Wednesday, September 14, 2011

I REALLY love this one!

Last night, in a slightly desperate attempt to make new friends, we went to play a pick up game of soccer with some people from church. 

We don't play soccer. 

But we really need to be social. 
We're social butterflies, we need to spread our wings and fly.

OK that was super cheesy, but it has been a little hard moving and leaving a great group of friends. 

Anyway, I'm sitting here, very aware that I have a bum because it is SO sore, and I am really excited to show you the secretary. 







I LOVE HER! 

I love her curves, I love her storage, I love her little compartments, I love how bright she is.
And for being so classy, I think she's even kind of sexy. :)

We used General Finishes Milk Paint in Basil, glazed her with snow white and distressed her along the edges of the drawers and frame. The hardware is original legs are new. 

I was really impressed with the milk paint and I'll share some tips next week. :)

She'll be at the Vintage Market this Saturday in Scottsdale. 

Look under the For Sale tab at the top of the page for more info.

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Posted by Julia @ 551Eastdesign at 12:07 PM

50 comments:

  1. DezSeptember 14, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    Beautiful piece, great job!

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  2. JackieSeptember 14, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    WOWOW. She's beautiful. Can I adopt her for free if no one else is willing to buy? hehe...yeah right, like your stuff never sells? You are way too talented for your own good. MISS YOU!!!

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 14, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    Hardware is upside down

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  4. AllisonSeptember 14, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    You have the best skills! She's gorgeous and won't be around for long!

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  5. Michelle M.September 14, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    I love it too! Julia, you make me really want to find some nice pieces for my own place. You find such great things with so much character!

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  6. UnknownSeptember 14, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    I LOVE it! You are amazing. Seriously!

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  7. UnknownSeptember 14, 2011 at 6:22 PM

    the color is perfect, I love the inside. good job

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  8. Judy WhatiliveforSeptember 14, 2011 at 6:22 PM

    That is so gorgeous! I can't believe the patience you have to make such amazing looking furniture.

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  9. andrea@townandprairieSeptember 14, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    WOW...that inside shocked me! SO beautiful! Glamorous in a very soft understated sort of way. Love the texture on that blue-grey. andrea @ townandprairie

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  10. KathSeptember 15, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    so gorgeous! I want this in my house. The color, and just the piece itself is stunning.

    kathryn
    www.thedragonsfairytail.blogspot.com

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  11. Brooke @ Spruce Your NestSeptember 15, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    Absolutely stunning! Your work always amazes me! I completely feel you on the friends thing...we have been here 4 years now and I just now feeling like we have made progress :-)

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  12. Lisa @ Cozy Condo LivingSeptember 15, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    Wow! That's gorgeous. I wish I was in your area so I could check it out in person. You should be proud of yourself!!!!

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  13. JordanSeptember 15, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    Absolutely beautiful, Julia! Great job!

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  14. AnonymousSeptember 16, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    Love it! Hope to see you there tomorrow!

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  15. UnknownSeptember 18, 2011 at 10:47 PM

    this turned out beautiful i love the color and i love the paint. where did you buy it?

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  16. Crazy WonderfulSeptember 19, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    She is sexy! All those gorgeous curve - VaVaVoom!!! What a great transformation :)

    Shelley
    www.westermanfam.blogspot.com

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  17. Designing DomesticitySeptember 19, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    Love this piece. Love your site. Thanks for finding me. Will be following via email. All the best, Liz @ Designing Domesticity

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  18. ibshellSeptember 19, 2011 at 11:11 PM

    Okay. I'm in LOVE. Seriously. I've always wanted one of these, and now I want THIS ONE! Great job!!!

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  19. ChristieSeptember 20, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    Coming over from Roomspiration! This is so lovely! I love the colors...posted a secretary that took me a year to finish and now wish I had used your colors...this is so pretty! Christie at Three Pixie Lane

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  20. UnknownSeptember 20, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    What a beautiful piece! I love it!

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  21. Kara @ June & BearSeptember 20, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    Just beautiful. Love her curves and color.

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  22. KahliSeptember 20, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    She is definitely one sexy mama. I love her curves even her chunky legs. But chunky legs are okay here unlike on an actual woman it would be considered cankles lol. I love the color too!

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  23. Deborah MarchSeptember 20, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    OmiGOSH, she's a STUNNER! I don't think I could ever do the "selling-my-upcycled-pieces" circuit...I just could NEVER part with this beauty!! Siiigh...

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  24. Cassie BustamanteSeptember 20, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    it looks awesome! and don't you love that paint???!?! i loe it ever so much more than chalk paint- it's so much prettier of a finish.

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  25. Jenny @ Simcoe StreetSeptember 20, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    This looks so great -- I love it!

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  26. UnknownSeptember 21, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    You always do such an amazing job with your furniture. I'm glad to see you coming back every week. I'm so glad to have you!

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  27. SaraSeptember 21, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    Would love it if you would link this project up at my turquoise lovin' party going on right now!! http://www.sweetlittlegals.com/2011/09/turquoise-lovin-5.html

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  28. Anneke at This, That and LifeSeptember 23, 2011 at 12:42 AM

    This turned out GORGEOUS! So glad I found you through MMS. :-) I'm your newest follower!

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  29. Ethereal PLUS what I LoveSeptember 23, 2011 at 3:37 AM

    Turned out lovely!

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  30. Yvette @ AquaSeventy6September 23, 2011 at 6:57 AM

    This is my dream secretary. I just love it. I am a new follower!

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  31. IlkeSeptember 23, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    I had very exact same furniture and gave it to Habitat Restore!DARN!!!

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  32. 6th GradeSeptember 23, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    i'm back AGAIN today! this time from designer garden's party---LOVE YOUR WORK!

    amy

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  33. TammySeptember 23, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    What a great piece! I love it! Was it worth the pain?....I mean did you make new friends?:)

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  34. Honey at 2805September 23, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    Gorgeous! Great piece and color!

    I would be delighted if you would link to Potpourri Friday (in progress) and giveaway!

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  35. KristenSeptember 23, 2011 at 11:01 PM

    Coming over from Feathered Nest Friday. I love this. I gasped when I scrolled to the open picture, with the light interior. Swoon! My Gramps had a secretary just like this, and my mom has it now. I hope someday she gives it to me!

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  36. At The Picket FenceSeptember 24, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    That is absolutely gorgeous! You did a great job on her and we are so glad you shared it with us at Inspiration Friday! :-)
    Vanessa

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  37. Courtney ~ French Country CottageSeptember 24, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    Super charming- love how it turned out - the mix of colors is perfect!Thanks for sharing it at Feathered Nest Friday!

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  38. oops!September 25, 2011 at 5:39 AM

    Wow I love it! Caught my eye on Funky Junk Interiors!

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  39. JacquelineSeptember 25, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    I love this piece! I've been searching for one like it, my mother has one but shes not giving it up! Thank you for sharing at Simply Creations Link Party!

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  40. Allison {A Glimpse Inside}September 25, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    This is beautiful! Love it all!
    Thanks so much for linking up to this week's Catch a Glimpse party. I shared this on AGI's FB page.

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  41. JenniferSeptember 27, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    She's pretty!!
    Thanks for linking up to Show & Share!

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  42. Lina - Fancy Frugal LifeSeptember 28, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    Hi! Thanks for the sweet comments :) Just wanted to tell you I LOVE this desk...gorgeous. I didn't know about that vintage market in Scottsdale..wish I saw this earlier :0

    Lina
    Fancy Frugal Life

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  43. Honey at 2805September 28, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    Thanks for linking this gorgeous piece to Potpourri Friday! I appreciated your participation. Sorry I'm so tardy in commenting, but I've been away for the past four days. Hope to see you again this week!

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  44. JillySeptember 28, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    You always do such an amazing job with your furniture. I'm glad to see you coming back every week. Well, Such a wonderful collection and plan to buy one of my new home. Your collection is very new and best for modern homes. It seems vintage looks.
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  45. gail@My Repurposed LifeSeptember 29, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    Very Very pretty! Love the colors!
    gail

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  46. UnknownSeptember 29, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    So pretty! The finish is amazing! Please share how you did it! :)

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  47. vintageshabbychicksSeptember 30, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    Wow, I really love this secretary inside and out! Great job...Julie

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  48. DownTheLaneWithDaisySeptember 30, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    That secretary is just so pretty and I love the contrast of the white inside against that gorgeous color on the outside.

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  49. SandyOctober 3, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    Never tried milk paint but I'm inspired by this piece and am going to give it a whirl. The having to mix it yourself part always intimidates me.

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