Nakia Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 Anna (10) wants a desk for Christmas. We looked and looked, and the only thing we could find in our price range was cheap faux wood. We were at a thrift store one day, and she went over to look at the furniture. She came flying back and said she had found the perfect desk. It is solid wood but needed a lot of TLC, but for the price ($45), we couldn't beat it. So we bought it. Here is the before: She really wanted white with silver pulls. Several of the pulls were broken, and I looked a looked for matching ones online. In my search I found out the desk is a 1920s Hepplewhite reproduction. Over 80 years old!! I happened to look on ebay and found a set of 12 pulls exactly like the ones I have for $50!! It's all done and ready for Christmas. Here is the after: The pictures are not great quality because they were made with my husband's cell phone, but you get the idea. I am speechless at how beautiful it is. I am so proud of my husband, and I know Anna will LOVE it!!! She hasn't seen it since we bought it, and I can't wait to see how surprised she is when she gets it on Christmas! We only ended up spending $120 for the desk, hardware, and paint!! Just wanted to share! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathmom Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 That is one gorgeous desk!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfgivas Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 what a fabulous gift! she'll be thrilled! ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 Wow, what a great find! Good job on the facelift! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mejane Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 That's beautiful. I bet it will become a family heirloom. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 Beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairytalemama Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 So cool! It looks so vintage chic now :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kebo Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 You did a great job with it! It looks wonderful and I'm sure she will be thrilled :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyfaithe Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 ooohhh! Pretty! Faithe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoyfulMama Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 Beautiful! Great job on the makeover! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyLittleWonders Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 What a wonderful gift - your dd will cherish it, I am sure. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 LOVELY! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkInTheBlue Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 Wow, that is absolutely beautiful and it's something she can enjoy for a long, long time. Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie in Austin Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 Excellent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 (edited) I have that desk, or at least a very close copy. It's actually a vanity that goes with a bedroom set, but it will make a perfect desk for your dd. Ours is mahogany. The pulls you chose are almost exactly like the originals on our vanity, except that ours are more of a bronze-tone. At least I think they're a bronze color -- the bedroom set is at our other house and I'm not there to look. I like the color of your pulls better, especially now that your desk is white. I love the way you restored it -- it came out beautifully, and I'm sure your dd will absolutely love it! Cat Edited December 17, 2010 by Catwoman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 Lovely! I always admire people who can redo furniture.:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom4him Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 All I can say is, "WOW!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenL Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 It's gorgeous! What a wonderful job transforming it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 I love real furniture, like real wood. That is just gorgeous!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted December 17, 2010 Author Share Posted December 17, 2010 Thank you all so much! You should see my husband. He is strutting around here like a peacock; he's so proud of himself. LOL! This is his first furniture redo, and he did an awesome job!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in OR Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 What an amazing gift! She will always remember this Christmas. I have my grandparents' old dressers purchased in the '40s. I commented to my mom about how nice and solid they are and that the set must have been expensive. She said her parents never had much money--furniture was just made better back then. You have a desk that is far superior to what you can purchase today. Nice job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaffodilDreams Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 Oohing and ahhhing. . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasar31629 Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 It is gorgeous! What a special gift- it will be treasured for years to come!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 Wow. What time and love can do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 Beautiful:001_smile: Your dd will love it. I didn't notice in the picture but if one day you can get a glass top made for it, it will keep the wood on top looking nice. We did that with a vanity we restored for dd and she likes to put pictures and stuff under it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookfiend Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 Your daughter has lovely taste. I was that kid who like old things better than new too! Tell her that she will live with beautiful things that wear well and appreciate in value if she keeps in the same vein. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manamana Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 What a special gift and a great find at the Goodwill. I think it's neat she found it but still gets to enjoy the surprise of it being renewed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolly Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 I have that desk, or at least a very close copy. It's actually a vanity that goes with a bedroom set, but it will make a perfect desk for your dd. Ours is mahogany. The pulls you chose are almost exactly like the originals on our vanity, except that ours are more of a bronze-tone. At least I think they're a bronze color -- the bedroom set is at our other house and I'm not there to look. I like the color of your pulls better, especially now that your desk is white. I love the way you restored it -- it came out beautifully, and I'm sure your dd will absolutely love it! Cat I don't have the desk, but I have a twin bedroom set in mahogany. My parents picked it up at a yard sale in a ritzy neighborhood around 1968. Love the desk! Your dh has reason to be swollen up like a peacock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 I love it!!! I bet she will love it too. :001_smile: A new desk is on my Christmas list too. Can I get you guys to take care of getting that for me? ;):D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elizabeth Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 Beautiful and real wood to boot. You have made this just lovely. My mom bought one just like it 50 years ago when she was in nursing school. I used it in law school and now it is being used in our school room. Real wood will just last forever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny_Weatherwax Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 Wow - this is a gift she will treasure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 Wow Nakia!! You really turned that desk around. It looks fantastic! She's going to be so happy! :) Great job! :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Rain Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 I LOVE it! Your dd will be thrilled, especially since she "found" it and her daddy made it beautiful! My dd really wants a desk too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Inna* Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 Good job! What a transformation! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawn in OH Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 That's beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joy at Home Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 Nakie, this is the best Christmas present. What a beautiful desk, and the work and love that went into it will be remembered by her for years and years. Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lula Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 This is gorgeous. Your daughter is going to be thrilled. I love this story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 It's lovely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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