8/24/2011

Songbird Table

What did $1 get me? Hint...
 Oh but it didn't start out like that...but like this!


As seen in my Week 17 Diamonds In the Rough! post.
Not real pretty, huh? I couldn't save the inlaid top, but I could make it pretty again.
Meet my songbird table!


NOTE: You should be able to click on most of the pictures to enlarge to see further details.
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Time to Shine Tuesday @ A Diamond in the Stuff 
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Power Of Paint @ Domestically Speaking
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Wow Us Wednesday @ Savvy Southern Style
Piece of Work Wednesday @  Primitive & Proper
Good Life Wednesday @ A Beach Cottage
Open House Thursday @ No Minimalist Here
Strut Your Stuff Thursday @ Somewhat Simple
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Furniture Feature Friday @ Miss Mustard Seed
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Feathered Nest Friday @ French Country Cottage
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Posted by foreverdecorating at 8/24/2011
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39 comments:

  1. A Hint of HomeAugust 24, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    You're so clever! You do such great projects. The table is adorable.

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  2. Jane@Cottage at the CrossroadsAugust 24, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    What a redo! Your little table is so lovely now.

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  3. UnknownAugust 24, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    I think it looks great
    Kylie

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  4. gertie @ The Old Block HouseAugust 24, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    Love it! I have a table to do the top of, but hadn't thought of adding a graphic over the pages. Thank you for sharing this.

    gertie

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  5. Pam@OurAdventuresInHomeImprovementAugust 24, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    Great transformation! I love it!

    Pam

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  6. beckabootsAugust 24, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    Very pretty! I love the silhouette. Awesome job :)

    Bekah
    beckaboots.blogspot.com

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  7. MarieAugust 25, 2011 at 12:05 AM

    You have a talent for making things beautiful again! Thanks again for sharing!

    Marie
    mylilpinkpocket.blogspot.com

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  8. Miss CharAugust 25, 2011 at 5:31 AM

    Great eye for finding a piece that could have new purpose. I'm always in love with things that include a crow silhouette. Thanks for sharing.

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  9. PAINTORDIG.blogspot.comAugust 25, 2011 at 6:11 AM

    Wow, you really made a silk purse from a sows ear as the saying goes...It is lovely.

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  10. CindyAugust 25, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    That is FABULOUS! Love it.
    Hugs, Cindy

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  11. The mum of all tradesAugust 25, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    I am in awe of this. Its so pretty and quirky. Honestly I could see that for sale for £100 in a furniture shop somewhere!I love your blog by the way, just discovered it!

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  12. Red Rose AlleyAugust 25, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    Thank you for stopping by Red Rose Alley and for your sweet comments. I love the name Rose. It goes back a long time. Keep taking those beautiful photos.
    ~Sheri at Red Rose Alley

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  13. DeanaAugust 25, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    that is super, duper cuter!! what a great idea. such a clever way to salvage that destroyed veneer.

    thanks for joining the party!!

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  14. The Star GalAugust 25, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    Love it!

    Gloria

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  15. Debbie@Mountain BreathsAugust 25, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    I ADORE it!! Thank you for your email :-) I am still working on the vanity table.

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  16. Ann from On Sutton PlaceAugust 25, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    Totally love the bird. Stunning transformation. Thank you for linking up to Open House Party. I really appreciate it...try to come back next week!

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  17. Art Is BeautyAugust 25, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    great idea!!! love it.

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  18. WhyCuzICanAugust 25, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    Loving it!!! :) I'm on a sheet music+ mod podge kick myself lately and shows no sign of slowing up!

    Very nice redo!
    Visiting from MMS Linky Party tonight,
    ~Suzanne in NW Illinois

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  19. Cynthia at Shabby FriendsAugust 25, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    So glad I jump over from Mustard Seed. Love your projects.

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  20. Twice NiceAugust 25, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    What a gorgeous table! Nice save!
    Deb

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  21. Tami / Maddie LumpkinAugust 25, 2011 at 11:15 PM

    Love this table!

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  22. Debbie @ OtRDAugust 26, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    So cute, I love it!
    (found you at the Shabby Nest linkup party)

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  23. Decor To AdoreAugust 26, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    Now this is something to tweet about!

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  24. RuthSMac.August 26, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    Beautiful project! Thanks for Sharing :)

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  25. Tania PelletierAugust 26, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    $1??? Wow! What a great deal... even with the bad top! It sure does look pretty now!

    Tania

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  26. pageonpaperAugust 26, 2011 at 11:25 PM

    What a charming table!

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  27. LauraAugust 27, 2011 at 12:28 AM

    Wow, what a great transformation. It doesn't even look like the same table.

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  28. Katherines CornerAugust 27, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    love it!!!!!

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  29. Little Moos and My Creative Pink.August 27, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    So creative, it turned out great!

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  30. CLDAugust 28, 2011 at 12:04 AM

    Your song bird table is just beautiful. I love that you added the sweet bird over the vintage papers.

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  31. AnonymousAugust 28, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    Wow! What a great idea!

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  32. Natasha Mairs - Serenity YouAugust 29, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    Gorgeous!!!

    I'd love it if you could share this post on my new link party, serenity saturday over at www.serenityyou.blogspot.com

    xxx

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  33. Chef in TrainingAugust 30, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    this is so pretty! I am so impressed!

    I would love it if you would share this and/or any other projects you have been up to at Tuesday Talent Show at Chef In Training! Plus there is a fun giveaway too! Thanks so much and I hope to see you there!
    -Nikki
    http://chef-n-training.blogspot.com/

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  34. Julia @ 551EastdesignAugust 30, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    Wow, you really got a good return on your investment!

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  35. jacky @ small garden loveAugust 31, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    What a great idea love how the table came out. You have to have to havea really good imagination to see the potential in the before.

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  36. niartistAugust 31, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    Love how this turned out. BRAVO!

    I wanted to let you know that I've got a great giveaway that ends Friday. It's for $100 to wallquotes.com, and trust me they've got something I know you'll love!

    Stop by and enter ASAP. I'd love to see what you would do with their products! See you soon!

    Artie
    http://niagaranovice.blogspot.com

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  37. Debra@CommonGroundAugust 31, 2011 at 10:52 PM

    This is darling, you have a lot of vision, the bird silhouette just makes this perfect. Great job, and thanks for linking up with VIF, xo Debra

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  38. Courtney ~ French Country CottageSeptember 1, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    This is so cute~ I love how it came out and the bird is just perfect on there! Thanks for sharing at Feathered Nest Friday! :)

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  39. Kristina @ ReMadeSimpleNovember 19, 2011 at 12:16 AM

    beautiful job! I did a songbird table too-just a different style-feel free to stop by and see :)

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