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Piece of Work Wednesday Link Party Number 12!

November 30, 2010 by Cassie 21 Comments

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Hey there!  Hope you all have been enjoying your fill of leftover turkey!  And sweet potatoes.  And green beans.  And pumpkin cheesecake.  I know I have!  Hope you have made some time during this busy holiday season to work on some furniture projects!
I got this cute waterfall desk for free off craigslist a few weeks ago right here in town.

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I wasn’t sure what I was going to do with it.  I had several thoughts running through my head, but when I looked through my hardware, I came across a set of pretty gray-blue knobs from Hobby Lobby.  I contemplated gray but I thought it would be very particular to my taste, and maybe not someone else.  I contemplated mustard yellow, but wasn’t sold on that.  I came across a dark brown mistint I had bought at my local Benjamin Moore dealer, and I loved the way it looked with the blue knobs!  My husband actually contributed to picking this color combo, so if you don’t like it, you can blame him. 😉  I never take his advice, but I did this one time.  I gave it a slight distressing on the edges, and here it is now!

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I think it would be perfect for a young boy’s room or a fresh out of college office.  Or add a mirror and make it a vanity!  And boy, someone should rake those leaves.

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  1. Rebecca@This Present Life says

    November 30, 2010 at 10:27 pm

    I love the brown and the blue together! Should I give you or your husband credit? 🙂

    And as for the leaves, I’m waiting until ALL of them fall off of our trees, otherwise I’ll just have to rake twice…or three times…or four. Ok, maybe I’m just being lazy but I think it’s a good excuse!

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  2. Jenn ~ Flea With Me says

    November 30, 2010 at 10:46 pm

    Hi Cassie, I love your furniture makeovers! I just started blogging and am going to try my first attempt to link up to your party 🙂

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  3. Andi @ Jane of all crafts says

    November 30, 2010 at 10:47 pm

    absolutely gorgeous!! Lurve blue and brown together

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  4. Lindy says

    November 30, 2010 at 11:12 pm

    Love the brown and blue! Thanks for hosting!

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  5. Between Blue and Yellow says

    November 30, 2010 at 11:53 pm

    I really like the choice of color! And the knobs go perfectly. Unfortunately I don’t have anything to share this week 🙁

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  6. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    December 1, 2010 at 12:14 am

    A free desk, yippee! And I love the color combination too! … Maybe the leaves will blow away!

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  7. The Frosted Gardner says

    December 1, 2010 at 12:22 am

    Love the waterfall desk in such fun colors! Thanks for another linky party!

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  8. Bobbie says

    December 1, 2010 at 12:28 am

    FREE???!!!! Love that! And Love that makeover!!

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  9. Hilary @ Sweet as June says

    December 1, 2010 at 12:53 am

    I am not usually a brown person but I love this! The blue knobs are key!!! 😉

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  10. mapleandmagnolia.com says

    December 1, 2010 at 1:11 am

    Cassie, I have a desk identical to this out in my garage. I’ve just been waiting for inspiration and now I have it! Love the color combo…tell your hubby good job!

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  11. Allison says

    December 1, 2010 at 2:03 am

    I love the color combination, Cassie! The brown reminds me of a hot cup of cocoa. Really lovely transformation. Your husband did well! So did you, of course!

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  12. Amanda@RelovedRubbish says

    December 1, 2010 at 2:08 am

    Your desk looks beautiful! I like the blue and brown together too.

    I am a new follower and I linked up to your party. Thanks for hosting 🙂

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  13. kathie says

    December 1, 2010 at 3:06 am

    That color is fabulous! You stay true to my nickname for you… “Queen of Color” Perfect, every time!!

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  14. Kristi says

    December 1, 2010 at 3:17 am

    Free??? That’s awesome! Love those blue knobs with the brown!

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  15. Allison says

    December 1, 2010 at 3:36 am

    I love it. I can almost taste the chocolaty goodness! And the blue accents perfectly! Free? Lucky girl!

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  16. Chrissie says

    December 1, 2010 at 4:14 am

    I love the brown and blue together! The desk looks great, thanks for hosting today!

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  17. DanielleisNesting says

    December 1, 2010 at 4:44 am

    The blue and brown is gorgeous. It matches my living room.

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  18. Kristin @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia says

    December 1, 2010 at 5:39 am

    It’s so pretty! Love the blue and brown together!
    XO
    Kristin

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  19. Lenore @ Lather. Write. Repeat. says

    December 1, 2010 at 3:17 pm

    I love waterfall dressers – this one looks great in that colour combo!

    XO
    Lenore

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  20. Susan Graham says

    December 7, 2010 at 7:19 pm

    It’s a pretty interesting tool. I will definitely be using it once I get the chance. Thanks for sharing!

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  21. salvaged wood furniture says

    January 8, 2011 at 5:39 am

    Ah! I bought the exact same shelves from Target and had the EXACT same problem! I actually tore up my receipt from Target, rolled it into a few small balls and shoved it in the holes on the back of the shelf. Worked like a charm. Great minds…. 🙂

    Susan Graham

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