Saturday, January 19, 2013

Sweet Little Writing Table


Hi Everyone! Hope all is well in your world. Sometime in December I found this adorable desk on Craig's List. It was the perfect size for what I had in mind. Here is how it looked when I pick it up:



Sorry for the crappy picture, it's from the CL ad. In my haste to get it started, I forgot to take a before picture.

I first had to give the whole thing a really good sanding. The old varnish was just chipping off all over the place & the top had issues. After the prep work was done, I gave it two coats of Duck Egg Blue. I love this color. Seems like everything I paint in this color sells quickly. Now we were ready for graphics.
Like I mentioned before, I had something in mind for this sweet little writing table. I have a favorite graphic I use a lot, so I go to the best source for vintage graphics "The Graphics Fairy"

Here is what it looks like now:


So much better! 


Here's a closeup of the top.

I used my overhead projector for the image transfer. 

Available at Sassy Fabrics in Grand Blanc, MI

Then I used the same image & decoupaged it on the sides & inside the drawers. Now I needed a chair & I had just the one.


You may remember this chair from an earlier post. You can read about it here.  I knew they would look good together because they were the same color but, I hadn't realized what a perfect match they were until it set them together. The scrolly detail mimics the top on the table & the curvy legs also match the legs on the table. What a nice surprise! We put this cute little set right in the front window at Sassy Fabrics. Karen was very happy to see something fresh & new go in the window.  

I better get busy now painting a replacement, as I'm sure this Sweet Little Writing Table will sell shortly. Thanks for visiting & have a great day!  Dee

18 comments:

  1. Complimenti bel lavoro!!!baci!!!

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  2. Oh my goodness!! I LOVE, LOVE it!!!! Gorgeous!!! Thanks for linking it up!! Hugs!!!

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  3. Oh that is beautiful!. When you say you used the overhead projector, what do you mean - sorry if it sounds like a dumb question

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    xoxo
    Rena

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  5. just found you, this desk is totally amazing!!

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  6. A beautiful marriage of two pieces of furniture. Love the script on the top and the curvy details.

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  7. love the writing table!

    visiting via miss mustard seed and would love to have you stop by when you have a moment.

    happy weekend to you.

    michele

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  8. So pretty! I love the script. I'm visiting from Redoux. Have a great weekend!

    Deborah

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  9. P.S. I would love it if you would link this to my new linky party, "What I Accomplished Wednesdays."
    http://www.greenwillowpond.com/2013/01/what-ive-accomplished-wednesday-cha-cha.html

    Deborah

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  10. What a gorgeous table! You did a lovely job on both the table and chair. They look like a perfect match! Thank you for linking this up to Rustic Restorations Weekend!

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  11. This may be one of your sweetest pieces ever!

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  12. Very lovely table. The script top is just beautiful.

    Small House / Big Sky Donna / White Oak Studio Designs / SW Michigan
    Hand-Painted Vintage Furniture Transformations
    Blog: http://smallhouseunderabigsky.wordpress.com
    Facebook: donnaallgaierlamberti@facebook.com (for portfolio of chalk painted work)

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  13. Oh my! That is MORE than adorable! You are so talented!
    I can't believe you did that all by hand... WOW!

    hugs x
    Crystelle

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