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Sawyer’s New Desk and Dormer Nook Update

August 12, 2013 by Cassie 59 Comments

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Happy Monday!  I hope you all had an awesome weekend!  We had a great weekend with some quality family time as well as some quality alone time for me! ๐Ÿ™‚  And Sawyer and I had a fabulous birthday- thank you so much for all the birthday wishes!

Speaking of Sawyer’s birthday, my baby is growing up…. he is now 8 years old.  When he as just a year old, my parents gave him a fabulous little set of a table and two chairs.  It’s travelled with us from house to house and served us well.  We had it in this house in his dormer window nook…..
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Well, my friends, the time has come… he has outgrown it and was no longer using it to sit and color, but instead using it as a dumping ground for papers.  I decided we needed to do something about it so that this space would once again be usable.  I went on the hunt for the perfect desk, which had to fit between the walls of the dormer area…. a tight fit!  (And as a side note, I am hoping to pass this set on to my brother and his fiancee when the time comes!!!!)  It took me a couple weeks, but I found the perfect sized, priced, and boyish desk for him….

Sorry for the cruddy picture, but this was snapped with my phone when I was about to get to work and realized I needed a before. ๐Ÿ˜‰

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I already had a great vintage red stool that would pair perfectly with the desk and the colors in his room.  Red is his favorite color after all!  To keep it masculine, but break up the wood in his room (The wall the window sits near has two wood bookcases), I painted it with General Finishes Milk Paint in Lamp Black.  (I did sand it lightly first).  It took just two coats of paint and then I lightly distressed it and finished it with General Finishes Clear Wax.  (As a little side note, I removed all the hardware and painted it separately in case I ever want to change hardware later).  I adore this wax on top of black!  I find black is so hard to wax because it shows fingerprints so easily, but this is the one wax that works beautifully with this paint and doesn’t do that.  I buffed it to a perfect sheen and am so happy with it!  Here it is in his room!  And I apologize.  It was super hard to photograph since the desk was black, and all the light comes from behind it.  I tried with the curtains closed and it looked weird.

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Here are the details…

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Sawyer’s trophies sit on his window, so now he can stare at them as he works.

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He loves his little red stool!

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Ready to work…

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To give you a little perspective, here is a phone picture, just so you can get an idea f where it sits.

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(To see more of his Star Wars room, click here).  After I got the desk all set up, I showed it to Sawyer who said “It’s AWEsome!!!”  He then proceeded to pull out his math book and tell me he had work to do.  I think he’s a happy customer!

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  1. Fiona, LilyfieldLife says

    August 12, 2013 at 10:49 am

    Wow Cassie it is fantastic and just perfect for him and his cool room. I love the chair also. That is a great find!
    He is going to want to sit down and do his homework every afternoon!
    Fiona x

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  2. Jaime Costiglio says

    August 12, 2013 at 10:58 am

    Cassie it’s perfect especially paired with the red chair. Black is so hard to photograph well so I can only imagine how beautiful it must really look in person! Your little guy is growing up that’s for sure.

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  7. Courtney says

    August 12, 2013 at 11:15 am

    It’s just so cool!! The black and red work so well together and what an awesome spot! Wish I had a nook like that in my house…another reason I need to come visit. Just so I can see Sawyers nook;-)

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  8. Kristine at The Painted Hive says

    August 12, 2013 at 11:15 am

    Love!!! The photos are great too Cassie – I really like the over-exposed look myself. The red chevron curtains are so perfect with that black.

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  9. Storywood Designs says

    August 12, 2013 at 11:20 am

    Happy Belated to you and Sawyer! I love the desk makeover and adore the red stool with it. James turns 8 a week from today. For some reason, 8 seems light years older than 7… hope Sawyer has a great year!

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  10. Rhonda @ home.made. says

    August 12, 2013 at 11:22 am

    Such a great touch for your little man’s room – the desk looks great in front of those chevron curtains and that stool is to die for!

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  11. Catherine says

    August 12, 2013 at 11:25 am

    WOW I Love this Cassie. The red and black and perfect together and I love the chevron curtains too.

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  12. Cathy Wall says

    August 12, 2013 at 11:50 am

    Darling! Love the dormers in a cape cod home and a desk is perfect! Especially a “Cassie” desk! Hope Sawyer loves it!!

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  13. Angela Santaniello says

    August 12, 2013 at 11:51 am

    Love this little nook! The desk is just perfect w/ the red stool & love those curtains. Happy belated b-day to you & Sawyer!

    Angela @ Number Fifty-Three

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  14. Julia Konya says

    August 12, 2013 at 11:51 am

    I agree with Sawyer, it’s awesome! Everything, the desk color the red chair and the curtains. I’d be a happy customer too!

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  15. Charlotte says

    August 12, 2013 at 11:54 am

    Oh my gosh….firstly happy belated birthday(s)!
    The desk is gorgeous & so fitting for a young little “man” & the red stool is absolutely adorable!!

    queenoftheisle.blogspot.ca

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  16. [email protected] says

    August 12, 2013 at 12:10 pm

    So cute! I bet he just loves it! xo Kristin

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  17. Alison @ Rubylicious Bespoke says

    August 12, 2013 at 12:24 pm

    I love that desk, it’s perfect. My eldest boy is about to get a new room and guess what colour he wants his desk and chair? Yep, black and red! (Better than when he was 4 and wanted his room Buzz lightyear green and Lightning McQueen red!!). Ill have to show this to him so he can see what his might look similar to. ๐Ÿ™‚

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  18. Our Pinteresting Family says

    August 12, 2013 at 12:48 pm

    What a perfect addition to his room! The desk looks so lovely and that stool is just perfect with it. I’m sure he loves it!

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  19. Between Blue and Yellow says

    August 12, 2013 at 1:00 pm

    I really love it! the black and red go so well together in his room. And what a great place with natural light to do your work. Well done Cassie!

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  20. Eclectically Vintage says

    August 12, 2013 at 1:00 pm

    Awesome from a boy is hard to get – what a compliment! I love that cute stool.
    Kelly

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  21. Dana Frieling says

    August 12, 2013 at 1:04 pm

    It’s perfect, Cassie! Loving his red stool, too.

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  22. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    August 12, 2013 at 1:13 pm

    Oh, I love the red and black combination! The desk is really cute and that stool is just the best! And it fits so perfectly in that alcove! I bet Sawyer just loves his room!

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  23. Elizabeth @ The Little Black Door says

    August 12, 2013 at 1:19 pm

    What a perfect fit! And I love that red stool – so cool.

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  24. [email protected] says

    August 12, 2013 at 1:57 pm

    Happy Birthday!!! I absolutely love the red chair!!! The beautiful pictures of your walks in the last post look so peaceful. I hope everything is going great for you! This is your year! Go for it! Many blessings!!

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  25. [email protected] says

    August 12, 2013 at 1:58 pm

    What a great new addition to his room! Love the black on the desk; it really makes the stool pop.

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  26. Kelly @ A Swell Place to Dwell says

    August 12, 2013 at 2:06 pm

    It looks perfect tucked in that little corner…and I LOVE (really love) that red stool!

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  27. Patty Day @Pattys Epiphanies says

    August 12, 2013 at 2:21 pm

    A WINNER FOR SURE!
    BEST COMPLIMENT CAME FROM YOUR “CLIENT”!!

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  28. Ann says

    August 12, 2013 at 2:29 pm

    This desk turned out beautiful. Do you buff by hand or use a buffing tool? just curious!

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  29. Kelly says

    August 12, 2013 at 2:34 pm

    That whole little area is so charming. I love the red accents and that chair is SO SO CUTE.

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  30. Rita says

    August 12, 2013 at 2:42 pm

    I love it!! And I have to get some of that black milk paint. I painted a piece in black this weekend and am so over this stupid paint I have. I’ll be posting it tomorrow ๐Ÿ™‚

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  31. decorumdiyer says

    August 12, 2013 at 2:57 pm

    Oh, Cassie, it is wonderful! I am a big believer in a desk/table for every child’s room – no matter the age. I’ve been contemplating General Finishes for a few projects in my home. You may have just convinced me to take the plunge.

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  32. 17 Perth says

    August 12, 2013 at 3:11 pm

    Such an adorable little nook! I absolutely love the desk…and that stool! It is adorable. And of course the colors red and black I am always a fan of..especially in the fall (UGA. :))

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  33. Jesse @ Scout & Nimble says

    August 12, 2013 at 4:20 pm

    What a cute little area!!! Love the desk and the super unique red stool. And you did a fabulous job photographing it! It looks great!!!

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  34. RPK Interiors says

    August 12, 2013 at 4:26 pm

    The desk is perfect! He’ll have a lot of memories created at that desk…along with hopes and dreams. I found that with my two, as they were growing up, their desk was home base while they were in their rooms. It’s poetic that you created his ‘home base’ out of love. ๐Ÿ™‚

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  35. GirlRural.com says

    August 12, 2013 at 4:29 pm

    Love the makeover and the adorable nook. What a perfect place to sit and daydream. The red stool is fanatic. I have some similar stools in my kitchen!

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  36. Erin @ His and Hers says

    August 12, 2013 at 4:52 pm

    It does look AWEsome! I love the fun red with the black.

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  37. Lisa @ Turning Tables says

    August 12, 2013 at 4:59 pm

    Perfection…..seriously love it. That is one lucky boy!

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  38. Ali Richardson says

    August 12, 2013 at 5:30 pm

    Soooooo cool! Such a lucky boy! Magazine worthy kid room fo sho.

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  39. Dear Emmeline says

    August 12, 2013 at 6:31 pm

    the desk is perfect and how about that stool!! so cute ad just the right size. Looks great!

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  40. Loi Thai, Tone on Tone says

    August 12, 2013 at 7:29 pm

    Sawyer is lucky to have such a talented momma! What a cool room!!

    Happy belated birthday to you and Sawyer ๐Ÿ™‚

    x Loi

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  41. sarah m. dorsey says

    August 12, 2013 at 8:38 pm

    This is SO perfect! Love the pop of red. I’d love to find a house with dormers. (I’m slightly obsessed!)

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  42. Heidi @ Decor & More says

    August 12, 2013 at 8:41 pm

    Oh, it’s perfection in that space!! Fabulous job, Cass!
    xo Heidi

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  43. Erin Taylor says

    August 12, 2013 at 8:46 pm

    I love this desk. Great job! and the red chair with it is amazing!

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  44. [email protected] says

    August 12, 2013 at 10:03 pm

    So super cute! LOVE that red stool! And, the trophies are perfect! Life to the full! Melissa

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  45. Julia @ 551Eastdesign says

    August 12, 2013 at 10:06 pm

    That red chair is fantastic! Your styling is spot on Cassie!

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  46. Good Time Charlie says

    August 13, 2013 at 1:05 am

    It’s so sad when they outgrow those little tables! I love that red chair/stool, looks fab with the new black desk.

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  47. [email protected] says

    August 13, 2013 at 1:06 am

    I love it! I really love it Cassie ๐Ÿ™‚ the red stool is so cool, I want one of those! & those curtains are pretty too! love his little nook, you did a great job mommy!
    btw, your pictures look great ๐Ÿ™‚

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  48. Katie says

    August 13, 2013 at 1:19 am

    So cute Cassie! I LOVE that stool! It looks great with the new desk color!

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  49. [email protected] says

    August 13, 2013 at 2:21 am

    This is one of my top favorite makeovers of yours!! It is so perfect…the curtains, desk, stool. I triple heart it!!!

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  50. Gail Wilson says

    August 13, 2013 at 2:57 am

    such a good mom you are and what a lucky boy sawyer is to have such a talented mom.

    You’re bringing your kids up with a great sense of value-something they will appreciate all their lives.

    gail

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  51. Bliss says

    August 13, 2013 at 4:33 am

    The table and desk are both excellent, but you know it’s that little red chair that makes it.

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  52. Rebecca says

    August 13, 2013 at 6:21 am

    Just found your blog. I love the red stool! It is furniture like that that makes a house a home. I love what you did with it!

    Becky

    Oh… I’ve added you to my blogroll. Would you consider adding me back?

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  53. Jennifer @ Dimples and Tangles says

    August 13, 2013 at 1:53 pm

    Too, too, too cute! You made a perfect mix with that desk and darling stool, and the curtains are fabulous! Windows are such a nightmare to photograph around, wish I had photoshop and knew how to use it!

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  54. Mrs. DeVore says

    August 13, 2013 at 8:06 pm

    such a cute little space! I love the colors!

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  55. stylishrevamp says

    August 16, 2013 at 1:04 am

    I am stopping by from Happy Hour. Love, love, love the boys nook area especially the red stool! It looks so cozy.

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  56. Pam Jackson says

    August 16, 2013 at 10:35 am

    Loving that desk and the red chair makes it pop. Great job.

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  57. Hetty says

    August 18, 2013 at 5:43 pm

    Super cute desk and chair! nice little corner for him to do his homework.

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  58. Kayla Janachovsky says

    August 19, 2013 at 8:04 pm

    Cute area! I’d love if you’d link up to The DIY’ers: http://homecomingmn.blogspot.com/2013/08/the-diyers-and-our-country-weekend.html

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  59. Kim @ NewlyWoodwards says

    August 27, 2013 at 4:54 pm

    Love this little nook! Such a sweet space.

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