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A Desk Makeover on a Dime

April 19, 2011

    

Today on the Goodwill blog, I’m sharing a project courtesy of my kids’ babysitter (she obviously has skills beyond keeping my three monkeys in line!).

See how she transformed a cozy corner in her room from this. . .

To this. . . with a few cans of spray paint and a very productive trip to her local Goodwill:

Read all of the makeover details here.

PS–Don’t forget today is the last day to enter the rug giveaway from ShopTen25!

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  1. Ann says

    April 19, 2011 at 1:50 pm

    Oh that is a gorgeous nook,
    she sure can work magic ♥

    Reply
  2. Jessie says

    April 19, 2011 at 1:54 pm

    That desk and table lamp looks fabulous! Lovely makeover.

    Jessie
    http://www.mixandchic.com

    Reply
  3. The enchanted home says

    April 19, 2011 at 1:55 pm

    I am dumbfounded! WOW what a transformation…incredible! LOVE it…so chic!

    Reply
  4. A Delightful Design says

    April 19, 2011 at 2:04 pm

    Stunning!!! What an absolutely gorgeous desk! I love all the details and even her styling.

    Reply
  5. Amanda says

    April 19, 2011 at 2:08 pm

    Love this!! You cant go wrong with a can of white spray paint! Its a DIY’ers “must have” in their arsenal of tools!

    Reply
  6. 17 Perth says

    April 19, 2011 at 2:35 pm

    Wow. What a great transformation!

    Reply
  7. Emily says

    April 19, 2011 at 2:37 pm

    Love! She did a great job!

    Emily Hewett
    A Well Dressed Home
    awelldressedhome.com/blog

    Reply
  8. [email protected] says

    April 19, 2011 at 4:12 pm

    I think your babysitter has a career in design ahead of her. Great transformation!

    Reply
  9. Mrs. Chic says

    April 19, 2011 at 4:34 pm

    Such a pretty desk makeover! The hardware she choose is perfect!

    Reply
  10. Sarah's Salvages says

    April 19, 2011 at 5:04 pm

    Wow! She did a great job. I like it even better than the Martha Stewart one!

    Reply
  11. Jess @ House Sweet Home says

    April 19, 2011 at 5:16 pm

    She did an incredible job- thank you for sharing! I, too, think it looks better than the Martha version. Great job!

    Reply
  12. Katie @ Noodle and Boof says

    April 19, 2011 at 6:17 pm

    looks great!

    Reply
  13. radn says

    April 19, 2011 at 6:18 pm

    Love the desk and the artwork layout!

    Reply
  14. The Remnant Room says

    April 19, 2011 at 7:07 pm

    You should hire her to be your design assistant! :)
    Paula

    Reply
  15. Ms. Bright says

    April 19, 2011 at 7:25 pm

    Aww! Mary Mac’s! What a great find that desk was!!!!!

    the-bright-life.blogspot.com

    Reply
  16. Cindy says

    April 19, 2011 at 8:11 pm

    all i can say is WOW! good for her! i think she has learned some great stuff from watching you.

    cindy

    Reply
  17. Julip Made says

    April 19, 2011 at 9:47 pm

    Can’t believe this desk is a Goodwill find. The After is beautiful!

    Reply
  18. Lisa says

    April 19, 2011 at 11:02 pm

    What a gorgeous desk! I bet who ever gave it to Goodwill would be shocked at it’s transformation.

    Reply
  19. Megan {Honey We're Home} says

    April 20, 2011 at 12:28 am

    Super job! I love to talk decor and bounce ideas off of my babysitter- sometimes I feel bad, like she’s my captive audience! :)

    Reply
  20. Amy says

    April 20, 2011 at 12:45 am

    that new desk is amazing! I do love that apple green chair in the first pic.

    Reply
  21. Cassie {Hi Sugarplum!} says

    April 20, 2011 at 2:01 am

    clearly you’re rubbing off on her! it looks great!

    Reply
  22. Kellie says

    April 20, 2011 at 2:15 am

    Such a great desk makeover!

    Thanks for posting the Martha desk. I purchased one of these at a consignment store cheap and had no idea of the source!! ;)

    Reply
  23. à la mode says

    April 20, 2011 at 11:40 am

    Love the Big “E” sitting on the desk… very cool addition to the room. Thanks for sharing

    http://jennaleelac.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  24. Uniquely Monogrammed says

    April 20, 2011 at 12:11 pm

    Ok after many months of reading your blog i have decided to take the plunge and paint some furniture. do you suggest a certain finish when you are painting dressers, beds, desks?
    do you prefer brush strokes, or using a sprayer?
    I am in raleigh, we are closing on our big, blank house today and I have a lot of work today. I wish I could have you come over to raleigh
    thanks
    Alicia
    http://www.UniquelyMonogrammed.com

    Reply
  25. Chelsea says

    April 20, 2011 at 9:17 pm

    WOW! this is gorgeous!

    Reply
  26. Sarah says

    April 22, 2011 at 12:52 pm

    We are remodeling our Master Bath and this product would be perfect!

    Reply

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