The Many Lives of Fred Peterson's Tool Tote...as a Console Table

by Chipping with Charm, Laurel

I bought "Fred Peterson's" metal tote at an antique store a while back. I don't know Fred...but for some reason that doesn't bother me. I like having his name on there...it's "history". I wonder what Fred carried in his tote? And what would he think of my new table :)

the many lives of fred peterson s tool tote as a console table, diy, painted furniture, repurposing upcycling

the many lives of fred peterson s tool tote as a console table, diy, painted furniture, repurposing upcycling, Sorry no before picture you ll have to use your imagination

Sorry, no before picture...you'll have to use your imagination.

the many lives of fred peterson s tool tote as a console table, diy, painted furniture, repurposing upcycling, I thought it would be fun to flip it upside down to make a little console table

I thought it would be fun to flip it upside down to make a little console table.

the many lives of fred peterson s tool tote as a console table, diy, painted furniture, repurposing upcycling, Four matching spindles cut down a bit on top to make it a better less spindle y height The table is now 26 tall

Four matching spindles...cut down a bit on top to make it a better...less "spindle-y"...height. (The table is now 26" tall)

the many lives of fred peterson s tool tote as a console table, diy, painted furniture, repurposing upcycling, Now I m thinking these little handles would be a great place to hang a hand towel for a serving table or wine bar Wish I would have thought of that when I was taking pictures

Now I'm thinking these little handles would be a great place to hang a hand towel for a serving table or wine bar. Wish I would have thought of that when I was taking pictures :)

the many lives of fred peterson s tool tote as a console table, diy, painted furniture, repurposing upcycling, I was originally imagining this as a console table maybe behind the couch or in the front entry

I was originally imagining this as a console table...maybe behind the couch or in the front entry.

the many lives of fred peterson s tool tote as a console table, diy, painted furniture, repurposing upcycling, But yesterday he served my daughter and I a light lunch on the patio

But yesterday "he" served my daughter and I a light lunch on the patio.

the many lives of fred peterson s tool tote as a console table, diy, painted furniture, repurposing upcycling, And now he has a new job as the check out counter at a charming little market around the corner in our Great Room

And now..."he" has a new job as the check out counter at a charming little market...around the corner in our Great Room.

Not sure what's next...

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Katie on Feb 09, 2014
Very cool, Laurel!

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Debbie Culbreth on Apr 10, 2016
Great SAVE, Leona! Maybe she'll never know..............

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