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Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Living Room Progress


blue paint ideas
Remember this little nightstand I found at Goodwill for $6 that I posted about here. I also gave you a sneak peak here when I talked about painting hardware.

how to refinish a desk
Not so pretty…
painting old furniture
Well 6 months later I am finally posting the night stand and desk. Sorry it too me so long. lol.
furniture paint ideas
Here is the desk finished. I LOVE the blue. The color Robins Egg Blue by Valspar. A litte lot sanding, some prImer and  2 coats of paint made her charming again. I still need to paint the mirror, but that will be for another day. I’m thinking Black… what do you think?
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I also gave my drapes a little makeover. They shrunk after I washed them from a little taco soup incident with my son’s friend (a.k.a. taco soup spilled across my entire floor, up the desk, Christmas tree, drapes and couch). I wish I took a picture. It was pretty hilarious..kind of. I guess it was pay back from my son breaking things at their house. ;)
picture of curtain
I spray painted the rods black and added ruffle/ric rac trim to the bottom of the curtains. Let me know if anyone wants me to write up a tutorial.
Well it looks like nap time is over... I’ll post the rest of the room later tonight. :)
Happy Tuesday!
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16 comments:

  1. Eight for EternityFebruary 15, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    I would love a tuitorial on the drapes, they turned out gorgeous!!

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  2. David and Haylee SkaggsFebruary 15, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    Can you just come to my house and redo my living room to please?! :)

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  3. KyleFebruary 15, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    turned out super cute!i'm sure you have an electric sander if they exist and if they do do you know if you can rent them from lowes or home depot?

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  4. KyleFebruary 15, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    oops last post was by his wife michelle.

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  5. Stephanie VogelFebruary 15, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    I'd love a tutorial on how you distressed your desk and end table. I wanted my daughters dresser to turn out like that and it didn't exactly. I could use a few pointers. Please!! I love the dark distressing and smudginess. Cute pink hammer!

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  6. UnknownFebruary 15, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    LOOOOOVE that color of blue! amazing!! I need to get my hands on it NOW!
    You did a fantastic job!!

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  7. ~RosanneFebruary 15, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    I would definatly say black for the mirror - it would pull it all together with the black drawer pulls on the desk.
    Very creative!

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  8. Kristina @ A Home Made by KikiFebruary 15, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    I absolutely love that nightstand! What an amazing transformation!!

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  9. The Autocrat: HaleyFebruary 15, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    Oh I am love with that desk!! I have been hunting for one. Both pieces look super fabulous!

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  10. Rissa @ Hazel and HoneysuckleFebruary 16, 2011 at 12:25 AM

    Looking gooood! That robin's egg blue colour is just gorgeous!

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  11. Kim @ A Brush of WhimsyFebruary 16, 2011 at 12:31 AM

    How fun! Love the color you chose!

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  12. CassFebruary 17, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    Okay, so I just found your blog and gotta say...Love it! The Goodwill rocks and I am sooo going tomorrow after Kindergarten!!! (with my 6 year old, of course) Any, love your creativity for everything crafty! Thanks for the inspiration!

    paperroyalty.blogspot.com

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  13. UnknownFebruary 17, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    Love the blue goodness!

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  14. UnknownFebruary 18, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    Love the blue! And those drapes are gorgeous! I'd love for you to come share it at this weekend's party! Hope to see you there!

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  15. KimmyFebruary 18, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    I love the blue color! It's gorgeous! Good job!

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  16. SommerMarch 11, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    OH I love this! I wish my husband didn't hate turqoise. This is a FANTASTIC project. Great idea! I would be delighted if you would link this to my VIP party today! http://designergarden.blogspot.com/2011/03/vip-party-6.html

    Cheers!
    Sommer

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