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With my iron in hand, I attacked the table. You ladies sure know what you’re talking about. I laid a thin hand towel over it because…well, I don’t know why…it just seemed like a good idea. I let the iron sit on there for a bit, then slid a spackling blade under there.
Voila! Ugly laminate be gone!It’s a little shabby on top. The wood is split, but that’s ok. It’s exactly how I want it. If I need it for a more formal project in the future, I’ll just cover it. For now, I’m in love.

Meanwhile…I bought this (heavy) plaque last month for $1.99. Price is right, eh? Color? Not so much.

Sing, birdies, sing! They’re basking in the sun here. Either that or they’re screaming for someone to get them out of that plaque.
Nothing like a black china cabinet and the sun setting to make you realize how badly you need to dust. Don’t look too close!

The one above looks a little yellow. I had to use the flash, but this gives you a better idea for the color.

Maybe if I’m lucky, this springy plaque will bring some springy weather!

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  1. I am glad that the table turned out…. isn’t great all the help we can give you 🙂 …. love the plaque….

  3. I am glad that the iron worked so well for you. T

    he table will be wonderful when you are finished with it.

  5. I’m wondering where you live to get these fabulous prices! I’m in N. California and the thrift stores are so overpriced. That table of yours would have been at least $40 here…probably more.

    Anyway, I just wanted to tell you I have that exact bird plaque and have never hung it because I didn’t care for the terracotta. I didn’t know you could paint it. I might try that.

  6. Love these!!

    We are re-doing the kids bathroom in western/cowboy stuff and I have a heavy metal thingy to hang on the wall. But, we did a treatment on the walls to make it look like leather…and the metal thingy now blends in and you can’t even see it! So, I was thinking of painting it but didn’t know if it would work….now I know it will!!

    Thanks for sharing!!

  8. The table looks great! You did a great job. BTW I could not see a speck of dust! You need to come to my house…I’ll show you some dust on my black furniture. That is the only thing that bothers me about my black furniture…it does show the dust…but not enough to make me get rid of my black furniture. I do love it so!

  11. Love the table and te birdies. Why does everyone else find amazing cheap finds and I don’t?

  14. Love the birdie plaque. It’s perfect for spring. Can’t wait to see the finished table. You are quite the talented girl.

  15. Great job Chris! Knew you could tackle that one. Looks soooo much nicer without the lamanete. Where did you find the $1.99 birdie plaque????? Why can’t I find those things. How cute it turned out. Guess I need to get my shopping shoes on and get out there huh?

    Mom

  16. The birds are perfectly ‘rubbed’. Once you spray painted, how did you distress it?? Looks great! 🙂

  17. That plaque is adorable! But now I’m kind of freaked out by it since you mentioned the screaming…

  18. Adorable plaque! I can’t wait to see the table finished! Totally run to rip up old stuff isn’t it? 🙂

  19. KKKEEEEEUTE! Hey how did the dust from my house get over to yours? I can’t figure that out! What I do know is that dust looks better at other people’s houses…big smile…it follows me. Hey your project looks marvelous. I love that plaque…and I love that black cabinet. Very, very nice!
    Blessings,
    Debbie

  21. ummm. I’m thinking don’t hold your breath on the weather.
    Cute birds…But just sayin’.

    Now you have a rustic laminateless table. It’ll look lovely. For sure!

  22. Woohoo! It worked. I was nervous for ya! Cant wait to see the finished product. I love the plaque!

  23. Wow! That is a neat trick with the iron. How handy dandy and super that it worked for you dear!
    The birdy plaque turned out super cute. I’m with you…beyond ready for springtime to show up here!!!

  25. Cannot wait to see how the table turns out! The birds are very cute!

  26. Wow – who knew an iron could take care of that?! Smart girl whoever suggested that brilliant idea! And your plaque is so cute – love the birdies. Now onto Spring!

  28. I am so glad I found your blog, and just in time too! I have a table that I would like to do the same with. Yay!
    And the plaque is precious too! Good job! Your work is very inspirational to me!
    Love,
    Taryn

  29. That table…I can’t wait to see it all put together! And the birdie plaque is darling–a little coat of paint is always just the ticket!

  30. Anything with birds is such a welcome sight this time of year! And I didn’t notice your dust; maybe that’s because I am used to it around my house.

  32. Sigh. I never find cute gorgeous little side table things at my goodwill (or a long bench for my kitchen table which is what I’m currently hunting for). I did find a cute grey suit (4.95), a white candle holder ($1), and a grey-ish plate ($1)… maybe I need a post about my finds.

  33. That table is going to be great! I’m glad to know that the iron worked so well. I also love the birdie transformation.

  34. Oh, I’m glad you got that laminate piece off. Great idea on the iron. And your newly painted birdie plaque is adorable.

  35. Great job on both the table and plaque, Chris. As always, you’re such an inspiration. 🙂

  39. wow! i hadn’t heard about ironing a table before all the comments from the previous post…but it turned out great! good job…and now we know, if we ever spot a vinylized table at a thrift store…
    -kristen

  46. I found your blog a little while ago and I am really enjoying it.

    What is the name of the color in your bathroom w/the little table? I am using a similar color but I think I like your shade better.

    Thanks for all of the inspiration!

  48. Good morning Chris! Thanks for stopping by my blog which in turn, lead me to yours!

    The wall color in my dining room is called Antique White (by BM or SW – can’t remember which one). When it first goes on it looks VERY WHITE but never fear, it does darken up to a soft white with a little yellowish hue. The paint I used on my picture molding, trim and under the chair railing is Pearl White, a custom mix (I think). If you want, I can give you the formula for it if you’ll let me know.

    We put up the roman shade last night but no window treatments yet, probably going to go with faux-silk panels in a cream as suggested by several folks. Also, Joni at Cote de Texas has given me some good ideas.

    Hoping to get my shelves up tonight so I can finish putting all my cremeware on them.

    Hugs!
    Judy

  50. Cute birdy plaque. The table is coming along nicely. Can’t wait to see it in all it’s glory!

  53. Wow, you used an iron? Cool!
    I love that plaque… there are little chickies on it! 😀

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