Happy Friday! Today, I am busy making and decorating Spiderman cupcakes for Sawyer's kickball birthday party tomorrow. We have invited parents and kids to come play kickball at the park, and it's going to be fun! And my team is gonna take the trophy! I have no idea where my kids get their competitive nature from.
While I am busy baking, frosting, and getting favors ready, I want to share with you my friend Debbie from reFresh reStyle. I was lucky enough to meet Debbie in person at Haven, and let me tell you she is just as warm and sweet in person as she is on her blog! And she has the cutest hair. She also happens to be very creative and talented with a paintbrush! My all time favorite redo from her blog is this desk. And look at the cow!
Isn't it gorgeous? Love her use of color! She is here today to share another desk that will not disappoint. And she paired it with another cute painting! :)
Take it away, Debbie!
Hello to all the Primitive & Proper fans! I was so excited when Cassie asked me over. Today I am sharing my little desk makeover :)
The desk is simple, all wood and in great shape. Just a little blah, something you'd just walk past and not even look twice at.
I painted it with two coats of Aubusson Blue~Annie Sloan Chalk Paint.
This is the first time that I've used Aubusson Blue and I love it!
I kept the original hardware, just used a little silver rub & buff on it.
I rubbed it off the edges, to age it a little and sprayed it with a clear poly.
For the stripes I used Annie Sloan Old White and Old Ochre.
I waxed it with clear wax, sanded to distress and then added dark wax.
It buffed out really nice,
I think he'll be noticed in a crowd, wearing his new suit of blue.
Thanks again Cassie, for having me! I love you and your blog! It was awesome to be here today. If you want to see more of me, come on over: reFresh reStyle...I'd be happy for you to visit! Debbie
28 comments:
I Love Debbie's stuff. I have not tried rub n buff yet, but it's on my list of things to do.
Wow. I love that little desk. I must say---always a fan of stripes. The original hardware looks great too!
Cassie--good luck. I expect you to bring home the trophy. ;) hope you guys have a great weekend.
Kickball?? I'm so jealous, I want to come play!! What a great idea for a party! Love love love the desk, so cute and fun!
Love the desks and the color combo. I especially love the cow painting. Thanks for sharing.
LOVE the desk! Way to take it from blah to crisp, fresh and current!
Very pretty use of color.
Debbie's blog and photography is just as inspiring as those amazing desk makeovers! :)
Another BEAUTIFUL piece Debbie! You always make em GORGEOUS! Love the lines on this desk. What a way to turn a nothing into a SOMETHING!!
Love it!
Hugs,
Karin
www.artsibeauty.net
It's amazing how a color can transform a piece. The desk looks great - and I LOVE Debbie's animal art!!
Great to see you here Debbie :) Your work is always amazing and fresh. Have a great weekend.
Adorable Debbie! Love the color on your first desk too!
Deb De Bomb, Deb De Bomb! (Said as I do some sort of dance I've seen on tv but can't really do in person).
~Bliss~
Cute little desk, and I LOVE the cow painting!
Debbie and her desk are definitely rockstars!
Kelly
It's so exciting to see myself over here! Thanks for having me Cassie! Have a great weekend everyone! thanks for the awesome comments :)
Debbie
I would kill to have that Noah's room. Such a cool desk! Great guest. Happy cupcaking!
Luv Debbie's stuff!!! :-) Thanks for sharing your new dest Debbie. As usual, it's amaazing.. I have not played with rub n buff. I have been seeing it used a lot lately. Will have to get some.
Thanks for hosting Cassie.
Cheers Ladies,
Gee
Cassie, the stripes on that desk fit it perfectly. Of course, Debbie is always an inspiration. I want that dog in the painting - he is so cute, too!
I love me some Debbie, one talented gal. That desk is awesome.
That desk was definitely refreshed and restyled! I love the stripes too. -K
Debbie ROCKS! I love this Aubusson blue...and the stripes are the perfect touch.
Yes, Debbie is just as sweet in person. What a thrill to spend time with her at Haven. :)
TGIF, ladies, and good luck with the kick ball extravaganza!!
xo Heidi
Debbie's the best! And that desk is amazing ... love the stripes ...
... and the cute pic of the dog painting sets it off perfectly!
:)
Linda
Oh, and I covet her cow painting. Best cow painting ever!
What a sweet desk! And the stripes put it right over the top!
This little desk turned out so awesome!! Love that blue color & the stripes are the perfect added touch! Great job Debbie!!
ooh! love racing stripes! i did a similar one (though yours looks waaayy better) here:
http://jedandivy.blogspot.com/2012/01/rolling-table.html
I love it! and I REALLY like the Doxie painting! Looks like my little "Charlie Brown" :)
I'll get that dresser!
...and your little Dachshund too.
What a lovely makeover, Debbie - I love the colors!
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