12 Feb Antique Secretaries Make Great Charging Stations
Just look at the fabulous detail!
She added the decorative piece on the top and I just think it’s the icing on the cake!
This secretary is refinished in Annie Sloan’s Graphite and accented with Old White. It’s sealed with Annie Sloan clear and dark wax which gives it a rich, buttery finish. You have to see it and feel it in person to really appreciate how nice it is.
This great piece offers a fantastic solution to all the clutter and chargers that end up all over kitchen counters. I got this idea from my blogging friend Shari from turnstyle vogue DESIGN & STYLING.
Shortly after we dropped the secretary off to the store, Shari wrote a post on how she transformed her secretary into a full blown charging station. This is the beautiful secretary she created to solve this modern day dilemma.
She basically added a power strip through the back then labeled each cord with whose phone, ipod… it goes to. Brilliant idea! You’ve gotta check out how Shari organized all her chargers here. Such a clever solution, or as we say in Hawaii ~ that girl is so akamai!
Want to organize your chargers, mail, keys? Our secretary is was (it sold) currently for sale in our space at Not So Shabby Antiques and Fine furniture in downtown Zeeland, MI
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Betsy@ coastal-colors
Posted at 02:14h, 13 FebruaryGorgeous! I just love this! Graphite was a perfect color choice for this! You’re one talented girl!
Honey at 2805
Posted at 14:07h, 13 FebruaryGreat color choice for the transformation of the secretary! It’s beautiful!
Cathy @ My 1929 Charmer
Posted at 15:29h, 13 FebruaryYou always so such a great job with your furniture, really love the color. Your sister’s not to bad either. Thanks for sharing your creative inspiration at Sunday’s Best. I am following you though Linky.
Shari @ turnstylevogue.com
Posted at 16:01h, 13 FebruaryAkamai!? I’m so flattered 😉 Thanks. Your secretary is gorgeous. I love the white against the dark. Don’t you just love the graphite paint?
Have a great day!
Oh – and I switched my follow to Linky from GFC.
Good Time Charlie
Posted at 17:17h, 13 FebruaryI love the color, I love the detail. Someone will be lucky to have this in their home, if it isn’t gone already!
Laurel@chippingwithcharm
Posted at 21:56h, 13 FebruaryGreat idea for a charging station! Thanks for your sweet comment…it made my day! I signed up to “Linky Follow” you now too 🙂 Laurel
Christa @ Stories of a House
Posted at 13:47h, 17 FebruaryWow, it looks great, and what a clever idea to turn a secretary into a charging station!
marty (A Stroll Thru Life)
Posted at 10:48h, 20 FebruaryLove your projects. Fantastic colors and patina. Following through Blog hOp. Hugs, Marty
Kelly @ Live.Laugh.Rowe
Posted at 17:30h, 20 FebruaryHi Shelly!
Beautiful piece…
Thank you so very much for participating in the blog hop! Wishing you much success in your bloggy endeavors. Excited new follower 🙂
Kelly
http://www.livelaughrowe.com
Debbie@Debbie-Dabble and A Debbie-Dabble Christmas
Posted at 05:41h, 22 FebruaryWhat a great piece and love how it came out! Wonderful transformation!
I now will be on the lookout for something like this…
Hugs,
Debbie
Sharon @ mrshinesclass
Posted at 06:54h, 22 Februarybeautiful! love the colors and the inspiration for a charging station….
Sharon @ mrs. hines class
WhyCuzICan
Posted at 03:50h, 24 FebruaryLovely new secretary! Lots of character and the colors are poppin’ off my screen! 🙂
Thanks for sharing with us 😀
Visiting from Miss Mustard Seed’s linky party tonight,
Suzanne in NW Illinois
Deana
Posted at 19:51h, 24 FebruaryBeautiful!! I love the contrast of the cream handles and the fact that you painted the inside cream too.
shellyandrade
Posted at 01:27h, 25 FebruaryThanx! I’ll let my sister know you said that! I thought it turned out cool too!