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From Dated to Designer: The Secretary Desk Refresh

This transformation takes a dated, two-tone secretary desk and turns it into a sophisticated, modern statement piece. By trading the aged pink and cream for a uniform, soft neutral, the beautiful French provincial lines of the piece truly get to shine. From Dated to Designer: The Secretary Desk Refresh This project is a perfect example of how a monochromatic color palette can completely change the "vibe" of furniture. The original piece had a charming silhouette, but the mismatched pink and cream finish felt a bit scattered. The Transformation Details: The Palette: We moved away from the high-contrast two-tone look and opted for a cool, soft gray . This single-color approach streamlines the desk's appearance, making it look more expensive and cohesive. The Hardware: We kept the original crystal-style knobs . Against the new gray finish, they sparkle much more effectively, adding a touch of "jewelry" to the finished piece. The Features: The hutch’s intricate ...
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Spray Paint a Horse


I <3 horses and when I saw this adorable horse statue at a local thrift sale I snatched him up.


 I was not a fan of his coloring but I knew I could make him any color I wanted. I chose Krylon spray paint in sea glass.




I was working on other painted frames and there seemed to be a color theme ;)


Here it is after multiple coats and to add the definition back I rubbed on Fusion Mineral Paint ageing and copper waxes





This post is sponsored by Krylon Canada, the links are for your information convenience only. All design and opinions are strictly my own.

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