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Spring Fever! (A desk, a non-fever, and some randomness)

January 30, 2013 by Cassie 47 Comments

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Happy Wednesday!  I hope your week has been wonderful so far!  Ours has been interesting…. Monday we had freezing rain, leaving our cars and driveway covered in a layer of ice and causing the kids to have a 2 hour delay.  Chris worked from home and I brought a new table (for behind our sofa) into the kitchen to paint since it was too cold outside.  I waited for the ice to melt a bit and then headed to the gym like a good girl, even though I just wanted to curl up with a warm cozy blanket and a cookie. πŸ™‚  Monday evening Emmy started to complain of an ear ache, so we gave her some motrin and put her to bed early- she looked pale but had no fever.  Yesterday was glorious weather wise!  I went for an early morning walk with a couple girlfriends and when I returned home the kids were awake.  I started their breakfast and lunch-packing, and asked how Emmy was feeling.  She replied “all better!” enthusiastically.  So off to school they went.  I had plans to head to West Virginia to buy two dressers from a gentleman I bought one from last week (for my own bedroom, and I will share it soon, I promise!).  I hopped in the shower once the kids were on the bus, hopped out of the shower, and the school nurse called.  She told me Emerson was complaining that her tummy didn’t feel good, but her ear was fine, but she looked pale and fatigued.  I cancelled my dresser appointment and headed to school.  When I arrived, I was greeted by a very alert and chipper Emmy who was all talk and giggles.  I took her home anyhow, just in case.  But she was fine.  So for her, the day ended up looking much like this:

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Yep, rocking in her new headphones.  She ended up spending the day crafting, listening to music (and moving to it as you can see!), and watching Punky Brewster.  My little hooky.

Meanwhile, since it was a beautiful 65 degree January day, I busted my tail to get some furniture painted.  I thought I would share with you a desk I completed, since it was affected my the weather and my Spring fever mood!

Last week I saw an ad on craigslist for a curb alert of a free dresser right down the street from me.  That never happens!  I live in rural America, people!!!  The kids were off that day, so I loaded them into the car and headed out.  it turned out to be a sweet desk/once vanity (no mirror).  I heaved it into the trunk by myself, strapped the hatch down as best I could, and off we went.  Since it was a very short drive, I figured we would be OK.  Luckily, we and the desk made it safely back to the house!  I forgot a true before, but here is what it looked like after a good sanding.  Picture it with those classic chippendale style handles…. You know the ones.

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I decided to paint it with French Linen chalk paint.  I love this color because it is similar to Paris Gray (my favorite) but slightly warmer.  It’s a great neutral, and I knew I wanted to add some fun knobs that would pop against the neutral base.  I gave it two coats of paint, allowed it to dry, and then distressed it and then waxed it with a clear wax.  I tried several different knob choices, but in the end, my Spring fever won out, and I went with pansy knobs I bought on clearance from Anthropologie, oh, something like 4 years ago.  I haven’t been hoarding them or anything.  I mean, I knew one day I would use them, and today was that day!

Here is the sweet desk now!  I can picture it in a teen girl’s bedroom.  Or my bedroom. πŸ™‚  The knobs make it fun and whimsical and allow it to not be taken so seriously.  After all, my furniture doesn’t like to take itself seriously.

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I kind of love it.  I was really unsure about the knobs at first, but they have grown on me.  He he.  Flowers grow.  Grow on me.  

Now for some randomness just because this is my blog and I can do what I want.  These are a couple things that have made me smile lately.

Emmy received an adorable hat and scarf from a friend for her birthday…. needless to say she adores it and I am on the hunt for the adult version!

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Here is a sweet picture I came so close to buying at Goodwill for Valentine’s day….

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Ha ha, ok not really!  But it made me giggle.  It’s a good thing Emmy wasn’t with me that day because she would have wanted to buy it!  You know what they say…

Always be yourself.  Unless you can be a unicorn.  Then always be a unicorn.

Peace out, unicorn peeps.  Have an awesome day!

Oh, and also, you can find me over at one of my all time favorite blogs today, Decor and the Dog.  Michelle so kindly asked me to share my favorite paint color I have used in my house.  I have used this color so far in 3 rooms, and most likely will use it in the kitchen as well.  Click on over to check out the post!
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  1. Fiona, LilyfieldLife says

    January 30, 2013 at 11:49 am

    Cuteness all round on your blog today, Cassie! Emmy’s hilarious and ilove the desk…and the unicorn saying.

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  2. Altax says

    January 30, 2013 at 11:55 am

    Awesome post!!! pictures looks very cute.

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  3. Terri says

    January 30, 2013 at 12:13 pm

    Wow, great find! I never get lucky like this! Love the re-do!

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  4. Julia Konya says

    January 30, 2013 at 12:17 pm

    Man, you got some luck. I love it all around. The pulls are so sweet!

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  5. Jaime Costiglio says

    January 30, 2013 at 12:36 pm

    Cassie I love those little curvy cutouts at the base, really precious.

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  6. Lisa @ Shine Your Light says

    January 30, 2013 at 12:50 pm

    Glad your little munchkin knows how to get herself dismissed from school properly!! That is a life skill.
    Holy moly on your free desk! Love the lines of it and it came out so pretty with the sweet knobs.
    And – and! – I think you need to go right back and get that unicorn picture and wrap it up for Chris for Valentines. He will LOVVVVVE it!!!!!! πŸ™‚

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  7. decorumdiyer says

    January 30, 2013 at 1:21 pm

    You are my kind of girl! Craigslist freebies are the best! I love the handles as well. Great job!

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  8. 17 Perth says

    January 30, 2013 at 1:50 pm

    Bahahaha…I think I had a notebook in elementary school that was identical to that picture—and I had one with kittens and hearts to match. Emmy’s hat and scarf are amazing. Glad she is feeling better! And what a deal on that free dresser! Love it!

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  9. Dana Frieling says

    January 30, 2013 at 1:51 pm

    I didn’t learn the “sick” trick until high school. Looks like I have a kid that’s smarter than me though…just used it this year for the first time in 3rd grade. Little stinker. Love the pansies and I’m thinking you have wonder woman muscles to load furniture by yourself. Who needs the gym?!

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  10. DecorandtheDog says

    January 30, 2013 at 1:55 pm

    Oh, Emmy. She’s cute and funny. I like it.

    The desk is pretty! I love the handles.

    Thanks for sharing your paint today. You are seriously awesome.

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  11. Mary says

    January 30, 2013 at 2:33 pm

    I always feel a little better after I give myself permission to take a day off. It’s like a miracle cure. Love those knobs with the French Linen color … pretty combination.

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  12. [email protected] says

    January 30, 2013 at 2:34 pm

    She’s adorable! Emmy, that is. That desk is amazing…and free? Lucky girl! Love the knobs!

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  13. Bliss says

    January 30, 2013 at 2:37 pm

    I say get the kids version if you can’t find the adult hat/scarf. I mean come on, its you!

    Bliss

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  14. Shari @ turnstylevogue.com says

    January 30, 2013 at 2:42 pm

    Sounds like she just needed a day at home with mom πŸ˜‰ The dresser is awesome. French Linen is one of my favorites and the knobs are perfect for it.

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  15. Kelly says

    January 30, 2013 at 3:08 pm

    Those knobs are awesome. I love them…love how springy that vanity looks!

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  16. reFresh reStyle says

    January 30, 2013 at 3:12 pm

    Love it! Emmy is such a cutie pie πŸ™‚

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  17. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    January 30, 2013 at 3:18 pm

    A free desk, yay! And those knobs are so darn cute! But Emmy is even cuter! … The majority of the subscriptions (hundreds) in my google reader have mysteriously disappeared. Feeling a little frustrated at the moment. I’m walking away from my computer now!

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  18. Holly Browning says

    January 30, 2013 at 3:27 pm

    Cute desk and your daughter always looks like she is having fun. You must love having such a cute girl!

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  19. Heir and Space says

    January 30, 2013 at 3:34 pm

    That desk is so so so stunning. LOVE IT! Isn’t it great when you find something fantastic that’s been cast aside and give it a whole new life. Great job!!

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  20. Upscale Downhome says

    January 30, 2013 at 3:34 pm

    Isn’t it awesome to have your own business where you can change your plans and take care of your little Emmy? Doesn’t get better than that! Love your pansie knobs and the whole desk…its gonna sell fast.

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  21. Jennifer @ Dimples and Tangles says

    January 30, 2013 at 4:00 pm

    She’s so adorable…Emmy AND the desk! Love the knobs!

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  22. Feral Turtle says

    January 30, 2013 at 4:29 pm

    I miss those hooky days! Wish we would of had more of em. What a sweet vanity. Looks so similar to one I have. I was going to get rid of it, but I think I might hang on to it now. Love the color and the knobs. I love pansies. Cheers.

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  23. Karah @ thespacebetweenblog says

    January 30, 2013 at 4:42 pm

    I need to get back in the habit of checking craigslist now that I’m back in the states. Your desk came out so great, love the knobs! And love Emmy’s pics!

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  24. Lisa @ Turning Tables says

    January 30, 2013 at 5:38 pm

    Pretty little desk πŸ™‚ and Emmy is too adorable! Dance like no one is watching, Emmy!! πŸ™‚ Happy Wednesday! heading over to check out your fave color now xo

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  25. Angela Santaniello says

    January 30, 2013 at 5:44 pm

    I had so much to say about Emmy, the furniture makeover and how much I love the floral knobs, even though I normally wouldn’t go for something like that and then I went over to check out the paint list you mentioned. And…we have just repainted our living room, entry, stairway, hallway and soon dining room BM’s Cloud Cover. My husband came to the paint store with me to get paint for our classroom and kitchen (BM’s Gray Owl) and he ended up getting the Cloud Cover for pretty much all the other common areas of our home. Between that and pretty much repinning all your pins just know that I love your style and not in a totally creeping, now I’m stalking you and obsessed way. That’s totally all I have to say today. πŸ˜‰ Angela

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  26. Twice Nice says

    January 30, 2013 at 5:50 pm

    Sing like no one is listening, dance like no one is watching…you go Emmy! Love the desk, those knobs are so cool! We’re having a snow day here so off to make some form of comfort food for the kiddos!

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  27. Dear Emmeline says

    January 30, 2013 at 6:17 pm

    I for one love the knobs…french linen is one of my faves. looks great!

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  28. Katie @ Wildwood Creek says

    January 30, 2013 at 6:59 pm

    Love the desk and the knobs are so fun!

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  29. Christy @ MCH PHOTOGRAPHY says

    January 30, 2013 at 7:21 pm

    Awesome knobs, Emmy is adorable…
    And unicorn stuff always cracks me up, recently found a weird unicorn wine opener in Target… pretty crazy

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  30. Cyndia says

    January 30, 2013 at 9:26 pm

    Everyone needs a day off sometimes! I used to let my kids take the occasional “mental health” day and everyone went back to school refreshed.
    Great desk! Love the paint, and especially love the knobs! If you decide you don’t love em, send them to me! πŸ˜‰

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  31. amber-wills says

    January 30, 2013 at 10:52 pm

    Oh Emmy! She’s so cute! I think you should DIY that hat and scarf if you don’t find in your size. We all need a mother/daughter picture in that!

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  32. pam {simple details} says

    January 30, 2013 at 11:29 pm

    Oh, that girl ~ cute & smart ~ you’re in trouble!! You ‘picked’ the perfect knobs (get it?) πŸ™‚ You got me on the Goodwill artwork (is that what you call it?) for a minute!

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  33. Allison says

    January 30, 2013 at 11:54 pm

    Emmy knows how to have a good time! So funny….I guess she just needed to take a “personal” day from school. I love that desk and think the knobs are perfect for it. Adds that happy touch.

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  34. Ali Richardson says

    January 31, 2013 at 12:22 am

    That Emmy is so cute!! Happy she wasn’t really sick sick. LOVE that pretty desk and I think the knobs are perf. yo. sub.

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  35. Heidi @ Decor & More says

    January 31, 2013 at 12:37 am

    Emmy clearly knows that a party goes on while she’s at school. πŸ˜€ And if you find an adult hat like that, get one for me too!
    xo Heidi

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  36. Rubylicious Bespoke says

    January 31, 2013 at 1:48 am

    The desk looks gorgeous, I LOVE the flower knobs. I want some.
    Don’t you love how kids are sick but pick up remarkably onde they are home? ;). Glad she’s ok

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  37. Kelly says

    January 31, 2013 at 1:53 am

    That desk is almost as glorious as the unicorns. ALMOST.

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  38. Renee says

    January 31, 2013 at 3:06 am

    oh my gosh! I would buy that desk for the knobs alone! They are gorgeous! (And so is the paint job) (and so is Emmy)….

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  39. [email protected] says

    January 31, 2013 at 3:38 am

    AAAAAAHHHH Love those knobs!!!!

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  40. Gail Wilson says

    January 31, 2013 at 4:17 am

    FREE? oh my gosh! how wonderful. I love it AND the knobs! so fun!!!
    emmy–she gets her silliness from her mama! πŸ™‚
    hope she still feels okay…those things come and go it seems!
    gail

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  41. Shelley {Crazy Wonderful} says

    January 31, 2013 at 1:09 pm

    Emmy couldn’t be ANY cuter! I adore the knobs on the desk too. I would have loved to have seen to lug that thing into your trunk all by yourself πŸ˜€

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  42. The Bold Abode says

    February 1, 2013 at 2:29 am

    Oh, I love the dresser! And, dang, I can’t believe you passed up that unicorn print! I am a unicorn…and so are you.

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  43. Athena at Minervas Garden says

    February 1, 2013 at 3:23 am

    That is a wonderful desk, Cassie–I love the pansies! Glad that Emmy is feeling better, too.

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  44. Good Time Charlie says

    February 2, 2013 at 12:58 am

    Free, seriously free? Lucky girl. That desk is gorgeous, I love the knobs, I actually said “oooooo” out loud to myself. Love the pic of Emmy rocking out.

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  45. CathyMik says

    February 2, 2013 at 6:21 pm

    Hi,
    Come on admit it! Didn’t we all pull Emily’s hooky stunt at one time or another? lol
    I absolutely love the desk. And the fact it was free just adds icing to the cake. The knobs – what can I say? I collect almost all things pansy and now I’m covetting yours. πŸ™‚ Hmmmmm….
    I’ve just started on the furniture painting bandwagon. (I’m a late bloomer!) It took me a long time to convince myself that wooden furniture could be painted. I have a question regarding the distressing you did on this desk. For me, it was the perfect amount – looks very realistic. How do you get just the edges (i.e. around the drawers)?
    Thanks for your time.
    Cathy

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  46. CathyMik says

    February 2, 2013 at 6:27 pm

    Hi again,
    My apologies to Emmy. I got her name wrong – called her Emily. So sorry!
    Cathy (again)

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  47. Ruth says

    February 3, 2013 at 9:49 pm

    The desk is gorgeous. Fabulous job. Your little one is too cute.
    Ruth

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