Monday, June 23, 2014

Hidden Desk


I have been away most of the week at the lake water skiing and so I missed Friday at the Flea Market-my favorite day to go.  I did however make it to the Flea on Sunday morning and I found this dingy dark desk/table.

This piece has great details and lines and I knew with some TLC it could be very pretty.  I love how it looks like a table,  then the top can be flipped open to reveal a desk.  
      I decided to go with light grey for the outside and white on the inside.  Since the insides are hard to get to with a paintbrush I spray painted with flat white and then did the final coats with homemade chalk paint in Garlic Glove by Benjamin Moore.  I mixed up a light grey homemade chalk paint for the outside.  After the paint had dried I distresses and sealed the desk/table with dark wax/hemp oil on the outside and clear wax on the inside.  
































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26 comments:

  1. Butterfly 8)(8 Bungalow June 23, 2014 at 8:35 AM

    So pretty in white!

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  2. chateau chicJune 23, 2014 at 10:17 AM

    You really turned this desk into a beauty. Love to be able to use it as a table too.
    Mary Alice

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    1. DD's CottageJune 23, 2014 at 12:06 PM

      Thank you Mary Alice-I like that it is a grey table and then there is a desk hidden inside

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  3. Sherri S.June 23, 2014 at 12:34 PM

    Another winner! See you had a lovely weekend skiing and still scored :-) very pretty!

    Hope you have a happy week...
    ~Sherri

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    1. DD's CottageJune 23, 2014 at 1:08 PM

      Thank you Sherri--water skiing is so much fun, but it sure makes me sore-getting old I suppose. I am glad I was able to make it to the Flea on Sunday and find a treasure.

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  4. Mary@mydogsmygardenandmaryJune 23, 2014 at 3:39 PM

    What a beauty! I love the desk and you really made it look terrific - what a great treasure.
    Mary

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    1. DD's CottageJune 23, 2014 at 3:40 PM

      Thank you Mary-it is very cute and secretive!

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  5. mary scottJune 23, 2014 at 3:50 PM

    This would be a great place to hide money & small valuables, especially if you covered its top with a runner or cloth. I love it! You did a great job on it & love the color.

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    1. DD's CottageJune 23, 2014 at 5:59 PM

      Thank you Mary-I agree it would be great hiding place for things. I just love the surprise-table to desk!

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  6. Our Hopeful HomeJune 23, 2014 at 7:27 PM

    Gorgeous! Love how it opens into a desk!
    xo Kathleen

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    1. DD's CottageJune 24, 2014 at 7:42 AM

      Thank you Kathleen-it was a surprise when I saw it at the Flea Market and I of course had to bring it home!

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  7. UnknownJune 24, 2014 at 7:21 AM

    How pretty! I just love little desks. They are so useful and don't take up too much space. It is amazing what the right color of paint can do.

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    1. DD's CottageJune 24, 2014 at 7:43 AM

      Thank you Victoria-I love that it looks like a pretty table, but then surprise-desk!

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  8. ℳartina @ Northern NestingJune 24, 2014 at 8:30 PM

    Darrielle you find the prettiest pieces...love it!!

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    1. DD's CottageJune 25, 2014 at 7:16 AM

      Thank you Martina-I thought it was a great surprise piece!

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  9. Number Fifty-ThreeJune 25, 2014 at 5:16 PM

    LOVE it! I just shared my spinet desk recently, but opted to leave it stained. Love the color you used.

    Angela @ Number Fifty-Three

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    1. DD's CottageJune 26, 2014 at 6:41 AM

      Thank you Angela-I saw your gorgeous desk and loved it!

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  10. JoAnneJune 25, 2014 at 7:05 PM

    Such a unique and charming piece of furniture, Darielle. The lighter color brings out all of the wonderful detail. Beautiful!

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    1. DD's CottageJune 26, 2014 at 6:42 AM

      Thank you JoAnne-I am glad I chose a light color too.

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  11. PamelaJune 25, 2014 at 8:01 PM

    That piece turned out fabulous! Thanx for sharing at THT.

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  12. New Jersey MemoriesJune 27, 2014 at 2:24 PM

    It looks great! So cute!

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  13. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.July 4, 2014 at 7:19 PM

    What a unique little desk! And It's so pretty now!

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