Sunday, June 17, 2007

Daddy's desk...after

So here it is--Daddy's desk. He joined the National Guard at age 16 and was paid in silver dollars. With part of his first pay, he bought this desk and spent many an hour at it.

Refinishing did not make it perfect. Much of the character the years gave it remains. I like it that way!




Daddy's desk...after, originally uploaded by LauraLizzie.

8 comments:

Dalissa McEwen Reeder said...

Very pretty and so nice that you still have it and a good story to go along with it!

hynkle said...

Wow, very nice! Such a change! I'm glad you'll finally get to give it some use like you've wanted to.

Ampersand said...

I looks great. It is such a special piece to you that its beauty is there no matter what. But, it really does look great!

SUSAN said...

I love it!!

Susan

Mama said...

It's as good as new and even brings good memories!

Susanne Barrett said...

Gorgeous! I love the way it captures the light so well.

Lauren said...

Nice. I love that you start finishing all these projects right as you're moving. Hey, you know, that mirror frame that went with my vanity never got refinished...

Katrina said...

I'm impressed! It looks lovely.