Tuesday, February 7, 2012

The Craigslist Posting that Sent us All the Way Around the Block!


When I spotted this desk with hutch top on Craigslist, I crossed my fingers in hopes that no one else had seen the potential in it that I did, and made the call.  Yes, it was still available and the woman said to come on over and pick it up!  The directions she was giving me to her house were sounding awfully familiar.  A moment later I realized that the Craigslist poster was my neighbor!  We could have completed the transaction over the fence!  But we didn't...my husband was kind enough to make the trip around the block in our truck.


This is the project that I was in the middle of when I emptied out my first can of Old White!  Each piece received 2 coats, followed by clear and dark wax.  Old white takes on a completely different look when the dark wax is applied generously.  I wasn't sure if I was going to like it when I was in the middle of the waxing process, but when I stood back to look at the completed piece, I was loving it! 

See the scrolly details at the top of the cupboard doors?  Let me remind you of what they looked like before...

I was a little apprehensive about painting the metal, but the ASCP sealed with the waxes really worked well! 


 I am pretty much convinced that there isn't any out-dated or funky furniture detail that ASCP can't make beautiful!


I had been saving this old Woodstock typewriter to bring in for sale when I had a great piece to display it on.  I think I finally have that piece!


I hope that someone comes along who will cherish these treasures just as I have!


An overall view of my shop space with the new hutch top desk all moved in! 


Did you notice these little jars sitting next to the typewriter on the desk?  I will share more about what's inside tomorrow, along with a thrifted flower pot, a mirror makeover and how all these things came together to create a new look for our living room mantle!

Until then...

Thank you for your sweet visit!
Have a wonderful day!

Best Wishes and Blessings,
Amanda


Sharing with these fun parties today:
Sew-Crafty Tuesday at Ruby Jean's
White Wednesday at Faded Charm
Wow us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style
Furniture Feature Friday with Miss Mustard Seed