Sunday, November 7, 2010

White desk with Chalkboard top


How is the time change treating you all?

I keep hearing rumors of people getting an extra hour of sleep last night...that only works when your kids internal clock doesn't automatically go off at the EXACT same time everyday, no matter what time they go to bed or if the time changes.

Maybe when they go to college I will be able to sleep in past 6:00 aka now 5:00.

A girl can dream can't she?

Now I want to show you what I worked on while not getting more sleep.

Remember this desk?



I love her lines!

I went the heirloom white route, got some black handles, and painted the top with chalkboard paint!

I LOVE her!


I think she could even be a little vanity.


Even the back is pretty!


Some herringbone never hurt anyone.


If you are like me and you can't find any paper...you can just write right on the desk!




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48 comments:

  1. Ashley @ A {Blonde's} DIY LifeNovember 7, 2010 at 8:49 PM

    looks cute! I did this with a side table in my living room! I love chalkboard paint!

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  2. Cassie BustamanteNovember 7, 2010 at 8:52 PM

    that looks beautiful, katie! love the hardware, too! and i am a huge fan of chalboard paint. :)

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  3. Marie@Procrastinating in PinkNovember 7, 2010 at 9:09 PM

    LOVE this!! Especially the cute lining paper!

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  4. ChrissieNovember 7, 2010 at 9:13 PM

    I love your desk! I did one similar not long ago.The chalkboard top is great, I also like the way you lined the drawers~

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  5. mleNovember 7, 2010 at 10:12 PM

    Oh! I think you did a great job on the desk!! Love the hardware you picked out & a chalkboard top is genius : )

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  6. Kim @ A Brush of WhimsyNovember 7, 2010 at 11:55 PM

    That is one gorgeous desk!

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  7. Handbags*and*PigtailsNovember 8, 2010 at 5:34 AM

    I LOVE this desk! I'll be scoping one out on Craigs now, thank you:)

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  8. Christa @ Stories of a HouseNovember 8, 2010 at 7:31 AM

    Oh, this is so beautiful, Katie! You're right, the back is even pretty. I love the black knobs against the white. You are really doing a lot of projects lately!

    Christa

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  9. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.November 8, 2010 at 7:51 AM

    I love it!

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  10. Holly Do.November 8, 2010 at 10:27 AM

    I'm so with you on the time change thing...loved it when I didn't have kids but now I just have to get up earlier!!! Anyways...Love the desk, looks amazing!

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  11. DIYbyDesignNovember 8, 2010 at 10:29 AM

    Beautiful job. Great idea with the chalkboard paint. Found you at a link party.

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  12. Lori @ Projects PlentyNovember 8, 2010 at 12:05 PM

    What a great job... the desk looks amazing. I like your choice of hardware, too. Visiting from Stories of a House.

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  13. SarahNovember 8, 2010 at 12:12 PM

    wow, great job! I've been hunting for a small desk too

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  14. AnonymousNovember 8, 2010 at 3:15 PM

    I might have to add the chalkboard paint to the top of my daughter's desk. I love this.

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  15. RoeshelNovember 8, 2010 at 3:48 PM

    Hi Katie!

    Thanks for sharing in the DIY Project Parade - it's beautiful! What a gorgeous desk and I love the chalkboard top. And the hardware. And inside the drawers! lol It's beautiful! Great job!

    Have a great week!

    Roeshel

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  16. Bargain HootNovember 8, 2010 at 4:58 PM

    I love all the details you added to this desk!! So cute!

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  17. CristieNovember 8, 2010 at 8:16 PM

    The desk looks really great! Love the color and the new pulls you used.

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  18. CristieNovember 8, 2010 at 8:16 PM

    The desk looks really great! Love the color and the new pulls you used.

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  19. rebekahNovember 8, 2010 at 8:39 PM

    love this! and the chalkboard top! i love chubby chic things! i think the lining is called houndstooth & it is my fave!

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  20. One Shabby Old HouseNovember 8, 2010 at 8:54 PM

    Love it love it love it!

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  21. Marcie @ DWYHNovember 9, 2010 at 7:16 AM

    This is amazing!!! I heart chalkboard paint and the drawers are amazing!

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  22. MichaelaNovember 9, 2010 at 7:47 PM

    This is GENIUS! You are so talented. Never thought of this idea before, and now I can't believe I've never seen it done! Love it (:

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  23. OrganizingMadeFunNovember 9, 2010 at 11:21 PM

    Oh, this is such a great idea. It is making me think about where I'm going to do a chalkboard - on which piece of furniture!

    BTW, I am SO in agreement about the extra hour of sleep! My kids are 11 and 6 1/2 and are waking up at the crack of dawn! Crazy!

    Becky B.
    www.organizingmadefun.blogspot.com

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  24. jen @ {decor junkie}November 9, 2010 at 11:41 PM

    Looks great! That is such a beautiful piece!

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  25. kathieNovember 10, 2010 at 5:40 AM

    I love it! The contrast between the white & the chalkboard paint is fabulous, and what an amazing way to make a desk more functional :)

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  26. Angie HoldenNovember 10, 2010 at 11:29 AM

    Wow that desk is AMAZING!!! Off to enter your giveaway!! :)

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  27. UnknownNovember 10, 2010 at 2:09 PM

    I love her too. That turned out just beautiful.
    Brooke

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  28. Suzanne@thriftstoredecorjunkyNovember 10, 2010 at 6:07 PM

    How gorgeous is that! Love the chalkboard top. I want to do that with mine, now!

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  29. Peter GeorgeNovember 11, 2010 at 2:09 PM

    I love this desk! And the houndstooth adds great detail and character to the piece!

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  30. AnonymousNovember 11, 2010 at 8:04 PM

    oh this is such a good idea! I want to make one of these!! If you have a chance come link up next week at Ladybug Blessings Handmade Tuesdays! www.ladybug-blessings.com

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  31. Korrie@RedHenHomeNovember 11, 2010 at 10:23 PM

    So cute! I have done this with a couple of desks, and I don't think I will ever get tired of it!

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  32. AnonymousNovember 12, 2010 at 5:47 AM

    You gave me the greatest idea! Thank you! My daughter has a similar desk but I've painted the top white too. Of course she draws and writes on it, so it looks pretty shabby. that's the coolest thing, I will paint it black this weekend! She'll be able to draw and write over and over again! Ha! Merci!
    Claudia from FrenchCountry

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  33. Jamie @ DIY Home Sweet HomeNovember 12, 2010 at 6:27 AM

    This is so beautiful. I think I know what my first project will be after our move. Following you from Frugalicious Friday.http://diyhshp.blogspot.com/

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  34. Suzanne@Meridian RoadNovember 12, 2010 at 9:05 AM

    Gorgeous! I love the black and white~and chalkboard paint! It looks great. The hounds tooth in the drawers is just the right finishing touch.

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  35. megan {homemade ginger}November 12, 2010 at 9:37 AM

    I've been wanting to do this to a little table that my daughter uses for coloring. This turned out beautiful and has motivated me to start on my table!

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  36. Lisa Nelsen-WoodsNovember 12, 2010 at 7:32 PM

    I love chalkboard paint projects. Once you open that little can of magic, it's highly addictive!

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  37. Maryann @ Domestically-SpeakingNovember 12, 2010 at 11:38 PM

    Such a fun idea! Thanks for sharing at the PoPP. I'm putting your desk in the Spotlight this weekend.

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  38. Funky Junk InteriorsNovember 13, 2010 at 1:35 AM

    Ohhh.. nice choices! That's a great looking piece! The white against black is totally stunning. That will be a riot to draw on. :)

    Donna
    http://funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com/

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  39. Amy H.November 13, 2010 at 8:32 AM

    Thanks for inspiring my to get on making over my craft desk!

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  40. AngelaNovember 13, 2010 at 8:42 AM

    Great idea. My kids LOVE chalkboard paint. We've created two spaces, inside the pantry door and in a hallway. They are entertained there for hours and the best part is they play school and "teach" each other math, spelling, etc. GREAT STUFF! So many uses. On the sleep thing, it does get better. I have twins who are 22 months younger than my oldest. None were EVER sleepers or nappers. I spent years wondering when I would get some sleep, or, even better, have some time to myself in the early a.m. Didn't matter how early I got up, they were either already awake or trailed me by just a few minutes. At 11, 11 & 13 it's much better. In fact, at 8:41 a.m. CT, one is still sleeping. Enjoy, it goes fast.

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  41. Leo November 13, 2010 at 7:41 PM

    I love this desk. I am wondering if you painted this with a brush? I will go back on your blog and see if you show how you did this desk. Anyway - the chalkboard idea is a great one!!

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  42. Anna @ Take the Side StreetNovember 13, 2010 at 8:36 PM

    This is such a great desk! If only the feeling of chalkboards didn't make my skin crawl ;)

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  43. Sawdust GirlNovember 13, 2010 at 9:48 PM

    That desk looks so good. Love the new hardware. And chalkboard paint for the top! Genius!!!

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  44. AllieMakes!November 13, 2010 at 11:13 PM

    I love this! What a fabulous idea! It turned out gorgeous!
    You should come link this up to my weekly Thursday Making It With Allie Link Party! I think it would make a Fabulous addition!
    AllieMakes.Blogspot.com

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  45. clustresNovember 14, 2010 at 2:20 PM

    Beautiful desk! I thought I had painted everything I could with chalkboard paint, but not a desk!
    Good idea!
    Pam

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  46. SheriNovember 17, 2010 at 3:28 PM

    This desk is lovely! I am your newest follower. Check me out at http://designingdreams-sheri.blogspot.com

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  47. Susan @ Oh My! CreativeNovember 17, 2010 at 3:55 PM

    I love painted furniture - this turned out really great!

    Susan,
    http://entertainexchange.blogspot.com/
    Party and Entertaining Inspiration

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  48. Kim @ This Belle RocksDecember 15, 2010 at 5:29 PM

    I love it! She could definitely be a vanity. I'm just here checking out Shanty 2 Chic's "I Made It Without My Husband" links :)

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