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Pinky

Over the weekend, I finally finished a new piece.  Between getting my wallet stolen, mice/rats in our attic, my birthday this past week, it has been hectic.  Yes, that's right I had a birthday.  It was lovely, mom took me shopping, I received flowers from my love, and friends and family came 'round to celebrate. 

So on to the desk...
I bought this sweet, little desk at an estate sale several weeks ago.  It sat waiting patiently in my carport, until I finally got a vision.  I pictured it soft, sweet and pink.  Perfect for a little girl's room.
Before 

 After


I used my own mix of white and red, to get a soft, delicate pink.
I'm sorry I can't always tell you the name of a paint color, it's just cheaper to buy "oops" paints and mix them myself.
Isn't it so cute?  I really hope someone buys this for their little girl.  The whole time I was painting it, I pictured her sitting there doing homework.

I also really love the original hardware.  I have never seen any like them, with the lattice work in the middle.
I cleaned them up and sprayed them with my go to can of-oil rubbed bronze.



(Just realized I need to fill that little hole, bottom left...)

Link Parties
http://thediyshowoff.blogspot.com/2010/11/vintage-window-mirror-and-diy-project.html
http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/2010/11/create-your-own-ice-bucket-or-ice.html

15 comments:

  1. AnonymousNovember 15, 2010 at 9:09 AM

    i love it, i am actually looking for a table for my girl, will go to your store to take a look :)

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  2. Amy ChalmersNovember 15, 2010 at 9:11 AM

    Pretty desk, I can see a big girl doing homework there too! I think you forgot to link to Susans party though...so link up!

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  3. CathyNovember 15, 2010 at 11:25 AM

    Looks great! It's the perfect shade of pink!

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  4. AllisonNovember 15, 2010 at 11:30 AM

    Happy Birthday! So sorry about your wallet. That is no fun. Your desk is sweet in the soft ballet slipper pink. I love girly and feminine! Great hardware. Hope you have a good week.

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  5. Christa @ Stories of a HouseNovember 15, 2010 at 11:32 AM

    So adorable! Your custom mix is an ideal pink. I love your new sidebar picture. Happy birthday, by the way :)

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  6. AnonymousNovember 15, 2010 at 12:01 PM

    Pretty in pink...isn't she pretty in pink?! Okay, now I have that song in my head and totally dated myself. Great shade of pink and nicely done!

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  7. Cassie BustamanteNovember 15, 2010 at 1:13 PM

    that is a very nice soft shade of pink- lovely on the desk!

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  8. Vicki V @ blestnest.blogspot.comNovember 15, 2010 at 5:03 PM

    What brand of bronze spray paint do you use? The desk looks great!

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  9. TammyNovember 15, 2010 at 5:25 PM

    It looks great. I am thinking of doing some girlie pink in some furniture I do for after Christmas. I do whites and grays and I think pink and a ligt blue/green will complement it well.
    tammy

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  10. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.November 15, 2010 at 9:27 PM

    So pretty and unexpected!

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  11. Robin JohnsonNovember 15, 2010 at 9:44 PM

    Pinky is adorable. Fantastic job.

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  12. AnonymousNovember 17, 2010 at 7:10 PM

    LOVE, love, love pink....great makeover.

    Take care,
    Lisa

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  13. SusanNovember 18, 2010 at 9:45 AM

    So sweet. My little girl would love that! That chair you put with it is perfect.

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  14. Jen TNovember 19, 2010 at 1:25 PM

    The perfect pink - lovely!

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  15. UnknownNovember 20, 2010 at 10:39 PM

    That's the perfect shade of pink! I would love it, but first I need the little girl. LOL!

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