Sunday, August 18, 2013

Desk Revival

I have been MIA for a few weeks. Still working on pieces, but focusing more on being the mom I want to be instead of stressing about what's not getting done. The kids go back to school in a few weeks and I'm hopeful that my productivity will be back :)

A longtime friend picked this piece off Craigslist for her son who is starting Kindergarten.



He has a quilt in his room with reds, blues, greens and browns. I went with a light gray green...and it is more green than the photos show. The rest of his bedroom set is cherry, so I stripped the top and used Minwax Cherry stain.





Her son picked out Lion Head pulls and he's very excited!







I miss my readers but am having a fabulous time with the kids this summer! See you all soon!

~Allison
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11 comments:

Anonymous said...

What a beauty :)

Kelli Davidson said...

Beautiful and pretty fancy for a kindergartener!

Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. said...

That is a beautiful and very sophisticated desk Allison! ... So glad you are taking the time to enjoy your summer with the kids! It goes sooo fast!

Cassie Bustamante said...

LOVE this! what a classic- love those pulls!

Pam said...

Fantastic job. The gray is really nice.

Julia @ 551Eastdesign said...

You're such a great Mom! And why don't I live closer?! I want that desk! :)

Life Between Potato and Rice said...

I love how it turned out ! You did a great job !! Love the combination between cherry and the paint !!

Marlin

Unknown said...

I love this! I have a similar desk that I will be working on soon, and you have really inspired me:) I hope mine turns out as beautiful as yours!

Unknown said...

Just beautiful!!!
I've been looking for a desk like this to transform - haven't had any luck at all!
Beautiful transformation :)
Hugs,
Suzan

Megan @ Restoring the Roost said...

I just love the colors on this- the beautiful warm grey with the rich dark stain is perfect. What a beautiful piece and a job well done!

Jamie Koenig said...

Your desk turned out really good I love the hardware.