Do you ever yell, “S T O P” , while driving with your hubby . . .
~ ~ when you see an antique shop or a “sale along the road” ?
I do, and I must curb my enthusiasm, as I many times cause him to panic.
While driving through some back roads in Virginia . . .
~ ~ we came across an antique shop and an outdoor sale in front of the shop.
I thought I had taken a picture of this desk when we unloaded it a while back . . .
~ ~ but apparently I did not . . . so “bad blogger protocol” set in with no “before picture”
The drawer fronts are veneer and had some wear on them . . .
~ ~ the top was actually fine, if it were sanded and re-stained.
So I thought with this “paint configuration” I would go with the painted top and drawers.
I used Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Old White.
When we got this desk home, I discovered that it was made by Thomasville Chair Company . . .
~ ~ later, Thomasville Furniture Company – Thomasville, North Carolina.
The desk had wood casters that were in perfect condition.
I love the detail of this desk, especially the fluting and shape of the legs.
I guess I could have painted the entire desk, but loved the beauty of the stained wood.
It rained most of the day . . . and while there was a break in the rain . . .
~ ~ we quickly brought the desk out to the driveway to take pictures before it went off to the booth.
I can also see this being a pretty vanity with a mirror hung above it.
I am hoping this desk will be going to a great home, as it deserves lots of love!
Have a great day . . . as it is a wonderful day . . . because it is the day my sister was born!
Happy Birthday Betty Ann!!!! . . . Love you sis!
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What a beautiful piece! Love how you painted it. Have a wonderful week xox
It’s beautiful Shirley! When we were in Brentwood TN a few years ago, I saw a beautiful maple twin bedroom set with one side table and a chest of drawers. It’s about a six hour drive from home. After we got back I wished we had bought it, rented a truck to bring it home. Missed opportunity. I am willing to bet it was Ethan Allen. When I lived in TN during the early/mid 60’s, I had maple bedroom furniture. One of my girls is still using some of it. Maple early American style was all the rage around about that time.
I do say STOP!!! or Back up!!!, often while traveling back roads.LOL
Wow the white looks great against the wood…love the two tone colors.
I have learned to quit yelling since it scares the HE&# Nout of Joe and then he WON”T stop!!!:):) What a beautiful piece and it sure could be a wonderful vanity. Love how you painted it! Have a beautiful week.
Such a pretty piece! Love all the details… bet she doesn’t last long in your booth. 🙂
xo Heidi
I love the way you painted it. I love the shape of the legs and the little casters. Now, quit scaring your other half!
That’s a pretty antique desk. I have a similar piece like that in my son’s room. It’s an old dresser that was given to us from my inlaws. It has little casters on the bottom too. Funny how a lot of old furniture had wheels on everything! I wonder why. That will make a nice addition to your booth.
What a pretty make over Shirley! I love the combination of the wood and paint! I bet it sells quickly 🙂
Yes, I do yell stop when we are driving, lol. That desk turned out great, I am sure it will fly out of the shop. Happy birthday to your sister!
What a gorgeous piece….love how you painted it. Happy Birthday to your sweet sister too!
Have a great week my friend :o)
~Des
What a pretty piece Shirley…love the way you made it over!! Happy Birthday to your sis!!
What a gorgeous piece, Shirley! I love the color combination. I’m such a fan of white and off white painted pieces with stained wood! This will make a lovely addition to your booth! I know it won’t last long. Happy Birthday to your sister! Have a great week!
I could use that in my foyer! I love the details on it! I feel a little silly for asking…what booth? Happy Birthday to your sister!!! Have a great week!
Love your desk. And it seems to be because of the legs! Love those legs.
Sheila
Good job! You have such a good eye for detail. Have a great week!
You scored! I love how you kept some of the original detailing of the gorgeous wood, but updated it to reflect today’s taste and decor. I’m sure it will go to a good home quickly!
What a beautiful desk and the detail is great. Your choice on refinishing is perfect. I also hope that this desk finds a nice new home. Don’t you love the back roads of Virginia. I plan on going home in September, if everything goes well and can hardly wait to hit the back roads and se where they take me.
Have a great week.
Mary
Gorgeous Shirley. Love the way you painted this beautiful piece. Looks so beautiful.
Kris
This desk is darling, Shirley. Love the way you painted it…I can’t imagine it lasting long in your booth.
Mary Alice
The desk turned out beautifully Shirley, love the two tone look!
Great desk and it has such pretty legs and casters. 🙂 I’m sure someone with snap it up in a hurry.
Shirley, it’s a lovely Thomasville desk. Looks great!
Great Job!! I love the Annie Sloan Chalk paint. It covers so evenly and beautifully. I just bought some more of her paint for another project. It looks great Shirley!
Awesome job Shirley!! Worth a scream for sure! Pinned!
Beautiful desk, Shirley! I’d love to find something like this for me to use in our home office. Right now I use an old vanity table, but I could certainly use the drawer space. I think my hubby would kill me if I yelled out, “Stop” when he is driving. He already gets annoyed when I act like there are brakes on the passenger side when he is driving. : )
What a beautiful piece, Shirley! You should have no problem selling this, at all! I love all of the pretty details. I laughed out loud, having a visual of your hubby hitting the brakes, at your command! That could really freak a person out! Lol!
That looks amazing, Shirley. Isn’t it the best when you discover something like that? Yes, I do it too!!
I absolutely love it, Shirley! Looks beautiful. I quite often scare my hubby with a STOP or two! 😉 It’s worth it…. heehee
What a great find, Shirley! And you gave this handsome desk a whole new life!!! How wonderful!
I hope it goes to a good home too… maybe yours!
It’s terrific – so unique! I love it!
Stacy
I would of yelled too! What a pretty desk. Love those wooden casters. The way you painted it shows off all the lovely details. Great find!
When I spy a shop worthy of a stop, I swear the hubby speeds up! He’s just not into browsing through what he thinks is a lit of junk so there’s no telling what treasures I’ve missed. Suite a transformation on the one you found.
You’re right. This piece will make a lovely vanity! It has such pretty lines and detailing, and the way you paints it highlighted it’s character and beauty. How is it I didn’t know you had a booth?? Where have I been?
You know what? I saw this yesterday in person and thought “where have I seen that?” And then I remembered! It is lovely!!
Amazing. It looks perfect. What a beautiful vanity. What a find!