I don't know if you remember that a few weeks ago I bought, not one, but two desks, which is doubly odd seeing as I am, as I type, sitting at a pretty nice desk that I already owned. Of course I was pre-thinking my Professional Collector title and practising…
I've been working on it over the last week or so, being not well last week seriously halted any progress and it feels like it's taken forever to get this baby dressed and ready for a new life in the cottage…last night I finished sanding down and was jigging around all pleased with myself, hee hee. It certainly needed some TLC when I scored it, but it's turned out divine, I do believe?
errm, and I just had to say thanks so much for all the comments yesterday, the giveaway certainly pulled some leetle peeps out from lurkdom, as I read them (with a beer) I can't tell you how all of a sudden I had a rush of horror, oh my goodness, my post didn't sound like I wanted people to leave nice comments about me in order for them to enter…I went back and re-read and no that was not the case at all, so thank you…
and another thing, I've had a few emails asking me if I have a cleaner, a housekeeper (pah!) and do I have a secret to getting things done and someone asked me jokingly, at least I took it in a kind, happy, jokey way, if I ironed my undies - like oh ya, of course I don't, that's Mr Beach Cottage's job!! That really couldn't be farther from the tuth. But I'm telling you if I did have time I would iron my undies just because I'm weird like that *wink.
Just to get the record straight, I started this blog to help me focus on the things in life and the cottage that were good and ways I could get this fixer-upper house by the sea we'd bought into some kind of home without spending too much money.
ABeachCottage blog is doing it's job for me, keeping me from avoiding the stuff that ain't so good from taking me down (you can read more about this here) and a place that I never want to be again.
I'm so glad some of you have hopped on and are enjoying the ride.
And a wonderful ride it is Sarah – thanks!!!
Your blog puts a smile on my face everyday.
Have a happy day.
Vicki
Almost forgot – love the desk and chair. Great job!
The desk and chair are just great. I love them. I have to get a bit more game, so that I can tackle some bigger projects! I scored a great little stool at the tender centre at the weekend, so will have to give it a little makeover!!
Sarah it’s lovely. You did a wonderful job on both pieces.
I of course am chuckling at your good old fashioned phone on the desk. Very vintage! (okay, I say that because here all the phones are so hi-tech that some don’t even look like phones).
Love the makeover, but then I’m not surprised. You always do a great job.
Jo x
ps i’m enjoying the ride!
Oh my…your desk looks so lovely. And it would fit perfectly in my home, hehe….
Have a great day,
Sabine
So nice !! Congratulations, great make-over ! And you have such a talent for taking pictures with an incredible soft atmosphere too!
Good golly you are quite the designer! I love your style, and I might add YOU are actually putting me back into the mood to decorate…honestly! sending love;) xo
wow! your desk looks gorgeous! such a great job! i just have to ask…does that phone really work?
Another great re-do! The desk and chair look very “smart.” Thanks for sharing.
Sheila
As always, you did an amazing job! I wish I could HIRE you to do that to some of my furniture. Would you mind doing a little step by step instruction on how to white-wash furniture like this desk? I am afraid mine won’t turn out so nice
THANKS!!!
Desiree
Stunning! I love how petite the desk is, perfect for a beach cottage and the chair is lovely! As always you are so inspiring!
~ Tara ~
I’m so glad I hopped on too! I’m thoroughly enjoying the ride, and love your posts. I have been taking anti-depressants for long-term depression most of my adult life, 25 years now. I just wish they’d had something for me when I was a kid, as life was bleak and dreary due to it even then. It is truly deadly, and people need to understand it is a disease. After all, the husband is a psychiatrist. Long-term depression, left untreated, over time ruins parts of the brain. For which there is no cure.
Brenda
Sarah, I wish you lived here in the States, I’d invite you over for tea and decorating
I just adore your style and this desk looks absolutely amazing. Any tips on how to get the sanding just right? It looks perfect on your desk with the peeks of sanded wood. I want to try this out on a piece of furniture and was just wondering if you can offer any tips on how to get it right.
Hello,
Nice to meet you what a great job you did on the desk !!!
Thanks for the ride,
Kathy
It looks great! I love it! I’m always amazed at what a difference paint makes!
Wonderful job! You are going on my blogroll right now…*sigh* How I wish I lived at the beach too…
You did a great job, I wouldn’t be able to do that kind of work, I would love to live at the beach.
These look great! After seeing this I believe you can shabby chic ANYTHING into a vintage look with a spray paint can!
Well said !
That is what I like about your blog (aside from the humour of drive by thrifting adventures) is that you are as real as the rest of us, busy schedules, a budget and dream of creating a nice little nest for your family best of all with a beachy theme.
Wow, what a transformation!!! The desk looks great!!
You did really good job! Beautiful desk and chair! and I enjoy riding with you!!
Hi there,
Isn’t the blog world amazing?! I found you via some great american junk blogs, yet we both live in God’s country ‘down under’. Love your style, it sits beautifully with our lifestyle hey!
Blessings to you and yours,
Shani @ Christmasriver.wordpress.com
Another beautifully finished product! You never cease to amaze me.
I truly enjoy reading your blog everyday. Your wittiness makes me smile! Blessings to you and your family 
LOvely! And so crisp!
Oh, it’s been a great ride, Sarah…I am so tickled I found your place…it is one of the first i look at each morning. I love your beach cottage and all you do but I love your cute personality even more.
love, bj
Hi Sarah
The desk and chair turned out beautiful. I see you have a corded phone… I think I need one too. My youngest has never seen one like it and I think it would be funny to watch her trying to walk off with it. I’m sick, huh? LOL
Of course we’re enjoying the ride, how could we not? You’re talented, funny and sweet
rue
really nice make over , little shabby , yeah !!
When you don’t want your so sweet, beautiful desk and chair anymore I’ll take it!!!
) Just my taste! Thanks!!!Hope you have lovely moments at the desk!
As always, beautiful!
GREAT photos! Great items! BUT I’m feeling seasick! LOL
Beautiful creations as usual
I love to pop in every day to see what thrifty delights you have created to inspire others – you are a woman after my own heart! LOVE your home-on-a-budget even if the ‘arty’ photos do make me feel a bit tipsy at times! LOL
Thanks for sharing.
Andrea
Ex-Pom now living in Perth WA.
Sarah,I’m way beind again, but of course I can always count on you for some beautiful pics!
SARAH,HAVE YOU SEEN THE NEW PHONES,SERIOUSLY.I SAW THE FIRST AD ON TV NITE BEFORE LAST.ON CELL PHONES THEY’RE MAKING A “HANDLE” LIKE THESE WITH THE CORD SO WE CAN HAVE OUR HANDS FREE??WE STILL DON’T HAVE OUR HANDS FREE????OH WELL,WHO KNOWS…LOVELY JOB,HOW DO YOU FIND THE TIME?
AND I DID LOOK UP YOUR EYE AILMENT.MY DH GETS THOSE 3OR 4 TIMES A YR.SOOOOO PAINFUL.BLESS YOUR HEART…ANN..P.S.HAPPY HALLOWEEN
THAT is soooo perfect! I love the distressed treatment!
Gosh I would just love to find a desk like that for my office! great job
As always, looks great
I just love your blog and look forward to each and every entry you make.
All of your furniture redos are fabulous and I am loving your beach cottage makeover.
Thanks for sharing!
Gretchen
YOur makeover desk and chair look great. Don’t you just love getting something “new” that you can makeover like that!
Great job.
Very inspirational.
Judi
I’m loving the distressed desk!
That is a beautiful transformation and I love every item you placed on the desk. It all works perfectly together.