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Monday, September 19, 2011

A Look Back at the Begining

Now that I have this whole blogging thing a little more figured out, I thought I'd repost the piece that I started it all with back in July of this year (2011).  I know more about the great sharing that goes on through linky parties and wanted a chance to share this one with more people than I did the first go round. 

Although I've been painting my own funiture and even my cabinets over the years, I never really researched the proper way to do it until recently.  I got my first real "lesson" in painting furniture from an ebook I purchased from Mandie over at Altar'd Designs.  She gave lots of great tips!  Since then I have found some very helpful blogs with tutorials.  My number one "go to" blog would have to be Miss Mustard Seed!  I am so thankful to her for sharing her wealth of knowledge so generously.  There are tons of other blogs out there with some great tutorials on some techniques I still haven't tried.  

Anyway, that's a little bit about my blogging and furniture transformation journey.  So, here's the piece I started it all with........

This is the before of course!  I took this picture at the estate sale where I purchased the desk.




The after is SO much better!










I did this little crackle look using Elmer's glue.


I was pleased with the final result.

Thank you so much for stopping by.  Please let me know what you think.  I look forward to "meeting" many more of you through blogland!

Blessings!
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26 comments:

  1. SkinnyMegSeptember 19, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    Gorgeous, I really love that paint treatment! I may have to go check out that ebook :) Thanks for resharing!!

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  2. Ruffles and RelicsSeptember 19, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    very well done.. love the color you chose!!

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  3. UnknownSeptember 19, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    it looks perfect, is that chalk paint?

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  4. MandySeptember 20, 2011 at 1:15 AM

    I love this desk. Looks great. Is it the Duck Egg Blue from Annie Sloan?
    I would love it if you would link it to my VERY FIRST link party that is beginning tomorrow morning.
    www.projectqueen.org

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  5. Perfect Imperfections by JeanneSeptember 20, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    The paint is Behr Premium Ultra in Embellished Blue. Warning....it looks nothing like this until you put the dark glaze over it. I was a little afraid when I put the first coat on. It is quite a bright color without the glaze.

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  6. Maury @ Life on MarsSeptember 20, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    This looks amazing! Great job!

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  7. The Charm of HomeSeptember 20, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    This is stunning I just love it!
    Sherry

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  8. EllenSeptember 20, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    I'm glad you linked up with Honeys party at Potpourri Friday, and I am thrilled you reposted this so I could see it. You did a great job and I love the piece and the color...wow W.T.G I will also be honored to be your newest follower.
    Hugs,
    Ellen

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  9. eleven-o-oneSeptember 20, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    I absolutely love this desk! What a great combination of stained top and painted base. Beautiful.
    Fran

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  10. Nan BurgerSeptember 20, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    Wow! It doesn't even look like the same desk! You did a fantastic job! I love to see furniture that is lovingly brought back to life!

    Nan
    youcouldmakethat.blogspot.com

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  11. UnknownSeptember 20, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    It looks amazing...great job

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  12. SherrySeptember 20, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    Wonderful job, I could cherish that desk forever. I especially love the color! http://decoratingwcents.blogspot.com/

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  13. Honey at 2805September 20, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    This is a great color! You did a great job!

    Thanks for your participation in Potpourri Friday! I appreciate you!

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  14. Ethereal PLUS what I LoveSeptember 22, 2011 at 1:03 AM

    This piece came out lovely.

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  15. Heidi S.September 22, 2011 at 2:11 AM

    Gorgeous! One question, what kind of glaze did you use?

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  16. Perfect Imperfections by JeanneSeptember 22, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    The glaze is Behr Faux Glaze mixed with Behr French Roast in a 3 to 1 ratio. And for those that may have missed the previous comment, the color is Behr Embellished Blue.

    Thanks so much for all the lovely comments!

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  17. Pam - @diy Design FanaticSeptember 22, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    Jeanne, you are an artist! Your desk is shear perfection!!! Came by to visit from my friend Debbiedoos. So glad I did!

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  18. Pam - @diy Design FanaticSeptember 22, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    PS your word verification is turned on and you might want to turn it off. I almost closed my window before it came up and my comment would have been lost. Definitely one of Debbie's no no's! :)

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  19. DebbiedoosSeptember 24, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    This is an awesome makeover. You did a great job. Love the color too. Thanks so much for joining my newbie party, and welcome to blogging. Hope to see you again.

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  20. MandySeptember 25, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    Hi Jeanne, I have some good news for you - you have been awarded the Versatile Blogger Award! I so enjoy your blog. YOU deserve it. You can find out more by going to: http://projectqueen.org/category/ramblings/the-versatile-blogger-award. Have a great day!

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  21. Carrie Koppin, RealtorSeptember 28, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    Awesome!

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  22. House for sale December 18, 2011 at 11:10 PM

    I love this desk and would like to do one just like it. How did you finish the top? Also, is there a specific blog/tutorial that you followed for the faux finish? I've seen a lot of variations. Did you use wax? or just the paint then the faux glaze?
    thank you!

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  23. UnknownDecember 14, 2015 at 12:13 PM

    This is adorable!! Can you tell me how you did the top? I would love to know the color!

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  24. UnknownJune 18, 2016 at 8:15 PM

    This is what I want to do with a desk we have. Keep the top wood, then paint the rest. How did you refinish the top and what did you use?

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  25. UnknownAugust 31, 2016 at 2:12 PM

    You did such an amazing job! It looks gorgeous! I'm in the process of doing this with a dresser, and have found lots of different methods. After you stripping it did you put a stain on as a base or just the paint then the glaze over it?

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  26. UnknownAugust 31, 2016 at 2:13 PM

    You did such an amazing job! It looks gorgeous! I'm in the process of doing this with a dresser, and have found lots of different methods. After you stripping it did you put a stain on as a base or just the paint then the glaze over it?

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