When I started painting the insides of the desk I noticed a red stain coming through the primer- I had used Kilz, oil based primer because it is the best-It blocks stains, odors, etc. However, I couldn't believe after 2 coats of primer the red still came through. Here's what it looked like on one of the small drawers...
I had to leave the project for a few days- mostly due to frustration. When I returned to it, I thought I'd experiment by using a water based Kilz primer product. After 2 coats, it worked. I shabbied it up a bit and here's the final result...This is the check-in for the shower and a little sneek peek at the colors and theme (can you figure it out?) Here she is all closed up.
Did you notice those beautiful glass knobs? If you remember they were something I picked up free. You can read about that Here. A closer look...
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I can only imagine how frustrated you must have been especially after two coats of that Kilz primer! It turned out great and what a good idea to use as a check-in station for the shower.
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure what she's worth, but she is a beauty!
ReplyDeleteIts lovely, how could you not want to keep it? Can it go in a guest room, or in a corner of a room, or use it as a nightstand in your room....you can't part with it!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThat's beautiful, I can't believe purchased it for only $15...what a bargain!
ReplyDeleteThis looks so pretty. I am having a shower at my house in May and is it crazy that I am making all of these lists of decorating projects that I want to get done before then. I should be thinking ahead about food and party stuff but I'm thinking about my house. Help !$#%##!
ReplyDeleteLove your desk...that was quite a re-do!
ReplyDeleteSUCH a neat idea for a shower "prop"! Found you on Reinvented today. :)
ReplyDeleteturned out great!!
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Very cool! Great piece of furniture anyway - but a vision in white! Great job! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeletewow! what an improvement! the new color looks fantastic. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great find! Love the white.
ReplyDeleteIt looks beautiful painted. What a great find.
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I can just imagine your frustration at the red still showing through after two coats of paint. It looks gorgeous now. I can't believe it only cost $15.00 Great find on it.
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I love it in the cream! What a pretty little desk for $15. I can't wait for yardsales to start up again!
ReplyDeleteLove the chippy look. I'd keep it, I have a difficult time letting go of treasures like this. Happy VTT
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That reminds me of a desk my mother had. I played with it when I was young.
ReplyDeleteLove it! Great redo.
ReplyDeleteI would buy her in a heart beat because that is so much like my Aunty's, Today I posted an old one I refinished but yours is much more like my Aunt's! Too bad you are not in AZ for the Craigslist!
ReplyDeleteThis is the SECOND antique secretary post I've seen on VTT today!! Om fact. the OTHER one was over at Roslyn's place and I see that Roslyn left a comment here just before me!
ReplyDeleteYou did a marvelous makeover on that desk. Never know it was the same one. Great job.
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute!!! You have really found some great pieces and transformed them into wonderful workable items for any home! I am sure the shower is going to be a success!! Have a great VTT!
ReplyDeleteIt looks great! You did a wonderful job. Happy VTT!
ReplyDeleteIt turned out great.
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful. I love Secretary Desk. Have been looking all over the internet for one that looks vintage. Love this one. YOu should keep it. I bet you would miss it if you sold it! :)
ReplyDeleteLove this look! next time use kilz premium instead of kilz2
ReplyDeleteI would love to own that desk!
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