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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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Vintage Jewelry Box in Country Chic's Cheesecake


After above and before below,


this vintage tiered jewelry box was given a fun makeover.


Just look at all the storage apace!


And this pretty hand painted art on the top!


I had to keep it. Using Country Chic paint in cheesecake; a warm white, I hand painted all around the art and the entire jewelry box. I recently used this pretty color on this dining table base and sofa table.


Two coats of paint went on in total. I wet distressed the edges to reveal the dark original stain and keep it looking vintage. To seal the paint, clear wax was brushed and rubbed in for a smooth finish.


To further age it and give a rustic country feel, Country Chic's antiquing wax was added. See it going on the top layer above.



And all completed.


Once posted it sold in an hour with a waiting list hoping I can find another but this is the only one I have seen to date ;)

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  1. AnonymousSeptember 21, 2019 9:27 AM

    What an interesting jewelry box. Love the farmhouse makeover you gave it - so much prettier now!

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  2. cheesecake boxMay 18, 2023 4:29 AM

    "This cheesecake box looks absolutely scrumptious! I can't wait to try it and indulge in its creamy deliciousness!"

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