Friday, June 25, 2010

Free Desk = Fun Desk


I know it's summer
and the last thing anyone wants to think about right now
is school, but I plan to home school next year.

I've been trying to figure out where in our house that
I'm going to do this said
home schooling...

Enter one
*FREE*
antique desk
found on craigslist by my sweet hubs.



I think lots of schoolwork was done on this baby.






So, I broke out my paint and got to work.

Notice, I didn't say sander.
That's 'cause I was so excited that I skipped that part.

I got my white paint out and applied two layers.
Then, one of my favorite colors
(which may or may not inspire daydreams of the beach).
Two coats of that.
THEN,
I broke out the palm sander and sanded away.

*funny side note*
I did the sanding in our driveway
while our son was riding his bike.
I went into the garage to unplug my sander and
all of a sudden I heard a crash.
He accidentally rode into the desk and knocked over.

I always say,
"It's a good thing I like distressed furniture
because I have two boys"




I love the end result.
Now, if only teaching was this easy.


Linked up with The Shabby Chic Cottage- Transformation Thursday

5 comments:

  1. sweet! I really love the color too! and the best part...FREE!!! Yay!

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  2. You lost me at "home schooling."

    Just kidding. Good for YOU!!!!!! :) And the desk is adorable. I don't know how you do that...make free things look so stinkin cute.

    Love you,
    Sandy

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  3. Ohhh I love it! That color is great! We homeschool as well and it's been such a blessing, we will soon be on our seventh year soon! I hope you are doing well! hugs

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  4. What a great find; it turned out wonderful! Love the color. I hope homeschooling goes great for you and your family.

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  5. It looks beautiful! What a great score :)

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