Tuesday, June 10, 2014

Beach Cottage Desk Remake

I have caught the Annie Sloan paint bug and I just can't stop. I love expressing my creativity by bringing outdated furniture new life.
I found this desk at Goodwill and it is so different from anything I would usually pick but I love the heavy metal shell knobs it has.


I almost forgot to take the before picture--I had already painted one of the drawers! So glad I remembered at the last minute because I always love to remember the transformation.

I painted it in Pure White, Old Ochre, and Duck Egg. I thought the stripes make it look even more beachy.


What do you think? In the right home I think this would be so cute!

I love the seashells and I think the bamboo adds to the beachy theme too.



I don't know if you can see it or not, but I painted the bamboo in Old Ochre, just a little bit more tan than the white.


I think it is charming! I am going to paint a small chair to coordinate with it. I hope I can sell it and it finds the perfect home!

So what have you all been doing?

Update: I finished the chair! Thought it turned out cute so thought I would share it...


 


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12 comments:

  1. Your desk turned out so cute!! I can't wait for you to get the matching chair done too, I bet it will sell fast! I'm so excited to get my desk chair done too, I'm so glad you had the idea of painting the fabric on it.

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  2. Very pretty, Sandy! Love the stripes. The color combo is great, too. I'm sure it will sell fast.

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  3. I love seeing transformations too! You did an amazing job. I love the bamboo and seashells. Your color choices and design are perfect, very creative. I never would have thought to do it that way. Have a blessed day. -Bev

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  4. Love how this desk turned out!! Maya Angelou said "You can't use up CREATIVITY. The more you USE, the more you have." This is certainly true for you.

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  5. Gorgeous Sandy. It is so pretty. Great job.
    Kris

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  6. it is charming, sandy! love the little shell knobs:)

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  7. The desk is soooooo cute! I love the shells and the stripes are adorable. Great job!
    xo jonni xo

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  8. You make me want to paint stripes on something. I have no idea what though.

    Great job on the desk - ugly duckling to a real beauty!

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  9. Sandy,you are getting sooooo good at this painting thingy. I so love that stripy look. I'm sure someone will love it enough to buy it. I think you're onto a winner here. x

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  10. That chair is way cute!! So much personality.

    Oxox Linsey

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