Taking this School Desk from Old to Charming

So Prince Charming (aka hubby) and I were out pickin’ when I saw this old school desk at a junk shop.   I knew I had to have it and he just looked at me and then grabbed it and put it in my pile.  He’s so awesome.

Can’t you just picture it in a classroom ?

Once I got it home I cleaned it up and then added a coat of my favorite Valspar red.  It is AMAZING what a coat of paint can do!  Can I get an Amen!?

Note: I am adding a quick note to this as of 02/2023. I now sell this gorgeous Empire Silk by Annie Sloan at the store. It is very similar to the Valspar Red I used on this school desk. You can purchase it here!