French Provincial Desk in Old White

Is it just me or do you ever get on the computer and then forget what you got on there for?  This is happening to me a lot lately.  I sit down, log in, get online and then go completely blank.  I have so many cool things going on right now behind the “Farm Fresh” scenes that it’s hard to keep it all together.  Hopefully lots of them will pan out and I can tell you all about them soon.  In the mean time say a prayer for me if you don’t mind.

Before and After Old White DeskToday I thought I would share with you a transformation I did a few weeks ago.  This little desk was a great find at an estate sale by my client but it needed a little facelift.

French Provencial Desk BeforeIt was in pretty good condition except that the top was pretty scratched up and my client wanted the body painted so it would better match her house.

Desk Top Before

French Provencial Desk Top

General finishes Gel Stain

I sanded down the top and gave it a new coat of stain with General Finishes Gel Stain in Java.

These two colors make a great combo, don’t you think?

Old White Desk After Paint

I then painted the body with Annie Sloan Old White and gave it a good coat of soft was and it was ready for its new home.Old White Desk Drawers

Old White Desk After

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8 Comments

  1. Stunning!! I love Old White and have used it throughout my house. Keeping the top stained really adds some character to this piece. Great job!

  2. I just love the wood/white combo! And that top is such a rich color now. Beautiful!

    1. Thanks Sarah! This one of my favorite combos too. 🙂

  3. Beth, not only do I love that top, but OMG, the green pastures BEHIND the desk!! You have me sitting here at work, longing to walk in that field and just lie down and go to sleep or feel the sun beaming down on me. Ahhhh…How lucky you are 🙂 Great job!

    Serena @ Thrift Diving

    1. Awww, Serena you can come and visit anytime!

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