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Annie Sloan Secretary Desk Makeover

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I haven’t done a furniture makeover in so long. And when the weather finally turned and I felt like opening the garage, I was ready to tackle this little secretary desk that I have had in the garage for over a year now, can you believe it?

Annie Sloan Aubusson Blue and Scandinavian Pink Secretary Desk

I bought it at a local auction and fell in love with it’s small scale and skinny legs. It is really really old!

 

desk_before_cuckoo4design_1

 

The back of the desk fell apart while transporting it but I was able to salvage the company’s label:

The Cron Kills Company Secretary Desk

Check out this link HERE to the Cron-Kills Company catalog from 1905!

I originally wanted to strip the many different paint layers but quickly realized that just staining it wouldn’t be an option. After all I didn’t have the back to it anymore either.
I kept the flimsy desk slots but opted to not attach them for now because I feel like it gives you more room this way for modern day items like laptops. In the good old days those slots where for when people actually wrote letters instead of emails.

damaged_desk_part

The desk was stripped, sanded and then the outside got a coat of Annie Sloan Aubusson Chalk Paint and the inside got Annie Sloan Scandinavian Pink, lightly distressed with a final coat of clear wax. You could use some darker wax for a more antique look but I love seeing the shades of the colors.

And I have been drawn to the blue and salmon/pink color combo.

And here are all the after photos for this Annie Sloan Secretary Desk Makeover:

Annie Sloan Aubusson Blue and Scandinavian Pink Secretary Desk

Annie Sloan Aubusson Blue and Scandinavian Pink Secretary Desk

 

 

Annie Sloan Aubusson Blue and Scandinavian Pink Secretary Desk

 

Annie Sloan Aubusson Blue and Scandinavian Pink Secretary Desk

 

Annie Sloan Aubusson Blue and Scandinavian Pink Secretary Desk

 

 

Annie Sloan Aubusson Blue and Scandinavian Pink Secretary Desk

 

 

Annie Sloan Aubusson Blue and Scandinavian Pink Secretary Desk

 

Annie Sloan Aubusson Blue and Scandinavian Pink Secretary Desk

 

Annie Sloan Aubusson Blue and Scandinavian Pink Secretary Desk

 

Annie Sloan Aubusson Blue and Scandinavian Pink Secretary Desk

 

Annie Sloan Aubusson Blue and Scandinavian Pink Secretary Desk

 

 

It’s a little different from my regular style but I truly love it and the piece will be for sale in my Etsy shop. And you can find the pretty rug HERE.

Tschüß,

 

 

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  1. Kelly says

    April 29, 2015 at 5:04 am

    Love the desk!! Where is the rug from??

    • Julia says

      April 29, 2015 at 5:53 am

      Thanks Kelly and I probably should include that in the post shouldn’t I ๐Ÿ˜‰ It’s from Urban Outfitters

    • Julia says

      April 29, 2015 at 5:57 am

      I updated my post and included a link.

  2. cassie @ primitive & proper says

    April 29, 2015 at 6:08 am

    so pretty! i love the pop of scan pink inside!

    • Julia says

      April 29, 2015 at 2:08 pm

      Thanks Cassie, those are still the colors I bought at Sweet Clover a long time ago ๐Ÿ˜‰

  3. Gretchen says

    April 29, 2015 at 6:17 am

    Those colors look great together–so pretty!

  4. Sarah says

    April 29, 2015 at 8:16 am

    I wasn’t sure I liked your choice of blue, until I saw the interior painted in the contrasting coral. I love it!!!!

    • Julia says

      April 29, 2015 at 2:08 pm

      I’m glad you like it with the pink ๐Ÿ˜‰ thanks

  5. Sherry Fram says

    April 29, 2015 at 10:54 am

    Beautiful piece!! Love the surprise of pink when you open the desk up!

    • Julia says

      April 29, 2015 at 2:07 pm

      That pink is my favorite. I used it on some pumpkins two years ago too. And thanks!

  6. [email protected] says

    April 29, 2015 at 1:39 pm

    Lucky you for finding such a nice piece of furniture! And beautiful remake, too!

    • Julia says

      April 29, 2015 at 2:06 pm

      Thanks Angelica

  7. [email protected] says

    April 29, 2015 at 2:53 pm

    Love the pop of color on the inside!

    • Julia says

      April 30, 2015 at 5:09 pm

      Thanks Ashley

  8. carol says

    April 29, 2015 at 4:20 pm

    very nice!I have an antique oak (dark) dresser with attached oval mirror that I have been thinking about painting (as a newbie) with Annie Sloan chalk paint as well. The front of the drawers have some detail work… from your experience how easy is it to paint ?

    • Julia says

      April 30, 2015 at 5:08 pm

      Hi Carol and thanks so much. I do have to tell you that it’s the easiest paint with ever. It really is. It’s so much harder to paint with oil paint and other paints. And since you can sand it easily you can fix mistakes during your first time painting. Good luck!

  9. Claire Brody says

    April 30, 2015 at 9:19 pm

    This is flawless, Julia!!! It is so perfect with that rug! Love!

  10. Pam @ Simple Details says

    April 30, 2015 at 10:13 pm

    Just charming with the pink surprise inside, and so great with your fabulous rug!!

  11. Corinna - For My Love Of says

    May 1, 2015 at 3:13 pm

    Oh my goodness those colors are so unexpected together but so, so pretty! I actually really love the contrast between the desk and your other decor. Makes for a really interesting space.

    • Julia says

      May 3, 2015 at 8:32 am

      Thanks Corinna!

  12. Kimberly Duran says

    May 2, 2015 at 2:15 am

    Oh that colour combination is inspired and it works so beautifully with that little rug!! Gorgeous! xxx

    • Julia says

      May 3, 2015 at 8:33 am

      Thanks Kimberly

  13. Gilly @ Colour Saturated Life says

    May 2, 2015 at 5:03 am

    This is a beautiful makeover Julie!

    • Julia says

      May 3, 2015 at 8:34 am

      Thank you

  14. Bethany @ Dwellings by DeVore says

    May 4, 2015 at 7:14 am

    Love the color combo and how well it coordinates with your rug!

    • Julia says

      May 4, 2015 at 7:35 pm

      Thank you! I guess I’m feeling the blue and pink in all shades since the patio style challenge

  15. Trisha D. @Black and White Obsession says

    May 4, 2015 at 8:06 am

    Love the peek-a-boo pink on the inside. Glad you were able to salvage a piece that surely needed some TLC!

    • Julia says

      May 4, 2015 at 7:37 pm

      I really wanted to stain it but it was just too messed up. Thanks

  16. [email protected] says

    May 6, 2015 at 12:09 pm

    Gorgeous! I love this color combo so much! (I’m catching up on blog reading today – can you tell?) ๐Ÿ™‚

  17. [email protected] says

    May 18, 2015 at 12:00 pm

    Julia! Its sooo pretty! I LOVE the pop of blush inside. I still have never tried chalk paint. Maybe one day…

    • Julia says

      May 19, 2015 at 4:54 am

      You must try!!!! And thanks!

  18. Sheryll & Critters. says

    May 19, 2015 at 7:21 am

    Oh so very beautiful. When I stike if rich……. will you design fo me?

  19. Kate k says

    March 5, 2016 at 4:37 pm

    I love this desk and am now on the hunt for one similar! Love that it’s originally from piqua Ohio, which is 10 minutes north of my hometown of Troy Ohio!

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