8, 2013 at 6:43 pm

    Loved the first one! I would love if your coffee table was long (mine is 5' long and 18" wide) and it's is hard to style without feeling like you are just piling stuff up there just for the sake of it. I put so much stuff on it that it feels like the glass is going to just come crashing down… sigh. Awesome post, thank you! ;-D

    Reply
    • hisugarplum says: October 8, 2013 at 7:47 pm

      Hi Michelle — I'd stick with a group of 2 or 3 for a long table…I can work on a post for that size table, too!

      Reply
    • Michelle says: November 17, 2013 at 10:28 pm

      Yeah, thanks! ;-D

      Reply
    • Michelle says: November 17, 2013 at 10:29 pm

      Yeah, thanks! ;-D

      Reply
  109. Erin {Home Everyday} says: October 8, 2013 at 6:43 pm

    FABULOUS! All of them! However, I especially like the set up with tons of candles. I cannot do that now with little ones around, but you're giving my mantel ideas too 🙂

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  110. Bethany says: October 8, 2013 at 7:26 pm

    I like option three because I love the brass candlesticks. 🙂

    Reply
  111. alewis44 says: October 8, 2013 at 7:37 pm

    All of the arrangements are so cool and fun, loved them all! Thanks

    Reply
  112. Roxanne says: October 8, 2013 at 7:39 pm

    I love the driftwood! Feels like the beach!

    Great post!
    -Roxanne

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  113. Brenda says: October 8, 2013 at 10:32 pm

    I have purchased driftwood from Homegoods! It is always a conversation piece!!

    Reply
  114. ashnboys says: October 8, 2013 at 10:43 pm

    Love love love love love this post! Next…bookshelves!

    Reply
  115. Sandra Pace says: October 8, 2013 at 10:58 pm

    Already pinned to my styling files. Great job! Love all of them!

    Reply
  116. Denise says: October 9, 2013 at 12:40 am

    I can decide between 2 and 6! Thank you for the great ideas! Coffee table styling is the hardest for me!

    Reply
  117. n89 says: October 9, 2013 at 2:45 am

    Would definitely like to see more posts like this!

    Reply
  118. Team Schweiger says: October 9, 2013 at 3:29 am

    I love number two… the driftwood is gorgeous! I struggle with styling tables and shelves, so this post was a huge help to me!

    Reply
  119. R.Scott says: October 9, 2013 at 3:35 am

    Number four is my favorite – I love the touches of red! I have an antler on my coffee table as well, and I know they're all over blog land right now, but it's definitely a conversation starter. It was worth the poison oak I got traipsing through the woods to get that thing!

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  120. Jenna Wilkin says: October 9, 2013 at 3:54 am

    thanks for the giveaway! jenna

    Reply
  121. Finn Felton says: October 9, 2013 at 5:22 am

    It's great idea to use these tips to decorate your coffee table.

    Thanks
    Finn Felton

    Kopi Luwak

    Reply
  122. Mel says: October 9, 2013 at 11:08 am

    I'm clueless when it comes to styling my coffee table. Thanks for some great inspiration!

    Reply
  123. Ellen says: October 9, 2013 at 1:23 pm

    Number 2 ~ I LOVE driftwood in any shape or form!

    Reply
  124. Cynthia Abelow says: October 9, 2013 at 2:10 pm

    I love all of the tables, especially the drift wood. At my house I have to keep it simple so we can clear the table with one hand for games and building blocks. Maybe one day I'll have a vignette.

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  125. Cynthia Abelow says: October 9, 2013 at 2:15 pm

    I love all of the tables, especially the drift wood. At my house I have to keep it simple so we can clear the table with one hand for games and building blocks. Maybe one day I'll have a vignette.

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  126. Kerry says: October 9, 2013 at 3:38 pm

    I love the driftwood.

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  127. Chimmy says: October 9, 2013 at 4:06 pm

    My favorite is number 5. Candles. Candles. Candles…and I love me some metal shiny objects (gold, brass and pewter are my favorite accent colors)!!!!

    Reply
  128. Tammigirl says: October 9, 2013 at 4:25 pm

    Honestly, there are elements of each one I really enjoy, and while I don't have a stand-out favorite, I would choose #5 if I had to choose just one.

    I'm terrible at vignettes. World class terrible.

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  129. Stephanie Confer says: October 9, 2013 at 6:45 pm

    #1, and yes I would love to see more styling posts!

    Reply
  130. D Schmidt mummytotwoboys says: October 9, 2013 at 7:16 pm

    I like number three and I would love to see more posts like this, they really appeal to me!

    Reply
  131. Mandi says: October 9, 2013 at 7:27 pm

    I love them all. I totally agree about the plant and tray – totally styling musts!

    Reply
  132. pam {simple details} says: October 9, 2013 at 7:39 pm

    Love #2 ~ you are the styling queen! 🙂

    Reply
  133. Brittany says: October 9, 2013 at 9:04 pm

    #5 – I love the gold sea urchin and I love posts like this 🙂

    Reply
  134. alwaysamy says: October 9, 2013 at 10:17 pm

    So fun! I love finding random things to put out on my tables!

    Reply
  135. Sbouvier says: October 10, 2013 at 1:14 am

    Love #1!

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  136. Kendra says: October 10, 2013 at 3:39 am

    I love these ideas – I look forward to the day when my kids are a little older and I can actually decorate my coffee table!

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  137. Jessica says: October 10, 2013 at 2:25 pm

    I LOVED this post and would love more styling posts, I have to say I loved the gnarled branch the best so that table "scape" was my fav.

    jessicarwarfield at gmail dot com

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  138. [email protected] says: October 10, 2013 at 5:07 pm

    My favorite is the first one with the antler! Now I want to go home and restyle my coffee table!

    Reply
  139. Amanda Boerst says: October 10, 2013 at 7:14 pm

    They're all so beautiful but I think I like number six the best. Makes me want to redecorate my bookshelves! Definitely love the styling posts 🙂

    Reply
  140. The Randolph Family says: October 11, 2013 at 11:37 am

    thank you for the tips – they all look great! I think I like the last one the best.

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  141. April Feickert says: October 11, 2013 at 2:17 pm

    Love number two! Simple, easy to move things to clean too.

    Reply
  142. Debbie Peña says: October 11, 2013 at 2:19 pm

    One and six are my top two faves. 🙂

    Reply
  143. Meggin says: October 11, 2013 at 3:02 pm

    I like 3! These are fantastic posts – because I'm terrible at styling. I especially need some work styling booksheleves that have to hold a lot of books!

    Reply
  144. [email protected] says: October 11, 2013 at 7:29 pm

    I liked the first one. Just seemed most like something I would do.

    Reply
  145. Susan says: October 12, 2013 at 12:56 pm

    You make me wish I had a coffee table!

    Reply
  146. Amanda Sakovitz (mandy83) says: October 12, 2013 at 4:44 pm

    I like 2 the best and Id love to see some other inexpensive ways to style and decorate your home

    Reply
  147. Thomas Murphy says: October 13, 2013 at 1:14 am

    I like 1 the best and I would love to see more posts like this.

    rounder9834 @yahoo.com

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  148. Gramspearls says: October 13, 2013 at 12:22 pm

    I love the way you display matches! Such a great use for special small containers! I will use this idea…thanks.

    Warmly, Kathleen

    Reply
  149. DetroitDuchess says: October 14, 2013 at 1:17 am

    These are fantastic tips! I am terrible at home decor so this is a huge help.

    Reply
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    Very Nice Post.This information will increase more and more people to know about buying online furniture.I use to do buy furniture online as its time saving.

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