A couple of weeks ago I discovered the Goodwill store in Birmingham. Yes Please. I found this table for $8.03. Steal? I think so. Now that I've finished this one...I cannot wait to go back. Here are the before shots. It was in rough shape. Someone obviously didn't know how to use a coaster....
Step 1 in the revamping it process, CLEAN. It was pretty dirty so this took some time.
I forgot the in between shots but the jest includes painting with oops paint I got at Home Depot for $1.00. Then heavily distressing with sand paper....
For a second I considered leaving it the stark white before the distressing was done. I think it has a lot more character now....
This is one of several projects that got completed this weekend. I can't wait to post about the rest later this week (including our new cabinets mentioned
here)....
Step 1 in the revamping it process, CLEAN. It was pretty dirty so this took some time. 
I forgot the in between shots but the jest includes painting with oops paint I got at Home Depot for $1.00. Then heavily distressing with sand paper....
For a second I considered leaving it the stark white before the distressing was done. I think it has a lot more character now....
This is one of several projects that got completed this weekend. I can't wait to post about the rest later this week (including our new cabinets mentioned here).... 
The table looks great. I just read your blog back to the beginning to see all of your other redos. It makes me want to head out now to find something to make new again!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! I am so happy I could provide some inspiration:)
ReplyDeleteLOVE this table! I noticed you live in B'ham...I am down in Tuscaloosa/Northport...small world, huh? I look forward to reading more of your adventures in redecorating! Aren't you glad it is yard sale season!?!?
ReplyDeleteJoy!
Vicky
www.oilinmylamp.net
Love this!!! It looks like something I wouldve fought you for! lol
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I just found your blog and am your newest follower. Thanks for creating such a great blog that is overflowing with fab inspiration!! I love it (and your table).
ReplyDeleteGoodwill and all the thrift shops are such great resource, especially if someone is as talented and have the vision like you. I love what you've done to that dated table! Looks so fresh and modern.
ReplyDeleteHappy Cottage Monday!
-marie
TOO funny the first thing I noticed was the awesome Readers Digest books! I love how you decorated with them on the cute table! I have way too many and plan on repurposing them SOME day
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Gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteThat's a great table!!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat find!!
Looks great! What a bargain find!
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
Hope you have a great week!
Jill @ Creating my way to Success
http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/
Great makeover! What a cute table! Looks like it fell into the right hands!
ReplyDeleteBest Wishes and Blessings,
Amanda
Oh wow!.. what a beauty of a makeover!.. thanks for sharing...
ReplyDeleteWow! ~ what a transformation. Stopping by from House of Grace's Link ~ Loving your blog
ReplyDeleteLooks Great! I will look at old chunky furniture differently now:)
ReplyDeleteWonderful and love the book arrangement -- add a nice 'pop' of color and love the crate for magazines too! Good eye on snagging this deal!
ReplyDeleteThat looks incredible. I love the distressing. And I love that the table and paint were such a bargain!
ReplyDeleteIt looks GREAT!
ReplyDeleteStopping by from Hope Studios. White, chippy and shabby are my absolute favorites! You've got it all here! I love it.
ReplyDeleteKathleen
Love this! I am addicted to Goodwill. I've had several "pee-in-my-pants moments" there! Great job!
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I love this!! The table looks gorgeous now.
ReplyDeleteGoodwill is my FAV. My latest blog is all about my GW finds :) Check it out if you have a minute!
www.amandachik.blogspot.com
Great table and such an awesome job!! I am still amazed everytime I see what you can do with a little paint!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!!
That looks fantastic! You really make me want to head to goodwill and find some great (well, some AWFUL, actually) stuff to make over. Great job!
ReplyDeleteRachel @ Maybe Matilda
Great job! I'd love for you to share it at my Share the Wealth Link Party at http://www.laughloveandcraft.com/2011/04/share-wealth-wednesday-link-party.html
ReplyDeleteI like it. Isn't it amazing what you can do with Goodwill finds...and it you happen to screw it up, who cares.
ReplyDeleteLOVE! It's just so grand finding something old and making it new.
ReplyDeleteI'm a fellow "goodwiller" and it's kind of addicting! :)
http://www.everbrooke.com/2011/04/trash-to-treasure-kids-activity-lap.html
so cute! that matal basket is made for that table!
ReplyDeleteI've got to be honest, the before picture made me wonder if it could be redeemed. But it looks amazing! The metal basket is the perfect touch! I'm happy to be your newest follower!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful! Love it!
ReplyDeletefabulous find, great work
ReplyDeletethanks for linking this up to our blog party!
ReplyDeleteThat was a great find! you made it look amazing. I'm visiting from Whassup Wed. and am a new follower.
ReplyDeleteLove this. I would love it if you would post this to my Upcycled Awesome linky party! http://tinyurl.com/upcycled40
ReplyDeleteThat's adorable! I wish I could find amazing stuff like this at my thrift stores! Visiting from Someday Crafts.
ReplyDeleteJessa @ www.jessajill.blogspot.com
I love that redo! Im a follower now. I love the simplicity of your blog(not all ad filled)just enjoyable.Stop by and visit me if you would and follow if you desire I will be back either way!
ReplyDeleteVery cute! New follower!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute!
ReplyDeleteTho I am partial to teal...I think nothing beats the crisp cleaness of white.
Excellent job!
Oh, it's beautiful! You saved it from its ugly self!
ReplyDeleteWhat a change! You did a great job. Looking forward to more thriftin' treasures and make-overs. I'm your newest follower. Diane
ReplyDeletewhat a great find....I LOVE what you did here!
ReplyDeletegreat job. Cute table - only $8? What a wonderful find!
ReplyDeleteLove it!! Great job. I'm here from FFRiday and i'm your newest follower. Great blog!
ReplyDeletexoxo,
Kim
Yes Yes Yes! The distressing is wonderful! That rustic basket underneath fits perfectly too. Wonderful job...I am jealous...I want one too!
ReplyDeleteKim
www.kim-toomuchtimeonmyhnads.blogspot.com
Love what you did to the little table. Have a great weekend - maks :-)
ReplyDeleteGreat re-do, love the distressing. I really like the wire basket too.
ReplyDeleteMy husband is from B'ham...love it there :)
Looks wonderful - now following so I don't miss your great re-dos!
ReplyDeleteSusan
Looks great...what a transformation :) Laurel@chippingwithcharm
ReplyDeleteI agree, the distressing gave it the character it needed - after your paint redo, of course. Aren't thrift stores terrific?! You can furnish a whole house stylishly from second hand stores - and save big bucks, to boot! ;)
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking to the party again.
Have a great weekend!
Liz @ the Brambleberry Cottage
http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/
I love your industrial looking little basket under there! It fits so perfectly! Fireflies and Jellybeans sent me your way!
ReplyDeleteYour table looks great and I really love the basket and reader's digest books.
ReplyDeleteTruly fabulous, who would have thunk it started out like it did?! Thanks for sharing at Beyond The Picket Fence.
ReplyDeleteWow, what a transformation! Nothing like a good coat of white paint (crisp or distressed) to breathe new life into an old piece of wood! Visiting today from Time Travel Thursday.
ReplyDeleteThis looks great! I scored a sweet nightstand from Goodwill and did a similar makeover! I now go back weekly to see what else I can find. Stop by to check it out if you have time ;) www.fromourhidingplace.com
ReplyDeleteSuper cute! I love furniture transformations. Thanks so much for linkin up. Can't wait to see what you have for next week.
ReplyDeleteThis turned out great - I just bought a table at GW with visions of painting it, yours is an inspiration.
ReplyDeletePretty! you did a great job, and what a deal!
ReplyDeletethanks for linking up at Catch as catch can
gail
Yay for oops paint! Loving the wire bin too :)
ReplyDeletei loooove the look of that. right now i am in the middle of doing that same thing to the base and legs of our dining room table! have to distress next. any tips?
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