I have been busy working on the living room make over and of course that means there are a lot of mini makeovers. |
In came this beat up water damaged secretary that only a gal like myself could love. If you missed my post on what it looked like before you can click here. |
Of course I had to distress the secretary in areas to give it that time worn feel. |
The drawers which were in horrible shape came out surprisingly well I think. I was able to get most of the bubbles out of the veneer. The rest we will just say adds character!;) |
Pictures of the boys great grandmas! That is my Nanny holding my mama. The other picture is The Hubster's Grandma Lillian on the left. Sure do miss these ladies! |
Since I was not able to hard wire them where I originally wanted them I asked The Papa to help me make them plug ins. It was a fairly simple project and only cost about $10 for the supplies. |
Now one of the sconces hangs by the fireplace. We changed the light bulbs out to night lite light bulbs because other bulbs were glaringly bright. This way they look more like candles. |
Next up I just need to finish accessorizing the living room and I will be ready to share its full reveal. Thanx for stopping by today!:) Linking up to the following linky parties: Open House Party Power of Paint Party Fabulously Creative Friday Feathered Nest Friday Furniture Feature Friday That DIY Party Wow Us Wednesdays |
Wow! That secretary turned out great. I love your sconces too.
ReplyDeleteNicely done changes, Pamela.
ReplyDeleteIsn't it awesome and fun to update with paint? It feels so new and fresh, yet existing favorites with some history.
Love it.
Take care and have a wonderful weekend.
Great changes. Love the secretary and I want to find some candle sconces kind of like those for my dining room. Hope to score in France.
ReplyDeleteThe sconces are luvly!! But the secretary stole the show :-)
ReplyDeleteThat secretary is gorgeous, Pamela! Love the colors you used. It took me a minute to see that the Old Ochre is on the drawers. Love the look and such a great way to use the two colors together.
ReplyDeleteEverything looks wonderful. I am on the lookout for some sconces - yours looks lovely. I am moving some things around myself - don't you love to change up your spaces!
ReplyDeletePatty at Home and Lifestyle Design
The secretary looks amazing Pamela!! Can't wait to see the rest of the makeover! :-)
ReplyDeleteVanessa
LOVE the way that secretary turned out Pamela and love that pretty sconce! can't wait to see the rest of the changes!
ReplyDeleteYour secretary looks beautiful! What a transformation!!!What a lovely sconce too!
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Anne
You really did a terrific job on your secretary. I love the color and it looks perfect by the fireplace. I have a secretary also in cherry wood and it is still in great shape so I don't think I will paint it, but after seeing yours....... I just may.
ReplyDeleteI like all the changes you have made to the living room.
Mary
I love, love, love your secretary and I adore your wall sconces. So beautiful. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeletePamela, your changes are great! You did a wonderful job on the secretary. What a great transformation!
ReplyDeletePamela, I love your idea of leaving some part of the piece its "original glory"! What a great idea! Your little changes have added up to give that area a wow factor!
ReplyDeleteLookin' good! I love the secretary. I've always wanted to find one but I want it really cheap! It will happen one of these days.
ReplyDeletePamela, it looks great!! What a great secretary! I want to know what you did with the iron sconces...love those:-)
ReplyDeleteLove how the secretary turned out! The two toned colors look great! Your sconces look so pretty! Your living room is looking beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWow, love the way you did the secretary and the sconces. So many times I've seen wired sconces and didn't grab them because it would involve hiring an electrician...seeing what you did, now I don't think I'll be passing them up :-)
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see the rest!
I really love what you've done! The secretary looks so pretty painted and those sconces...oh my...LOVE! Fabulous job!
ReplyDeleteI had never thought of using night light bulbs. Great idea!
ReplyDeleteyou've given me so many ideas! Love the idea of leaving an original part to the piece you're re-doing, love the mix of 2 colors on the secretary, love how you made re-wiring look easy... but, most of all LOVE the cord covers you used.
ReplyDeleteWondering if you made the cord covers and, if so, what material you used???
You have such a pretty style Pam. I love how you left the inside of the secretary original! It's like a secret little spot ;) Everything looks lovely. I realllly like your new sconce and where you put it!
ReplyDeleteIt all looks great, Pamela! I love the way the secretary turned out! And those sconces are gorgeous. Now I'm wishing I hadn't sold my secretary!
ReplyDeleteThe old secretary looks great. Very pretty and keeping it neutral was a good idea. I love it!
ReplyDeleteJennifer @ Decorated Chaos
http://decoratedchaos.blogspot.com
Wow, Pamela, that's gorgeous! Love the painted secretary and new sconce!! Gorgeous!
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Jamie @ somuchbetterwithage.com
Wow, Pamela, that's gorgeous! Love the painted secretary and new sconce!! Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Jamie @ somuchbetterwithage.com
Everything is looking so lovely. And I am in love with that sconce!
ReplyDeleteYour space is gorgeous! I am in love with your frenchy sconce!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Rita
www.ferrytaleshome.blogspot.com
Your secretary is so charming as well as the sconce!
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful!
Hi Pamela,
ReplyDeleteThe transformation of your secretary is beautiful! I love all the details of it with its curvy lines.
Beautiful sconces!
Mary Alice
Hi Pamela! Oh, I love your pretty secretary and how nice it turned out. Love the fresh color and the curvy drawers are so lovely.
ReplyDeleteBe a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Hi Pamela, I love the transformation of the secretary and the sconces are wonderful. I still can't get over the price you paid for the chandy and sconces. Thanks for joining the Open House party and check out your feature this week.
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Sherry
I'm picking my jaw up off the floor! Beautiful and those light fixtures....to die for! Love it all!
ReplyDeleteDebbie
Wow - the secretary looks great! And love those floors - what are they?? Great job!
ReplyDeleteIt all looks so pretty! You did a wonderful job on the secretary. So beautiful and nicely arranged. Congratulations on the feature at Miss Mustard Seed's Furniture Feature Friday.
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