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By Maryann @ Domestically Speaking 10 Comments

A Desk Fit For A Princess

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When we moved into our house, just over 2 years ago, my oldest daughter was in Kindergarten.  With the start of homework I wanted to find a pretty little desk for her room.  So I kept my eyes open at garage sales and scoured Craigslist hoping to find a great deal.

Then one day I came upon the deal of all deals… a FREE little girl’s desk on Craigslist.  It was near my parents house, so I quickly called them to see if they were available to pick it up all while shooting off email to see if it was still available.  It’s all about timing with Craigslist!

Thankfully it was still available(it had just been listed).  My parents were gracious enough to pick it up and brought it out on their next visit.

When my dad unloaded it I was in awe!  Sure it needed some sanding and paint, but this desk was so beautiful & perfect for one of my little princesses.

Here she is after being sanded, primed and 2 coats of white paint.

I changed out the hardware to these cute crystal and pink handles and knob from Target.

Gotta have a close-up on the GORGEOUS detailing…

Isn’t she pretty!!!  Total cost = about $15.  I had all the paint supplies, so just had to purchase the hardware.

LOVE IT and even better, so does my daughter.

Stay tuned… I’m finishing up my 1st ever chalkboard project (finally) and attempting to hang my Ballard’ish painting today.  I’ve been a little under the weather since Sunday, so today is the 1st day I’ve really felt motivated… Yeah!

Edited… I’m joining Miss Mustard Seed’s Furniture Feature Friday!

10 Comments Filed Under: decorating, diy, FREE, furniture, kids, paint Tagged With: primed, sanded

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  1. Mandy says

    November 6, 2009 at 11:46 am

    Beautiful desk! What an amazing find – you rock!

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  2. Claudia says

    November 6, 2009 at 11:33 am

    What a wonderful find! You have made it just beautiful for your daughter. I would have loved a desk like that when I was young!

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  3. Miss Mustard Seed says

    November 6, 2009 at 5:23 am

    That desk is gorgeous! I love the pink knobs and the feminine (and French) details of the piece. I would've loved that dresser as a girl…hey, even now! Thanks for linking up!

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  4. Shannon says

    November 5, 2009 at 8:26 pm

    That is a darling desk! I bet your daughter loves it.

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  5. Sherri S says

    November 5, 2009 at 4:04 am

    It is GORGEOUS! What little girl wouldn't like that?! And the knobs are awesome!

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  6. jen @ the inspiration studio says

    November 4, 2009 at 6:35 pm

    I love love LOVE it! Turned out so beautiful! Way to go!

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  7. JHill says

    November 4, 2009 at 5:25 pm

    So cute. Gotta love Craigslist for those great deals!

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  8. [email protected] and Cheese says

    November 4, 2009 at 3:12 pm

    The desk turned out very nice!!

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  9. pk says

    November 4, 2009 at 2:05 pm

    Soooo pretty!

    pk @ Room Remix

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  10. Jacey @ Trash2MyTreasure says

    November 4, 2009 at 11:57 am

    WOW this turned out GORGEOUS! I love the detail! Great job 🙂
    Jacey

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