Ok so this post and the next few I make are little bit different than what I usually post with. This is more of a DIY. A lot has changed over the course of almost 2 years in writing this blog. I became separated and moved Jackson and I from Miami to the panhandle of Florida where I am originally from. With this move most of my stuff went into storage because I didn’t know what was gonna happen. Well once I finally figured it out and saved money, we moved into a new place. With out anything! Well thankfully my mom had been keeping my old dining table that we had in Okinawa. This thing was extremely scratched and well honestly had seen better days. So what do I do know I need a ottoman/ coffee table and don’t have the extra money, I make it! That’s what we do in this family. If you can’t afford something you make it, or if you just don’t want to get rid of something, repurpose it!
So here is how it went!
I went over to my Uncles workshop and had him help me cut down the legs. Since it was a bar height table, we had to cut a good bit. Please make your own measurements depending on the height of the ottoman you want. I could still cut another 4 inches off mine, but I have began to like having my feet elevated.
BTW I LOVE POWER TOOLS!
This how the table looked after we cut it down and put it all together. It’s huge!
Next I laid an egg crate on top (twin worked for me, doing this as inexpensive as possible) You can add multiple layers, but I didn’t need it to cushy so it worked for me.
Next get your fabric and staple on one side. Once you get your one side stapled stretch the fabric across tightly and staple. Do the same for the remaining sides. I got my fabric from Joann’s and fell in love instantly. It’s a linen blend and feels amazing.
TADAA!!! I love this thing. Jackson even uses it as a play table which is ok by me too. Extra seating, play space, prop your feet up and coffee table all in one!
Price for it all this:
Dining table – Free (already had)
Twin Egg crate – Target $5
Fabric – Joann’s 3 yards $32 ( used coupons and hit the right sale)
Staple gun w/ staples – $20
Total- $57 for a brand new ottoman!
The Adventures of Action Jackson 
you did an awesome job with it! Proud!