Thursday, May 24, 2012

Cool as Mint

In this previous post I showed you this adorable secretary desk that became my next project. I'm so excited to finally show how she turned out! As you can see she was in pretty rough condition, but sometimes those are my most favorite projects. The ones that need just a bit more love!


Remember my inspiration?! I came across these adorable lovebirds when I was browsing Pinterest. I fell in love with the color and the distressed details.


Here she is! I'm pretty excited with how she turned out, the color is right and the knobs are perfect. 


The door on the desk was in pretty rough condition, so I decided to leave it off. It was an easy decision because I love how it puts the focus on the beautiful hardware.


I'll use some putty to fill in the spots where the hinges were, but for now I'm fine with simply enjoying my new secretary desk : )





Cool as mint! 
What do you think, is it close to my inspiration?
Tomorrow is Friday! Yay!


Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the sinful nature with its passions and desires.
—Galatians 5:24 (NIV)

41 comments:

  1. love your secretary desk the color is fantastic, i would love to feature it, if that would be ok with you please let me know,
    lauren

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  2. It's so beautiful! I feel like it totally brightens up the space around it.

    <3Hima

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  3. Wow Ashley those new knobs are Stunning. The color is perfect it is so sweet and adorable great job!!
    RaNae

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  4. Knobs are beautiful!!! LOVE the books in the slots - looks great!

    Not Exactly What I Planned...

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  5. Adorable! and the knobs really add to the piece! Great job.
    Tami

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  6. GORGEOUS! i'm painting the bench I just bought mint, and I'm so excited!

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  7. That turned out beautiful.
    I am loving the mint color.

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  8. Love all your DIY projects! We have been talking about building a post & beam or a pole barn house and I can't wait to scour the yard sales and auctions this summer for project ideas you've given me!! :)

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  9. Love it Ash! Is this a keeper or a seller? Great job. Makes me want some mint chic chip ice cream :)

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  10. IT is absolutely beautiful.
    VERY VERY creative of you to come up with what you did to it. You make it sound so simple, which is awesome for us people who would never come up with such ideas, but you for sure have the talent to do things like this.
    Thanks for sharing that!
    :)

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  11. Nicely done! Way to bring her back to life! :)

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  12. Omigod! I absolutely love it! The colour is fantastic, and don't get me started on those knobs!

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  13. Ashley, It really is lovely. I completely agree with your choice of leaving off the door. I really like the interior, especially the slots, showing. It adds some architectural interest. The hardware is simply gorgeous.

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  14. What a great color... I have an old secretary like that and I just might have to paint it!

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  15. Love everything about this, what a great job. CJ

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  16. wow! Looks great! Love the colour!

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  17. WOW! Those knobs are KILLER! And the color is my FAVE. Great job!

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  18. This is PERFECT! Thank you so much for linking up @ Handmade Tuesdays :)

    Kristen @ www.ladybug-blessings.com

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  19. I love this! You did such a beautiful job.

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  20. This is absolutely beautiful!! Love the color, and the gorgeous knobs!! Happy to be your newest follower!! xo Heather

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  21. That is a darling piece. The hardware is really unique, too.
    I would love if you came by to link this up to my party happening now!
    Stacey of Embracing Change
    http://staceyembracingchange.blogspot.com

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  22. I am in LOVE with this! you did such a great job! I am going to use your desk as my inspiration to my next project! Thanks!!

    -peggy

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  23. Those knobs are stunning. Did I totally miss where you got them?
    xo,
    Shannon

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  24. Wow, Ashley.

    You had quite the rough draft to work with, but your after is by far of the most gorgeous I've seen. I'd take it off your hands in a heartbeat.

    Thanks for linking at Creative Juice. I've featured you this evening, and shared your Cool as Mint secretary's desk on Pinterest as well.

    Have a lovely week.
    Nicolette

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  25. This is so BEAUTIFUL! I absolutely love how it turned out!! Would love to call it mine:)

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  26. GORGEOUS......totally cool......mint, that is. Im your newest follower. Please come visit me at PICKINandPAINTIN.blogspot.com and maybe you'll follow back? THANKS.

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  27. I absolutely love it!!! Secretary desks are my fav! Great job!

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  28. She is lovely - her knobs rock!
    Thanks for linking up this week!
    Stacey of Embracing Change

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  29. Gorgeous job on this furniture revamp project. Thanks for linking up to Sew Woodsy!

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  30. I am so glad you gave her some tender lovin' care she is just gorgeous in mint! Thanks for sharing it on A Crafty Soiree!

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  31. Featuring YOU today!

    Ginger @ gingersnapcrafts.com

    http://www.gingersnapcrafts.com/2012/06/take-look-at-you-my-favorites.html

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  32. I love this piece!!! What is the color that you used?

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  33. LOVE!!! What color is the mint you used? And WHERE did you find those knobs?? Perfection! Great job! Pinned!

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  34. Please Please PLEASE share where you got those knobs!

    I've been working on a project forever and just can't find the perfect knobs!

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  36. Beautiful! I poked around and did not see if you answered the previous commenters' question regarding the color you used for this stunning redo. Please share!

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