Simple Desk Transformation

One of the reasons I started this blog and ultimately the reason my business has grown into what it is today, is because of my ability to find good things and transform them into great things.  I have this uncanny knack for seeing a diamond in the rough.  I don’t remember when it started or how it all came to be but I do know that even as a little child I took things and made something useable out of them.  For instance, I can remember playing with my dolls or barbies and making their furniture from my shoe boxes.  If I needed something I found a way to create it.  Strange….I know.  It is what it is.  Stay with me.

 I don’t get to go pickin as much as I used to or as much as I’d like to.  I do have friends and family though that are always looking out for treasures for me.  This desk is an example of just that.  My former high school English teacher spotted it at a yard sale and snatched it up for me.  Isn’t that awesome!

I was super thrilled when I went to pick it up.  I had a client that had been looking for a small kitchen island and this piece fit the bill perfectly.

I sanded down and refinished the top and then gave the body and sides a nice fresh coat of blue paint.

 After that I did a little distressing and sealed with a durable top coat.

 The desk turned island turned out great!  Sometimes all you need is a little change of color to transform something and make it new again.  Or a little cardboard shoebox :).  I kid.  I kid.

Speaking of picking I think I’ll go do that now.  I’ll let you know if I find anything fun!  Wish me luck.

Have a fabulous day friends!