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Meet Louis.  Louis XV, he's French.

I moved out my other desk, which didn't quite fit the bill.  We were struggling to fit our legs under it and it  was too wobbly.  The color is the same as the desk before, Woodlawn Valley Haze by Valspar.

 I took my sweet time styling my new love for it's first photo shoot.

Hello lovah.

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During my research on Louis XV desks, I found that they can range anywhere from $800-3,000! In original, near perfect condition of course. Unfortunately mine needed a little help. And I wouldn't even think of selling it now.

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The amazing little details are what really gets my blood pumping. The delicate, metal accessories that adorn the corners and feet are fixed on individually with several tiny screws to hold them in to place. 

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Even the pulls on the drawers are placed with little screws. I had never seen that before. 

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18 comments:

  1. Incredible! You are a lucky girl! The hardware and those curved drawer fronts are to die for (and this is the perfect color!).
    Lisa @ {createinspire}

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  2. I'm so jealous! It's absolutely gorgeous, and I'm sure you aren't the only one who's happy!

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  3. i want i want i want!!!!!! HOLY AMAZEBALLS! it's well, amazing!

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  4. Wow, what a gorgeous piece!! that detail!! love your color choice :)

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  5. Oh em gee. That is gorgeous!!! Perfect color and styling!

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  6. Just gorgeous. I love that pale bluish color. This would make such a cute writing desk :)

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  7. Yes, don't ever sell that piece. It is fabulous! It is beautiful Kathleen.

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  8. I'm totally jealous! It's gorgeous.. And the perfect shade of blue!

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  9. You SHOULD be happy. This is a treasure!

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  10. Kathleen, this is simply stunning! great job, and great find! It looks amazing in the color you chose!

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  11. WOW! Love this! You did a lovely job on it.

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  12. Yes, Louis is gorgeous. That is quite a find, and a beautiful treatment. The metal bits are a real standout feature. Great job!

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  13. This is so unbelievably gorgeous. I have never seen that done with hardware on the legs, nor have I seen pulls like these! Thank you so much for linking up, I am sharing at my party tomorrow. -K

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  14. This is simply gorgeous. I love the color and the details are crazy beautiful. Great job!

    Peggy southscapedesigns.com

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  15. This looks absoulutely gorgeous! I haven't tried this color yet, but I'm pretty convinced I need to now!

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  16. What a stunning piece of furniture - you knocked this one right out of the park, seriously!
    XOX

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