Before going forward with this post, let me remind you that this is a place for hugs and sharing, not for judging, so stop analyzing my shopping issues and just work with me here. Please and thank you.
So as you know, we moved a month ago. And when you move you don't typically purchase more large items (think furniture) until you're in your new digs. That is, unless you're me. Which you're not. Sorry.
So yes, I'll just admit it. I purchased more furniture in the month before our move than I have in the last year. Sorry, again, to my lovely friends that helped me move. And I vow not to buy anymore furniture at least for a month. Scout's honor. Actually, I take that vow back because I know I won't honor it.
So I was perusing Craigslist when I came across this desk.
I had this desk when I was a kid. I remember my parents allowing me to pick out furniture for a bedroom makeover when I was a kid and I immediately starting browsing through the JCPenney catalog. I guess I was a strange child because I loved looking through that catalog every time it arrived in the mail. So I was tickled when I came across the above look alike desk - I just had to have it. Ari needed a desk for her new room anyway so I went for it. I contacted the seller, he was asking $50 for it. I offered $40. He took it. Drop it low! Actually, no, don't do that.
The desk was in good shape, I had to touch up the paint in one spot but with a few coats of white paint it was good as new. The hardware was next - I ORB'd 'em. And ta-da! She now has her super cute desk in her new bedroom - Jersey likes to sunbathe on it.
Oh, and I owe you a post on the desk chair that you see (ignore the pair of jeans hanging over it). I used one of our old dining chairs as my starting point and the whole makeover as FREE - woot! More on that tomorrow.
Lorri
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