Empire Desk in Midnight Blue

It's time for another Fab Furniture Flippin' Contest project... The theme for this month's contest is "A FRESH START" and this gorgeous desk that had seen better days sure needed one...

This month's sponsor is GENERAL FINISHES again, and this time it was to use their new Chalk Style paint...

(*Disclaimer:  I received product from them for use in this challenge, but all opinions are my own)

I had an idea of what piece I wanted to use for this challenge… now to decide what color to choose… no I didn't choose the bright yellow you see above... you should know me better...

I went with a color called "MIDNIGHT BLUE".

Now this is the piece I had in mind for this project... a desk that I had found at the thrift store last year and although the veneer had to be removed, I fell in love with the shape of it... I have a weakness for desks...

Even the veneer on the inside top was in bad shape. It looked like it had been repaired in the past.

The paint instructions required some sanding with 220 grit sand paper, but with the gloss finish that was on this piece,  I took out my handy mouse sander and had it do the job. The areas that I couldn't reach with the sander I sanded with paper. As you can see from the top, there were two different types of wood... and I knew that I was not about to replace the veneer with new one... so paint was the way to go...

The paint went on thick, gave great coverage in one coat and it dried very quickly. I love the flat finish and will protect it with some flat or matte varnish once it has had some time to cure. The color reminds me of new denim.

Don't you just love the scroll legs! When I first saw this piece my heart skipped a beat.

I distressed the edges of the top for some interest. I did distress the other parts but the red stain showed through and it just didn't look right. So I went back and painted the edges.

I kept the inside the same color to keep it simple... The little drawer was kept unpainted for some interest.

These knobs from D. Lawless Hardware (from my winnings from August's competition) just finish it off like a crisp white cotton shirt paired with a new pair of jeans. LOVE!

And just to see the before and after side by side...
Hope I have inspired you to get creative with your furniture flips!

To see all of the entries in the Fab Furniture Flippin' Contest head on over to Evey's Creations or Anastasia Vintage.

If you are a blogger who paints furniture and would like to take part in the Fab Furniture Flippin' Contest you can contact Stacy from Anastasia Vintage at info@anastasiavintage.com or Evey from Evey's Creations at info@eveyscreations.com.

Blessings,
Lucy

Partying at these locations...


MONDAYS
Something to Talk About @ 2 Bees in a Pod
Inspire Me Monday @ Sand  and Sisal
The Scoop @ Stone Gable 
Project Inspire @ Cupcakes and Crinoline
Before and After Linkup @ Thrifty Decor Chick

TUESDAYS
SITS Sharefest @ The SITS Girls
Moonlight and Mason Jars @ Cherished Bliss
Inspire Me Tuesday @ A Stroll Thru Life
Wow Us Wednesdays @ Savvy Southern Style
Talk of the Town @ My Repurposed Life
Dream Create Inspire @ Refresh Living
Swing into Spring @ DIY by Design
What's It Wednesdays @ Ivy And Elephants

WEDNESDAYS
Creative Spark @ Two Purple Couches
Share Your Cup Thursday @ Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson
Home and Garden Thursday @ A Delightsome Life
Share Your Style @ The Vintage Nest
Treasure Hunt Thursday @ From My Front Porch to Yours

THURSDAYS
Brag Worthy Thursday @ Bless'er House
Think and Make Thursdays @ Little Red Brick House
The Creative Circle @ Up to Date Interiors
Vintage Charm @ Charm Bracelet Diva
Shabbilicous Fridays @ The Shabby Art Boutique
Feathered Nest Fridays @ French Country Cottage
The Handmade Hangout @ Too Much Time on my Hands
Simple and Sweet Fridays @ Rooted In Thyme
The Inspiration Gallery @ craftberry bush
Creativity Unleashed @ Practically Functional
Show and Tell Friday @ My Romantic Home
the weekend retreat @ AKA Design
Inspiration Friday @ The Painted Drawer

FRIDAYS
A morning Cup of Joe @ The Cottage Market
Upcycled Link Party @ Funky Junk Interiors
Best of the Weekend @ Sweet Pea

SATURDAYS
Saturday Sparks @ Pieced Pastimes
Share it One More Time @ One More Time Events
DIY Sunday Showcase @ The Interior Frugalista
Sundays at Home @ Love of Home

SUNDAYS
Silver Pennies Sundays @ Finding Silver Pennies
Inspired By You @ Reinvented
Inspiration Monday @ What Meegan Makes
Amaze Me Mondays @ Dwellings