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SOLD!

Today my first sold piece will be picked up by it's new owner.  I had not even had a chance to post about it so here goes.  I got this desk at a yard sale a little while ago, and it was yelling at me to paint it red.  With all the white re-dos I see all over blog land I figured I'd try my hand at something different.  The desk was nice to begin with, no major flaws.
Here is the before-
 After

I think it looks a little like an old barn door.  I hope she's happy in her new home...
What do you think, do you like the bold red?


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34 comments:

  1. heatherJuly 30, 2010 at 9:35 AM

    Beautiful. Love the red!

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  2. Andrea @ Simple Organized LivingAugust 2, 2010 at 10:01 AM

    I love red...but I have to admit that I'm a sucker for all white stuff too!

    What did you use to paint the red? Was it a paint or more of a stain/glaze?

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  3. Between Blue and YellowAugust 2, 2010 at 10:09 AM

    Thanks ladies! I painted it red and then did a dark walnut glaze over it.

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  4. MartyAugust 5, 2010 at 12:29 PM

    LOVE the red! I'm partial to red furniture anyway=)) Great job....stopping in from strut your stuff Thursday.

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  5. Randi~Dukes and DuchessesAugust 5, 2010 at 7:53 PM

    That looks amazing. I love the stain you used.

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  6. ArtfullyJuneAugust 5, 2010 at 8:27 PM

    Wow, I love the desk. You did an awesome job.

    I made over a chair to red not too long ago and would love a similar desk to go with it.

    I found you on the Shabby Chic Cottage.

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  7. Delightful DahliaAugust 6, 2010 at 10:04 AM

    I love your desk. Especially the finish and color you chose. My remodelaholic post was a desk as well :)

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  8. UnknownAugust 6, 2010 at 10:08 AM

    Love it!! You did a great job! And congrats on the sale!!

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  9. the thrifty baAugust 6, 2010 at 10:31 AM

    coming from just a girl...
    this is some beautiful redness!

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  10. JennAugust 6, 2010 at 11:10 AM

    It was nice before, but now it's AWESOME! Congrats on your first sale - feels good, I'll bet!

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  11. Between Blue and YellowAugust 6, 2010 at 12:16 PM

    You all are so kind! Thank you :)

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  12. CathyAugust 6, 2010 at 8:01 PM

    This is amazing, really fantastic! Would you mind answering a couple questions for me over email?
    Thank you so much!

    Cathy
    thefarfifty@gmail.com

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  13. DonnaAugust 6, 2010 at 10:46 PM

    I just found your blog and love this desk. I picked up a awesome desk yesterday from the goodwill that could use a new paint job. Could you break down how you did it for me. Did you use red stain or a certain paint etc..., thanks. my email is markanddonna@bellsouth.net.
    I love your blog!!

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  14. The Little Blue HouseAugust 6, 2010 at 10:59 PM

    Beautiful work. Love the red finish. Look forward to seeing more of your work. Just found your blog.

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  15. SewPaperPaintAugust 7, 2010 at 12:17 PM

    Congratulations! It turned out great!

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  16. UnknownAugust 7, 2010 at 12:50 PM

    Love it!

    Can you explain the type of paint you used and the glaze.

    Thanks,
    Anne.

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  17. The WinnsAugust 7, 2010 at 3:38 PM

    That is the perfect shade of red, would you mind sharing what color/paint you used?

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  18. UnknownAugust 7, 2010 at 4:23 PM

    I love love love the red! Gorgeous.

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  19. gail@My Repurposed LifeAugust 7, 2010 at 9:27 PM

    love the red! and the glazing!
    gail

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  20. AnonymousAugust 7, 2010 at 11:16 PM

    love the red! white is nice but some of us like other colors more.

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  21. RenéAugust 8, 2010 at 9:05 AM

    That desk is gorgeous and I love your dark floors.

    -Rene

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  22. Sarah @ Hennessey HouseAugust 9, 2010 at 10:50 AM

    wow, it truly turned out fantastic. looove the red!

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  23. UnknownAugust 9, 2010 at 6:05 PM

    GORG. love it, its the same red with that same worn peeking through as my red hutch that I love. It looks great, CONGRATS on the sell. Thanks for linking too. Jenn

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  24. NonflammableAugust 9, 2010 at 6:34 PM

    Looks great. The hardware is the finishing touch.

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  25. Bonnie@Creative DecoratingAugust 10, 2010 at 9:00 AM

    Stopping by from Met Monday!! I love how it turned out in red. I plan to do something similar to an armoire in my sewing/craft area. Beautiful!

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  26. ShirleyAugust 10, 2010 at 12:11 PM

    I love the red. Contratulations, from the looks of things this won't be your "Last" sale.

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  27. MarigeneAugust 11, 2010 at 3:29 PM

    As much as I like black and white, that red has stolen my ♥...it looks fabulous!

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  28. Charlene AustinAugust 14, 2010 at 12:45 AM

    Oh. My. God. That is BEAUTIFUL!! I am floored by the amazing paint job. WOW. Do you have tutorials or tips on how to paint furniture? Did I mention....WOW!

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  29. NikkiSeptember 4, 2010 at 11:12 AM

    I love it! Always better to go bold!! That looks like something you'd get at pottery barn!

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  30. UnknownSeptember 7, 2010 at 3:57 PM

    Awesome job! I have a desk that has been sitting in the garage just begging me to paint it! Thanks for the inspiration :)

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  31. UnknownDecember 16, 2010 at 9:14 PM

    red is great. love it. have done alot of furniture in red it's a very rich color

    lauren

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  32. TerriJune 9, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    A-Ma-Zing transformation.....love the red!

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  33. UnknownJune 11, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    I love a great barn red... this is perfect. Congrats on your first sale!

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  34. Lisa SummerhaysFebruary 5, 2012 at 6:40 PM

    She looks fabulous in red! Gorgeous transformation!

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