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Sunday, March 9, 2014

French Drexel Desk in Blue

I found this gorgeous desk recently on an unexpected pick with my friend Kirsten from White Butterfly Furniture. It was probably about -10 and we were FROZEN, but it didn't stop us from getting a few great deals!



Now, I realize that this desk was in great condition. I did hesitate on if I should paint it or not, but ultimately, I decided it needed a little update. Just a little blue paint is all! Normally, I shy away from bolder colors, but I've done a lot of white and gray pieces recently, so I needed something different.












So would you have painted it or left as is?

~Allison

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12 comments:

  1. love it- those legs are gorgeous! love this color!

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  2. Love that gorgeous shade of blue! And you already know my answer - I would not have even hesitated to break out the paint!

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  3. It turned out beautifully, but I would not have had the courage to paint such a lovely piece in what appeared to be in great condition! Kudos to you!

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  4. I LOVE the blue, and that CHAIR! I neeed a chair like that!

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  5. That's G O R GEous!!!! Beautiful!

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  6. this is beautiful. can i ask what products you use? and your techique. i love to paint but it always looks generic.

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  7. When I scrolled down to see the after picture, I swooned!! Love the blue and it shows off the table's beautiful shape. :)

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  8. Such a pretty blue! I'm featuring it in this week's PoPP Spotlight.

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  9. I, too, would've hesitated to paint such a beautiful piece, but it turned out to be even more beautiful! You are a master with the wax...it's a lovely finish. ~Zuni

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  10. I'm generally not a fan of painting furniture but the blue you picked really makes the gorgeous desk top show to its best advantageous. Visiting from Shabby Nest.

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  11. I am glad you painted it because it is gorgeous. You did a super job, and you had a beautiful piece to start with. I saw your link at The shabby Nest link party. Ann Marie @ Iris Abbey

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  12. The desk is beautiful, I love the color!
    ~Siggie

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Thanks for commenting! My heart goes pitter-patter!