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Feb 23, 2012

Aqua and White Desk

My husband and I drove to a little town about 20 min. away to pick up this little desk that I just completed.  

The price was right and the lines were good.  
It had previously been painted white, but it was chipped and scratched and in definite need of some love. 

These next two pictures are after about 2 hours of sanding.  Whoever painted it didn't do that great a job.  There were heavy drips, especially around the edges.  
Apparently, it had been painted green before its white makeover.

I thoroughly primed the entire desk.  And then painted it with Fresh Sea Air by Beautitone.  This paint was actually left over from my dining room.  It looks darker on the walls, though, then on the desk.  The drawers and sides of the desk I painted white for a bit of a contrast.  

 

And... I did something I don't normally do... I painted the drawers... inside and out!  The outsides had previously been painted and the insides were so beat up with pencil marking etc, I didn't really have a choice!

This fun wrapping paper was picked up at Walmart... and I love it!


I HAD to replace the hardware.  Those lovely, yellowed, plastic ones just didn't cut it for me! 



I just love how it turned out!  It's so much brighter and fresher now! (Not to mention cleaner, too!)  The perfect desk for a little girl... or it could be used as a vanity!




See you soon!

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29 comments:

  1. Eileen @ Cottage Beach HouseFebruary 23, 2012 at 8:25 PM

    Cynthis, You did a gorgeous job on that desk. I love the aqua and white. and the handles are perfect!
    It is adorable

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  2. WhyCuzICanFebruary 23, 2012 at 10:29 PM

    Really love the soft, two tone paint job for this desk and LOVE the gift wrap drawer liner (reminds me of my wallpaper at my blog!!)

    Thanks for sharing with us :D

    Visiting from Miss Mustard Seed's linky party tonight,
    Suzanne in NW Illinois

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  3. MariaFebruary 23, 2012 at 10:38 PM

    What a pretty desk! I am loving that aqua blue lately! You did a great job!

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  4. UnknownFebruary 23, 2012 at 11:20 PM

    How sweet is that desk. Found you over at Chic on a shoestring. Would love it if you shared it at our very first link party
    http://www.decoratinginsanity.com/2012/02/furniture-friday-6-and-link-party.html
    xo...mONICa

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  5. TranaeFebruary 24, 2012 at 1:45 AM

    Beautiful. I can never find good deals on furniture. The consignment shop near my house is super high.

    Tranae
    www.becomingfab.com

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  6. AislingFebruary 24, 2012 at 3:52 AM

    You did such a good job and what pretty paper for the drawers.

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  7. mwimpFebruary 24, 2012 at 8:10 AM

    i luv it! The two colors are so fresh, and I would have never thot about the wrapping paper. I hope u don't mind me stealing your idea! I have a desk for my office that I have to redo also and am gonna do that. Thanks so much for stopping by and checking out my chair redo. I'm ur newest follower and can't wait to check your blog out completely. hope to see u over at glitta and blang again!
    michelle
    http://allthatglitter-mwimp.blogspot.com

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  8. HeatherFebruary 24, 2012 at 9:17 AM

    I love this blue color! I think it is a great idea to paint the drawers white and insides blue - gives it such a designer look! Visiting from chic on a shoestring link party. So glad I found you - I am your newest follower. Please visit my blog to say hello - i love to make new bloggy friends, comments and followers :) Have a great day, Heather @ settingforfour.blogspot.com

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  9. UnknownFebruary 24, 2012 at 11:00 AM

    It is for sure lovely! I have one exactly like to that needs refinishing too! You did a great job!

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  10. Shabby Sweet TeaFebruary 24, 2012 at 3:35 PM

    You did such a lovely job! I may need to try out this color combo on an upcoming desk make-over.
    -Elyse

    http://shabbysweettea.com

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  11. UnknownFebruary 24, 2012 at 3:35 PM

    I was thinking this piece would be a great vanity too. Love the colors.

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  12. AmyFebruary 24, 2012 at 9:36 PM

    Love the colors! Beautiful job!

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  13. UnknownFebruary 24, 2012 at 10:33 PM

    This is such a beautiful makeover. I love everything from the colors to the lining in the drawers. I seriously can never find furniture pieces this good but I'll keep my fingers crossed. Thanks so much for sharing, I'm your latest follower! I also would like to invite you to link up your wonderful transfomation at my cheap finds and transformation party! If you are interested here's the link, enjoy your weekend! http://www.thescottscrib.com/2012/01/lathrifta-strikes-gold-lathriftas-cheap.html

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  14. CatherineFebruary 25, 2012 at 10:49 PM

    Another one who loves your colour choice! And what a great find, it's a gorgeous desk!

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  15. aimeeFebruary 26, 2012 at 6:28 AM

    this turned out great, i love the colour, i found you at tatertots and jello, it would be great if you could link up to my party at http://twiggstudios.blogspot.com/2012/02/hi-every-one-i-hope-you-have-had-great.html

    thankyou hope to see you there xxx

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  16. UnknownFebruary 26, 2012 at 8:43 PM

    Beautiful! Love that you painted the sides of the drawers blue. Found you at Sunday's Best Party

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  17. cathy@my1929charmerFebruary 26, 2012 at 9:25 PM

    I really love the two tone colors, love the blue and white and the lining paper really set it off. You were pretty lucky to piece. find such a great. I seriously can never find furniture piece. Thanks for sharing your creative inspiration at Sunday's Best Par.Tay!

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  18. K&B by the SeaFebruary 26, 2012 at 11:22 PM

    This little desk is so charming :-) Love the combination of the aqua and white, and the damask paper in the drawers is such a nice finishing touch :-)

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  19. NoneFebruary 26, 2012 at 11:47 PM

    It's so sweet, I love it!

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  20. The Cottage Market {Andrea} ♥February 28, 2012 at 11:52 AM

    i absolutely ADORE this make over! picture perfect and my favorite colors! hugs...

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  21. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2012 at 4:09 PM

    Absolutely adorable and I love the drawer liner. Such a nice surprise!

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  22. Cassie BustamanteFebruary 28, 2012 at 5:37 PM

    that is so pretty! the soft colors suit is shape so well!

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  23. StaceyFebruary 28, 2012 at 9:26 PM

    Very nice change - love the colors you chose. I would love if you would link this up at my weekly Creative Inspirations party this Thursday! See you there!
    Stacey of Embracing Change

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  24. Rosemary@villabarnesFebruary 28, 2012 at 10:39 PM

    Beautiful color combo. Love the inside too.

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  25. ShanaFebruary 29, 2012 at 11:34 AM

    I love the desk. It is so pretty and a great inspiring place to write or create.

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  26. foreverdecoratingMarch 1, 2012 at 4:45 PM

    So, so pretty and feminine.

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  27. RhondaMarch 1, 2012 at 6:15 PM

    I can tell you worked hard on this piece and it turned out beautiful!

    I kind of liked the green and white sanded look too!!

    Love the colors!
    Rhonda

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  28. The Rooster and The HenMarch 2, 2012 at 12:45 AM

    Adorable! The colors are perfect, and love the lining! This project would be perfect for our new linky party featuring "Transformations" called Repurpose-Remodel-Reveal, I know our readers would love to see it too! (It starts Friday, March 2nd 2012 at 7:00 am MST and reoccures every 1st and 3rd Friday)

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  29. ritajoyMay 19, 2012 at 6:52 PM

    I just discovered your beautiful blog after I searched "aqua and white dressers" in google. What a lovely piece this is! I'm working on a nightstand, and I needed a little inspiration. Thanks. {And I'm your newest linky follower. I want to come back later for a longer "coffee time" and browse!:)}

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