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Jocasta Writing Desk (Before & After)

Good Morning, Everyone!  I’m excited for you to meet Jocasta today:

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She’s a pretty Governor Winthrop desk with serpentine drawers and lovely feet.  Here’s what she was looking like when I got her.  The front was broken off:

govenor winthrop before

I could see her inner beauty?  Can you?  Luke repaired the top for me and here’s how she’s looking now:

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The exterior is painted in Country Grey Chalk Paint® with Graphite on top.  I used the wet rag method to wipe back the paint to show the lovely grey through it.  Here was after the first coat:

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For the inside, I used a method I learned from Annie Sloan when I went to the training in Boston.  I painted the interior Scandinavian Pink then I filled a tray (one side with Old White and one side with Country Grey).  I made sure the roller wasn’t too loaded by wiping on towels and then haphazardly placed the stencil all over the desk.  This was so much fun.  Don’t worry if it is looking kind of weird at first.  Annie has a tutorial on this in her book too!

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I felt like I needed to add a bit of graphite which I poured into the paint tray after and it made a lovely soft grey and darker grey on the stencil.  I lightly sanded the stencile and then I waxed inside and out with clear wax.

So while Jocasta is quiet and demure on the outside:

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She’s a “riot” on the inside, the real life of the party!

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She’s perfect for sitting and writing at or to hide away your laptop!  There are so many pretty details to love about her.

Her ball and claw feet:

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The soft curve of her drawers:

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Even the original keys:

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Jocasta can’t wait to make your acquaintance at the Duxbury Antique Show this weekend.  If you want to take a closer look at her, join us at booth 39!

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kat
kat
10 years ago

How lovely idea with the stencil, absolutely love it!
Have a great day!
Kat.

Nancy
10 years ago

Danielle, what a fabulous combination! Love the Scandinavian Pink and the Graphite and the tossed stencil technique–so pretty. Someone is going to be very happy with Jocasta in the house!

cassie
10 years ago

so pretty! love the colors and the layered stencil!

Gigi Harlan
10 years ago

I love the color you painted the desk and the stenciling looks great!

Gigi @ Old World Patina

Robin
10 years ago

So many things I love about this: Layering of Country Gray and Graphite – Love! ; Stencil detail – Love! And lastly, her name…One of my favorite teachers was Jocasta – she saved me in so many ways…
xoxo

Victoria
10 years ago

Now that is a beauty and I love that you name all of your pieces. how fun.

Love,
Victoria

jenny
10 years ago

It came out beautifully! I love the colors you chose! I need a piece like this in my living room!

Jennifer@The Chronicles of Home

It looks wonderful – love those feet. Good luck this weekend! I’m sure it will be so much fun 🙂

eni
eni
10 years ago

Beautiful work, and love the stencil….Good luck this weekend! It will be wonderful. I wish I could be part of the Antique Show too. Share your experience.

Eni @ oohlalapetiteboutique

Mary @ Orphans With Makeup

Danielle, that is a beautiful piece. Love the surprise inside! Good luck.

Shelly Andrade
10 years ago

This turned out way cool ~ LOVE it!! Great job Danielle!

Cynthia
10 years ago

She is just a beauty and I love the inside, great idea!!!

Cynthia

fiona
10 years ago

It’s really gorgeous Danielle, love the inside. Jocasta seems to be the perfect name !

Camille
10 years ago

Simply beautiful! I love the stencil on the inside, so pretty!

Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.
Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.
9 years ago

What a beauty Danielle! I love the addition of the stencil!

Kim
Kim
9 years ago

OMG this is stunning!! I am so glad Jennifer at Town And Country blog shared your links today. I am a huge fan of ASCP and love painting with it. Love the stenciled area you did.

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