beautiful butler's table

 Brian had one last day of vacation left, so we took another day trip.

This time we went to the town of Evanston, just north of Chicago. It's a gorgeous

culture-filled town along Lake Michigan, home of Northwestern University, and

 boasts tons of unique restaurants and shops. This is also the town Brian

grew up in, so it's extra-special to him. But, before I get to that butler's table...

We had lunch at Dixie Kitchen - a true Southern, Cajun, and Creole

restaurant. Loved the decor in the restaurant...

And the food - wow! I haven't had fried chicken in about 15 years. I normally

stay away from unhealthy food like that. But I just had to try some. I only ate

a wing and a couple of bites of the breast meat. It tasted exactly like the fried

 chicken that my mom used to make - and she's from Kentucky - so

she knows how to make darn good friend chicken! There were also grits, cole

slaw, a corn muffin, and smoky collard greens. Needless to say, most of this went

home with me. And that was with Brian eating some of it, too! 

 Later in the afternoon, we stopped at our favorite Evanston coffee shop -

 The Brothers K - for herbal iced tea. This place has a hip and bohemian vibe and

you'll find a lot of Northwestern students, as well as writers, locals, and young

 moms with babes.

Brian's eyes are the same color as the wall. :-)

 Now. On to the place where I found the butler's table - Secret Treasures.

I think it's a good thing that I live far enough away from this place, that

I can't just jump in the car and make a quick trip. Even though this store

is on the small side, it's packed with all kinds of lovely goodies. The

owner is personable and friendly, and the prices are fantastic. There were

furniture pieces outside of the store...

 and here is the beauty that came home with me.

I didn't even know what kind of table this was at first; just that I loved

the x-legs and the tray on top. It's a little banged up, but I hope to sand

it and paint it down the road. It fits perfectly in front of my living room window.

I could even see other uses for this table, such as when we have a party -

I could use this to hold all the beverages, ice bucket, and glasses.

I could also picture it holding stacks of books and some lovely candles, or

being used as a bedside table.

Have a beautiful weekend!

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