Transformation: From Something Old to Something NEW!!

Last Monday I (Becky) had this strong urge to get a new (old) desk. I had been looking at home decoration websites all week, and wanted to get started on a project. Since it was Labor Day, and I didn't have to work, I went out to a Goodwill near Jearen's work and browsed for something hopeful. I came across an old desk, with a little shelf/organizer on it, and thought, "This may work." It was only $30. One thing I did NOT want to do, was spend a lot of money for a desk. I mean, we already had one that was just fine. But I wanted a more unique desk look. I took a picture of the desk, put it on Facebook, and asked if anyone knew how to fix it up. Well, I leave to go shopping elsewhere, and wait for Jearen to get off work so, I could get his opinion (the one that mattered the most!!) We drive over to the Goodwill, and low and behold, someone bought the dang thing! It had barely been two hours! I was heartbroken for a few minutes, haha. Then Jearen decided we would drive to 2 other stores, and with 15 minutes till closing, we found the one! We bought the lucky desk for $50. The next day Jearen and our friend Chris went to pick up the desk, then we went to Chilis to watch the RANGERS!! Then, our little purchase went from DRAB TO FAB!! Here's how it all went in our refinishing...

The desk was heavy with the drawers! But this is the BEFORE



Then we scrapped the old paint off



Jearen then sanded down the desk

Half way done with sanding

Finally came the staining, then polyurethane.

Then.......

The new & improved desk!

Jearen picked out this lamp for me, I love it!
(We also changed the handles from an old gold, and bought new stainless steel ones from Home Depot)



So...here you have the desk area BEFORE....

And here you have it AFTER!!!

That's our little project! Hope it inspires YOU to find one man's trash & turn it into your own treasure!

Till next time, Jearen & Becky Myers

P.S.- Jearen did SO MUCH of the dirty work with the desk. I am so proud of him & I think he did a great job! Let him know he did good :)!!