Jane Austens desk

School starts next Monday.

I'm excited.........back to being on schedule, early bedtime (at least for the boy)

I'm sad...........no more lazy days, staying up late

Yes, I can be rather non-committal!

So, in honor of school starting I have a desk for you. It's not really a school desk (that will come next week). I can picture Jane Austen sitting at this desk to write a beautiful novel about the trials and tribulations of a young girl beginning school.....


BEFORE

 She was really quite lovely to begin with. I got her at the Salvation Army, I paid more than I usually do, but I could tell she had a lot of potential!

Apparently, someone had thought about painting her before I got my hands on her, but gave up...

 I painted the inside a lovely shade of aqua, then distressed the heck out of it! Next time I will think twice before I decide it's a good idea to wax inside a bunch of little tiny cubbies!

The rest is an off-white with heavy distressing and waxing. I also painted a bee and wreath on the front. For details on how to transfer images onto furniture go to the Graphics Fairy. Not only does she have thousands of graphics, but she gives you several tutorials on transferring them to just about everything!

FYI, if you live in Virginia and you love this little desk, (a love for Jane Austen is not necessarily required)  she is for sale- email me for details!

 

 

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Somewhat Simple:  http://www.somewhatsimple.com/
The 36th Avenue:  http://www.the36thavenue.com/
Chic on a Shoestring: http://chiconashoestringdecorating.blogspot.com/
Fingerprints on the Fridge: http://www.fingerprintsonthefridge.com/
Whipperberry:  http://www.whipperberry.com/
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Remodelaholic: http://www.remodelaholic.com/
Finding Fabulous: http://www.findingfabulousblog.com/
Tattertots & Jello:  http://tatertotsandjello.com/
Doodles&Stitches http://www.doodlesandstitches.com/
At The Picket Fence: http://www.atthepicketfence.com/
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