A Chalkboard Desk Makeover, baby!
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Here she is…
My Chalkboard Desk, baby.
What can I possibly say?
Do I tell you that I painted her the same color as the wall? Rain by Sherwin Williams?
Or that I used Chalkboard paint on the insets?
Or that she has this really cool slide out shelf…
That pops up?
And an equally cool slide out shelf on the right?
Or that I have an obsession with Sock Monkeys…
And my own two little monkeys?
And that I have to have some lovely things to set upon such a lovely creature?
Let me just make this even clearer how much an improvement this is by showing the horror of a desk that sat there before…
YUCK. BOO. NOPE.
Whew. I never have to look at that before again.
{And yes… I will be adding doodling on those drawers. Thank you for asking…}
And this is just the beginning my Bold Ones…
Some awfully lovely curtains are on their way. And they are getting really impatient to make their debut.
They told me so just a minute ago.
I plan to put them out of their misery in the very near future.
But, honestly, doesn’t the Rub ‘n Buff make allllll the difference?
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it looks AMAZING! love those little legs painted and their sexy brass feet! and the color is awesome…. love rain. the color… not always the stuff. and love the interior details! knocked it out of the park!
Thank you, Cassie!!! I’m kind of shocked at how it turned out.
Much I have learned my master from… {said in the most convincing Yoda voice ever}
hehe! {I’m talking about you…}
I think I just fell in love!!! It’s perfect Gwen!
Thank you, Melissa!!!
That is one beautiful desk Gwen! Such pretty lines and a great color combination! And quite an upgrade from your old desk!
Thank you so much, Sharon! Isn’t it though?
I’m so happy you stopped by!
Okay, so this is toooooooo sweet! Love it 🙂
Thank you so much!
You must have “wireless” internet like me – aka – cord nightmare behind the desk (referring to your before photo) Love the new two tone desk. Drawers and pull outs are the best! Great redo!
Ha! We actually do have wireless… which is full of wires!
Thank you, Holly!
LOVE love LOVE this!! I need to get me some chalkboard paint! That is SO amazing! You’ve inspired me!
Thank you, Laura!
Those chalk board drawer fronts and pop up shelves? LOVE!
Thank, keri!
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it, Gwen!!!! Awesome job, as always!
Thank you, Jaime!!!
Love it Gwen!
Thanks so much, Eileen! How are you, girl!
Wow – what a gorgeous transformation! Love it! I didn’t know you had a sock monkey obsession! I made one for my son a long time ago – I’ll have to take a photo of him to show you! I love Sherwin Williams paint – it’s top quality!
Hehe! Thanks, Heather!
Gorgeous! That desk is super cool, and I love what you did with the colors!!!
Thank you, Jessi!
Looks wonderful Gwen!! I bet you’ll enjoy your desk time 1000 x’s more!! 🙂
Thank you, Shannon!
This is SO great! Love the shape of the desk and that you used chalkboard paint… Very clever. Visiting from HOH!
Thank you so much, Jenna!
I just used Rub’n Buff for the very first time (also just posted about it) and I am in LOVE! It makes ALL the difference. I adore your desk, and I have to say, though my desk is not at cool as yours, it needs a makeover and might just get some chalkboard drawer fronts now! Loving your blog – for reals… you have amazing ideas!
Isn’t it amazing???
Thank you soooo much, Thalita!
Now that’s a desk! I love the chunky, blocky old desks like these and how they perch on little legs. Perfect choice of paint colors – nice job Gwen!
Thank you, girlie! Havin’ fun?
Hey Gwen! I found you at StoneGables’s link party! I think this is such a creative idea and I think my readers would love them too! I want to invite you to come by my link party as well and post this! https://home-styled.blogspot.com/2013/04/link-party-show-your-style-sunday-5.html
Thank you, Kinsley!
You did a wonderful job! It looks fantastic!
Thank you, Megan!
oh, wow–very nice! I have a dresser I’m about to chalkboard paintify, so it reassuring to see how nicely this turned out.
Thank you so much, Gretchen!
You did a great job! I’m hosting a new linky party at https://hickorytrailblog.blogspot.com/2013/05/efforts-and-assets-linky-party-1.html
I would love to have you!
Angela
Thank you, Angela!
I have a desk so similar to this. I love how you did this in two tones. I am sharing at my party today 🙂
Thank you, Karen! I really appreciate that so much!
This is awesome and so functional too! Love the colors 🙂
~Katie
Thank you so much, Katie!
Gwen this turned out smashing! I love a good before and after and you my dear hit it out of the park!! Thanks so much for sharing it with me!
xo
mandi
Thank you so, so much, Mandi! Your so awesome to pop by… I know you are one busy girlie!
Love that desk! I want one :). You are so talented!
Great job! Forgive me if you already know this … but that pop up shelf was for the heavy old school typewriters 🙂
Which color of rub n buff did you choose for this? And have you had any trouble with it rubbing off when you pull on the drawers to open them? I rub n buffed a mirror last year and i can STILL rub silver off of it with my fingers! (Maybe I used too much?)
Hm… I’m not sure. I know it was the goldy-gold color. And I haven’t had any trouble with it rubbing off on my fingers at all. So I would try using less!
xoxo
Gwen