Hello Readers,
I'm glad you're here for a visit, this desk was given to me many, many moons ago but I wasn't sure if I wanted to keep it or sell it. I have made the decision to keep it! I mentioned a few weeks ago that I wanted to have a space for me and my "blog empire" every empire needs a desk right?
I created three shades of blue
| after some thought I came up with an idea for the top of the desk I'm very happy with the results |
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| gift wrapping paper in the drawer to give it a little pop! |
| the chalk erases off with ease |
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| have you tried this before? I love the look it gives to hardware |
I wanted some of the wood to show so I just painted a very sheer coat of paint on the details, I didn't want to do any distressing.
| Pretty isn't she.....now onto the next RESTYLE. Anything new with your Blog Empire?.....tell me all about it. See you later peeps! |
Love your "new" desk! You will be a blogging goddess!
ReplyDeleteohhh I love the desk! The chalk board paint is really fun :)
ReplyDeletebeautiful! i love the fun in the drawers!
ReplyDeleteOh Vicky it is just beautiful - I want it!!!!
ReplyDeleteAnd congratulations on your wreath feature btw!
Hugs,
Suzan
It looks great! I love the chalkboard paint on top. And, yes, I have used the Rustoleum in Oil Rubbed Bronze, to makeover our old white porch furniture. The stuff is amazing, isn't it??
ReplyDeleteLove that you refer to it as your Empire! And three shades? You go, girl! I'd love to have your confidence....the desk turned out fabulous! Here's to many happy hours at the helm of the Empire!
ReplyDeletexoxo
Kathleen
The desk is fabulous! That was an undertaking and a great addition to your Empire :-)
ReplyDeleteYOU are a genius. My 111 year old and I are coming this to the desk i got at the dump and painted pink. Sure it's cute, but NOTHING like this...truly amazing!!
ReplyDeleteStacy
FABULOUS! You did an amazing job. :-) I love the wrapping paper in the drawers and the chalkboard top. I've been wanting to make my own chalkboard paint and you have inspired me. I'm now following and can't wait to see more of your creative projects!
ReplyDeleteSharla
This is lovely! I am going to pin it for sure! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteVicky,
ReplyDeleteWhat a great restyle of this desk, I love the colors you chose and that you did something inquest with the top. Great job,
Love it! The colors are great.
ReplyDeleteDebbie
thanks for stopping by and checking out my chalkboard!, I Love the desk, and the fact that you did the chalkboard on the top! Its funny when i was drawing the picture on mine for the picture i originally did a smily face too, but then i ended up wanting to make mine look part of the bush.
ReplyDeletegreat piece!
Oh My Gorgeous!!!! I love it! I just painted a little sort-of-blue-turquoisish desk...it is going in my shop, but I really want to keep it for myself! I love how you painted the top with chalkboard paint...another one of my obsessions. Debbie from reFresh reStyle sent me!
ReplyDeleteJessica @ Mom 4 Real
Love the chalk board paint on top! great idea. Didn't know you could make your own - that's my "learn something new everyday" for today!
ReplyDeletelove the colors. I should make my own chalk paint.
ReplyDeleteI've made two batches of the homemade chalk paint and I think it works great, too! Your empire desk turned out great. Love the chalkboard top especially!
ReplyDeleteLooks great! I really need to buy some Plaster OF Paris so I can try this out. The chalkboard top is a great idea, so fun!
ReplyDeleteHi Vicky, ReFresh ReStyle sent me over!! What a great idea!! That desk looks great! I just bit the bullet yesterday and bought Annie Sloan chalk paint! Wanted to try it before I tried making my own, but now wish I had waited! Someone gave me TWO Ethan Allen desks recently and I cannot wait to get started! But so glad I saw your chalk board first!! You Go Girl!! Love your photos! Teri from Decor8N with Teri on Facebook
ReplyDeleteHi Vicky, thanks for stopping by Twelve Discovery Drive earlier today. I love your chalk paint project! Your blog is a pleasure to read (you have a great easy to read font)!
ReplyDeleteOkay, girl! This is amazing! I just saw a desk like this on craigslist...(boo on me for not buying it...LOL) I Love that the top is chalkboard! That is super smart! Great work.
ReplyDeleteI love how you added the paper inside the drawer. It looks so great, and is a beautiful design. It adds a pop of unexpected fun!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful piece. Love the contrast.
ReplyDeleteLove the color and lines of this desk! It's quite similar to the white desk I recently painted.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful transformation!! I'm so happy to have found your blog! I didn't know about using Plaster of Paris to do your own chalk paint! I'm going to use some left overs I already have to do the paint! Thanks.
ReplyDeleteReally cool idea! love it!
ReplyDeleteThat looks great! Very pretty and fun!
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up to the Creative Inspirations Party at Embracing Change!
So happy you were here!
Stacey
Absolutely beautiful! The color is beautiful, and love the paper inside the middle drawer. Really an amazing transformation. Thanks for sharing your creative inspiration at Sunday's Best Par.tay. I will be featuring this Saturday.
ReplyDeleteI love the way your desk turned out - especially the unexpected element of the pretty paper in the drawers. Thank you so much for linking up on Fabulous Friday at Faith, Trust & Pixie Dust.
ReplyDeleteWarmly, Michelle