I finished the desk and chair Sunday around 9pm. I apologize that it's taken so long to post pictures. I decided to skip step 2, so as not to spoil the surprise. So, without further ado:
FROM
{Ugly & Neglected}
TO
{Distressed & Renewed}
I sanded everything down in preparation for paint, then applied two layers of Black Rustoleum. I let it dry for 10 hours and then sanded and hammered the pieces to my heart's desire.
Here's another Before & After:
{love it, love it, love it}
((Ta-Da!))
{I love the handles turned upside down}
{And I was skeptical about turning the missing drawer into a book shelf, but not anymore!}
Thought you deserved to see the whole reading nook! Just in time for winter!
{The painting on the mantel was done by an ex-friend (long story), but I still love it.}
{The vase on the fireplace was done by me, in high school.}
{The dried roses are from my sweetie.}
{The picture above the desk is a Salvador Dali print ripped from a book and framed.}
Might as well share the new living room set ♥
{Couch purchased from Aaron's}
{The paintings behind the couch are by our friend, Loren Shaw}
{The four on the opposite wall are watercolors by my sweetie's 9-yr-old daughter}
{Notice the X-Box controller *rolls eyes*}
{42" Sharp Aquos}
{Is it obvious I've been working a lot? Only the X-Box on the shelf}
Thank you for all that commented and believed in my DIY abilities. This was my first time refinishing any piece of furniture. It's fun!!!
