It isn't often you find a piece of furniture that instantly lifts your spirits. But the Tree Stump Table is like Prozac for your playroom.
Designed in the silhouette of a tree, with a squirrel climbing one leg and an owl perched inside another, the table would make an ideal addition to a child's room, family room or cabin. Available as a coffee table or side table (I prefer the proportions of the latter), the piece is made from sturdy 100-percent certified sustainable maple plywood. Shipped free of charge, it arrives flat and can be fitted together in a matter of seconds--no tools required. The coffee table is 16 inches tall; the side table stands 24 inches tall, and both are available in a standard clear finish for $115. You can order a walnut-brown finish for $20 more or a custom color for $60 more, but for optimum fun and versatility, I'd suggest getting the unfinished version for only $95 and painting it yourself. (You can even get the kids involved.)
The table is made by a husband-and-wife team in Oakland, Calif., who defiantly named their company "Because We Can." That should bring a smile to your face, too.
