Monday, February 11, 2013

Beauty in Blue... Vintage Desk Makeover




I am so excited to share this furniture makeover with you! Between a full-time job and 2 kids (not to mention a really tiny home in which to work), I don't get as many large projects done as I'd like. It's a shame, too, because they really don't take very long when you're using chalk paint. It dries so quickly and is so easily distressed. But, with limited time, it is what it is. Anyway, on to the show! 




This old gal was one of our very first furniture purchases. We bought it from a craigslist ad and I've had it in my home for quite some time now, actually using it to store my odds and ends of the business (sandpaper, hardware, you name it!). But I've been dying to paint it for awhile and I finally got everything cleared out of it and moved it to my work space. My work space, at least in the winter, consists of a (maybe) 8' x 4' area in front of my washer and dryer! lol. It's the best I've got so we make do. And the kids are very aware that they must leave whatever is in the work space alone! That being said, they did slip this weekend and attempt to spin a top on my new desk surface! Yes... a spinning top! Thought I might have to put them outside in the snow after that one! :)


After all, I had sanded the top of this beauty down, stained it 3 times with my favorite dark stain and put 3 coats of poly on it. After all that hard work, I didn't want to redo it! Again! Which is precisely what I told them. And they proceeded to keep their paws off! 



When it came to choosing a color scheme for this desk, I knew exactly what I wanted to do. I had pinned a Miss Mustard Seed project long ago, when we first started this little venture we call On A Whim. She had painted a very similar desk with these colors and I simply fell in love when I saw it. I just love the Annie Sloan™ Old White and the dark wood top together. And the Duck Egg Blue on the drawer fronts and the sides is simply a perfect match with those. When I happened to get some Duck Egg for another project, I just knew I needed to work on this old desk! 


The previous owners had taken good care of her. I did fill in a few dings on the sides and top. But not all of them. I kept a few smaller marks on the top because I knew they would end up adding to this girl's character when she was all brand new

After painting/waxing/distressing/staining I just love how this Beauty in Blue turned out.

How about you?




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We're sharing this makeover at...


Serendipity and Spice
Tweak It Tuesday at The Cozy Little House
PJH Designs





It's Party Time at Three Mango Seeds


Furniture Feature Fridays
The Shabby Nest

Rooted In Thyme
The Charm of Home
Chic on a Shoestring Decorating
Pretty Things Link Party at Twelve O Eight
Funky Junk's Saturday Nite Special
Too Much Time On My Hands
It's Overflowing
I Heart Nap Time
mop it up mondays
Boogieboard Cottage
Between Naps on the Front Porch
Paint It Linky Party at Liz Marie Blog

36 comments:

  1. What a beautiful job you did. I love the color. Very nice. I just found you through The Dedicated House. I'm your newest follower and I'm hoping you'll follow back at www.crazythriftycrafts.blogspot.com

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    1. Thank you so very much. I'm on my way over right now :)

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  2. Looks like you had a lot of fun painting the desk! Great colors!! I bet it makes 'work' so much better!! :D

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    1. Thank you for the kind words. But, alas, i won't be keeping this one. (i wish tho!). She'll be getting a new home shortly...

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  3. Absolutely gorgeous! I love the colors you chose!

    Jenna @ http://rainonatinroof.com

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  4. I love your colour combinations.. one of my favorites. Your desk is lovely!

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  5. that is a beautiful make over, well done!

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  6. It sounds like we have a lot in common....working girl, a couple of kids, tiny home and an even tinier workspace! I love how you transformed this desk. The colour is lovely. I am your latest follower (would love for you to follow me back if you can)

    xx
    Sumaya

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    1. Yes. We certainly seem to! :) And I'm checking out your blog right now.

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  7. Turned out beautiful. I love a stained top with a painted body,

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  8. It is darling! I love the two tone coloring and I am always a sucker for something distressed :)

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    1. Thanks for checking out our project and for the kind comment!

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  9. Oh my! This is so beautiful! The colors and detailing is gorgeous! I bet you love using your new desk... :)

    hugs x
    Crystelle

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  10. This desk is just gorgeous! Love all the colors on it!

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  11. Beautiful transformation, Denise! The color combination you used is one of my favorites. I've used it myself on some furniture in our master bedroom. Love the desk itself. My daughter wants to get a desk at some point {a thrift store purchase maybe} and she knows I'll be happy to paint it for her. She loves these bigger desks with the drawers.

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    1. Thank you so much. I love the desk itself, too. That's probably why I had it sitting in my house so long without painting it. I secretly didn't want to get rid of it! lol

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  12. Oh my goodness your redo is gorgeous!! I love the blue, white and wood, so pretty :)

    xo, Tanya
    twelveOeight

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    1. Thank you. That means a lot because i think your stuff us amazing! :)

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  13. I found you from Sugar Bee Crafts! I host Fluster Creative Muster Party on Wednesdays and I would love it if you would come by and party with us. Hope to see you there!

    Hugs, Smiles, and Blessings,

    Robin
    Fluster Buster

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    1. Thank you for the invite. I would love to join the party this week! :)

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  14. Thanks so much for linking to Make the Scene Monday @ Alderberry Hill. You are being featured this evening!
    I hope you are having a wonderful weekend, and join me tomorrow night for Make the Scene Monday #62!

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    1. That is so awesome! Thank you so much :) I'll be sure to join you again for #62!

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  15. You did a wonderful job on this! It really is a beauty :)

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  16. HI Denise, your desk turned out so pretty. I too like the dark top and the blue and white. Thanks for linking up at Transformed Tuesday. xoxo Peggy~PJH Designs

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  17. Love the blue it looks so good that color! Thanks for linking up last week at Made in a Day!
    Kim

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    1. Thanks Kim! Love looking at your party links and your blog!

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  18. Denise, You did a great job on your desk makeover. Thanks so much for sharing at Simple & Sweet Fridays. Love the blue vintage look!

    Jody

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