Here is the 15 dollar beauty I picked up last weekend at a garage sale. As I said, with the twins wanting to be like their elementary school aged neighbors, they've been dying for a homework desk AND homework- they'll eat those words desk someday soon, won't they?
So with some sanding, love and a generous friend (THANKS AMY) who offered up her spacious backyard for us to spray paint and spread out, the desk became just what I had hoped...
and this is what happens when you ask those little helpers to keep an eye on their sister at the coloring table - yes, it's only marker, not paint!
back to work...
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love the color?
a chaotic pile of supplies
and finally! we are done - except for a missing knob somewhere -- to be found? let's hope.
smooshed amongst all of the other clutter in the girls' room but they love it!
sharing today with...
Wow - what a transformation. Love the colors you chose!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure the girls love their new desk! You did a great job transforming that desk into a wonderful piece of furniture that will grow with the girls. I love the color.
ReplyDeleteJane
Very cute, and I love the colors and the fabric you chose! Someday you'll have to show me your blending technique for painting.
ReplyDeletei love the color combo! so cute!
ReplyDeleteThat is great! I can't believe it was only $15
ReplyDeleteIt turned out really cute!!
ReplyDeleteI love it!
Rosemary
Absolutely love it! I need your creative touch around my house - wanna come and give me some tips? :)
ReplyDeleteSuper Cute! How did you do the knobs? And can you tell me about that Valspar finishing stuff? How and what does it do?
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Hi Jen!
ReplyDeleteMy name is Tawny and I happened to peak at your blog from my friend Amber's.
Your kids are adorable, and you ideas are inspiring!
After reading your profile I laughed because I'm a teacher too and I agree that being a mom is such a more demanding job, yet so much more fun :)
Love your new desk! What a great find and vision!
I love the color and the knobs are adorable! How did you ever cover them with fabric? Great job, your daughters must be thrilled!
ReplyDeleteTurned out fantastic!! I love the fabric!
ReplyDeleteThat desk is so pretty, now, and it looks like you had a great time with your "helpers." The marker picture was a riot. :) As a mom of two toddlers, I'm with you. Anyway, the color and fabric you chose are so fun. Great work!
ReplyDeletesuper cute! love the colors you used!
ReplyDeleteI just redid a desk for my son- black. Not nearly as fun colored as yours..it looks great.
ReplyDeletetammy
love the curtains!!! Great choice!!!!
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful now. Love how you used the same material as covers for the knobs. I've never thought of doing that. Just perfect.
ReplyDeleteI love that color and those knobs, how clever! I'm sure your children just love it!
ReplyDeleteKat :)
What a great job, and the knobs make it!
ReplyDeleteOh my word! That looks amazing! GREAT transformation!!
ReplyDeleteCute! Love the paint color and the knob idea... very clever! I've got a Power of Paint Party on Wednesdays. I'd love for you to share your desk and chair.
ReplyDeleteThat is too cute!!!! How do you get the words onto your pics????
ReplyDeleteAhhh...my favorite color!!! Your helpers appear to be a tad short, but they are cute...
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Cindy
awww... nice desk! cute kiddos! :)
ReplyDeletegail
what a cute desk, I love the color.
ReplyDeleteLooks so cute in the room!
Your desk looks fabulous! I love the blue color you chose. I did this same project with my Abby's desk. It was a white wicker desk and I spray painted it bright green. So fun, and you know our kids will have such wonderful, colorful memories too! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThat is a gorgeous rehab! I hopped on over from Finding Fabulous. I love it. It turned out lovely!
ReplyDeleteteri
The desk looks amazing! I love how you reused the knobs!
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