So here is the Desk before.
This is not how the Desk looked when we first got it several years back. It was in TERRIBLE condition when we received this Desk for FREE!!!! Yes, FREE!!!!
So I was not to picky about the condition. We had an exchange student from Taiwan just arrive and she would be staying with us for the School Year of 2003. Her bedroom was left only with a Bed, Dresser and Night Stand. We wanted her to feel at home so left her a blank slate to decorate as she so desired. Well wouldn’t you know it…?? This young girl was a girl after my own heart… She LOVED all things Vintage. Her favorite color was Red. So we painted her walls a soft creamy taupe and filled it with Red accents, so when a neighbor asked if I was interested in this desk I SERIOUSLY asked, “Are you Kidding, I would LOVE it”. It took us TWO weeks to strip it and sand it down to the original wood. At that time I had always wanted to work with GLAZE , so figured this was a good time to do just that. So I did Layer upon Layer of Glaze until I achieved the look you see. I then accented the Trim with RED!! For our Sweet Little… Miss Taiwan!!
She LOVED it and enjoyed writing her letters and doing her homework on it.
When I got the desk it only came with 3 pieces of the original hardware. I still have yet to find the other 4 that I need.
.We hauled this desk to this house when we moved here. Never using it in this house, leaving it only to have a lonely life in our Garage… But the moment I started on my new Sewing Room, I knew that this would be the perfect piece to finish the room off with. The only thing was, could I do it. I LITERALLY sat and stared at this desk for a Good 10 minutes. It held such wonderful and fond memories. All the hard work that Little Miss Taiwan and I put into it. So holding my Breathe I dipped my paint brush into my Annie Sloan Paint and took a Swipe at the desk with eyes closed. I was doing it… But only with half of my heart. What am I doing I thought…. I almost stopped and thought I could still salvage it and keep it as is… But then REASON set in.. It has been sitting in the Garage for years and it’s ready for a Fresh and Brand New beginning… So I kept painting and didn’t look back and actually the more I began to cover it the Happier I became about my decision. Because of my Deep emotional state… LOL!!! I forgot to get pictures of the progression. Probably because I was almost on the brink of tears when I started out.
On the Main body of the Desk I used Annie Sloans, Old White and on the Trim I used Versailles
Okay!!!
Some of you may remember that this was my FIRST time EVER using ASCP
So I do not consider myself an Expert by any stretch of the imagination.
So any or all of you Annie Sloan experts, will probably CRINGE when you see what I ended up doing… But then again maybe it has already been done and I just think I am working outside the Annie Sloan Box.
On the Desk I wanted a nice CREAMY tone to it. So I decided to make a Mix. Using a Baby spoon/fork I took a heaping spoon full of the Clear Wax and plopped that into a bowl.
And using just a SMALL amount of the dark wax
I blended the two together. The dark wax really goes along way.
I made sure that all the Dark Wax was mixed in well.
Using a Sponge I dipped it into my wax… I know I am probably breaking all the RULES here.
Only grabbing very little of the Wax.
I began applying it to the desk, working in small sections and using circular motions.
Though I probably BROKE all the Rules. I am so VERY happy with the way it turned out. I wanted a nice CREAMY texture and feel to the desk and I think, I got just that!!!
Now the chair has a different story.
By the time Little Miss Taiwan and I finished the desk, we were to wiped out to even begin working on the chair. We said that we would get to it later, but as you can see we NEVER did. Years later it finally had a Purpose and Reason to be paid attention to.
I was going to TACKLE this chair myself… Painting and Reupholstering it. That was until I found myself NECK deep in other projects. So I SMARTLY decided to send her away to get her new Seat done by a professional. 
But first she was going to need to get a paint job. And that was something I could do
Her hardware wasn’t put on yet!!!
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i painted a vanity exactly like this maybe 4 years ago and it had the mirror and a kidney shaped bench to match.. i love love the shape! love the colors you gave it! it’s stunning! you know, you are more than welcome to share it at my furniture party, friend!
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It turned out so beautiful that desk! I like how you mixed the dark and the light together. Here is my new URL..you may have to add it back in order for me to come up.
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Oh I am so glad you popped in… I was thinking about you and how I haven’t seen any post. I was going to be emailing you. I will add it right now..
THAT is a fabulous desk, Angelina! It suits your sewing room perfectly with the whole look you have going on in here. What’s nice is that the desk served its purpose and its look for the time period that you needed it for and now it needed a new look to serve a new purpose. I love the colors you chose for it. Who’s to say what the rules are? I think we all make them up as we go along to get the results we want for our pieces. It turned out great and the chair goes so very well with it.
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Beautiful – awesome – love it! I so want to try Annie’s paint, must put it on my bucket list
Hugs ~ Mary
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Divine,just divine. I am going to see if I can get this stuff in ‘Australia,just love the look.
xx jeanetteann
AAHHH!!! Thank you
I hope you can. It really is Great stuff… 
Perfect to mix the waxes and genius to use sponge. The rags bunch and brushes always put too much on. This is a beautiful heirloom piece you have rescued time and again. Is that a PINK typewriter? NO WAY! I am all over that….Where did that come from? Smiles…Renee
Oh, it’s gorgeous, I say it looks great and now the color is just right…It is so happy to be out of the garage! I think the wax was a cleaver idea……You wild rule breaker! Now, don’t let that poor desk go another 9 years with out it’s hardware! We need a blog post on how you dressed up the dress form with the ruffles….Oh, so many posts to look forward to!
Auntie Carol
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LOL!!!!!
Yes, lots and lots of posting.. 
Wow and wow again! First, what a blessing to have received such a gorgeous piece of furniture for FREE. Second, what a blessing to have been able to revive it for such a special guest. And now…it looks so fabulous in your little shop/sewing room, I cannot imagine the space without its grand presence.
Thanks for linking to Time Travel Thursday.
Blessings,
Liz @ The Brambleberry Cottage
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(BLUSH) you have just made me smile…
thank you for your Sweet comment once again…
I love the curvy legs and style of the desk. The colors you chose are perfect. You are obviously an artist with an eye for color! You pictures reveal that.
Love the desk and chair. How lucky to get the desk for free. I wish I could find something similar for my home office. Love the new paint job.
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this all is simply amazing!!!!! you truly do AMAZE me!!!! jaw is dropped and mouth is opened in awe!!! hugs…
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I absolutely love both pieces. Really, they look gorgeous. I think I’m the only one in blog land who hasn’t tried ASCP. I will… I’m just pokey. I have no idea if you broke the rules, but I do know what I like.
And I LOVE this.
(And I really loved how you made Miss Taiwan feel at home. You were clearly a great sponsor family.)
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Oh thank you so much Debbie.
You did such a fantastic job on that beautiful desk. I love how soft and pretty everything is. What a feminine and pretty place to be inspired and to create.
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Amazing job! That room is like a candy store. Oh my!! You must be in heaven.
I LOVE that desk!! So unique, and I’m a sucker for two tone!! The whole space is lovely:)
Gorgeous pieces! Wow! I would love for you to stop by and link this up to my party! I would love to have you there!
Stacey of Embracing Change
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This is exactly what I do with my ASCP wax as well. Glad to know I am not alone in the world when it comes to using this wax!! In my opinion you are actually using less and I am all about saving a few cents!!
I am freaking out over your entire sewing room… it is so incredibly beautiful! Thanks for the Annie Sloan tips… I know nothing about AS and this was really helpful. xoxo You rock! Malia
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I love this desk it is abosolutle gorgeous., I like both pieces very much. I am getting ready to tackle a project with Annie Sloan soon.
That was a pretty desk before the paint job. Now it is a gorgeous piece of furniture in a beautiful room!!!!
Om gosh I love what you did with this! I can’t seem to find a desk anywhere under $300 like that EVEN in crappy condition. Grrr.
Wow! That turned out breathtaking!! I honestly believe that Annie herself would be very pleased to
see how well you have used her products! I also think that is why she created them the way she did, to serve many functions. You should be very pleased with yourself. Job well done!!:)
Thanks for sharing!
so gorgeous i love it xxx
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Well you know how I feel about this room and all you touch….but I’ll say it again…..
L O V E………………..xoxo
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Oh!!!! Thank you so much for the Very Sweet compliment…
LOVE that desk.turned out amazing.And it was free??What were they thinking.LUCKY YOU!
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This is just beautiful! So impressive. The whole room is gorgeous!
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such a wonderful desk. thanks for sharing how you used the AS products. have a great day.
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HI Angelina!! Stopping by from Miss Mustard Seed’s Link Party. LOVE LOVE LOVE your desk & chair!! I’m one of the stockists for Annie Sloan paint and I just had to tell you that mixing the wax is absolutely A.O.K with us!!! Actually something we teach!! You’re totally on the right track girl!! Keep up the fab work…pinned you!!!
Oh thank you so much for stopping in. HA HA HA!!! I thought surely I was going to make all the Annie Sloan Experts Cringe… I am so GLAD to know that I was not of base at all…
Love the whole room! Wish I had one just like it!
Oh man, I see my coment for the other day did not post. SoOO, wow of WOW girl. Love, adore. Perfect. Of course. Well done xox Clarice
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Love your desk. Maybe you would like to show us the hardware in case one of us has some to match?
That’s a great idea… thank you. Do you have any extra hardware laying around..
I have extra EVERYTHING laying around. Ya never know what might come in handy.
LOL!!! I’ll be sure to try to get some pictures up this week!!
Such a beautiful desk! Amazing lines and amazing color
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WOW! Free? That is just gorgeous with all those curves!
Looks just amazing!
Thanks for coming by to link up…I would love to have you back this week!
See you there!
Stacey of Embracing Change
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Your desk and chair are absolutely TO-DIE-FOR, Angelina! Which is saying something because I love every single little thing about your sewing room!
Thanks so much for linking up all the particulars of this amazing transformation at Feature Friday FREE-FOR-ALL!
~Abbie
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I’m so glad the desk was rescued from the garage. It looks so lovely with the new colors. I bet no matter what color it is, it still reminds you of your time with the exchange student.
Sharon @ mrs. hines class
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Hi Angeline, such lovely pieces you made out of them.
And I totally swoon by looking at those photo’s of your studio – just lovely.
Sandy
That desk is gorgeous and it is fine to mix the waxes or you can even tint the clear wax with chalk paint or other paint.
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It i just fabulous, love it!
How are you feeling?
XOXO
Kristin
You did an excellent job! I always break the rules, I feel like it’s necessary. I just love how the desk came out. Awesome!
A wonderful job! Great tutorial, thanks for sharing this!
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I really loved what you did there, seems like you have some hand for crafting!
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WOW that’s gorgeous, no wonder your happy
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Thank you Mel, for stopping in. And yes we were totally happy with the results. It truly came together pretty much how I had envisioned it.
the desk is amazing and so is your paint job. I’ve been wondering how to mix the waxes together. thanks for the tip!
You did an awesome job on this! I love it! The colors are great. I’d love for you to share this at my Twirl & Take a Bow linky party at http://www.houseontheway.com. It would make an awesome addition to the party! Hope you can stop by and join in!
Leslie
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Thank you Leslie, I will be sure to stop by.
I absolutely love your desk and space. I just picked up a similar piece at the salvation army. Now, I have a little inspiration.
What a cool piece! I love that it has a history. Your sewing room is absolutely beautiful!
I love a piece that has a story behind it! Great job
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What a fab desk. Like bringing in a bit of Paris into your beautiful space! Thank you so much for the waxing tip which I will most definitely use.
Thank you, Lynette.
This is actually the most amazing thing I’ve ever seen, just in case you don’t know. Seriously though I love it!