DIY Console Table

So here is the honest truth.  I'm not a huge DIY-er.  Although, I try.

Another truth, my hubs, REALLY not a DIY-er or handy man in any way.  Don't get me wrong. He has other strengths, literally and figuratively.  For example, throw some football pads on that guy and he will knock other big guys over ALL DAY LONG, no one will be getting anywhere near that quarterback. Handy man, not so much.  I knew this when I married him, truth be told I was a sucker for those football pants ;)  Moving on...

When we were living in our first apartment I searched high and low for the perfect console table - inexpensive and good looking.  Nothing.  I then scoured KSL. Nothing. The next obvious answer...DIY.  So, I enlisted the help of my dad, or my mom did.  Anyhow, he did a great job (although he tells us he is not a handy man either, we think its a ploy to avoid requests such as this).  So, here is the oh so simple and dashingly beautiful console table that now graces our front room.

Honestly, SO SIMPLE.  My dad made the top.  I chose the paint color of my dreams - anyone who knows me knows how much I adore chartreuse - although I think I'm starting to move on...maybe.  We bought ourselves the perfectly sleek legs from Ikea (they have several options, see below) and shazam. Console table.

Super easy to attach.

Just some bonus info:

Dog book ends were on sale at Target (HOLLA!!).  

Framed our wedding announcement (moms idea, best idea ever)!

Amanda Nisbet's book...my FAV!

Small side table is a West Elm piece but I got it from a design friend for $40 (HOLLA!!)

 So go try it!  You won't be sorry!