I Found A Desk!

I had been looking for something to house my new flat screen TV and cable box for a long time.  I didn't like the usual paper board/entertainment center fair so when I saw this shabby desk I knew it was for me!  This is the finished product..I really need to remember to take 'before' pictures!

Awful at first sight, I had a vision.  I paid $20 for it at our St. Vinnie's, brought it home and let it sit for a while.  The previous owners had used sharp objects to engraved doodles, names and grooves in it's wood... generally abusing this helpless piece of beauty!  To shorten the story...I sanded the best I could.  Fixed the drawers so they would open and shut.  I gave it three coats of Glidden 'Misty Aqua' paint, then lightly distressed it...I almost felt guilty after all this poor thing had been through!!  There were 8 drawers...With one pull missing..It worked out perfectly as I eliminated the top middle drawer to hold the cable box.  Things almost never work out this way..but in this case, the box was 2 inches smaller than the opening and it fit perfectly!  The seven drawers each have a handle!  ..And check out their fabulous Bakelite!

Yes, I love it!