I have had this lovely vintage school desk sitting in my garage since last summer, when a friend of mine let me rescue it from her parent’s yard, where it was just begging to be given some TLC.
Yes.
Since last Summer.
Give me a break, okay? I’ve been lazy busy.
But, finally, FINALLY, I decided I couldn’t stand it taking up room in our garage anymore and I had to get it finished before this little baby girl makes her appearance.
I am in love with the contrast of the bright, new looking aqua metal base against the antique, natural wood tone. I could have sanded all the wood down more, treated it with a wood conditioner before staining it, tried to erase all the imperfections; but I think that’s what’s so great about it. I love all the scratches and dents that stand out even more now that the stain has settled down into them.