Desk: Before & After

A few weeks ago, I was out browsing some local antique shops when I spied a desk for $12. It's very difficult to find a solid wood desk for that price in these neck of the woods.

I got out my trusty sander and got to work. 

I stained the top a dark walnut {Minwax}.

It was kind of chilly in the garage, so I decided to move the desk indoors {yes, that is my living room} to finish it up. I was using a home-made chalk paint {experiment} concoction, and the smell was very minimal. 

And there she is...in antique white.

I decided to have some fun with the drawers and painted them a light aqua blue.

I've been working on making this little corner into my "office", so I'll be posting some more pictures of that process soon!

I've also been working on a fun little project today. I will share it with you next week, but I'll give you a hint as to what it includes: pallets, Pottery Barn, and paint. Here's a sneak peek:

I'm linking up here:

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