meg’s green finds: wine barrel lazy susan
So I’ll admit I’ve always kinda thought of the lazy susan as a fairly dated home accessory…I don’t know a single person who actually has one on her dining table. But after spotting this handsome susan made with reclaimed oak wine barrel wood on Vivaterra’s website, I’m starting to sing a different tune. I love how it manages to look both elegant and rustic, modern and farmhouse. How cool would it be to throw an Indian or Mexican dinner party with all sorts of fun, fresh spices in little piles on this Lazy Susan at the center of the table? Plus, it’s customizable - print it with the happy couple’s wedding date and it would make a great wedding or anniversary gift! Available here for $129 ($149 customized). Whuddya think — is it time to bring the lazy susan back? — Meg D.
Read more of Meg’s tips for stylish, green living at her blog, Style Saves the World.
June 2nd, 2008 at 8:52 am
Wannnnnnnt! My mom still uses white plastic lazy Susans (I swear she’s had the same ones for 20+ years) for all her spices in the cabinet).
June 2nd, 2008 at 4:58 pm
Ha! There ya go - people still use ‘em!
June 2nd, 2008 at 8:07 pm
I always valued the practicality of the lazy susan. My mom had several, all made of solid oak by a wood maker when I was young. But it is true that some models lack style and contribute to its bad reputation. This one is really charming.
June 3rd, 2008 at 2:15 pm
we have always had a bright turquoise blue (handpainted by my mom) lazy susan on our table and we love it! It is old, old-fashioned, and perfect! I bought another huge one at an estate sale for $8 that we use under the scrabble board at our vacation home.
June 4th, 2008 at 3:44 am
We bought our deck table specifically for the lazy susan built into the middle and have not regretted it.