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Sunday, July 10, 2011

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Yes! My second post in two days and two projects done. My husband has been great helping me with the kids this weekend so I can get some work done. I had been feeling pretty bummed last week and I figured out why...I need to paint.  It is more than my creative outlet , it is part of who I am, and I haven't had much time to do it lately.

I just finished this peacock blue desk today. I know the brand is Behr Ultra, in satin, but there is no color on the can and I forgot to get the chip. I need to be better about organizing my paint chips.
{seriously ugly before}
I have had this desk for a while. It was in my room, then the garage waiting for a transformation. It was a dull, boring black. I think the desk needed to get it's groove back too.

I sanded the piece lightly, went right over the black paint with three coats of blue, distressed, did a glaze {3 parts glaze to 1 part black, water based craft paint}. I sponged the glaze over the piece, and then wiped it down. I then added cute knobs from a local craft store and  2 coats of wax over the entire desk.

It will go into my office until someone buys it!
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20 comments:

  1. Katie @ Wildwood CreekJuly 10, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    Love the color--beautiful!

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  2. Suzy www.savedbysuzy.blogspot.comJuly 10, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    I'm glad you got your groove back! That color is great...it looks similar to the dresser pictured in your header.

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  3. RenéJuly 10, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    I a loving the peacock! Good for you for tackling so many projects. Maybe this will motivate me.

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  4. RenéJuly 10, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    Woops I'm not I a :)

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  5. rachel July 10, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    So funny...I feel the same way. With my son arriving, I've had to cut way back on the painting and it's making me a bit blue. I painted for the first time in over two weeks the other day and it felt like such a release. I'm cherishing these early weeks with my son, but there's just something about painting that makes me feel whole. Glad I'm not alone ;) And the desk is gorgeous, by the way.

    Rachel
    xoxo

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  6. AnonymousJuly 10, 2011 at 10:31 PM

    www.orchidlanedecor.com

    This is just lovely, job well done.

    Suzy xxx

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  7. Laura WaltzJuly 11, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    I love that color! I always love seeing your projects and getting ideas of what I can possibly do someday.

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  8. Cassie BustamanteJuly 12, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    that color is amazing! love it and love how it is staged with the globe and the black chair- it looks beautiful, and masculine but not too much so- just right!

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  9. KatieJuly 12, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    I love it! What a fun color! Cute little knobs!

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  10. AllisonJuly 12, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    Amazingly gorgeous color and finish! Love!

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  11. Julia @ 551EastdesignJuly 13, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    Beautiful staging! I'd love to have a room look just like that:)

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  12. jess@balancing the dreamJuly 15, 2011 at 5:35 AM

    umm.....could this desk be anymore beautiful!! It is the perfect color!! i love it!! You have a great design eye!!
    -your newest follower!! :)

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  13. Ann from On Sutton PlaceJuly 15, 2011 at 6:53 AM

    I saw your link at SJ's...congrats on the feature. I'm not a painter but I love to see how you all make something out of nothing. Well done. I'm a new follower. Stop by my blog if you have time and enter my giveaway. Have a great weekend!

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  14. Ann from On Sutton PlaceJuly 15, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    Ha...sorry! I guess I saw your link at Boogieboard Cottage...my eyes are starting to cross. Time to get off this computer!

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  15. UnknownJuly 15, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    I love the desk. The color is gorgeous! Come check me out and follow along.

    www.alivedinhome.blogspot.com

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  16. MaryJuly 15, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    You are so talented! I featured your post this week on my top ten at Boogieboard Cottage.

    Have a great weekend, Mary :O)

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  17. Nicole Joelle July 15, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    Ooooh, I love that color! It fits the desk so well...I'm putting this one away for inspiration!

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  18. Courtney ~ French Country CottageJuly 15, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    I absolutely adore the color of this piece!! How gorgeous- it is perfect!! I host a decorating party at my blog on the weekends if you would like to come join in sometime :)

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  19. Desiree @ The 36th AVENUEJuly 17, 2011 at 11:48 PM

    I just want to let you know that I am featuring your desk tomorrow at The 36th Avenue.

    Thank you so much for sharing it!

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  20. DIYbyDesignJuly 19, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    Love the desk. I will be featuring it tonight at my Sizzle into Summer party that opens tonight at 8pm EST. Please stop by and pick up an I've Been Featured button. Thanks.

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