Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Pretty Little Desk (on the cheap)

Miss B needed a desk to do her homework in her room, so we got this simple shelf from Ikea. It's just a solid piece of wood and some wooden wall brackets. I first painted it white but since it had a slick surface it quickly started peeling and looking really ugly. Then I really wanted to cover it with contact paper, but if only there existed pretty contact paper! I looked EVERYWHERE. Don't you think Ikea should carry some? Anyways, I FINALLY stumbled on something online where they had used wrapping paper, and then covered that with clear contact paper- genius! So here's the new and improved desktop!

8 comments:

  1. I love it. It looks just like the desk Louisa May Alcott had in her house growing up. (the style taht is. The paper is a secial touch that I love even more. Thanks for the tip.)

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  2. that is such a good idea. i love it.

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  4. That looks fantastic!!

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  5. that's fantastic! great paper choice too!

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  6. What a clever idea, looks great!

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  7. Love the flowers! What a great idea!
    I'm visiting from Tip Junkie!
    ~Liz

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