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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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Pitch Black Antique Chair


One of my great customers gave me this antique chair stored in an old building and I knew it would be perfect painted as a staging prop.


I decided to go with a neutral black, Old Fashioned Milk Paint in pitch black to be exact.

I recently used it on this gorgeous antique gate leg table, my daughter's bed frame, and as a base coat on this pretty chalkboard.


OFMP goes on so smooth and took only 1 coat


It was then sanded well to reveal edges and details and sealed up with Daddy Van's hemp oil


This antique chair now has a pretty new look





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