My Daughter's Desk

My dear daughter is 9 years old and has been asking for her own desk since we moved back into our home.  I looked for ages but couldn't find anything that would fit under her window.  Finally, I found this desk.

I bought it on eBay for $36.55.  What does eBay automatic bidding always end up with strange amounts?

It's well worn but nice and solid.  Nothing a sand and coat of Dulux 'Whisper White' paint won't fix.

After all of this (above - sanding, painting, more sanding, more painting) you get ......

I asked my daughter if she wanted pretty crystal knobs but she preferred the original handle.

This is how she keeps the drawers - Oh help!  She gets it from me!

This is how I styled her desk for the photo.

In reality, it looks like this.

The little battery operated candles from last years Carols by Candlelight are there until I get her a lamp.  At the moment she just has a little IKEA stool until I paint the chair my husband found on the roadside.  On the right side of the desk is a letter to Santa (it's only July) complete with pictures.

Better go and put her desk back the way she likes it..

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