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!!
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!
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.
7 comments:
What a fabulous makeover. I especially love the color and those knobs are perfect. I'm sure Maddy loves using her new desk.
Love it, it looks awesome.
I am amazed! I have the hardest time seeing the potential in old pieces of furniture... but you had a vision and it turned out beautifully!!
Holy smokes! That turned out sooo cute! Love the color and new knobs too! It's the perfect addition to your guest bedroom!
I love it!
lea
xo
PS. I had a white triangle desk that sat in the corner of my room facing two windows. I think I got it for the same reason as your sister!
gorgeous!!! (and much better looking than before)!
I love it all in black.
lisa
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