Pressboard needs love, too

I purchased this desk
against my better judgement...
I knew it had some pressboard
but the elderly woman was so sweet,
I really wanted to bring her little desk new life

I custom mixed a lovely blue
(it's not nearly as bright as these photos!)
and got busy...

As you can see, I got about 90% done
I painted inside the drawers
waxed the outside...
I tried, really, I did!

But I just can't do it.
My rule is solid wood only...
and although this looks darling
and has survived nearly perfectly
since 1960
I can't, in good conscience,
sell it
and ship it

Because I know I'd be disappointed in the quality
and my other rule is
I only sell things I'd be proud to own...

So this little cutie is going on Craigslist
or maybe I can find a little girl
in the neighborhood to love it...

This was my inspiration
along with my custom mixed color...
I think I'll save it for another piece...
I do have a lovely vanity awaiting paint!

A Picture of a Pitcher for Rebekah

My sweet friend (and client) Rebekah
has been hunting for a tall French Body Pitcher

This is clearly NOT a tall French Body Pitcher
But is it French, and it is a pitcher

It is also the perfect shade of French Blue
and perfectly chippy
basically, it's pretty perfect, period.