Thursday, January 24, 2013

FRENCH GREY HAND PAINTED DESK/TABLE

A little more than a year ago I designed and painted this desk/table.  I had most of the wood cut, my supplies and legs, and was going to build it myself.  Then I realized maybe I couldn't make it as strong and sturdy as my carpenter neighbor could.  So, I gave him the pieces and asked him to build it for me.


After my  neighbor did a great job of building this table, I painted it a french grey, painted a lighter french grey design, distressed and then aged it with an aging/antiquing glaze that I mixed.


For a while I had this table in a store, Gracious Living.  Kennie sold tons of my things, but this desk/table wasn't in there very long and Kennie closed her store.  So, it's been in storage and now I'm ready to sell it again.  I really love this desk/table, but don't have room for it in my house.


Here it is in Gracious Living.  Kennie put everything together so beautifully!


Since the french browny greys are so popular now, I think I'll paint some more things these colors.
Update:  I really love this table and couldn't bear to sell it, so I'm  now using it as my own desk.

23 comments:

  1. Lynda, I love this table! Found it on Pinterest first and then saw your post. Of course, I pinned it because I LOVE it. I might have to try this myself.

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  2. So pretty! I am sure this will sell fast. Such a great color and stencil! I love the whole display! Oh, don't you wish we had room for everything!!
    Karen

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  3. I love the table! You are so talented! Yes, that color is divine. Very restful.
    Nancy
    http://wildoakdesigns.blogspot.com

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  4. I love the design and color! I can't believe it didn't sell. I would love it if you would link this to my new linky party, "What I Accomplished Wednesdays."
    http://www.greenwillowpond.com/2013/01/what-ive-accomplished-wednesday-cha-cha.html

    Have a great weekend!
    Deborah

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    1. Thank you! and, I would love to link to your new linky party. I'll see you Wednesday!!

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  5. Lynda, did you link this to Miss Mustard Seed furniture Friday? Man, I love this table. It's gorgeous!

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  6. Your work is gorgeous! Love the color on this desk! Thank you for joining me at Home Sweet Home. I am following you back.
    Sherry

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  7. Hi Lynda, wow, this is fabulous, you're an amazing artist!!!

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  8. Thank you!! I love your The Petite Boutique...love the jewelry.
    Thank you for following!

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  9. I love your painting technique on this table. The gray color and stencil are perfect! I'm sure someone will love it, I do!
    Thank you for sharing at Simple & Sweet Fridays!

    Jody

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  10. This is absolutely beautiful! Very inspiring talent.

    Visiting from Savvy Southern Style.

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  11. Oh wow, what a stunning piece. I love it and your vignette is gorgeous. Thanks tons for joining TTT and welcome to Blogland. Hugs, Marty

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  12. Thank you!! and, I'm having so much fun with my blog and new friends!

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  13. Ok, will look you up!! and, thank you for following!

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    1. Kathy, I'm still new at blogging and not sure how to follow you.
      Could you give me instructions, please. Thanks, Lynda

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