Dragonfly’s Favorites: My Garage Sale Desk
I don’t have much to say about this desk. I bought it for $15 at a garage sale in my neighborhood. The question was, what was I going to do with it? I pushed it here and there for a while. It lived in my office for a short time, but two desks in this tiny room were just too much. No matter where I put it, it was just too big and in the way. One day it just hit me.
The desk would make a great TV stand!
Fitting better than I thought, it no longer seemed out of place. I bought a couple baskets from Pier 1 and we have been happy with it ever since! I turned the middle basket upside down to create a place for the components to sit.
The desk is older, I like that. The previous owners children wrote on the insides of the drawers, I like that. It wasn’t passed down from my family, it isn’t fancy, it isn’t worth a lot of money, but it is a favorite!
The mirror above the T.V. is a favorite too. My dad brought it to me along with a bunch of furniture and miscellaneous things from my grandmother’s house after she passed away. The truck was stacked with a couple antique vanities, a box of old hats, old records etc. There was a box filled with thousands of recipes hand written on 3×5 cards, she didn’t do it, I don’t know where they came from! As well as several jars full of buttons–she did do that! And I wasn’t the only one to be gifted with buttons galore! I think she bought buttons at garage sales, no one knows why.
When I first looked at the mirror, I turned up my nose and stuck it in storage. I don’t ever remember seeing it at her house, it wasn’t a sentimental piece for me. A year or so later, I gave it a second chance.
I am glad I did!
Love it! The wall color is pretty killer, too!
Love the desk and the mirror!!!
I love buttons and have my grandmothers as well.
I think a huge glass jar would be awesome to store them in for looks. Perhaps some Mason Jars. Hmmmmmm.
Michelle
LOL, my giant desk is now a TV stand too, only I didn’t get it at a garage sale, and it is the MOST expensive piece of furniture I ever bought! Tommy Bahama, what was I thinking! I need to get some baskets for the “hole” too!
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You have some great pieces! I have to say I’m jealous of your desk (and oddly your button collection). I really love that period and style of desk…chunky sort of arts and craftsy. I’m glad you’ve found enjoyment in them! (and if you ever wanna sell that desk……send me an email lol)
i like it… alot! and plus you can put movies and dvds into the drawers and they are well hidden, neat, and organized!
Come visit me!! I’ll make sure your weekends are fun!!
Hallie
Thanks Neena!
Michelle: I have some old mason jars, I hadn’t thought about using the buttons in them. Now I something to do!!
Martha: I hope the desk works for you in that capacity! I am passing along the stencil site to Starr…she is so excited about moving in to her own apartment in August! Oh the planning and lists!
Geoff: Thank you! I don’t think I will be giving it up any time soon, but if I do, I will keep you in mind!
Randi: Exactly!
Hallie: I am buying a ticket today! …I wish.