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Thursday, February 27, 2014

Apron Strings Desk



I have been waiting to find a small desk that I could paint in MMS Apron Strings milk paint.  I have done a few pieces in this color and I love it so much I was wanting to paint more.  I found this desk at the local Flea Market and knew it was coming home with me.
Before:


I sanded down the top because it was pretty gross and needed it, and then I waxed it with AS dark wax--I love the buttery finish the wax leaves.  I also did not like the fact the the two drawers had two knobs each so I filled in the holes with wood putting. 
I mixed up MMS Apron Strings and started to paint away.  I didn't really want it to chip this time so I added some bonding agent.  The last steps were to dark wax the entire desk and distress.  After drilling new holes in the drawers I added some glass knobs I had on hand.  






I love the old casters!


The top is so much better now!


Tiered tart pan stand I made 




What's not to love about a curved leg?



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7 comments:

  1. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleFebruary 27, 2014 at 5:31 PM

    I love that little desk and color. I now see why your backlink doesn't work. The links to the parties aren't linked at all. They have to be a highlighted link to work.

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  2. NDFebruary 27, 2014 at 6:59 PM

    Great looking piece. It looks like almost a true coral color. That top was pretty bad- it looks great now- xo Diana

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  3. The Speckled Hen CottageFebruary 27, 2014 at 11:38 PM

    What a wonderful color. Liked how you just refinished the top and didn't paint, and those casters are great. Your tiered tart trio looks fantastic sitting on top!!!

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2014 at 2:59 AM

    Good call on changing from four drawer pulls to two, much better. You did a lovely job on this! -Dawn @ We Call It Junkin.com
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  5. Shirley@Housepitality DesignsFebruary 28, 2014 at 5:22 PM

    Love the color and the beautiful lines of the table...incredible job on the top...Fabulous !

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  6. Susan FreemanMarch 4, 2014 at 10:06 AM

    Another pretty restored treasure from you. Love the tart pan stand too.

    Big Texas Hugs,
    Susan and Bentley

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  7. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeMarch 9, 2014 at 1:17 PM

    Such a pretty table and the color is perfect! Thanks so much for sharing at AMAZE ME MONDAY...
    Blessings,
    Cindy

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