The Plexiglass Non-Train Table | FAB 50:2

The plexiglass can be found at Lowe’s and they will cut it to size. My dad gets the credit for this idea! He rounded the corners with a utility knife then sanded them smooth, so there are no sharp edges that make it dangerous for little everett boy, or everett-zilla, as we like to call him around the trains. :) Right from the start we talked about how fun it was to fix broken tracks, in an attempt to minimize big sister freak outs. It’s worked out reasonably well…though the little dude still drives his sister nuts a couple times a day. Not enough for it to be a major issue though. He’s usually content chewing on an engine. Boys!

The baskets were purchased several years ago at Target (part of their banana leaf collection, you can find a comparable product here) and they are zip tied together in the middle so they don’t separate. In each cube is one set of my toy rotation, which is made up of five separate collections of stuff. I change the toys out every two weeks (new toys are put in my recent project) and the rest are unaccessible under the train, so there is no disruption to my system by sneaky fingers! Four collections are stored away, one collection is out for play. I rotate the train track too, building new loops and using various pieces, then packing some away for the next remodel. The trains were all scored from craigslist by my mom. & you can always do this set up on any old coffee table or leather cubes or whatever you have. It would not be hard to glue tracks to the plexi if you wanted to do that, then slip it under a bed for storage. Lots of options!

I swear, this thing is used several hours a day! A much better solution for us than a big ‘ol train table. & it’s nicer on the eyes. ;)

(& thanks for your facebook feedback on the font. Hopefully this one is easier to read!)

Hi! Hello! I am Shawna, the founder of Styleberry Blog. This creative corner of the internet has become a learning haven for moms and creatives, offering a warm and encouraging nudge to those who wish to be better and do better, but often don't know where to start. From Decorating to DIY to Diapers and Paleo-ish Dishes, I strive to make the complicated simple and empower women to take action beyond their personal comfort zone. I subscribe to the Shine Theory & so strongly believe that we shine when the women around us shine and mutual support—lifting up instead of tearing down--will always be the culture here. Are you in? I hope so! Beyond the computer, I run Styleberry Creative where I work with clients to create low fuss, high function spaces that are pretty and practical in San Antonio, Texas and beyond. I LOVE making a house a home. My own studs out renovation is now complete and I am now back to working with clients. Please don't hesitate to drop me a line if you'd like to work together! I hope you’ll join me on this fun new adventure! Xo.

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