DIY: desk makeover

I've had this desk at my parent's house for years. I decided it was about time to take care of it. :) 

Step One: Find old desk. Not too hard. When I actually got around to doing this project, I was informed that the desk is several years older than my grandparents are. I had tried to paint it back in junior high, thus the lousy paint job before! The desk started out an army green color, but I wanted it to be a fabulous grey color to match whatever decor I had. :)

Step Two: Prime. Not terribly hard. I got the primer that sticks to even glossy paint since I hate sanding. It worked wonders!!!

Step Three:  Paint. :) I found some wonderful spray paint tips over at one of my favorite blogs! I used their suggestions and they helped immensely! Overall, I think it went well, and I'm STOKED to put it in my new apartment (whether it's in my room or my roommate's... since I was given another wonderful desk the day after I finished this one! More on that later!!!)

What did I use and where did I get it?

Primer: Home Depot $5.96

Spray Paint: Home Depot $3.87

Desk Hardware: Home Depot $1.98

(Soon to be replaced with a lovely knob from Hobby Lobby!)

Jess^

hidden treasure!

I was home for Spring Break this past week and was "able to attend" a small town Historical Society function with my darling grandparents. I humored them by being their "prized possession" as they paraded around saying sweet things like, "Have you met our granddaughter?" Overwhelmingly pleasant... I know.

After all the parading around, I wandered over to the silent auction and was surprised to find a few things I was interested in! I bought two kitchen design books for way cheap, and the 2011 Annual Food and Wine Cookbook for $2.00 (retailing at 32.95). STEAL! I also bought a set of four vintage, floral print goblets. LOVE THEM!

But the one thing I really had my eye on (that I kept checking back to see if anyone had outbid me for... and those elderly folks aren't as enthusiastic as I thought they would be!)... is...

 

I snagged this gorgeous serving dish for $2.00 as well. I probably could've taken it home with me for 10 cents, but I didn't want to look too frugal! ;) All I have to do now is decide what to put in it! The possibilities are endless...

Have you scored any random "hidden treasures?"