Sunday, April 7, 2013

craigslist, i love you...

I left you with a big tease on Friday, I'm sure you would have never guessed my
new purchase is a secretary! I found it on Craigslist on Thursday, emailed the seller
 immediately saying I'd like to buy it sight unseen and she delivered it on Sunday.
Believe it or not, we don't have a good vehicle for hauling furniture, so I always
negotiate delivery, like this...in the past I've purchased some items and the sellers have
 been willing to deliver if I pay full asking price, would you be interested in doing that?

I know exactly what I'm going to do with it. I should clarify, I know exactly what color
 I'm painting it, and I have no clue what I'm going to do with it...crazy, I know!
But look at it, I couldn't resist those quatrefoils, won't they make a gorgeous statement? 



I've had this black secretary pinned to my Pinterest 'Furniture Projects' board for awhile.
 I was completely smitten the first time I saw it, it's my inspiration for the makeover.

Austrailia Vogue Living - Designer Cameron Kimber


I've got almost all of it primed, and am excited a spring snowstorm is in the
forecast, I'm hoping to be stranded at home with my Rustoleum & Purdy! :)


35 comments:

pcb said...

What a great find! Can't wait to see the finished project.

Jen (House of Ruby Jean) said...

OMG! I cannot wait to see it finished!

Myplace4tea said...

Wow that secretary is gorgeous! Amazing find!
I could see it painted in so many fabulous ways.
Would really love to see the finished project.

Enjoy!
Wishing you a great week ahead.
Angela

ScrappyTams said...

Looking forward to seeing the finished project. Call me inspired.

Angela Jennings said...

It's gorgeous! What a good find, can't wait to see what you do with it!

Julia@Cuckoo4Design said...

Oh it so pretty! I can totally understand why you bought it! Can't wait to see it finished.

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous! So excited for the outcome :)

Cindy @ a curious gardener said...

I love the inspiration shot, it was my favorite from the post last week. You will perform your magic on the new secretary as you always do. You are the BEST shopper! Have fun paining, we are finally receiving warm temps so enjoying working in the yard but if you are getting snow, that may be coming my way soon!

Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your Home said...

Beautiful piece...can't wait to see her finished!
Hope you'll come share on AMAZE ME MONDAY's party!
Blessings,
Cindy

Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions said...

Look at you! It's like secretaries week over here at your blog, Pam! : ) What a great find! I would pay full price {if I thought it was fair} to have something big like this delivered. I love these pieces and wish I had room for one here at our condo.

Linda said...

What a great find! It will look amazing painted black. (I assume you will paint it black, like the one you pinned!) :)

It sounds like a big painting job...but I know you will rise to the occasion. I can't wait to see the end result!

Linda @ Truthful Tidbits

Unknown said...

You go girl, you sure work fast! I have been working on a painting project and it is taking FOREVER! That is sure a great piece and will be magnificent when you are finished with it!

Andrea said...

Fabulous find! I can't wait to see you transform it. I have never negotiated to have something delivered, but that's a great idea. I love Craigslist too!

Cassie Bustamante said...

ooh yes! what a score- it is awesome!

A room with a view said...

A great purchase, Pam! I am sure you will work your magic on it. Cannot wait to see the results!

Lisa @ Shine Your Light said...

Yay - a new project - so exciting!! LOVE the quatrefoil design, my parents in law's hutch has that too, such a great detail. Can't wait to see this in a fresh coat of paint!!

Patty Day @Pattys Epiphanies said...

This will be one of the finest to date. You have such a great "eye" the transformation!

René said...

Lucky you! That thing is gorgeous!

Jennifer @ Dimples and Tangles said...

Oooooh, it's gonna be good! Love the design of the piece and can't wait to see what fun hardware you use to transform it!

Lori said...

It is a beauty. What a great tip on negotiating delivery. Can't wait to see it!

Gypsy Heart said...

I heard about the snow forecast ~ you should have a fun time getting this piece done. I love the design and can't wait to see the finished product!

xo
Pat

The Pink Pagoda said...

I love a pretty secretary and you surely did find one! I can't wait to see it all finished!

Vel Criste said...

I agree Pam, it is gorgeous! I wouldn't be able to sleep if I saw that piece and didn't cll! Can't wait to see it all "shiny and new" again!

Leslie said...

Gorgeous Pam! Have fun with this:) It's amazing what you can find on Craig's List!

charmaine said...

I can't wait to see it all finished!

Elisa of Fancy Free Me said...

Girl you are a trip! I love your CL find and you are pretty smart about the whole delivery thing too. I'm looking forward to it and all it's shinny glory! Are you spraying or brushing??

Danielle said...

Can't wait to see how it comes out :)

Shauna@Satori Design for Living said...

I can only imagine how fabulous this is going to be!

Shirley@Housepitality Designs said...

Wow...I know you will be transforming that into a true thing of beauty!!...

Bervgirl said...

Omg...totally looked seriously at this ad on Craigslist! How funny to see you bought it! The quatrafoils MAKE it don't they? Can't wait to see you transform this beauty!,

Unknown said...

Wow - it is amazing! Can't wait to see it madeover!

Dana Frieling said...

Love, love, love it! Lucky duck.

Amber B (Simple Dwellings) said...

Great find! I love the quatrefoil design on the doors, too! Love your inspiration for it. It will be stunning!

Stephanie said...

Oohlala. Love the detail on the glass. Hope the snow storm treated you well :)

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