Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Carla's Campaign

Carla, one of my readers, recently emailed me these pictures. She said in the email she found this campaign style desk on Craigslist and decided to follow my instructions to paint it. I love the color she chose.. check out the before and after:

before:


after:


She painted the hardware oil rubbed bronze. I've never seen this before; I like the graphic touch it adds with the contrast.



I thought it'd be fun to post readers pics more often, so if you have any cool before and after's you'd like to share shoot me an email!

20 comments:

Hiker - Kelly B said...

Love that desk! I also love the boy/girl robot art above it. Can you find out where she got it?

PinkSass said...

Wow.

I have been trying to find some gems on craiglist like that.

Elisa @ whatthevita said...

Thank you for fueling my current obsession with campaign furniture, especially when painted white. Great desk!!

Rachel said...

Good job, Carla! I also love that she's watching The Price Is Right!

Molly said...

What is the name of the color she painted the desk?? I love it!

Stephanie Sabbe said...

she did such a great job! looks like a Tiffany's box

MelissaF said...

I love this! She did a great job.

the adventures of a modern housewife said...

that looks wonderful!
Craigslist is great - we recently got an antique bureau which we finished, painted black, and gave it new handles

Thirteen Winks said...
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L. Duncan said...

OH. MY. GOODNESS! Great job on the dresser!

Thirteen Winks said...

hey guys! thanks for the love for my desk and thank you sooo much to Bryn for featuring me I feel honored :) Kelly B: The robot pic is a postcard from Vol.25 's website: http://www.vol25.typepad.com/Molly: The color is from Lowes's it was Valspar "Grand Hotel Mackinac Blue". The hardware was spray painted with Rustoleum's Oil Rubbed BronzeHope that helps!! :)

MyLittleHappyPlace said...

Oh my, soooo lovely!

Ashley said...

I bought the same campaign desk from craigslist also, along with two file cabinets. I haven't yet decided what to do with it exactly, I will send a pic when its complete. What a great idea to add a bronze finish.

EJR said...

holy freaking cow, that looks AMAZING!

Sarah Bradley said...

Gorgeous! I really love campaign!

Jessica said...

Incredible transformation!

Denise said...

Found you through Isabella & Max blog. Wow! You have exquisite taste. I particularly L.O.V.E. THE DESK! I love to refinish furniture! Glad I found you! I am now an avid follower!

Bird Girl said...

WOW! So gorgeous & inspiring!

Bird Girl said...

WOW! So gorgeous & inspiring!

Jessica said...

Incredible transformation!

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