Good morning everyone.
I thought that we would have a little fun today
with a
Throwback Thursday post.
I chose a little desk that I did two years ago
when I was creating Miss A's space in our new home.
I absolutely love this little desk and you can read about it
at
It was originally purchased at Good Will for $25
and
was our first thrifted furniture piece to be updated.
The desk was sound but the wood was in poor shape.
So, I set about priming and painting it.
Then I got this brilliant idea to "funk" it up a bit.
After all it was going in a little girl's room
and
the more fun the better.
So she received a different pastel color on each leg
and
none other than - Polka Dots.
The top was then painted pink with white polka dots
and
the best part of all
a black and white checked border.
I think it just sets it off.
I painted the drawer pink also and gave it some white polka dots
as well.
The hardware just needed a little polishing
and
as it was still perfect.
The inside of the drawer was mod podged
with
some really fun polka dot themed wrapping paper.
Very girly.
And here she is....
I think I am so partial to this piece because
I put so much creativity into it
instead of just leaving it plain.
She loves it
but,
alas, I think she may soon be outgrowing it
as she is soon entering her pre-teen years.
And we all know how grown up these pre-teen girls can be.
So this piece may be finding a new home soon....
Have you done something that your family is outgrowing
and
you are sad to see it leaving?
Or, did you re purpose it for another use?
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What a pretty little desk! I love what you did with it. (I like polka dots.)
ReplyDeleteThat is so cool. Polka dots are a favorite of mine. Love how you glommed it all up :) Great job Cathy!
ReplyDeleteHow cute is that? The polka dots and striped border are a little retro. Fun!
ReplyDeleteOMG you're so talented Cathy! That desk is super cute and it doesn't look anything like the before picture. It looks like two different desk! Awesome job as always!
ReplyDeleteSo so cute Cathy!! Maybe you can re-paint it for the tween? Something glammy for her? I know you got the talent to pull anything off :-)
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! She is so cute!
ReplyDeleteHow sweet! It looks brand new!
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