Before. Okay, my daughter took this snap shot of me "working." I have no make-up, I'm in my snazzy paint clothes, (don't look too closely at my shoes and socks, I broke my own rule of no socks with sandals) and for sensitive ears don't read the following...(no bra). Made you all look! I don't think I had one picture of me painting and since I spend a considerable chunk of time doing my "hobby-job" it fits that you can see me in action! Enjoy! I know, I'm fab.
After. Ta Da. After a little magic(sanding,painting,waiting,and waxing)it looks like this!
My first attempt at stenciling a pattern on the top. Overall I think it went pretty well. Some minor hiccups but nothing tragic.
I very lightly stenciled a damask pattern in an acrylic cream color then very lightly glazed it. I used a wet paper towel to keep control of the glaze.
Then I lined the drawers with a black and white harlequin pattern. I used a spray adhesive for the first time, it's pretty sticky!
This desk is wood 100% surrounding the whole thing. The back looks like it could be another front. So cool, but more work!
I kept the drawer pulls exactly how they were. I like the rusty, been there awhile look. I didn't want them shiny and new looking. This is a little gem that I can't keep. I hope it goes to a good home where it will be loved!
Love it! I have a waterfall desk that I'm in the middle of refurbishing. I was thinking about painting over the handles, but after seeing yours in all their "rusty" glory, I may leave mine alone as well. Thanks for sharing!
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I love this desk!! That color is so cute! The damask pattern turned out great! I love that wire basket.. so cute!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous. I recently picked up a waterfall desk and have been busy sanding it. Not sure what color it will be.
ReplyDeleteGreat transformation!
ReplyDeletegorgeous!!! oh, and the desk is pretty, too. ;)
ReplyDeletereally that desk is gorgeous. i love all the details you added, and the color is so up my alley. and i need to take a picture in my paint clothes as you look so much better than i do!
I love this!The color is gorgeous and looks perfect with the pulls.
ReplyDeleteAnd your painting outfit is very tasteful :)
hahah. I paint in the most ridiculous things. Once I painted an entire end table wearing my dads boots because it was cold in the garage and I was too lazy to go in and get shoes of my own haha. I'm glad no one takes pictures of that!
Anyway, I can't wait to see what else you do so I'll follow you :)
It looks great. Nice work. Where did you find the waterfall desk?
ReplyDeleteYou've been busy girl. Everything looks awesome.
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showandtell-sausha.blogspot.com?
She does what you do. Check it out.
Miss ya tons. Hopefully we'll be down there some time this summer.
What a great job! That shade of blue is perfection and I love that you kept the original hardware. I know someone will snap this up in a hurry!
ReplyDeleteI love the transformation....did you use paper for the liners? I'm not sure what I should do for this dresser I'm renovating to sell, and the only cute drawer liners they have these days are scented, and I see a lot of fabric being used but to sell I'm not sure what to do.
ReplyDeleteThis looks great! I too paint furniture and live in Eagle Mountain (The Ranches)...what a small world!
ReplyDeleteIt's fabulous, I love the color.
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Hey Julie, Thanks for the kind comments! Love your desk too! Glad you kept the original hardware. I agree...something new would not have worked!
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great job with the stenciling. I like the hardware selection with this piece--really nice balance
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