By now I'm sure you've picked up on the fact that we're on a strict budget this year. "Make it do, or do without" is the motto.
I bought this column/plant stand thingy a few years ago at a thrift store for about $0.50. I've never really had a good use for it, so when I needed a new small side table, this little guy fell into the line of fire.
I epoxied a cheap pre-cut wooden round from Lowes to the top and spray painted the whole thing white (because that's the color I had on hand).
I might go back with a punchier color later. But I like the white for now. Easy and very cheap is my favorite kind of project.