Happy Monday! Before I get to my Redoux, I just wanted to do one last shameless self-promotion shout out. I was nominated on Skinny Scoop for one of the top 25 Home Decor Blogs. If you haven’t yet had a chance, I would SO appreciate you taking a second to head over there and “like” me on their site, under Redoux. Thanks!!
If you have been around these parts for a while, you know I don’t always play by le “rules”, if there were such a set of rules when it comes to painting and furniture. Especially since I found my beloved CeCe Caldwell’s paints. It is hard to leave well enough alone, or pick a project that doesn’t require a massive makeover.
However, sometimes the piece is almost perfect to begin with, maybe just needs a good cleaning and perhaps exfoliation? Case in point, I found this gorgeous desk recently at a school rummage sale. The top was in poor condition, but miraculously, the rest was quite well preserved. Here is about where I started: 
After some serious cleaning, sanding and wiping clean again, I had a perfect surface. Instead of using stain, I used Danish Oil, two coats to be exact, to get this beautiful finish. For the drawers, they were almost pristine, they only needed a slight clean and restore with “Howard’s Restore a Finish”, a miracle product that has stood the test of time!
For the rest of the desk, I used one coat only of CeCe Caldwell’s California Gold. Sanded it smooth with a 320 grit sandpaper, then sealed it 100% natural CeCe Clear Wax. I changed out the knobs to something more in keeping with the look.
Don’t expect me to stick to the rules for too long, but for this week, I might be walking a more conservative line….
Stay tuned! In the meantime, my pristine desk is available for sale at our next Paris Flea Market event. Starts this Thursday!
Visiting these respectable parties:
Now that is one really pretty desk!
so pretty! the wood grain on the drawers is lovely and the glass knobs tie in the white paint beautifully!
Absolutely beautiful!!
Kris
LOVE IT. I am forwarding this to my parents to view too.
Loving the paint/wood finish combination … she’s a beaut!
xo Heidi
The desk is so pretty! I voted for you, good luck!
Liked at Skinny Scoop…and love the desk! I have a small vanity that just may get a similar treatment!
-andi
That is awesome Karen! I love it 🙂
Beautiful job!!
The knobs are perfect too 🙂
Pinning that little beauty.
Bliss
Great colors and great job!
OMG!!!! This piece is gorgeous! This is exactly what I would have done but I’m sure you did it better!
Hooray! I’m so glad you were nominated in the top 25 and I went right over to vote for you! You ARE one of the best for sure and I hope you win this honor. Blessings, Patti@OldThingsNew
Very, very pretty. I love the two tone and those knobs are lovely on it. What fantastic wood! Thanks for sharing at Silver Pennies Sundays. x
Love this one! And love the contrast of the two tone. Thanks for sharing it at the Project Inspire{d} linky party this week!
Nancy
Gorgeous. Thanks for sharing at Silver Pennies Sundays. x
This is so cute! I love the way it turned out and those knobs are so pretty!