The first thing I decided I needed to start my creative company Shine by Monica was a desk. I needed a home base for the business stuff, but I also needed something beautiful to serve as a place of inspiration. My husband and I went out to some antique stores (if you know him, don't tell him I told people this!) right after the holidays with our Christmas money in hand ready to find something. And of course we found something. It was a beautiful desk with a wood top and hand-painted bottom. The best part about it was my husband and I actually agreed on it! The worst part was that it was all of our Christmas money combined. We thought about it and considered it in the middle of the antique store while our three year old running crazy through the store and our ten month old leaving a pile of cereal under her stroller. We walked away that day to 'think' about the desk. Once I actually started to think away from the desk and its magnetic pull towards my wallet, I realized I might be able to create something similar for way cheaper. So I did. If my dream is to have a booth at a store and sell my creations, I have to start somewhere. I have to ignore the fear and do it. So, I did. Craig's List is my best friend. I found this desk on there for $100, including a bookshelf that was thrown in. Fantastic!
Did I mention my darling husband had to drive two and a half hours south to pick it up!! He's a good guy. And I am sorry about the mess that is in the background! I paint and create in between filling sippy cups and changing diapers. I am just glad that I can paint inside! Our brand new floors we just laid in the kitchen and dining room shrunk so we have to replace it. Until we work out a deal with the flooring company, I have a stress free and warm work space!
This is the desk in the process. It has two coats of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint on the desk, one coat on the drawers and the beginnings of Annie Sloan Dark Wax on the left side.
This is the difference in coloring the dark wax makes. It also is a good arm work out!
This is the finished project. Since I have taken this picture, I have found a handle for the middle top drawer. I can't wait to get it moved back to the bedroom and in place so I can start using it!
I have never had so much fun as while painting this desk. I can't wait to move on to my next project!
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