Before I get into my project I want to let you all know you can find me over at Sugar and Spice in the Land of Balls and Sticks today sharing some redo-redos! Yes, that means I am sharing pieces I painted, and then eventually redid again! I hope you will pop over and see me at Marcia's!
The project I am sharing with you today though was no paint required as I had already painted it once!!! I painted this yellow desk a couple months ago and really liked it!
I brought it over to the Chartreuse & Co Barn Sale as part of Wild Rose's space there. Wild Rose no longer has a space there as the previous owner who had the space is in the process of moving, so I had to pick up the desk from the barn. When I went to get it I saw why it had not sold.... something heavy and metal had been set on top of it and dragged across.... leaving a couple of large scratches and gouges. Well, I no longer had any of the yellow paint left, so repainting the top or touching it up were not an option.
I decided to strip the top. I used citristrip which is my favorite stripper because it works well and is non toxic. It came off rather easily, and since I was just stripping the top, it was not so bad. Once I stripped the top I cleaned it with fine steel wool and odorless mineral spirits. I allowed it to dry, then I conditioned the wood with Minwax wood conditioner and allowed it to dry again. I then used Minwax in Jacobean Walnut (that I had on hand from my own headboard which is AWESOME and I have yet to show you.... he he!!!). Finally, I used Minwax wipe-on poly. I gave it two coats of poly, and used fine steel wool in between coats. And you know what? I love it SO much more with its new look! The dark top really ties in to the dark hardware. This piece will be available for sale this weekend at the Stylish Patina barn sale in Frederick, MD.
Sometimes simple changes can make a big difference! I think the wood top helps this piece have a little more sophistication.
Now it's your turn to show me what you have been working on! Remember there are rules! Follow them or I will send my flying monkeys after you.
RULES:
1. Your post must be a completed original project and must be a furniture redo or build.
2. Your post must be new to my parties- do not link something you have shared on this blog before.
3. You must be a follower to party here.
1. Your post must be a completed original project and must be a furniture redo or build.
2. Your post must be new to my parties- do not link something you have shared on this blog before.
3. You must be a follower to party here.
4. No etsy shops or the like!
5. You must place my button or a text link in your post or sidebar.
6. Leave others some comment love!
6. Leave others some comment love!
38 comments:
woohoo I am first ;)
and I would also like to point out to your readers that I didn't get up at a ridiculous hour of the morning to be first on your linky party...it is Tuesday night in my part of the world!
Ooh... I like it much better this way! I wish I could make it to the barn sale :( - Susan
Cassie, I love the new look. It really compliments the yellow. It should sell now. Nice job! Thanks for hosting, Dee From My Painted Stuff.
The new top of the desk looks gorgeous! I'm going to try and check out both barn sales this weekend in Frederick. I guess I'll be able to figure out your space at SP with that beautiful desk in it. :)
Megan
Love the new top on the desk and that yellow is soooo lovely! :)
Cassie that's a true furniture rehab story and the ultimate reason why I love makeovers. You took a nice desk with damage and made it even better, sometimes things were meant to happen for a reason! Love that Jacobean anytime.
Cassie, I LOVE, LOVE the new top...transformed it perfectly. Amazing what a beautiful dark top can do. Truly beautiful!
The first thing I thought of when I posted my bookshelf yesterday is....I have furniture to link to Cassie's!
Have an awesome day, friend!
blessings,
karianne
I love that you have a "favorite stripper!" Hee, hee...I couldn't resist. The desk turned out great. Hooray for happy accidents.
Oooooh, I love it. The wood top also really deepens the yellow color and makes it pop! I'll come visit it this weekend at the barn! :)
Nice save. Nice save.
Show us this headboard already!! What kind of blogger are you? ;)
You know I love a wood top! Very pretty, I'm sure you have no problem selling it.
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The wood top makes such a huge difference. Such a nice contrast with the yellow.
That desk is beautiful! Thanks for hosting.
♥ Terrie ♥
Painted bodies and stained tops are my favorite way to do furniture. I love the yellow with the dark. It is beautiful!
What a nice combination.
Warm and homey color palette.
Thanks for having a party for us to share our furniture redos,
Deb@LakeGirlPaints
Love that yellow! And who would DARE scratch your piece!?!
I like your little change! I have a couple of pieces in my home that have stained tops and painted bottoms and they are some of my faves.
Cassie, thanks for hosting! And I love your blog redesign...really fresh and clean! :)
Thanks for hosting! I love the new wood top on the desk! You are right, it does tie in beautifully with the hardware.
Great save! I hate having to make repairs on completed work!
I love the desk before, and I love it now. Great save! Sell, sell, sell little desky!
I am IN LOVE with this dresser! The stained top is perfection!
OMG Cassie!!! That is such a beautiful yellow and it goes perfect with a dark top! Love it!!!! Thanks so much for hosting!
I love that desk makeover. The color is gorgeous! Thanks for the link up!
I love the contrast of the dark wood against the yellow! She will sell for sure!
It looked great both ways Cassie! That was a fantastic idea to strip the top.....it's wonderful with the dark top and hardware. Very pretty! It will sell quickly.
Love the wood top. You always inspire me Cassie.
Anne
The desk looks great!! Love the wood top. Thanks for the party. )
I love that yellow table - I would never have thought 'oh it would look better with XXX' but now I LOVE the stained top.
So happy I have something to share this week!
What a happy accident! It looks so much more expensive and sophisticated with the Walnut Stained top. I love that stain color! Can't wait to see your headboard. Thanks for the party! -K
I feel like I haven't linked for ages!! It's nice to have something completed from my ever growing to-do list!!
Its amazing how a small change can really uplift or re-uplift a piece. the stained top kinda 'grounds' the desk (couldn't think of the right word!) Like putting a border around a photograph - it makes it stand out more. Great work Cassie, and thanks for hosting :)
Love partying here! Thanks so much for hosting:)
I love two-toned furniture, so this is no exception! And I see you used wipe-on poly. ;)
i agree-i love the stained top even better than the paint. i finally got my dining room table stripped and stained. it really wasn't that bad with the citristrip. i didn't use conditioner though--hmmmm. i'm scared to death of poly. i'll probably wax.
I just stumbled upon your blog as I was googling images for inspiration. I have a very similar desk that I want to repaint. I was surprised when I reached the end of your post and you mentioned Stylish Patina! I love her stuff and am glad that you're a local too! :)
Hugs from Fairfax,
May
P.S: what style or era is that desk? Mine is very similar but I couldn't figure it out...Thank You!
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