Did you see that AMAZING Superbowl game last night? I think every New Englander will admit our Patriots were not themselves for three quarters of that game; but then they finally showed up in the fourth to come back and win it!
WAY TO GO PATS!
We may be celebrating all week here in New England, but it is Monday and we should get a little work done. At half speed maybe, but we're back to work. So today I'm sharing a quick French table makeover.
These two French end tables started off ...
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