Happy Monday everyone!!
I had a busy weekend full of painting and cleaning up filthy furniture rescued from barns and sheds, not so fun … but on the upside I found out it was the General Hospital 50th Anniversary marathon. From Saturday night to Monday morning, SoapNet was airing 50 hours of “vintage” General Hospital episodes.
The downside was, I don’t have the SoapNet channel. ย ๐
So I called up my cable company and found out it would be an extra $10 a month. So I did some negotiating and got my bill reduced by $16 a month; so basically, it meant I got the channel for free. So now I have 50 hours of GH recorded and no time to watch any of them.
The unnamed child has been sick for the last 5 days but had been toughing it out at school. Today she woke up even worse, so I decided to keep her home. I have a million projects I need to work on today, but instead the kid and I are taking a sick day together. We are camping out in the basement with the pups, some junk food, andย a 50 hour marathon.
The kid and I have watched GH together for years, but she doesn’t know all the back stories of characters. GH has now brought back a lot of the original characters (Luke and Laura, Duke and Anna, Frisco and Felicia), and we are going to have a history lesson.
Don’t judge people. Some parents teach the classics, this is just my version of home schooling.
Speaking of original character, this piece has lots of it.
My client brought me this piece (I am also doing an end table and an armoire for her).
I painted it with grey chalkpaint, distressed it, glazed it, repainted the original hardware and coated it in a clear wax.
Such a cute, grey vintage desk!
Christine says
Great transformation! So pretty now….Christine
Teresa Bishop says
LOVE the desk!!!! ๐
Wanda says
The desk is adorable. I’m sure your client is thrilled. Enjoy your down time with your daughter. Visiting from Tweak it Tues. Have a great week. Blessings! Wanda
Shanna says
Thanks Wanda! I have had a nice day with the kiddo. I had a million things I should have been doing, but I know in 3 years when she moves out, I will look back and be glad I hung out with her instead of working. Have a great week!
suburbsmama says
I LOVE this desk! It is a amazing transformation, If you get a chance, please link this up to my sunday linky party: http://suburbsmama.blogspot.com/2013/04/sunday-linky-party-2.html
Desiree says
LUKE AND LAURA!!! Oh, I used to LOVE Generah Hospital!
Thst dresser is insanely gorgeous! Hope she who shall not be mentioned is feeling better. ๐
Shanna says
Thanks Desiree! Unfortunately, Topher and I have the plague now too. We are not a fun bunch to be around right now. I only have 20 hours left of the 50 hour marathon if that tells you have active I have been. Have a good week!
Mandy Hank says
Oh I love the grey!! Do you use a homemade chalk paint or Annie Sloan?
Shanna says
Thanks Mandy! I use homemade chalkpaint using the calcium carbonate recipe. I love Annie Sloans but it’s just too pricey for me.
Home Coming says
Turned out great!
Shanna says
Thanks so much!
Selene Galindo says
That turned out so very lovely! Love the color!
Selene @ Restoration Beauty
Jeannie says
Love the grey. Hope your daughter is feeling better, sounds like you had a good day. Take care.
Jeannie
Nicole says
I love what you did with this desk! Looks Awesome! Have a great day, Nicole!
Nicole @ Mendez Manor says
I love the way this turned out! Just pinned from the pinterest party!
http://www.mendezmanor.com
Danielle says
Grey is my new favorite color…and it’s very stylish! I love your repurposed desk!!! So cute! newest follower here…found you via link party this afternoon!
Danielle@snipetsofinspiration.com
Rose :: Fine Craft Guild says
Pretty desk. Thank you so much for contributing it to our party at the Fine Craft Guild today!
Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says
What a great piece! I love the size of it and the new color has certainly refreshed it!
Karen Schulz says
visiting from redoux. I love this – you have done a fantastic job, amazing detailing
Lynnie says
Very nice job on this vanity, it is a vanity right? If not it sure could be used as one…great job.
Lynnie
Came over from My Romantic Home
Gretchen@BoxyColonial says
ha! I wouldn’t mind a Days of Our Lives marathon from c. 1980-1990….I don’t think I watched it after that. I remember watching it with my mom back then, though–you’re creating priceless memories ;). And super cute desk!
Amie @ Pinkapotamus says
Your desk looks A-mazing.. I just adore the gray color and the distressing.. just beautiful~
xoxo
Amie @ Pinkapotamus
Peggy-PJH Designs says
I’m loving the gray. Sorry I’m not yelling my caps button won’t go off. lol Its stuck. anyhoo I love the desk and I think anytime we stop and spend with our children is quality time and well spent. Thanks for joining us at Transformed Tuesday this week.
Hugs,
Peggy~pjh Designs
Shanna says
Thanks so much Peggy! Thanks as always for hosting!
Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says
Oh, that is one pretty transformation!
Shanna says
Thanks Sharon! Thank you for hosting!
Kathryn Griffin @TheDedicatedHouse says
Love this! You will be one of the features today at the Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House! Hope to see your prettiness again at the Bash! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
Peggy~PJH Designs says
Shanna, You will be featured later tonight on Transformed Tuesday.
Hugs,
Peggy
Diana Rambles says
Amazing transformation! Thanks for sharing this at my Pin Me Party!
Carlee says
What a beautiful makeover! I love the color! Thanks so much for showing off at my party last week. Your blog was selected to be my blog of the week for the week! All this means is I put your button in my sidebar, and I invite you to come guest post on my blog next week, if you have the time, if not no sweat!
I have been looking for your blog button and can not find one, do you have one, where do I find it?
Thanks,
Carlee
Shanna says
Thanks so much Carlee! Sorry, I somehow didn’t see your comment! I really appreciate the feature!
Carlee says
Never mind, I found it ๐
Lindsey@BetterAfter says
Busy busy busy as always! You’re amazing! Hey, I just saw that you are going to Haven. Me too! Can’t wait to meet you in person! ๐
Doris Henson says
Gorgeous!
Shanna says
Thanks Doris!
Joyce Burroughs says
How did you keep the paint from going into the swirly grooves? Great job!!
Joann Belcher says
I think the desk is simply gorgeous, love the color. What did you use the glaze for? Thanks