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…Before & After: The Pippa Secretary

February 6, 2013 by christen | 4 Comments

I found this sweet secretary at an estate sale. I always look for pieces that have detail because chalk paint loves to show off in these nooks.

(Okay, this is not a picture of it at the beginning-beginning. I rushed to put an undercoat on. You get the idea. Ugly. Brown. Blah.)

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Here is what it became. You may recognize it as one of the pieces that I brought for the demo at The Home Show.

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I hunt for secretary’s all the time because they are just a beautiful bit of nostalgia and also practical for our laptops!

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I seriously do not pay Ollie & Owen to pose.

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I love painting the interior a different color for a little surprise.

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No, there is no candy in that mason jar, Boy.

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I said goodbye to The Pippa last Friday when it went to the home of a local teacher. She and her husband just bought their first home & had just started the decorating process. So thrilled I could be a part of their story.

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  1. Vanessa G. says

    February 6, 2013 at 10:15 am

    Beautiful! ~ Vanessa

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  2. June G. says

    February 6, 2013 at 5:30 pm

    Very nice, Christen! I love that little secretary…. I’m sure “her” new owners will too!

    June G.

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  3. Kathy :) says

    February 19, 2013 at 2:36 pm

    I recently bought a secretary I’m afraid to paint, but you give me inspiration! What lovely pieces you find and your work is beautiful !!!!

    Nice to meet you,

    Kathy 🙂

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