We did some rearranging in the house this past week and needed a new home for this old desk. I bought it about 6 years ago at a yard sale for $15. It's solid wood and I love it because it is very small and can fit almost anywhere. It also has great storage! After I bought it, I painted it red. Loved it for my oldest son's room for a long time!
Well, my daughter decided she wanted a desk in her room, so that is where it landed. I didn't think she would have enough room for it, but we made it work.
I couldn't let it stay that red in her aqua and pink room, so I pulled out the paint I used on her dresser. It may be too much pink in the room, but I thought it would definitely be better than the red!
I put the same silver knobs back on it and I think it looks sweet sitting in her room.
She even decorated the desk. Now is it the way I would have accessorized? No, but I have to keep reminding myself that it is HER room and I need to let her be creative and have her hand in it! It doesn't have to look like a page out of a magazine!
I just love that she loves it!
I'm linking to Transformation Thursday and Furniture Feature Friday.
PS- I realized that I'm only 4 posts away from my 100th post!! I may have to do a give-a-way! But what??? I'll be thinking!
13 comments:
Isn't it amazing what paint and hardware can do for something!
I *wish* we had a small desk that could travel between family members.... it almost seems perfect for my little sewing machine. :)
Thanks for posting!
Pics of our kitchen remodel are up...if you haven't been by ~ come visit!
It turned out so cute! Isn't paint great - it looks brand new.
Manuela
very cute! luv the pink!
I love this piece! It is adorable in the room. Oh how I wish I had one of these when I was a little girl!
Thanks for visiting my blog! Your desk turned out great! I love saving furniture and finding new uses for 'cast aways'!
Come again soon!
Rachael @ odetocreativity.blogspot.com
Aaaww. That is so sweet and your daughter seems to be happy with it.
So cute! I am sure your daughter will love using it!
Very nice and I think I like it better pink. :)
tammy
That turned out so great and you can never have too much pink!
It looks so cute in the pink and you can tell she's enjoying it. I love being able to repurpose furniture again & again. Nice work!
It really turned out cute! Every little girl needs a pink desk. :-)
Thanks for your comments on my closet craft room. I'm going to put together a tutorial for you and I'll TRY to do it soon. :-)
Your daughter and desk are precious... Isn't it great to make something just the way you want it! Lezlee
You desk looks lovely!! Great job!
Thanks for the visit and the comments! I am hoping my blocks can help my little one learn names too, that is the plan anyway.
Blessings!
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