Really?!
$9.99?!
I have made some good deals during the years but I have to tell you that I have NEVER bought such a beautiful piece of furniture for such an
amazing price before.
but today I am way too excited…
so allow me to show you the picture of my new “old desk”.
I worked on this desk on and off during the course of three days;
here are some of the things I did and learned in the process…
1. I Cleaned the desk, I removed the hardware and filled the holes.
{My baby girl thought that the DryDex was yogurt…you can see the disappointment on her face when I told her
” Mimi, you can’t eat that!”
2. I sanded it:
{Most of the times in order to restore and see true beauty we need to clean up and get rid of some old “unwanted” layers.
If you are wondering
What’s up with the green shoe?
I thought that you may want to see my foot, perhaps you are tired of seeing my hands ;)}
3. I painted the inside of the drawers turquoise:
{ We need to look deeper to see what is inside!}
4. I took a break!
Anything looks better after Hot Chocolate…
5. I painted the entire desk white I mean BLACK:
{At times things need to get darker before…}
{…they get lighter and brighter.}
6. I painted the entire desk white:
7. I antiqued the desk:
I used one simple tool to achieve this look:
my good friend the electric sander.
The amount of pressure determined how deep into the layers of paint I went.
7. I repainted and reinstalled the hardware.
I loved working on this desk.
I found myself often thinking about the similarities the desk has with life in general. As I was sanding the edges a small thought crossed my mind and I felt a sense of gratitude for all the “layers” and experiences that I’ve had in my own life. All those layers at the end of the day are
what have made us who we are today…
Don’t you think?
In the end for me it is as simple as this…
Price and value are NOT the same thing.
Sometimes appearance can blind us and take away from the true worth of things as a moment…, people, or of something as simple as an old desk.
The End!
PS: I am so excited my desk is one of the 10 TOP Projects at the diy CLUB 🙂
Its beautiful! I am about to embark on this new adventure of painting furniture! I found a roll top desk, not as cheap as yours so I dont want to screw it up. Can you tell me, if I want some pink to show under the cream which will be top coat, I am assuming, I paint it all pink underneath instead of black? I know it might be a silly question but I just want to make sure before I start. Thanks.!
xoxo
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ziggy
Its beautiful! I am about to embark on this new adventure of painting furniture! I found a roll top desk, not as cheap as yours so I dont want to screw it up. Can you tell me, if I want some pink to show under the cream which will be top coat, I am assuming, I paint it all pink underneath instead of black? I know it might be a silly question but I just want to make sure before I start. Thanks.!
xoxo
new follower
ziggy
it looks gorgeous! and i am sure my daughter would have thought that was yogurt, too…. what a disappointment!
love the pop of color inside the drawers!
it looks gorgeous! and i am sure my daughter would have thought that was yogurt, too…. what a disappointment!
love the pop of color inside the drawers!
love your blog! (just found you via tatertots and jello) I feel like I have been missing out! My gosh this desk is outstanding:)
gina
love your blog! (just found you via tatertots and jello) I feel like I have been missing out! My gosh this desk is outstanding:)
gina
FINALLY! I've figured out my blogger issues and I can comment again! I've been dying to tell you how much I adore this desk!! I love the techniques you used – thanks for sharing! I have an adorable project that I want to do similar to this! Thanks for sharing!!
FINALLY! I've figured out my blogger issues and I can comment again! I've been dying to tell you how much I adore this desk!! I love the techniques you used – thanks for sharing! I have an adorable project that I want to do similar to this! Thanks for sharing!!
Love the desk! I have been looking for a new (old) desk on Craigs List and I have seen roll tops but didn't know if I would like it even after paint? Now I know thanks to you! Thanks for sharing. Found you on MMS. 8>)
Love the desk! I have been looking for a new (old) desk on Craigs List and I have seen roll tops but didn't know if I would like it even after paint? Now I know thanks to you! Thanks for sharing. Found you on MMS. 8>)