Welcome to Transformation Thursday! It’s the one day of the week we all get together to celebrate getting stuff done. No matter if you’ve been coming around for months (or years), or this is your very first transformation rodeo – everyone is welcome to link up your projects at the bottom of this post.
Earlier today I shared my neat little trick to transform knobs – and this is why I did it. I picked up this $25 Goodwill find a few weeks ago, then the holiday season kept me from attacking it.
I bought it for the shop – but I had a plan when I found it. She’s kinda sad looking, huh? Oh but those lines…. ahhhh…. She just needed a little lovin’, that’s all!
First I painted her all out in my silvery white Glidden Paint. On my walls it looks more grey – on the desk it looks like a beautiful soft white. I love it either way, though.
Now is when the magic happens! My new sponsor, The Home Depot, sent me some fun stuff to try – Martha Stewart Living specialty paints. Today I used Polished Silver Metallic Paint. This stuff RoCkS my socks! It glides on soooo easily and covers incredibly well. It took two coats to make all those details pop out and grab your attention.
I just painted them free hand with a little art brush, keeping a wet cloth near by to help keep the lines clean.
And a few hours later she was done! I replaced the original knobs after I gussied them up a bit.
Now she’s as pretty as a princess! She’ll be heading to the shop on Friday – I’ll be sad to see this one go, alas I really have no room for it to have a home here.
Disclaimers: Glidden and The Home Depot are both sponsors of The Shabby Creek Cottage, however my opinions, experiences and projects are my own.
Sooooooo……. whatcha got? I wanna see – and so does everybody else! Please put your PERMALINK into the linky – and link back here so everyone can find all the great ideas. Please, please, PLEASE – pretty please DO NOT LINK TO A SHOP!!! Be sure to visit your neighbors and have fun – it is a party after all. *Please note: If you link up you are giving me permission to use your photos on my blog without contacting you (don’t worry, it’s only to show off your beautiful stuff!)*
Welllllllll…………. Let’er rip, tater chip!
That desk is adorable! I love the accents on it!
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~Liz
Thanks for hosting Gina!!! The desk turned out GREAT!!!
ReplyDeleteXO, Aimee
Thanks for hosting.....Have a Blessed Day!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh!! I just found the SAME desk. I painted mine white and what used to be gold is now green for my daughters room... I like yours better- waaaa!!! HAHA! great job on the desk (I may be repainting mine now)
ReplyDeleteThe desk looks beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThat's beautiful! I have a whole set of French Provincial furniture in my apartment, but it's all in terrific shape, so I've left it in its original condition.
ReplyDeleteGreat transformation Gina. Love that touch of silver. Thanks for hosting.
ReplyDeleteI love the metallic paint, it makes the desk look gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteohhhh...She is SOOOO pretty all silvered up and sweet and fresh looking. She will fly outta the shop! xo Diana
ReplyDeleteWe have that dresser, now I know what to do with it:) thanks for hosting, and Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteCheers, Andrea
The white and silver give the piece a fresh feel! Love it!
ReplyDeleteThe desk looks great!
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Kerry at HouseTalkN
I love the lines of that desk and you did a great job of making it even more beautiful! Thanks for hostessing today's party, I linked up a Valentine post and a "Giving Back" post. Hugs ~ Mary
ReplyDeleteJust gorgeous, when can you bring it over, giggle xo
ReplyDeleteVery nice!! I think my family has a desk very similar to that in storage. I might have to go get it! :)
ReplyDeletethanks for hosting Gina! YOu did a great job! Christie
ReplyDeleteHow funny is this? I got that same desk at a local GW a few months ago and it's still wainting for her makeover...yours looks GREAT!!!
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Linda
I love the silver on the desk, looks fabulous. Thanks for hosting such a fun party. Hugs, marty
ReplyDeleteCute desk & I love the metallic paint. I placed your button on my button page. Thank you for hosting:-)
ReplyDeleteI love how you redid this desk. It's beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting! My daughter would love that desk, I'm going to have to keep my eyes open for something similar, thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteHoly cow! What a tiny change but a SIGNIFICANT difference!
ReplyDelete~Cathy
love the desk. thanks for hosting. I'm your new follower (3 week here). I linked up some yummy treats: gingerbread, chocolate cake truffles and baked brie. enjoy shari@myjudythefoodie
ReplyDeleteThat desk is GORGEOUS!!! Great job! And thanks for hosting again. Always love linking up :)
ReplyDeleteThe desk is gorgeous!! Thanks for the party!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful transformation!!
ReplyDeleteLOVE your blog! Linked up and just became a follower! Thanks for the party!
ReplyDelete~ Rachael
This desk really takes me back! That's the style of furniture my sister and I shared when we were kids! My girls had the same type of set - now it's divided here and there - my daughter would love your redo! Fantastic,
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Kathy
That's my old desk when I was a kid! It's still at my parents house (may have to kidnap it and make her look pretty again)!
ReplyDeleteKelly
I really like the desk so much better now and I have some silver paint I painted an old table need to show it
ReplyDeleteMy daughter has this desk and I have been wanting to redo it for some time but wasn't sure how. Thanks for the inspiration! Love how the knobs look now. This will be my next project. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I had a bedroom set like that when I was little. I LOVE what you did with the desk. So fresh and beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteLove the way the desk came out! I'm working on a sister piece, a tall lingerie-type chest and you're is quite an inspiration! I also just linked up. Thanks for hosting!!!
ReplyDeleteThe desk looks wonderful! I'm going to try that metallic paint!!
ReplyDeleteAlthough I didn't link up this week I've enjoyed visiting with others! Thanks for hosting!
If you need another one similar to this -- it is at the thrift store for $25. Or was yesterday. :) Gorgeous! :)
ReplyDeleteSorry, I need you to delete #371 I will redo my linky. I linked to my blog and not my post, not good for starting the New Year! I will check back, thanks for Hosting!
ReplyDeleteI love your French Provincial Desk, I also did some dressers and vanities, I love the drawer pulls that come with them, thanks for your tip.
ReplyDeleteShe does look like a princess! Better than new! You have a steady hand, for sure, but what a good idea to just go for it freehand, keeping a wet rag handy. I should be more like you!
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting, Gina. I think I'm your 379th link--isn't it amazing how large this party has grown? But it's always a good time. You're a great hostess.
Happy New Year! May 2012 be full of blessings for you.
Your desk is lovely! Thank you for hosting! I hope you're having a fabulous New Year! :)
ReplyDeleteLove the desk! I used to have a dresser and a chest that matched that exactly... kinda wish I still had them so I could update the look like you did!
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting the linky party... I'm building my own blog and would LOVE to hear your feedback. Please stop by if you get a chance: www.SerendipityandSpice.blogspot.com
Thanks!
AMAZING! Love the meatlic top :) Thanks for hosting enjoy your weekend :)
ReplyDeleteLove the desk. Metallic paint is so very fun. Thank you for the hosting of the party this week. Have a wonderful New Year.
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting. I am working on an dresser with details something like the one you have on this post.
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