Monday, April 25, 2011

Sometimes I just like to paint...

Remember the darling cabinet that I posted about earlier this month? Well, I painted another piece the same color. There is an obvious difference between this painted desk and the painted cabinet. The painted cabinet was painted over bare wood, while this desk was painted over a creamy white paint. The creamy white shows a bit in the distressed areas of the desk.




Here is a before picture of the desk...
It was raining outside and I really wanted to work on this project, so I thought..why not paint just inside? The next morning, after the paint was completely dry, I grabbed my sandpaper and started to distress a few areas of the desk. At first I did not like that the creamy white paint was showing through in the distressed areas, but after living with it for a couple of days, I am starting to really like it.






After distressing the desk, I but on a thin coat of "Valspar Mocha Glaze" and finished it off with "Howard Premium Paste Wax."
Still trying to decide on which hardware to use...the vintage drawer pulls?
Or the vintage glass knobs?
Which hardware do you think looks best,
the glass knob or the drawer pull?




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Posted by Emily at 2:52 PM

41 comments:

  1. Liz MarieApril 25, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    Love this!!! Great color & love the legs!! So cute!! Great Job -Liz

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  2. UnknownApril 25, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    Love it and absolutely the drawer pulls! They are just striking against that color and I think the glass knobs kind of disappear into it. Great job!

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  3. KimApril 25, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    I love the paint color...so pretty!! Both drawer pulls look great but if I had to pick one, I think I would go with the glass knobs.

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  4. SarahApril 25, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    Okay I totally love that!! It looks just too cute.

    Definitely the drawer pulls!!! They go better with the distressed look you gave it.

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  5. MarisaApril 25, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    It looks darling Emily! My last post has original hardware vs glass knobs as well. I really love both looks, but the glass knobs give it a cutesier look and the originals a more sophisticated one. So I suppose it all depends in what you're going for! Good job, though, love the color.

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  6. Lisa @ MMTApril 25, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    Love the color and the vintage look! I preferred the glass knob, but both look so good I can see why it was a tough decision.

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  7. UnknownApril 25, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    Love that color! I think I like the drawer pulls...

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  8. Amy KinserApril 25, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    Such a beauty! Love that color and those knobs.

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  9. Tammy @ Type AApril 25, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    love it! looks great.

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  10. cherished blissApril 25, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    I adore this color! Thanks for linking up at Craft and Tell Tuesdays!

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  11. BeckyApril 26, 2011 at 12:20 AM

    Beautiful! I like the drawer pulls because they stand out more xx

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  12. AnonymousApril 26, 2011 at 3:59 AM

    I'm voting for the drawer pulls, they "show" better. But girl! I am seriously in love with that color - I recently painted my tiny foyer table in a somewhat similar color and I am in love with my table:) Thanks for sharing your lovely painting with us!

    Mary @ Redo101.blogspot.com

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  13. Tracy HuffmanApril 26, 2011 at 5:41 AM

    So cute! Although the pulls look great, I'm a glass knob girl! I LOVE glass knobs :)

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  14. MollyApril 26, 2011 at 5:41 AM

    I love that. The pull decision is a tough one. I say glass knobs for a bedroom, original pulls for a common room. They both look fantastic (just not at the same time:) ).

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  15. LanellApril 26, 2011 at 6:26 AM

    The color is great and I vote for the glass knobs. I have similiar ones around my house and love them.

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  16. BeverlyApril 26, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    Emily, I love this color. I definitely vote for the drawer pulls. They make a nice show on this piece.

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  17. Gillian LayneApril 26, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    Glass! But both are pretty. :)

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  18. Turquoise and TrineApril 26, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    I love the color you used! Definitely the glass pull is my vote. Either way the desk is beautiful! I love turquoise!

    Lori : )
    Thrifty Decor Mom

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  19. rebeckah@mydwellingplaceApril 26, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    glass knobs all the way!

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  20. KatieApril 26, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    I love the color!! It looks great! I love the glass knobs.. but the other hardware looks nice too for a more serious look! =)

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  21. All That GlittersApril 26, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    Beautiful table!!! I love the glass knob!

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  22. Lisa9April 26, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    You did a great job! And beautiful choice on the color. I thought glass knobs right away with the cream coat under it has a softer look, but the pulls look good too- I agree that it depends where you put it. Your crowd is divided-please let us know what you decide. Thanks for sharing your talents.

    Lisa

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  23. Tammy @ Type AApril 27, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    adorable! looks great. thanks for sharing this at my party!

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  24. KathApril 28, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    love the COLOR! so adorable. really cool.

    new follower!
    kathryn
    www.thedragonsfairytail.blogspot.com

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  25. Kim @ A Brush of WhimsyApril 28, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    I love this color! Hmm..both knobs are adorable, I just can't make up my mind!

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  26. Screaming SardineApril 28, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    Oooh, I LOVE that color! I also love how you aged it and put two different knobs on it. Very cute and unique. :)

    You're more than welcome to link up at the Sunburnt Cow link party.

    Cheers,
    Tracy All Thumbs Crafts

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  27. ShandaApril 28, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    I love the character in refurbished furniture. Good job on this one!

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  28. Kelli WApril 29, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    I love the color and the distressing! I think both handles look great but I think I prefer the glass knob.

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  29. Deanna@SentimentalRedoMay 2, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    Great color. I'm no help with the handles, they are both nice on it.

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  30. KarriMay 4, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    Beautiful!!!!! I think the original pulls 'pop' a bit more. I'd go for the glass ones if it were in a bedroom, though.

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  31. MarthaMay 11, 2011 at 3:59 AM

    Great job, I love it! The vintage pulls for me :)

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  32. BethMay 11, 2011 at 6:11 AM

    Beautiful, I like the vintage pulls:), I am going to start following your page, too!
    Beth

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  33. Goings on at the Glenn'sMay 11, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    I love the color. I am redoing a desk right now too. Good work. I love the vintage pulls.

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  34. UnknownMay 11, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    I am loving that color. If you want to you can just bring that desk over to my house. I have the perfect spot for it.

    I am a finalist in a huge room makeover giveaway. I would really appreciate it if you would take a moment and stop by and vote for me. I'm 3#. Thanks. Laura

    http://vintagerevivals.blogspot.com/2011/05/top-5-plead-their-case.html

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  35. SJ @ Homemaker On A DimeMay 13, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    Wow! Awesome! Thank you for linking up this great post at the Creative Bloggers' Party & Hop :) Hope to see you again this Sunday!

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  36. Korrie@RedHenHomeMay 14, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    Another vote for glass! This is a lovely piece.

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  37. KathMay 16, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    I'm such a big fan of your blog. it's such great design ideas. so beautiful. I love the color you chose!

    new follower!
    kathryn
    www.thedragonsfairytail.blogspot.com

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  38. Allyson McGuireMay 16, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    Love this! You did a great job!

    Allyson

    http://cupcakescandycanes.blogspot.com

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  39. KarenMay 17, 2011 at 6:03 AM

    OOoohhh, pretty! I like the glass knobs best. Very nice- thanks for sharing.

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  40. KatrinaMay 27, 2011 at 5:49 AM

    great distressing job, BTW!

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  41. LisaMarch 23, 2013 at 9:19 AM

    Painting is super fun. I'm a addict like you.

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Thank you so very much for your sweet comment!!!

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