Thursday, November 3, 2011

Antique Desk Refinished in French Script

This Craigslist desk has taken me SOOOO long to finish!! But it's finally DONE and I LOVE this desk!

 


see that little scratch?? I fixed that, it was courtesy of my son taking a knife to it:)



(still sitting on 2x4's while I work on it)

I left the original hardware except for the center drawer. When I picked up this desk it was missing a handle on the right middle drawer, so I puller the center one off and replaced it with new knobs from Hobby Lobby that I love.


I'm a little in LOVE with french script anything right now. I HAND PAINTED the top!!  That's probably why it took me SOOO long!

I'm just too frugal to spend $82 on the stencil I wanted.
My husband has these vintage Bible children books that are amazing! I found faux birch candles at the thrift store for $3!! I wish we had birch trees in Florida!!  I would have them everywhere.

I'll be using the birch tree candles for Christmas decor very soon!





The "Before"

You can see more "Before" shots HERE.

UPDATE
I will be doing a tutorial on this post VERY soon!!!  OH, and she SOLD!!!   Time to make another:)
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51 comments:

  1. Rosemary@villabarnesNovember 3, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    Awesome! Your handpainted script is stupendous. Love it!

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  2. L'Heure Bleue At HomeNovember 3, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    You did an amazing job! I love the vintage books.

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  3. ChrissieNovember 3, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    I love it. I am so impresssed that you hand painted that top!

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  4. Katie @ sweetgirlexpressionsNovember 3, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    This turned out beautiful...I found you from Miss Mustard Seed :)

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  5. Joselyn @ The DIY SpotNovember 3, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    Visiting you from FFF. The script top is so beautiful. I can't believe you didn't use a stencil. Well done!

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  6. Kristin @ Chi-Chi Studio DesignsNovember 3, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    Wow. Wow. Wow. I love it! What a gorgeous makeover!

    I'm your newest follower; I'd love for you to come visit me if you get a chance!

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  7. Rhonda @ home.made.November 3, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    The French Script top is amazing... wanna come do that at my house?!

    Visiting from MMS...

    Rhonda @ home.made.

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  8. Dumpster DivaNovember 3, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    NICE JOB! I love the script on top! Please feel free to share this over at my linky party!

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  9. AngelaNovember 3, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    I love the desk transformation, very beautiful.
    The French writing is so nicely done, hats of to you.
    Hugs,
    Angela.

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  10. The Magnolia HouseNovember 3, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    That desk is awesome now. I can't believe you did that by hand! Wow!!

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  11. Erin {Lavender and Lemon Drops}November 3, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    Great transformation! Love the birch tree candles and how cute are those vintage bible children's books! Love them!

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  12. Linda (Angel's Attic)November 3, 2011 at 10:26 PM

    A unique idea and well done. We do similar work so I appreciate the time invested and admire your patience with the script. Lovely!

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  13. AnonymousNovember 4, 2011 at 4:09 AM

    Lovely...I'd love to hear more about how you did the got the top to turn out so wonderfully...Coreen 58 Vintage Faire

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  14. NeldaNovember 4, 2011 at 4:33 AM

    This desk looks AMAZING! Especially since you hand painted the script. You did a fantastic job.

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  15. PamelaNovember 4, 2011 at 6:01 AM

    AMAZING! I can not believe you hand painted that top!! I love the script stencil as well but choke at the price. You did such a wonderful job! Thanx for coming to the party!

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  16. KahliNovember 4, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    Very beautiful! I love the script and you hand painted it! Amazing!

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  17. Honey at 2805November 4, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    Your piece is so pretty, especially with the hand painted script on top.

    Thanks for linking this charming post to Potpourri Friday!

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  18. Shabby chic SandyNovember 4, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    I can't believe you hand painted the top--amazing job! I too love the white birch. I broke down and bought some vases on Etsy last year.

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  19. Debbie-refreshrestyleNovember 4, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    I love it, I've been wanting that French script stencil! You writing looks amazing!
    Debbie

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  20. Funky Junk InteriorsNovember 5, 2011 at 12:18 AM

    Oh my gosh... this post is going to go VIRAL. This is outstanding! I just love the written typography... swoon...

    Shared on FJI Facebook for SNS 106 and pinned. :)

    https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150430778931141&set=a.192514281140.164586.175378011140&type=1&theater

    Donna

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  21. Jessica @ FourGenerationsOneRoofNovember 5, 2011 at 4:44 AM

    You seriously made this little desk AMAZING!!! Saw on funk junk & the top is beyond amazing! LOVE IT!!!

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  22. AnonymousNovember 5, 2011 at 5:23 AM

    Oh, my, your desk is beautiful! I love the top and you hand painted it? You're great! I had to giggle about the scratch your little boy did. My son when he was little took the metal part of his pen eraser and sawed away at my dining room table edge! :)
    Be a sweetie,
    shelia ;)

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  23. SImple and Serene LivingNovember 5, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    Awesome to say the least. Can't believe you did the top by hand. Found you through Vintage Inspiration Friday.
    Laura

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  24. JaneNovember 5, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    Beautiful! I would love to know more about the technique you used to finish the top of this desk. Please share...
    (found you through Funky Junk Interiors...FB)

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  25. Rose Garden MalevikNovember 5, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    Amazing Job :)
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  26. KimNovember 5, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    Holy wow on the handpainted script! I found you from the link party at Funky Junk Interiors. Fantastic.

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  27. Good Time CharlieNovember 5, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    Oh my this is just so cute!! Visiting from MMS.

    ps I host a linky party every Friday, I would love it if you could stop by and link up. Thanks!

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  28. AnonymousNovember 5, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    Desiree, that is so pretty. LOVE the hand done script. You must have a very steady hand! :) Found you on MMS.

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  29. JackieNovember 5, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    Wonderful transformation. You did a great job.

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  30. At The Picket FenceNovember 7, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    Seriously gorgeous! Love the french script on top and you truly did an incredible job transforming that desk. I cannot believe you found those birch candles at the thrift store! Thank you so much for sharing this with us at Inspiration Friday!
    Vanessa

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  31. Sarah, Three BoysNovember 8, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    It is gorgeous! I can't believe you had painted the top. That is amazing! You are awesome.

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  32. Linda @ it all started with paintNovember 8, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    That is beautiful! I cannot believe that you added the script by hand -- very impressive. Thanks so much for stopping by my blog & joining. I'm following you now too!

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  33. Debra@CommonGroundNovember 9, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    This is fabulous, love the addition of the script! I'll be featuring you on Vintage Inspiration Friday Thursday afternoon. Thanks so much for sharing! xo

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  34. Courtney ~ French Country CottageNovember 9, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    i love this-Absolutely wonderful!! Thank you for sharing at Feathered Nest Friday!

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  35. PamelaNovember 9, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    Come on over and get your Ive been featured button! Thanx for going the party!

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  36. Southern Junk ChicNovember 10, 2011 at 7:06 AM

    Absolutely adorable! You did a great job on the script...I bet that did take a long time, but so worth it!

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  37. MelissaNovember 10, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    This desk is amazing!!

    I'm featuring this on my blog tomorrow! I hope you'll stop by and grab a button!

    http://vintagemellie.blogspot.com

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  38. Honey at 2805November 10, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    I featured you today on Potpourri Friday!

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  39. 6th GradeNovember 10, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    just beautiful...i guess you'll be starting on another one since that one sold!

    congrats!

    amy

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  40. Good Time CharlieNovember 10, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    Thank you so much for linking up. I just can't get enough of this gorgeous desk. I am featuring it tomorrow at my linky party. -K

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  41. VeronicaNovember 11, 2011 at 3:12 AM

    Wow it turned out gorgeous!! I have a hall table that i want to do this on but the top is cement I wonder if Podge will help to adhere paper script. Anyway I am going to try... yours is stunning!
    Veronica
    Tassels Twigs and Tastebuds

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  42. GretaNovember 11, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    I love this writing desk. Gorgeous job!

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  43. Vanessa @ {nifty thrifty things}November 13, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    The desk turned out beautiful!! Love it! You have been featured at this week's party!
    Thank you for linking up to {nifty thrifty sunday} last week! You have been featured at this week's party! :)
    I hope to see more of your creativity this weekend!
    xoxo,
    Vanessa

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  44. VINTAGE & COUNTRYNovember 14, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    Wow!!! Amazing job! Love anything French script too...
    You're very talented and everything you do looks beautiful! :)
    Where in Florida are you?? And where can I get that $82.00 stencil from?? I'm frugal but I'm way too impatient also....lol

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  45. StylebaggageNovember 14, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    Talk about a facelift! Great job. I need a new vanity make-up center and this is just the inspiration I needed..THANK YOU!

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  46. Julia @ 551EastdesignNovember 14, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    Oh my gosh you are amazing! The handwriting is perfect! This is sure to become an heirloom.

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  47. Maria @ Craft Crazy MomNovember 17, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    Wow! Great job! I'm impressed with your script painting skills!

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  48. UnknownNovember 18, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    Talk about a jaw dropper! Can't wait to see how you did it. Although, I wonder if I have that much patience. ;)
    Following you now.
    www.DavisDomestications.com

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  49. UnknownNovember 22, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    This is absolutely beautiful. Well done!

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  50. UnknownJanuary 7, 2012 at 4:03 PM

    What an incredible transformation-I'm your newest follower-stop by for a visit!

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  51. ytxroseMay 22, 2012 at 3:12 PM

    Looking forward to your tutorial--interested in how you prepped the desk and what type of paint you used. Beautiful job and love the French writing on top.

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