The Perfect
Autumn Side Table
MOLLY
23 October 2016
I don’t know about you, but I’m pretty much set for autumn hibernation. The fire is on, candles are lit, and there is a wooly throw to cocoon myself while watching Poldark. Basically, once I sit down of an evening, I’m not moving! And to complete my comfy immobility, I found the perfect side-table.
A side table is pretty much essential for keeping everything to hand so you don’t have to move from the sofa! A place to put your mug of hot chocolate, the remote control, books and magazines and candles, and with some styling, can make your room a whole lot prettier too.
My perfect side table is from Cox & Cox, it’s round, wooden, with metal legs, and what makes it the special to me is its carved top. There is something satisfyingly reassuring about a table with a lip so you can reach out for that cuppa or glass of wine without sending anything else sliding over the edge. Let the hibernation commence.
“Beautifully carved from firwood with a natural finish that boasts exposed wood grain details, our simple round table has three hairpin black iron legs. This simple, rustic table is perfect for beside your favourite arm chair.”
COX & COX
The metal candle holder is from Cox & Cox also, and throws off intricate shadows in the darker evenings.
“With a soft gold inner and forest green exterior, each lantern has a sketchy cut out design to let the glow of your candle shine through.”
COX & COX
A round side table lends itself to many different ways of styling. I’ve kept it quite informal, concentrating on practicalities (a coaster for my drink, and the books I am reading) over prettiness. But I did include decorative items, such as the laser-cut cupid automaton my boyfriend made me for Valentine’s day, and stuck to the ‘rule of threes’ in the arrangement of candles and dried flower head. I also mixed man-made materials (the metal candle lantern) with natural (my carved squash lantern) to add texture and warmth.
This table gives my front room the finishing touches it needed as autumn sets in, and makes for cosy times ahead. (I’m trying not to mention the h-word,* but it’s hard …)
*hygge, there, I’ve said it.
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on October 24, 2016 at 8:22 am
I love the design of this table. Versatile for living room or bedroom X
Thanks Lucy, I agree, and it did say on the Cox & Cox site it would be suitable as a bedside table too (but I cut that bit from the quote!) x
Your blog is looking A -Mazing Ms Molly and love your table x
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Ah thank you lovely Becky – I think it’s a bit ‘all hat no cattle’ (the blog) but hey, glad you like!
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on October 24, 2016 at 8:50 am
Oh I love Cox & Cox! And this table is perfect! Xx
They have so many lovely things don’t they, I have been eyeing up quite a lot more items! Thanks for stopping by x
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on October 24, 2016 at 8:53 am
Gorgeous table and styling. Love the pumpkin!
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Thank you A! Hastily carved, but think it looks sweet all the same 🙂 x
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on October 24, 2016 at 6:02 pm
I’m a big fan of Cox and Cox and that table is perfect. I’m with you on the whole hibernate for the winter thingy too xx
Thanks Carole. Love autumn snuggly hibernation x
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on October 24, 2016 at 6:13 pm
Oooo, lovely! Love the raw wood – perfect touch of texture for the autumn x
Thanks Katy! x
Lots of lovely finds and beautiful styling x
Thanks Geraldine! x
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on October 24, 2016 at 8:44 pm
That is a lovely little side table, I love the pumpkin on it and the lighting. I am with you and loving the snuggly, cosy evenings.
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Ah thanks Stephanie, I’m feeling very cosy indeed x
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on October 26, 2016 at 8:24 am
Gorgeous! So cosy and I love your pictures! Very . . . *whispers* hygge!
Thanks Philippa, hehe x
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on October 26, 2016 at 11:33 am
What a beautiful table indeed, and I love all the little finishing touches you’ve added. We’re in desperate need of a couple of side tables for the living room so I will dutifully trot off to see what Cox & Cox have to offer! X #HomeEtc
They have some lovely side tables Lins, as well as this one. Thank you for being so dutiful 🙂 ! x
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on October 26, 2016 at 11:31 pm
Oooh! I love the table and the mix of metal and unfinished wood. I need to go and peek at Cox and Cox as I’ve not heard of them before. I was thinking HYGGE all the way through the article with your fabulous photography and styling, Molly. It has ‘cosiness of the soul’ written all over it. #HOMEETC
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awh, what a lovely comment, thanks Jane, and yes, please so check out Cox & Cox, you’ll love them!
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on October 26, 2016 at 11:33 pm
For some reason commentluv doesn’t like me so I tried putting a hyperlink in but it doesn’t work! Sorry!
sorry commentluv did not work for you, boo 🙁 but I’ve edited your comment and made the link work (I think!) x
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on October 29, 2016 at 6:36 am
I love hairpin legs on tables. This table is very nice and your stying is gorgeous. That candle holder gives off a lovely light.
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on October 31, 2016 at 9:41 pm
Lovely and so cosy too. The lights are stunning. So beautifully styled. Thanks for sharing & linking up! Jess xx
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on November 1, 2016 at 6:15 pm
Aaah Cox & Cox is one of my fave go-to brands for lovely home bits and bobs — I LOVE this Molly — just gorgeous. Thanks for linking up xx #HomeEtc
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