I hope you all had a wonderful weekend!
First, our e-book winner is….
#8: Sharon from Elizabeth and Co., congratulations! I’ll send you your download link soon.
Since we are closing on a new house next month, we are exhausted from pulling all kinds of things out of our current house (such as the built-ins we paid a pretty penny for) and we are also scouring CL to place furniture in spaces with different dimensions. It’s been nuts around here. It will be so nice to downsize and also save money on utilities because we won’t be heating or cooling 20 foot ceilings. I thought I’d share a $60 solid wood desk that I found on CL last week that will be perfect for my new home office.
Here it is, being unloaded.
The owner did a lot of patching with wood filler (a little too much, really), which I had to sand down before painting it.
The top was absolutely beautiful; it just needed to be refinished. Ahhh, love that wood grain.
(I have no idea what it is, though.)
I love the way the top came out; so rich and pretty.
The top has many light and dark wood inlays around the border which are simply gorgeous.
I painted it in Acadia White (an Aura color) and glazed it to bring out the details.
This thing is 6 feet long and will be situated in the middle of my office with a rug underneath.
I kept the original hardware and just painted it black.
The desk will face outward towards the entry of the office,
and I’ll situate two chairs facing the desk with bookcases and storage behind where I sit.
A view of the sides…
I have some finished pieces that are going into Audrey’s shop January 12th which I haven’t shared because between moving, my sister’s wedding in February, and planning her shower in just a few weeks, I’m running in so many different directions! I’ll be back, though 
christa! that desk is AMAZING!!!!! oh my goodness! what a find!
Thanks, Cassie! I hope all is well with you!
Love this piece! I have never found a desk in this style and I want one! You finished her perfectly!
Oh, just keep looking, girl, they are out there !
Oh, my, GOSH!!! Love that desk!! My little sis got engaged on New Years Eve, and we’re already deep in wedding planning mode too. And Ibetterloose25poundsquick mode as well.
Thanks, AM…congrats to your sis! Being the big sis is a lot of work, huh?
I think this is the prettiest piece you’ve ever done! Love it. In fact, I have an oak desk here at home that looks very much like it that you’ve suggested doing the same with. I now agree!
Love, Mom
I told you, Mom! Maybe after we’re settled into the house I’ll tackle your desk
Ooh La La, Christa! EVERYTHING about this is absolute perfection. ♥ ♥ ♥ that you chose white with that gorgeous top- burl wood? We’ve gotten desks SIMILAR (never so pretty) which I’ve tried talking Mike into painting white. I’m thinking this will sway him for sure
This is the first thing I’ve done this morning in the hopes you’d have it up on the blog so I’d get a better look at it (the picture text doesn’t do it justice). WOW! Can’t wait to see her in the new office. Congrats on the house and to your sister!
Thanks, Keeley, you are too sweet! I love it that you love it. I hope it convinces Mike for you
I think you are right on the burl wood.
Oh! I want a girlie desk! She’s beautiful!!!!!
Absolutely stunning! You’ve done a great job. Looking forward to catching up and reading more of your blog & projects!
That is beautiful!
Goodness, that’s beautiful! I’m so happy Sharon won! The book went to the perfect person!
That is one stunning desk! And Christa you know I am thrilled to check out your ebook! Thanks so much!!!
I agree with Keeley – picture texts dont do it justice!! It turned out soooo good!! – i love seeing it all done with the hardware. And the top is amazing, there is no way i could sell that one!!
I so want to paint a piece white/cream with the black glaze – i looked all around my shop today for something to paint that way!!
I know I sent you two text pictures because I was so excited about it, but I knew it wasn’t coming through that well. If you want me to send you some UTC’s just say the word!
What a beautiful desk and the price was fabulous! Love the new paint job.
Hugs,
Sherry
Awesome! What a beautiful piece…..you are so clever!
Thanks so much, Andie! Sorry to have missed you all last night; I could have used the girl time…
What a beautiful piece and what an AMAZING refinish! You made it gorgeous!
Tina
A.MAZ.ING!! I love the desk! I am so inspired! I’m a new blogger so I hope you check out my website! I’m a new follower of yours for sure!
She is gorgeous!-I’m following you from miss mustard seed-stop by for a visit!
Aaaah what a find! Simply gorgeous!!!!! Love it…. and am a big (ok, a lot!) jealous
So pretty!
Wow this desk is beautiful! So envious..you did a great job on it!
hi christa… just found your site and love your work… especially this desk! would love to know what you use to finish the top… if you don’t mind… thanks so much!
Ditto, Ditto, Ditto, what everyone else has said…just stumbled across you. Wow, I have so many projects that are waiting for me – thanks for the inspiration!