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DIY: Desk refinishing project

11/28/2018

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DIY: Desk refinishing project. (Marigold yellow spray paint) By Calm Cradle Photo & Design
When our dear friend, Alice, was moving out of the area years ago, she gifted us with her childhood desk. Her wood-working aunt had made it for her, and she was ready to pass it along for another child to love. Cricket became the recipient of the desk when we moved into this house three years ago.

The desk was due for a refinishing, and it seemed like a fun birthday present for Cricket to make the project happen this month. She chose this marigold spray paint to match a sunflower photo from a favorite hiking trail in Colorado that hangs on another wall in her room.

I surprised her with these Anthropologie knobs.

To prepare the desk and chair for spraying, I just did a quick sanding. I wanted to preserve some of the wood grain and dents to retain the history and vintage feel, so I didn't worry about smoothing the surfaces or spraying more than a few coats of paint. (I escaped without de-glossing, because the finish was so worn.)

Cricket couldn't be happier with how it turned out. I hope she'll be able to pass it down to her kids one day.
DIY: Desk refinishing project. (Marigold yellow spray paint) By Calm Cradle Photo & Design
DIY: Desk refinishing project. (Marigold yellow spray paint) By Calm Cradle Photo & Design (Knobs from Anthropologie)
DIY: Desk refinishing project. (Marigold yellow spray paint) By Calm Cradle Photo & Design
DIY: Desk refinishing project. (Marigold yellow spray paint) By Calm Cradle Photo & Design
DIY: Desk refinishing project. (Marigold yellow spray paint) By Calm Cradle Photo & Design
DIY: Desk refinishing project. (Marigold yellow spray paint) By Calm Cradle Photo & Design
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Alice
11/29/2018 02:33:15 pm

My wonderful Aunt Dorothy Yaeger, who made this desk, would be so proud to see it in its splendid new marigold coat with ceramic knobs--and she would especially love seeing Cricket sitting at the desk. Julia, thank you for restoring it so beautifully! Thank you Cricket, for being its owner. Dorothy was an artist and so are you and your mom--so the transmission is perfect.

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Weaveron Textile link
8/19/2019 02:48:48 am

Awesome blog...

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