Happy Tuesday, everyone! I hope you all enjoyed your holiday weekend. We went for a long bike ride, attending multiple kid’s basketball games and to the movies. Unfortunately, I’m under the weather with a nasty cold that seems to be making its way through our family and now it’s my turn 🙁
Since I didn’t share a post yesterday, I missed this week’s favorite find. Well, here it is! A very sweet and very farmhouse looking desk. I found it last week at a local haunt and was very pleased. I picture it in a farmhouse kitchen with its planked back and charming curves.
I worked on it over the weekend and am so happy with the result!
The original paint was an oil-based white that was pretty dinged up (hard to tell from the photo) and really dirty. I added a few coats of General Finishes Millstone over the white. Taking a really strong grit sandpaper (160) I went to town and really distressed this one to give it that farmhouse vibe.
The white looks sweet peeking out underneath the Millstone. I also applied a clear wax to seal the whole piece.
This desk is very sweet with curves and details.
I also am a fan of the original white ceramic pulls. They look great against the contrasting paint.
The desk has little cubby drawers on top.
I am a big fan of General Finishes Millstone for creating a cottage look. This piece shows why!
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I love your desk, it is just so wonderful,it’s one of those pieces you can use anywhere,really lucky find,enjoy and thanks for sharing.
Beautiful! You never disappoint!
God bless america, you find the greatest stuff had i been with you then i would have had to arm wrestle you for it but i would have let you paint it for me 🙂 love it even more now xx
Where do you purchase General Finishes Millstone? Looks great!!
Love this neutral color and your desk! You always find the best stuff
You’ll NEVER believe it! I have this exact desk, little cute original knobs and all! I’m here in Philadelphia and have no idea where the desk was from. Bought it 20 years ago. It’s now in my daughters college apt. I also love the color you chose.
That is so strange! I thought it was so unusual but you are the second person that has it! Someone must have made quite a few of these but there is no markings. Perfect for a college apt! I may keep it and my daughter can do the same!
What a cute desk! And I love the color with the white peeking through!
Thanks, Sharon!