Repainting the desk.

While I'm waiting for the last coat of white paint to dry on Lyshies dresser, I'm going to start a new project. I'm going to take her old desk which is in the picture here, nix the hutch on the top and paint it a glossy black for in the den. We are going to paint the den a darker sage green and have cherry bookcases and a desk in there for us adults. We're taking out my sewing area and moving in a bigger desk for the kids imac we got for an amazing price of $25.00. Anyway, we're super excited about it and I'm going to head out right now to exchange a can of white paint I didn't use for a can of black.

We've taken off the funky gold trim and handles to replace them with new ones. Probably something like a brushed nickel. Can't wait! See you all very soon. Picture's for Lyshies dresser should be up and ready in about 2 days!

Comments

Maria said…

Amazing, I can't wait to see all the transformations.

June 23, 2008 at 9:00 PM

Amanda Kaake said…

Coincidentally, I can't wait either. lol! The dresser should be this evening:)

June 24, 2008 at 7:11 AM

Anonymous said…

hi there... noticed you've linked me in your blog here...thanks so very much :)

June 24, 2008 at 9:54 PM

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