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Monday, May 24, 2010

I found a desk!!



So I've been looking for a desk forEVER and I finally found one on craigslist for 30 bucks!
Granted it looked a lot better online then when we picked it up, I knew it had potential! I wanted a corner desk (room saver) and every one I saw was at least 500. No thanks! So with a little work I think it turned out just perfect!



Told you it was in BAD shape. My neighbor was like what in the world...haha!

First things first is to SANDDD! Electric sander...yes please!







Then I wiped it all down and gave it a good coat of primer and then 2 coats of black paint. I used my paint sprayer of course-such a time saver! For more details on painting check out my kitchen post. I was to lazy to sand in b/w each coat of paint, but I think it will be fine!
We took off all the hardware, and I gave them 2 coats of heirloom white spray paint.

OH YES and we tore off that nasty backing and put on some leftover bead board from the kitchen. Yes we glued pieces together. haha!

The after shot!! What do you think?

i LoVe bead board!

Now it's time to move all my craft stuff out of the closet/all over the house and into the desk!

Hopefully I'll have more pic's this weekend!


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66 comments:

  1. Kendra@My InsanityMay 24, 2010 at 9:40 PM

    Wow! Great deal & great work! It looks like a million bucks!

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  2. Nikki@KreativeKnackMay 24, 2010 at 9:40 PM

    GORGEOUS! Love the bead board!

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  3. KenzieMay 24, 2010 at 10:08 PM

    It's gorgeous! You did an amazing job refinishing this!

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  4. Decorchick!May 24, 2010 at 11:15 PM

    That's beautiful!! I love beadboard too. I'd put it everywhere if I could. Great find.

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  5. Joy@Thrifty Parsonage LivingMay 24, 2010 at 11:44 PM

    Wow what a great deal! Your desk looks gorgeous, you did a great job on the transformation!

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  6. UnknownMay 25, 2010 at 4:07 AM

    Are you sure you didn't just buy a black desk to pass it off as an after?? I'm KIDDING!! It really looks like a totally different desk. Awesome job!!

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  7. The Oxford FamilyMay 25, 2010 at 5:25 AM

    This turned out great!

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  8. Rustown MomMay 25, 2010 at 6:04 AM

    This is impressive! Post pics after you get it all put together!

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  9. Michele {The Scrap Shoppe}May 25, 2010 at 6:04 AM

    Fantastic makeover! I love the bead board. This will be a lot of fun to craft on!

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  10. AnonymousMay 25, 2010 at 7:13 AM

    Wow! That looks amazing!

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  11. Rory from Tools Are For Women Too!May 25, 2010 at 7:17 AM

    Wow! Love it! I would really like to see this on Modern Craftswoman Monday. Please link it up if you have time. Rory

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  12. TiffanyMay 25, 2010 at 7:24 AM

    Your desk looks FAB! Great job!!!

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  13. AmberMay 25, 2010 at 7:37 AM

    That looks awesome!!!

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  14. Brady and BrittanyMay 25, 2010 at 7:54 AM

    Oh my gosh I love it!!!!!

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  15. Maria-Isabel @ Agape Love DesignsMay 25, 2010 at 8:47 AM

    wow amazing job! It looks brand new!!

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  16. AubreyMay 25, 2010 at 9:20 AM

    That looks fantastic!!

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  17. Emily@JanDee CraftsMay 25, 2010 at 9:58 AM

    How awesome! You did a great job! Emily@jandeecrafts.blogspot.com

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  18. Jenna EveMay 25, 2010 at 10:21 AM

    Such a great transformation. The bead board is genius and it looks so high end.This is inspiring work.

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  19. AllieMakes!May 25, 2010 at 12:06 PM

    Excellent! Wanna come work at my house?
    Allie
    AllieMakes.blogspot.com

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  20. UnknownMay 25, 2010 at 1:09 PM

    Looks great! Love the beadboard!

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  21. Staci at Craftify It !May 25, 2010 at 3:43 PM

    WOW! WOW! WOW!!! Can you make me one please;)

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  22. RebeccaMay 26, 2010 at 11:28 AM

    That takes vision. Nicely done.

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  23. Amy@TheCircusMcGurkus.blogspot.comMay 26, 2010 at 12:56 PM

    Wow, it looks fabulous! Congrats on getting the desk you wanted at such a fantastic price.

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  24. Jessica @ Me and My BucketMay 26, 2010 at 7:19 PM

    SHUT THE FRONT DOOR!! Seriously, that looks sooooo high-dollar!! You are amazing, thanks for linking up!!

    Jessica

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  25. TanyaMay 27, 2010 at 10:28 AM

    It looks beautiful.

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  26. UnknownMay 27, 2010 at 1:50 PM

    The bead board is great! Love the black. Gotta run to Craigs list.

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  27. AnonymousMay 27, 2010 at 9:46 PM

    Let me just tell you you did an awesome job fixing that up! I'd love that! Thanks for linking up @PonyTails&FishScales~Party Time Thursday!

    tere

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  28. HelenaMay 28, 2010 at 7:44 AM

    Whoa, nice job1 Talk about a perfect desk. even if it did take a whole lot of work!

    Thank you for participating in the Creative Therapy session over at Life in the Pitts.

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  29. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsMay 28, 2010 at 9:01 AM

    It looks great! A brand new desk! I love the beadboard on the back, too.

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  30. Shopper GalMay 28, 2010 at 9:27 AM

    Wow!! You are sooo talented. That desk is gorgeous! I'm digging the beadboard :)

    I found you on New Friend Friday! Hope you can follow me back, too!
    http://www.shoppergal.com/

    Have a great weekend!

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  31. Fawnda@Fireflies and JellybeansMay 28, 2010 at 5:19 PM

    WOW! That looks great! :)

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  32. Funky Junk InteriorsMay 29, 2010 at 9:40 AM

    Wow is the first thing that came out here. This is sooo impressive! You've done a serious update to an old classic. Enjoy your new office! The beadboard addition is amazing.

    Thanks for linking up to SNS!
    FJ Donna
    http://funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com/

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  33. gongyandsquishMay 29, 2010 at 2:41 PM

    WOW! That is an amazing transformation! Great job!

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  34. AnonymousMay 29, 2010 at 6:40 PM

    You have been featured @ PonyTails&FishScales! Grab an I ROCK button from my blog!

    terelauritsen.blogspot.com

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  35. Beth@The Stories of A to ZMay 30, 2010 at 3:44 PM

    I think you did a fantastic job! Love it!

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  36. KatieMay 31, 2010 at 6:45 AM

    Wow, that turned out beautiful!!

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  37. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasMay 31, 2010 at 7:52 AM

    What a great job!! Love it!

    Debbie

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  38. tammyMay 31, 2010 at 8:39 AM

    I'm a follower!

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  39. jules pMay 31, 2010 at 11:22 AM

    Great job. You are truly amazing and full of talent!!

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  40. cinnibonbonMay 31, 2010 at 7:59 PM

    This is beautiful.

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  41. AnonymousJune 1, 2010 at 7:02 PM

    I love beadboard! It turned out just beautiful!

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  42. The Autocrat: HaleyJune 1, 2010 at 7:19 PM

    Totally love it!! I NEED to go buy one of those paint sprayers!! The desk is fabulous!

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  43. Beverly {Flamingo Toes}June 1, 2010 at 10:06 PM

    That is an impressive transformation! I love it!

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  44. HeatherJune 2, 2010 at 6:58 AM

    What an awesome transformation, all that sweat equity paid off!

    Visiting from Reinvented

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  45. Jennifer JuniperJune 2, 2010 at 10:32 AM

    I would never guess that this was the same piece!

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  46. HoosierHomemadeJune 2, 2010 at 6:47 PM

    Oh My! That desk is amazing! You did such a great job!
    Thanks for sharing!
    ~Liz

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  47. UnknownJune 4, 2010 at 7:19 AM

    It's beautiful! I love beadboard too!
    Thanks for sharing @ Anything Related!

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  48. AmyJune 4, 2010 at 7:07 PM

    so very awesome! love. love.
    thanks for linking up at "AP Tuesdays!"

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  49. Leslie {Goodbye, house. Hello, home!}June 4, 2010 at 9:24 PM

    LOVE!!!

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  50. AnonymousJune 4, 2010 at 9:46 PM

    that looks amazing! i really need to find something to use bead board on. i love that look :)

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  51. AmyJune 5, 2010 at 1:10 PM

    just wanted to let you know i featured this post today. thanks again for linking up to "AP Tuesdays!"

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  52. The Pennington PointJune 5, 2010 at 3:43 PM

    A. Mazing. No THAT'S a real trash to treasure story. I love it! Lisa~

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  53. BeckyJune 6, 2010 at 8:17 PM

    Looks great!!! I LOVE bead board too!

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  54. A Southern RoseJune 7, 2010 at 8:33 AM

    It looks amazing! I want one too! I love the black with the white knobs.

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  55. Mad in CraftsJune 7, 2010 at 4:38 PM

    Thanks for linking up to the Mad Skills party!

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  56. AshleyJune 8, 2010 at 5:37 AM

    Wow. That desk is gorgeous! I want one.

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  57. JuliaJune 8, 2010 at 11:18 AM

    You did a fantastic job! I love it:).

    ~Julia

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  58. AnonymousJune 11, 2010 at 4:35 PM

    I would guess that's probably up there on the best $30 you've ever spent! The desk looks AWESOME!!!

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  59. AnonymousJune 13, 2010 at 10:40 AM

    Sooo love it! I've been looking for a desk forEVER too and as my mom says I have champagne taste with a discount beer budget (lol). I will be revisiting craigslist and freecycle for sure now. Great job!

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  60. BeckyJune 15, 2010 at 3:05 PM

    LOVE this post! Great info and your transformation is lovely! Hope you have a lovely day! Come say HI on my blog anytime! Love to have you there!

    xo Becky

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  61. Twiggles and TrunksJune 16, 2010 at 7:05 AM

    that looks fantastic!

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  62. Domestic Bliss(ters)July 16, 2010 at 6:52 PM

    Super cute!

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  63. MaGooooJuly 25, 2010 at 3:00 PM

    AWESOME job!!! You did GREAT!

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  64. JoanneAugust 12, 2010 at 8:30 AM

    I love the desk! You did an awesome job. I love the beadboard too. It really dressed it up alot.

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  65. TraceyElaineAugust 22, 2010 at 11:07 AM

    Excellent job. The black really spruced that desk up. It looks like a good quality piece. Be pleased with yourself, that's great! Tracelaine from http://artoftheletter.blogspot.com

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  66. Home HingesAugust 28, 2010 at 8:53 PM

    What an amazing transformation. Was this just laminated or is it real wood? I don't know if I would have been brave enough to try this based on the before pictures, but now I might take a second look at those really beat-up finds.
    Thanks for the inspiration
    April @ homehinges.com

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