I found this gorgeous piece of furniture yesterday on Craigslist and it looked so nice I jumped at the chance to get it. I purchased it from a very sweet young lady who I swear must have been a supermodel at some point in her life. She showed me the secretary and I had my fiancé help me get it in the truck. She helped us get it into 2 pieces and off we went. Visions of every possibility jumped through my head as we were driving home. I was thinking of all of the amazing colors that I could paint this lovely furniture and then I got stuck. I am keeping this little beauty and with that, I can’t decide what to do.
Here is the top portion and you can see some small repairs need to be done on the wood detail in front of the glass. I may end up taking that off, but I’m not sure just yet. Then there is the beautiful bottom portion that also opens up for a nice desk or storage.
Shannon
7 comments:
Wow, what a great CL find! I have something similar sitting in my garage right now, but since it has been too hot to paint, I haven't put much thought into what I am going to do with it. I may keep it or I may sell. I am not looking forward to painting the inside of the desk part...looks a little daunting!
Can't wait to see what you come up with!
Wow Shannon....now that I see what awesome pieces YOU have I will tell you that I don't take your compliment lightly! YOU are amazing! Love this CL find. I have a friend, you may have seen her blog, Julia from 551 East Furniture Design that had a bottom part just like yours. If you haven't seen it you should check it out. I think it's www.551eastfurnituredesign.blogspot.com If that's not right, I have her button on my blog...you can check it out there....and I'm your lastest follower! So nice to meet you today! :)
I just saw a piece similar to yours last week - sorry,I can't remember where - chalk painted antique white outside with a soft turquoise inside. It was a sweet surprise!
-Revi
Hi Shannon!
You could check out my blog post on how-to find project inspiration with your eyes closed. It's easy!! Good luck!
http://apprenticeextrovert.blogspot.com/2011/09/how-to-find-project-inspiration-with.html
Go with your instincts/gut. It would be nice to see this beautiful piece painted with two colors! Such a fabulous find :)
Beautiful! The Graphic Fairy at http://graphicsfairy.blogspot.com/ had a similar peice on her blog, from someone who used one of her graphics on the inside of the desk, I think it was a French Postal, and turned out Fantastic.
OMG that is amazing!!! Congratulations on such a great find! I would have jumped at it too! My vote's for a nice bold colour with maybe some wallpaper inside the glass section and the desk bit? But it's going to be gorgeous whatever you do.
Love, Bec from www.pourameliorer.com
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