The Story of A Triangle Desk

 

My little sister had the most adorable little triangle corner desk when she was growing up. 

I think my parents bought it to encourage her to do her homework

as she was the most sociable in our family

and homework sometimes got pushed aside! ;)  

 

Cell phone photo - forgot to get a better "before"

I'm guessing that they bought it sometime in the 1970's. 

And guess what -- it worked -- she did her homework

and excelled in college and post-college studies.  

Not only is she the sociable one, but also the really smart one!  

 

 

Anywhooo -- this past summer it was time for the desk

(and it's sisters - a lovely dresser and chair) to find a new home. 
 

Nobody seemed to want them, so I volunteered. 

But, I didn't really like the wood finish. 

I had some plans in my head for those Ethan Allen pieces of furniture. 

Please don't tell my twin -- she said it was wrong, wrong, wrong

 to even think about painting Ethan Allen furniture!!

 

 But, I didn't listen. 

 

Look how fabulous that little old triangle desk, chair and dresser look now.  

No, I didn't paint them myself

(not one of those talented furniture painters),

so left that job to a professional!

I didn't want to screw up the nice furniture, you know. 

But, I did pick out and put those new knobs

and drawer pulls on myself -- so adorable!!

 

 

And now, Miss Maddy has a lovely corner triangle desk,

sweet chair and bonus dresser and that most adorable furniture

from the 1970s has a new lease on life.