Painted secretary

Be inspired by this secretary desk makeover! Secretaries are often overlooked gems, but you won't look at them the same after you see this!

I painted this secretary desk in Duck Egg blue. I use it everyday and really like it as my new office space. It is a Governor Winthro...

This Secretary "Cottage" Desk Makeover is all about bringing that cozy cottage farmhouse look to your home with a light and airy feel.

Secretary Desk Makeover w/ Duck Egg Blue & 3 Different Colored Waxes for depth and dimension! (Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan)

I always wonder when we Americans think we are painting our furniture to look authentically French, are we? I guess I won't have the answer until I get over there and see for myself. Until then, here are some examples in Country French magazine that I like. French painted finishes~ The round table has gilded highlights on a grey paint job. The bergere chair has a white washed or limed finish. I love the look of both of them, especially when they are put together! I got ideas of how I wanted…

Need to know how to upcycle a secretary desk hutch? I've got you covered! I'm sharing how I made the top off of a secretary usable again!

Finally, I have a piece of furniture to share with you guys today! I purchased this secretary desk/hutch last fall, as evidenced by the fall colors in the ‘before’ photo which I took ri…

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This desk was a little worse for the wear, but mostly dried up and dirty. A little Paris Grey and Old White Chalk Paint can make all things new. A couple of y…

Old Secretary Gets a New Chance! - A friend came by one evening with this old secretary in the back of the pick-up. Did I want it?? It was filthy but had no m