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I am so glad that the warmer weather is finally coming my way! I am ready to hit some yard sales and paint some furniture. I have a pile in my basement that’s been calling my name all winter. I also have lots of pieces in my home that need a makeover. When I was working on my sheet music dresser, I decided the treatment would also be perfect for a two tiered table I rescued from my grandparent’s attic. It had some pretty significant water damage, so I needed something more than paint to make it look good.
I didn’t take a full before shot, but you can see the top of it in this picture.
I sanded it down and painted it in my favorite white – Creamy by Sherwin Williams.
I then used a vintage French Art Songs book to cover the tops of the table. Due to the round shape of the table and the center piece I had to cut around on the bottom tier, I cut the sheet music and did a “dry fit” before applying the Mod Podge.
Once the Mod Podge was dry, I applied a coat of wipe-on poly to protect the table tops.
This table came from my grandparent’s attic, but it is not a sentimental piece. I’m so glad, though, that I am able to save something that belonged to them and give it a new life.
It looks so perfect nestled between my piano and French settee. After looking at these pictures, I’m really getting the itch to repaint my living room. I love the peacock blue, but it’s feeling a little dark these days. It just wouldn’t be a normal week in my household if I wasn’t painting something.
I’ve posted this to Transformation Thursday.
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It looks great! I love pieces that have a bit of a history. Even if it isn't a 'sentimental' piece, it is still from their home. I always say yes when I'm offered anything from people like that! I love a good yard sale find, but I love having pieces from the people I know.
another great makeover! this looks so good. I like all you accessories, especially the old books
It looks great!!
Another fabulous makeover! Amazing, simply amazing!
A great redo. Plus you now can enjoy something that reminds you of your grandparents.
I'm sure your grandparents would be pleased that you rescued this piece of furniture and gave it a new life. It looks great.
Jane
I love your newly made over table. I have one of these tables and I decided to paint mine pink. I may china mosaic it one day.
Danielle
Cute idea! Love the table.
wow! your table looks fantastic. I love sheet music.
thanks for sharing this wonderful idea!
gail
Oh my goodness… too fabulous!!!
I love it!!
Just adorable ! But I love anything with vintage sheet music !
Eunice
The Little Things
Way cool!!
*hugs*deb
I love the table…what a great idea to decopauge the music sheets…it looks fantastic! Love your blog!
Beth
Hello Miss Mustard Seed. This is a great piece. Is it the same print you used on your SYTYCD dresser? I know you love the white painted pieces but how do you think it would look on a black table? I seem to be in my black period. The dogs just feel lucky I have not spray painted them all to match.
Thanks for the inspiration.
I loved the dresser you covered in sheet music. This table is is also wonderful.
Miss "M"
I love the music sheets as part of your paper art to the presentation no the corner table…I have a friend who cut one down a bit and on big home parties she uses it as a severing table setting it up on top of a table filled with goodies.
I covered a small round end table with paper book pages painted trompe l'oiel birds with branch in the center and sold it at my shop it was an attention getter.
Come visit me over at my blog pan down and check out all my restyled paper book page art 🙂
Love your inspiration.
"Dore"
What a cute little table. A nice addition to your room with the french settee…what a great piece to 'inherit' from the grandparents.
Marian,
FIrst of all I love what you do with sheet music! You come up with the best ideas! I don't know how you do it. Then I want to thank you for posting about my giveaway! You are so kind to me. Thank you!!!! I hope you have a great day tomorrow.
sending you Easter Blessings!
Take Care,
Maria
I LOVE that table! You find the best things!!! So so pretty!
XOX
Jen
Fabulous makeover…love the table!! The vintage song book pages really sets it off!
And I agree with you about the blue…it does seem a little dark. But I don't envy you having to paint again.
Hugs
SueAnn
You really do have a way with furniture. And I am wondering what color you have in mind for the walls. Don't fight the inevitable 🙂 I remember you saying you thought the paint was ot dark in an earlier post. I do love the peacock color though.
Sweet! Happy April, Marian!
: )
Julie M.
Oh, my! I love that!
Wow! that looks great! I have one of those tales in my basement and guess who's gettin' a makeover ~ Thanks.
You gave me inspiration. I found old barn wood frames at an estate sale and I put old music pages in one. I'm having trouble making them stay so I will try what you did. I love the look. Check out my blog and see it.
Have a great day!
What a great tiered table! Love it in the creamy white and the music sheets add some nice interest to the top. Glad you were able to save it.
I absolutely fell in love with the first sheet music table you did…this one is beautiful as well! My mother has been a piano teacher for over 30 years…this idea is perfect for her. I'm going to make her one for her birthday! Thanks for the inspiration!
~Amanda
How adorable…I'm really loving it!!
This is fabulous! I have to get into the whole mod podge thing, love it!!
What a great idea! Thank you for sharing. 🙂
AWESOME!! I love this!! Gives me an idea for a table I saw in a thrift store yesterday.
I need to go back and get it!!
Lou Cinda 🙂
AWESOME!! I love this!! Gives me an idea for a table I saw in a thrift store yesterday.
I need to go back and get it!!
Lou Cinda 🙂
I really like that table. Great job!!!
Blessings,
Cindy
Just beautiful, great transformation!
Thank you for taking the time to stop by and leaving that great comment.
We have alot in common!!
white & paper 🙂
I will be back soon to snoop around some more!
"Dore"
what a fantastic transformation! i will definitely put this in my to do file. thanks SO much for stopping by my blog and commenting. looking forward to more linky parties.
Terrific re-do! Love it in your room.
Love the table! I think spring brings out the need to paint in all of us. 🙂 I am thinking about changing up the master bedroom, along with a couple of pieces of furniture.
I saw my first yard sale sign today! The season is about to begin!!
That's a terrific table project. I really like the resurface. Reminds me that I have a little table to redo and I'd best get busy. Thanks for stopping by to see us and for your terrific link ups. — Jane F.
This is really beautiful! You could link it to my French Obsession. 🙂
Thank you for entering my give away and following me. Following you now. I love your blog.
Gros bisous
Frenchy
I LOVE this! I have a small round table that just needs something. This just might do the trick!
Thanks.
Jennie @ Cinnaberry Suite
Your table turned out great and I love how you added the music sheets. What a transformation!
Thanks for visiting my blog and your comments. I love getting to know blogger friends.
Joy@thifty parsonage living
WOW! That is gorgeous! Now I have another project to add to my to do list.
I've never actually covered any large piece of furniture with paper, but you've convinced me!
Looks stunning!
Hugs,
Bird
Marian I have a similar table that I am currently working on (two tiers but has a hexagon top). I am sanding it down and just painting it. The finish is cracked so I am stripping it. It kills me to strip it only to paint it again but the finish needed to go. But I love this treatment. I have really busy chairs it is going next to (the reupholstered ones) so I think I needed to stick to a solid but I love yours. It is such a unique piece. Great job friend!
Always inspired whenever I stop by.
Love this!
Alison