A few months ago I purchased a desk at a garage sale. The idea was for the desk to go in my youngest daughter's newly moved into bedroom. The desk itself has good bones. It only cost my $15 dollars at the sale. It does however need some work. My initial thought was to just paint it white and maybe stick on some new hardware and call it a day.
However, my friend, Karen over at Strictly Simple Style (www.strictlysimplestyle.blogspot.com) offered to help me out. She's all about making things look great while not breaking the bank. I've sent her a few photos of the desk and am awaiting her suggestions. I'll be updating my progress on the desk, right here. For the record, let me state, I'm not Martha Stewart. I've got great ideas/visualization (at least in my humble opinion,) however something is usually lost in the translation/actual work in progress. This should be fun and I'm looking forward to working with Karen on this little project. Be sure to check out her blog- you'll be glad you did. It's chock full of great tips, how to's and ideas on how to make the most of your home.
Here's the BEFORE:
Up Close-
P.S. Yes- our garage is really that messy and No- I couldn't be bothered to move things in order to get a clear shot. Just wanted to clear that help....
messy chemsy.....your garage is a garage....some people park cars in theirs and others buy cool things and put them in the garage until they are ready to make a memory. Way to go. Can't wait to see and hear the progress.
Posted by: laf | October 18, 2009 at 11:58 PM
I am so excited to follow the progress of this desk and especially thankful you introduced us to a new and inspiring blogger. Good job you!
Posted by: Beth | October 21, 2009 at 08:34 AM
It's a great desk. I can't wait to see it finished! BTW, thank you for taking the pictures with your garage as is. You already make me feel inadequate. If your garage was clean, I am afraid I could no longer be your friend!
Posted by: lam | October 21, 2009 at 05:05 PM
Just wanted to let you know, there is no "www" in front of my blog title it is just:
http://strictlysimplestyle.blogspot.com
I'm looking forward to the big reveal. Let me know if you need any help. :)
Posted by: karen@strictlysimplestyle | October 22, 2009 at 08:57 AM