My New Love

Let me tell you how this love affair began...it began with an amazing list known to me as my daily obsession, but known to all as Craigslist. Now, I had been in search of a small desk to fit in my boys' room and low and behold one appeared on my obsession. Listed as heavy, solid wood- $15, but without a picture ... my appetite was whet. I drove out to DIP to check it out and...oooh, wonderful potential. Now, I'm attracted to this desk, but it is not my true love. As I hauled this beauty into my van, the seller wanted to show me another treasure of hers. She hated to sell it, but had to downsize. Being polite I went, saw and*****I fell in L.O.V.E.!!!!***** I did, I'll admit it. I fell head over heels for something I really didn't have room for. The charm, the uniqueness, the fabulous-ness of what it can be-AND-only for $35. When can you get a hutch for $35?! BUT...sigh...I'm practical...I went home without my beauty....

I called my sis, Whit, and lamented the loss of this treasure. I wanted it, but I didn't need it, really don't have a spot for it...she and I decided I'd sleep on it. I did...I still wanted...I resisted...

The story would end there, except I couldn't get it out of my mind. I told my husband and brother all about it. I rehashed "the meeting" with my sisters and Mom when they came later that week. I was lovesick...so, I gave into the attraction and phoned the seller. It was still available! She hadn't listed it and it was mine if I wanted. Such glee filled my heart. I know I shouldn't be attached to material goods, but I AM!

My wonderful husband went with me to pick up my love. It was everything I remembered and the love was still there. We brought it home and I've gone to work. Loving this baby hasn't been easy, much stripping and cleaning have been going on, but it is a labor of love.

I'm sharing with you my mid-work pictures. This is after I have stripped the heavy yellow 70's varnish off the top of the hutch. I'm debating whether I need to strip the primer already on the base or not. If you have any suggestions, I'm open to them. I'm learning as I go on this one.

Can't you just picture it in a beautiful, popping shade of red? Note the beautiful stars
Hmmm...I'm smiling...


The Top


The Base-bad pic, taken from under my table :)

The Side-View

The Most Fabulous Knobs, EVER

The Cute Kid Who Happened to Want His Picture Taken-silly beastie!