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Since purchasing our new home I have been on the go out how to fill it and decorate it. I have been watching HGTV non-stop since we signed the papers. I have been scouring the internet for photos that capture what I have in my head and for new inspirations.  I've been using Pintrest a lot to help me put my ideas into an organized manner.  It's been wonderful having it to keep me organized.

I've recently discovered how much I want original pieces in our home. And well let's be honest, we don't have the $$ for custom made furniture. So I'm trying my hand at re-purposing. I did these pieces a while back and then took a break due to the summer heat and just being plain busy with work.

and these two...

Now I find myself going through Craig's List ads on a daily basis. Here when I have five minutes... there when I have ten. I found this desk and I'm pretty sure it's going to be a mustard yellow of some sorts. It'll go next to the stairs in a nook we have by the kitchen and family room.

I also have been going through thrift stores a lot too. My sister and I try to get together a few times a month and hit the local Goodwill, Savers, and other small thrift and consignment stores. I recently found this mirror for $15. It was dusty, but that can be remedied. My plans for this are still in the works. I'm thinking that it might be high gloss white, depending on the wall I choose to put it on.
There is a mirror like this at Ikea.  But i think it's just a frame if I'm not mistaken and you have to buy the mirror portion separately.

Last weekend my mom and I went out and shopped around for the house. We hit a model home furniture store, two fabric stores, and every Goodwill between North Phoenix and Chandler.  My mom got a bunch of frames (all 50% off) and I found some fabrics that I would like to use in the house. Didn't purchase any yet, but building a style board for the look of each room. I also found some frames for a picture collage for the entry way.

I also found this second desk to anchor our study/den down stairs. This room will double as Bry's study area and a possible place to meet with clients if life ever takes us that way. I found this piece at a Goodwill in Scottsdale. It was in need of some wood glue and nails, but had such great potential in my eyes. I feel in love with the screen in the front and the details. I just LOVE the handing handles too! It was LOVE at first sight. I snatched that right up. Best buy of the day at $40! It's SOLID wood too! The drawers are clean and it has a filing drawer too!

Great tip from the lady from Home Depot. Primer that sticks to everything! Yes and they can tint it for you for free. 

 Here are a few quick pictures I took before priming. I didn't sand anything down, but I did wipe and clean the piece before painting. The screen seems to be the hardest to paint.

 Here are some pieces of the primed desk and drawers. I removed all the hardware and plan on spraying that an off white or soft white. I primed the entire piece in about an hour or so. I can see a few drips here and there that I will need to sand down before putting on the color. I went with a BEHR Premium paint from Home Depot. I like their paint better than Valspar so far.

I went to start to put the color on and the heat was just too much. Everything was drying so quickly before I could smooth it out. So we brought the piece inside to try to keep it from warping like the first piece in the post. We mistakenly left it in the garage and now it's slightly bowed. This piece will have to wait until after the move to be unveiled. Patience. AH!

In the mean time I'm working on some Halloween projects and some individual cupcake stands. They are navy blue. If anyone has any good tips for re-finishing and re-purposing please let me know. I'm obviously new at this and any help would be appreciated.

enjoy.