Desk Re-Do

Do you happen to remember this desk?

I bought it from a local flea market for $25.

Of course I made sure that price included the drawers.

I didn't spend much to make it over other than time.

See? I didn't even spring for spendy paint.

I choose an Ace color from our local store~

Less than a quart of paint and this little roller was all I used.
I don't have step by step photos, but I will tell you how I did it.

I lightly sanded the whole thing first.

Then I rolled on a watered down first coat.

I sanded again with a fine grit and rolled on another coat~

this time, full strength.

I repeated this process a total of 4 times.

And here's what I created {Drum Roll Please}

Ta Da!

This little cutie is now a very soft, retro green.

I only did a small amount of distressing.

And Larry spray painted the pulls for me.

What a transformation!

Next I added some desk essentials~

A little bit of nostalgia.

Jars of supplies {all the pens have to be green}

A post card sent from a friend because it reminded her of me.

Now for a confession!

I waxed my little desk but I didn't use Annie Sloan.

Honestly, what a mistake.

There may be waxes on the market that work as well.

But the one I selected was a nightmare.

So this little darlin' is getting a re-wax.

So...

While I was in the painting mode, I did this too.

An IKEA file cabinet that functions well 

but looked out of place.

In Process

Sportin' a new attitude with hardware painted black.

Mr. File Cabinet now thinks he's a pretty big 'wheel'.

If you enjoyed this makeover then you will love the link party, Metamorphosis Monday

happening each week at Between Naps on the Porch . Thanks for following along with me.

Have a great week and visit again soon.

     Dana