Secretary Desk Makeover w/ Duck Egg Blue & 3 Different Colored Waxes for depth and dimension! (Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan)
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This adorable little secretary desk was painted in Amy Howard’s Table for One pink and then given a paint wash of Amy Howard’s Cinnabar. The inside is painted a royal blue. She has been lightly distressed and given a coat of clear wax. She is an old piece but she sure cleaned up well. She is paired with a cute antique chair painted gold and adorned with the Camel Print fabric by Katie Kime, pink and orange stripe and royal and white polka dots. They make a great pair. Desk is 40” tall 28” wide and 17” deep The chair is 38” tall 17” wide 17” deep This will be available via white glove shipping for an additional fee. Dm me with your zip code and I can get you a quote.
Be inspired by this secretary desk makeover! Secretaries are often overlooked gems, but you won't look at them the same after you see this!
Sweet friends, I am so excited about today's vintage secretary makeover! Before I get right to it, today is also Furniture Fixer Upper day where my friends are also sharing trashy furniture makeovers, so be sure to look for links to their projects at the bottom. I describe this piece in its before state as
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This petite secretary has been made over with a custom blended paint finish. The door has a beautiful floral transfer applied and all has been sealed with a protective topcoat. It has three drawers for great storage. The inside has organizational pigeon holes and 2 small drawers for stationary items. Measurements 26” at widest 15 1/8 deep 38 1/8 tall The item you are purchasing is most likely a vintage or antique item and has been pre-loved. It is expected that there might be signs of wear and some variances should be expected. We do our very best to disclose any quirks or issues a piece might have and you can rest assured we will never sell anything that is falling apart or is malfunctioning. If there is a particular issue it will be noted in the listing. Please, feel free to request addition pictures or ask any questions to ensure the purchase is right for you. ***SHIPPING*** The shipper we use is reliable, offers white glove care of items and delivers for many furniture artist. He is in high demand meaning that delivery times can vary from 1-8 weeks but his experience is worth the time it takes. He will deliver curbside or garage. He is happy to help you move it inside if he is able, however, this is at his discretion. NYC deliveries are curbside only. Please, make arrangements if you will need help moving your new item into your space.
PSSSST...I'm no longer blogging here! You can now find me at www.acottagegirl.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- So you guys know I love me some chalky paint. Especially when I get to try it for free in exchange for an honest review. So here we go! Today I'm reviewing a newcomer on the scene....Country Chic Paints. Their packaging is gorg. And though I picked out two colors and some wax to review, they sent all of the above! Very generous :) Here are the sah-weet colors I chose: Elegance on the left, Rustic Charm on the right. Their clear wax is at the top, and they sent their dark Antiquing Wax and Gold Wax as well. Annnnd....some sample pots: Vanilla Frosting (hello), Burgundy and Dark Roast. I love the names of their paints :) Just don't eat or drink them. *snicker* BTW, there's no odor at all to the paints or waxes. They are no-VOC, and get this: they'll color match a favorite shade! I pinched this 80's roll-top desk off craigslist for a song. It's partly oak and partly laminate, so I thought it'd make a good candidate for a makeover using Country Chic's paints. I'd already taken out the lower drawer, and I also removed the cubby piece inside to paint separately. I like to turn my can upside down for a bit before stirring well and painting. (those are some of the drawers that go with the inside cubby in the background) I wiped the piece down with some Simple Green before painting, but didn't sand. Country Chic Paint is nice and thick. I almost got away with one coat! See how thick? This is after the first coat.....really great coverage. After the (light) second coat dried, I prepared to wax. Country Chic's wax is a bit more solid then most of the others I've used, but it went on easily. One thing I appreciate about their wax is that after you wipe or brush it on, you go back and wipe off excess AND buff at the same time. I just used an old wash cloth. I kept the original hardware from the piece, and used my sample pot of Dark Roast to paint them up, then waxed and buffed. It buffs to a pretty, matte finish. Nice and smooth. And here's the 'after'! I love how the Dark Roast hardware pops off the Elegance blue. Just a lovely chalky paint! Now, get on over to their cutie-patootie page and sign up for their contest...winner gets $250 in free Country Chic products! AND, while you're over there, sign up for a free sample of paint and wax. You can find Country Chic on facebook HERE, Pinterest HERE, and You Tube Tutorials HERE. I'll be painting up another piece with the Rustic Charm Green when I return from vaca to Florida, as well as show off a smaller piece I did using the Antiquing Wax over Elegance. Partying at: Green Willow Pond, Domestically Speaking, Elizabeth and Co., Beyond the Picket Fence, Common Ground, Shabby Art Boutique, Craftberry Bush, Redoux Interiors, French Country Cottage
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*SOLD!* If you'd like a similar refinished secretary desk/secretary hutch - message me! (SOLD). This refinished secretary desk/hutch has been restored and painted in a popular blue paint color called Naval by Benjamin Moore. Featuring golden brass original hardware on the serpentine drawers and showstopping wood inlays on the glass doors. This piece would look exquisite in a living room, bedroom, office, nursery or playroom. DIMENSIONS: 77h. 29w. 15 1/4d. *To save on Etsy taxes/fees, we accept Venmo, Zelle, and PayPal as well!* *SHIPPING: PENDING FREE SHIPPING FREE TO MOST ZIP CODES* Note: This item is available for local pick up or delivery within Chicagoland, IL. Please message me prior to checkout for delivery to confirm destination address is included in free shipping.* DELIVERY: Ships free within MOST of mainland USA via private white-glove shipping carriers or curbside delivery services (which is the standard). Message me prior to checkout with your zip code. Transactions must be completed to schedule shipment. You must contact me to confirm. This item is ready to be shipped, however shipping timeframes will depend on the carrier that is chosen. **If you choose standard shipping: this includes delivery TO FIRST FLOOR ONLY. You are responsible for providing help if the item needs to be moved beyond that point.** All sales are final. Shipping costs non-refundable. I am not responsible for occurred damage during transit. *Please be aware that all furniture pieces have been pre-owned/pre-loved and most are vintage or antique. Due to their history and age, these pieces usually have perfect imperfections that give them charm, character, and uniqueness. We do not fix all imperfections for every piece. Note, antique pieces can also be more delicate and prone to wear/tear even after restoration. Customers buying furniture like this should be advised to treat their new pieces with the utmost care. *Pieces needing repair or any visible tlc have been repaired to the best of my team’s ability. Each piece is in good, working condition (unless specified in the description). *In-person paint colors as well as wax and stain shades may vary from what you see on your computer or phone screen due to lighting, monitor settings, and other variables.
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SOLD!!! Do not purchase. This listing is here to show you an example of previous work and ideas for custom work Made with lots of love. This is a very large, antique, newly refinished, roll top desk. The desk has been painted in layers of gray & highlighted with gold. Finally this desk has been sealed from top to bottom with minwax matt polish finish. The desk has stained wood stain drawer faces. The middle drawer is a cubby that opens with antique, patina rusted hinges. This funky & very OLD, antique desk has been beautifully refinished with tons of understated detailing. This rustic, vintage desk & does have imperfections, (such as its top middle drawer having been converted into a cubby,) which add to its charm. This is a very unique, one of a kind piece done with lots of time & attention to detail. Measures - Desk Height - 44” top to bottom Width - 32” Depth - 25” I DON’T ACCEPT RETURNS, EXCHANGES OR CANCELLATIONS Please note that furniture piece id vintage. Vintage items will show signs of age and character and may not be perfect. Due to the nature of my pieces, all sales are final. Please ask as many questions and request as many photos as you need to in order to feel comfortable before purchasing. To keep up with new designs and pieces, follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/redesign.foryou?igshid=1j7hfw3wckoo3
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