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Monday, March 23, 2015

French Desk


Last week I found this great desk/vanity on Craigslist and brought it home. 
Before:



The desk was a beauty, but needed some TLC so it came to the right home.  I sanded down the top and sealed it with AS dark wax and hemp oil.  I love how this makes the wood buttery smooth and it dries fast without any shine.  

 For the main part of the desk/vanity I painted it with AS pure white and then distressed the edges.  The last step in this transformation was to seal it with dark wax and hemp oil.  

I love the wooden detail 


Gorgeous legs in the front and the back 







Natural wood top








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36 comments:

  1. Tina@WhatWeKeepMarch 22, 2015 at 10:31 AM

    The desk turned out beautifully, I'm sure it will sell quickly. It's so light and summery. Visiting from O40!
    Have a great week,
    Tina

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    1. DD's CottageMarch 22, 2015 at 5:43 PM

      Thank you Kim-I like the contrast of the dark and light!

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  2. AnonymousMarch 22, 2015 at 1:02 PM

    Your desk looks so pretty Darrielle. Great job! :) Julie

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    1. DD's CottageMarch 22, 2015 at 5:44 PM

      Thank you Julie-it was a fun project to do as it is a nice piece of furniture!

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  3. Brenda PruittMarch 22, 2015 at 2:21 PM

    Another gorgeous piece. I was thinking this morning: I wonder if I could find a good deal on a dresser like you do, since the cheap one I have is giving in to the weight of my tv, which is not that big. I just don't have the drive to go on the hunt like you do, I don't think.
    Brenda

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    1. DD's CottageMarch 22, 2015 at 5:45 PM

      Thank you Brenda-I bet you could find a great old well made dresser on CL ( from home-no actual hunt) and then just paint it since you have become a painting expert. I could coach you along the way too if you wanted and even send you paint!

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  4. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresMarch 22, 2015 at 4:03 PM

    She's definitely a real beauty. I love the contrast between the dark top and white paint. I'm sure she won't be around long.

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    1. DD's CottageMarch 22, 2015 at 5:46 PM

      Thank you Betsy-I too like the contrast between the two colors and that is part of why I went with white for the base. White is not my go to color for furniture, but it felt right for this one.

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  5. handmade by amaliaMarch 22, 2015 at 8:29 PM

    What a wonderful transformation! I do like the country look of the piece, I'm sure it will be snapped up very soon.
    Amalia
    xo

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    1. DD's CottageMarch 23, 2015 at 6:53 AM

      Thank you Amalia-I like how it turned out too!

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  6. JunkchiccottageMarch 22, 2015 at 8:44 PM

    Beautiful re love of this desk. It will sell very quickly it is so pretty.
    Kris

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    1. DD's CottageMarch 23, 2015 at 6:53 AM

      Thank you Kris-I like that description-re-love!

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  7. RelleMarch 22, 2015 at 11:43 PM

    You found a beautiful desk and I knew with her curves and your paint brush she would be amazing. I love the colour you chose for her, it's classic. I found your blog a few weeks ago and loved it. I had a coffee table I wanted to stain the top of and used Annie Sloan dark wax(got the idea from your blog, thanks). It looks lovely, but I keep thinking about the fact that you use hemp oil as well. Why do you add hemp oil to your wax? At what ratio should hemp oil be added? Looking forward to your answers. Thanks in advance, Sharelle

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    1. DD's CottageMarch 23, 2015 at 6:56 AM

      Thank you Sharelle-I use the hem oil too because it makes the wax easier to use and on raw wood it soaks it up and helps make it look richer. I just dip my brush in the oil and then directly in the wax and brush on the piece. I have more control of the wax and it goes on easy. I am so glad I could inspire someone!

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  8. UnknownMarch 23, 2015 at 6:09 AM

    I do love those kind of desks. I can't find them around here. You painted it beautifully that it will fit into any decor.

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    1. DD's CottageMarch 23, 2015 at 6:56 AM

      Thank you Victoria-it is hard to find these desks here too, but I was lucky and found it on CL.

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  9. Marie-Interior FrugalistaMarch 23, 2015 at 6:16 AM

    It's gorgeous Darielle, I'm sure you'll have it sold quickly! What a sweet find.
    Marie@The Interior Frugalista

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    1. DD's CottageMarch 23, 2015 at 7:00 AM

      Thank you Marie-it was a great find and I was lucky!

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  10. The Painted DrawerMarch 23, 2015 at 9:22 AM

    I am IN LOVE with this one. So beautiful!

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  11. AnonymousMarch 24, 2015 at 10:18 AM

    Love the classic choice of white with a wood top on this charming desk! Great job giving it a new lease on life!

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  12. Pam - @diy Design FanaticMarch 25, 2015 at 8:07 AM

    Wow! What pretty piece! The desk has such great lines and the new finish accentuates them.

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    1. DD's CottageMarch 25, 2015 at 7:03 PM

      Thank you Pam-this was a very well made and beautiful desk, just worn out, so I am glad to give it new life!

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  13. Wendi@H2OBungalowMarch 26, 2015 at 6:04 AM

    Wow, great find and stunning makeover! Visiting from the DIY Sunday Showcse:)

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    1. DD's CottageMarch 26, 2015 at 6:32 AM

      Thank you Wendi-I was lucky to find this piece and love it now!

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  14. Heidi | Mysweetcottage.comMarch 26, 2015 at 9:54 PM

    The way you painted it leaves its original charm yet shows off the beautiful lines of the piece more than when it was all wood. Normally I wouldn't think to paint a wood piece in such good condition, but you were spot-on. It looks so charming.

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    1. DD's CottageMarch 27, 2015 at 6:52 AM

      Thank you Heidi-I love a good wood piece too, but this one actually was very scratched up and missing some veneer so painting it seemed like a good choice.

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  15. Lisa @ Shine Your LightMarch 28, 2015 at 5:27 AM

    Oh wow, this piece is stunning! I love the creamy white, it makes the wood top pop and shows off all the pretty curvy details! Thanks for sharing at Best of the Nest!!

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  16. Sweet Auburn LifeMarch 28, 2015 at 6:07 AM

    I have no doubt this will sell fast, lovely details brought out by just enough distressing!

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    1. DD's CottageMarch 29, 2015 at 7:31 AM

      Thank you -I think it has a new lease on life now!

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  17. Jennifer @ Town and Country LivingMarch 29, 2015 at 9:13 AM

    What a beautiful piece! You did a great job with it!

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    1. DD's CottageMarch 30, 2015 at 7:59 AM

      Thank you Jennifer-it started off as a good piece and now just looks better!

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  18. Kris @ Driven by DécorMarch 30, 2015 at 7:08 PM

    Beautiful! You did such a nice job with your distressing - it really highlights the gorgeous details of this piece. I'm sure it will be a quick sell! Thanks for sharing on Best of the Nest!

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    1. DD's CottageMarch 31, 2015 at 7:10 AM

      Thank you Kris-I am a fan of subtle distressing!

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