My desk is finally done! This is how it started. It was a very pretty desk (actually a vanity), but it had been poorly treated. It had a huge mirror, but the frame looked like it had been eaten by a rodent of some sort…seriously. The finish was marred and someone thought it would look cuter with stickers on the drawers. I removed the mirror (saved the mirror and pitched the frame), because I thought it looked a little masculine to be a vanity, anyway. I paid $50.00 for it at Goodwill. A little on the high side, but it’s a great piece.
So, here’s how it looks now!
I sprayed the brass hardware with Krylon’s Oil Rubbed Bronze, finished in the top in Dark Walnut with a Wipe-On Poly finish, and painted the body of the desk in Creamy by Sherwin Williams.
I love the way it turned out!
The other side of my office is a wreck right now, but I can’t wait to reveal the rest! I just found a wardrobe on Craig’s List that I think will work for storage. I’m going to check it out later this week, so keep your fingers crossed for me!
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I absolutely love this!!!
Really beautiful job. I just love how you have been staining the tops and painting the bottom of the piece cream. Hope you get the wardrobe!
Oh my goodness! That is just perfectly dreamy!
It looks fabulous…as always!
I love everything you do.
Take care,
Stephanie
I love it!
It looks outstanding…love the stain and paint combo. Hope you have a nice week.
Blessings,
Linda
Wow! I love it! You did a fantastic job on that desk! I am so glad I found your blog!
Sandra
Cute as can be! What a great job. Can't wait to see everything else. You are so talented!
Very nice! I love the way it turned out. You have vision I tell you. I am always amazed at your creations. Marla
I've crossed my fingers, toes & eyes for you! : ) I love the way it turned out! The dark walnut has really become a favorite of mine. I may have to find something and play with that myself.
Oh how beautiful!!! I love it!!!
Enjoy!!!
XOXO
Cathy
What an exquisite transformation. We live not far from you in MD.
Have a wonderful crisp autumn day. TTFN ~Marydon
Wow, I love the wat it turned out, too! I'm bringing a vanity home soon that I purchased last week, I'm gonna use you as an inspiration!
Hugs,
Anne
I'm really loving the creamy white look with a dark stained top. I'm doing a kitchen table like this now, and I can't wait til it's done! Your desk is fabulous as is all the furniture you transform! I love your new blog as well. :o)
peace, cindy
It turned out wonderful!
Gaaa… Total genious to turn a bedroom dresser into a desk! Wonderful makeover Miss MS!
I type this with bonding primer all over my fingers. I just had to.
Donna
Wow looks amazing! You really do exceptional work!! I do love the dark stain w/ the cream…You must be one busy girl!! You've always got something new & fabulous to show!
Shellagh
Fantastic job!!!
I love this transformation. It looks wonderful! Excellent job!
wow! it's beautiful! I love the color combination!
gail
Wow, that looks great! Thanks for your comment today. So I would LOVE to hear about this paint sprayer you have? Do you use it for all your painting projects? Should I get one? Sounds great… I'd love to hear more please!
Just happened on your blog today!! SO DARLING!! You like me can't help but paint anything that will hold still long enough!!
one day email me when you are in the Frederick area & I'll pop in to meet you OR when I am in Emmitsburg I can let you know … my email is ~
blushing_rose_boutique@yahoo.com
TTFN ~Marydon
It looks great! You make me think that I can take something that looks old and make it into something wonderful. During my move, I will be on the lookout for a great piece and maybe work on it this winter.
It looks fantastic!
Beautiful job! I just found a can of the Oil Rubbed Bronze…can't wait to get to spraying! The knobs look great in the ORB…looking forward to your armoire reveal.
Absolutely gorgeous… who would have thought that would be a vanity… Love you the two tone you did also… you are one talented lady… I love your new headers…nice touch…
took a look at all your other finds… you scored this week…you found some fantastic treasures.
LOVE IT! It turned out great…beautiful.
Chelsea
So creative….I so love Goodwill too!!! We have some great ones here in Texas. It is great finding your site! Love it!
~ I celebrate the gift of creativity in you from the Lord!
God bless you!
Teresa
I love Goodwill too. Missed a table this week there, bc I was on lunch and in a hurry. I SO wanted it! LOVE what you did with this piece. It is now STUNNING! Great makeover.
It looks great!
Have a happy day!
Becky
That looks great!
Delicious! Stunning! Great mix of colors and finishes.
FABULOUS!! I love the finish you did on it and the kidney shape of the desk. Wonderful…..
Just a wondeful mix of colors, great job. Can't wait to see the rest of the room.
Sandy
Love how your desk turned out! I really like your choice of colors for it! Great job!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia 😉
Stunning! Also love the graphics on your posts, adorable!
Janell
p.s. just became a follower, looking forward to reading more posts!
That is the cutest thing ever! You are so talented! I love the star wars mural too!!
What a fabulous makeover!! The colors are perfect. Such a good job!!
Blessings!
Gail
Your little desk is perfect! I love the finished product!
The desk is so perfect, love the way you redid it, I love the white, it is so fresh and looks so good in that spot…
Wow, what a transformation! It looks fabulous.
Oh boy! That is rich!
Turned out totally darling.
I love your film of pieces you have done. I am a free hand painter myself, so I can appreciate the great work you do!!
Linda Q
Wow I love that. The hardware spray painted just added to it. Gorgeous!
Looks so much better and really a unique look…I like it!
That is just a stunning desk.
If you haven't already come link up at my Room a month makeover. http://theshadesofpink.blogspot.com/2009/10/room-month-monster-dominoes.html
Fantastic!! Great job.
That is just gorgeous!!!!
I want this! I am so going to copy it. Love it! 🙂
Oh my, what a fantastic job!
It looks amazing! Do you just stand there and stare at it? I would. Thanks for sharing that amazing transformation.
Love your work!!
-Angela
Absolutely gorgeous!
Congrats on being featured over at Kimba's! I was so excited for you when I saw it. You're awesome!!
This is fabulous. I've been keeping my eye out for a desk to fix up. Very inspirational I must say.
This looks fantastic! I am refinishing a dresser in the exact same way.
I love the dark top and white bottom…Looks great!
What a stunning transformation! I love it!
Girl, you have outdone yourself this time! Honestly, your desk looks absolutely wonderful!! Good for you!
Your projects are so inspiring!
Stunning. Beautiful. Awesome. What more can I say? Are you getting the idea that I like it, sorta? 🙂 Hope you're having a good day!
pk @ Room Remix
I love the mix of dark with white! Great idea, its just stunning!
That is amazing! I love it!
WOW, that is just so beautiful!!!
WOW, that is just so beautiful!!!
Gorgeous! I absolutely love it.
I like the way you kept the integrity of the piece, by bringing out the rich tones of the wood.
Love it love it love it! If I am not following already (and I think I am) I am now! You are just too cute and crafty!
Hello…
Ohhh my…what a fabulous transformation! I love that you painted the bottom section of the desk but left the natural wood top! Love that look! Okay…I just have to tell you…I have the exact same desk or vanity, whatever it was! It belonged to my late father-in-law…as soon as I seen the piece, I fell in love! It has now found a home in my frenchy studio/office! Ohh my…just had to tell you! Hehe!
Thank you so much for sharing your project with us! You're such a creative and talented lady!!! Just wanted to let you know that I'm adding your delightful blog to my list of blog follows and look forward to your upcoming posts (as well as exploring your past posts)! So very nice to meet you, my friend!!!
Warmest wishes,
Chari @Happy To Design
This is gorgeous! I am so glad I found your blog!