18 August 2011

Before and After: Sunday School Cream Writing Desk

Yes, I do still paint furniture! It's been eons since I've posted a Before and After for Lather Creations, but I did accept one last commission before the wedding and she is now complete. Vanessa contacted me about working on this gorgeous solid wood writing desk she had been holding on to...and wanted refreshed with a new look. How sweet are those spindle legs?


The top of the desk was pretty beat up so after some heavy duty sanding and wood filler, I primed and painted the piece in CIL's Crisp Linen - a slightly yellowish white that looks perfectly antiqued. Some distressing around the edges and few coats of water-based finish completed the process. Vanessa chose a chic antique-looking Anthropologie knob from my collection for a little pop of sophisticated colour. The desk made me think of penning hand-written letters on the weekend to loved ones...isn't she pretty?


Hope she enjoys her new look in Vanessa's home office - thanks for letting me work on your special piece!
If you have an old piece of vintage or antique wood furniture in need of a fresh new Lather Creations look, get in touch. I won't be taking on new projects until September but we can definitely chat...email me at lhume1@mts.net.

Have a lovely day friends!




9 comments:

  1. that is adorable! i love the distressing and the knob! so cute, lenore! and so glad to see you redo a piece of furniture. :)

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  2. I have a desk we bought refurbished but it chipped a ton on the way home :( are you able to fix it?

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  3. Love the desk!! Def my style! I just love your cute blog!

    + followed!

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  4. Wow, the transformation is unbelieveable! maybe I should have asked you to paint my old nightstand, because what I did just doesn't cut it compared to the magic you worked here...

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  5. Oh myyyyy. I want this! It's so beautiful.

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  6. holy cow! it is amazing how much some paint, a new knob, and some love can do. makes me think i need to start looking at my furniture in a whole new way. . .

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  7. WOW! Fantastic job, Lenore! I wish you could come help me fix up my vintage furniture :)

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  8. The desk looks fantastic, well done :)

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  9. All of your furniture is adorable! Being a new homeowner I am obsessed with revamping garage sale finds! Can you do a PIY Tip on distressing you're a master!

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Thanks so much for stopping by, I love reading all your comments! If you have a specific question, please email me at lhume1@mts.net. XO Lenore