Thrifted furniture makeover and how I almost FAILED! - Upcycled writing desk
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- Опубліковано 29 вер 2024
- In this video, I share a thrifted furniture makeover and how I almost failed to upcycle it. Watch me show you what went wrong with my project, and then tell you the lessons I learned from it! Let me share how I upcycled this writing desk.
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Upcycling furniture is fun and a great way to recycle old items. However, it doesn't always go to plan. I have been upcycling furniture for years, and while I have lots of experiences and mistakes under my belt, I still make them.
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Hey the sound at the beginning didn’t auto duck for me when editing, so apologies for the sound error at the beginning 👍🏼
Its a real bummer when that happens. So glad it straightened out b4 I turned it off.
Thanks for the heads up. I have a hearing impairment so couldn’t hear what you were saying above the music, would have turned off if I hadn’t seen your comment t.
Oh, that's what happened, it's annoying isn't it? 🥴 I wear hearing aids so it's a problem for me, thanks for the explanation. 👍💕
I bought this counter/folding table with two stools 20 years ago for my kitchenette. Acrylic stains, water marks, repainted the top with chalkboard paint. Used it as a potting bench after. Stripped it during first lockdown and repainted it in pink chalk paint. Love it now.
I think this would work for me!! I have bad knees and can’t do much gardening or flower pots only instead of in the garden.
I inherited a solid mahogany secretary desk like yours from my grandmother. I love it & use it. It never occurred to me to paint it because (1) it's Grandma's secretary (2) it's mahogany. But now you've got me thinking "hey, it's my secretary & has been since she passed in 1997 & I can do whatever I want to it." So, thanks for the inspiration & I'm going to have it painted sage green (my favorite color) by a neighbor who upcycles furniture for a living. 🙂🙂🙂💚💚💚
That sounds gorgeous! 💕 Sage green is one of my faves too
Failure is the best teacher. The desk turned out beautifully 😘
I think it looks beautiful! 🙏🏻💜 Bottom line, if you love it, that’s all that matters.
I never thought you are making a mess... It was exciting to see what its going to look like. And i can truely say stunning job. Love the flower idea. Stunning job girl!!!
Aw thank youu so much!
You’ve given me an idea of what to do with an old chest of drawers. Thanks. Love how your piece turned out. Like your natural style and attitude of try, no matter what. Time for a cup of tea.
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Some of my initial failures have turned out to be my best pieces ever. Of course some have just so totally failed I finally gave up. Good on you for persevering! I love your finished piece.
I think the expression is "looking at it with a fresh set of eyes" 👀👌
To heck with what other people think I think this came out gorgeous you did a great job
I love what you did but ultimately you are the one who has to live with the piece. Do what you love and you will always be happy with it. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching Regina means a lot to me 💕
I LOVE ❤️ how this piece turned out, it looks fabulous. You are an inspiration to try things out. 🥰 keep doing what you do.
Thank you lovely that means so much to me 💕
Liza sent me! Love the bureau makeover, such a difference.
I love this piece and how it turned out. I would just add a small amount of flowers on the top 2 drawers as they look lost. I am still apartment hunting here is Ireland not a easy task. I can find lots of houses but want an apartment instead. The best is when I told they only want working professionals to rent nor a retired person. Don't understand their thinking. Your videos always give me hope when I look at them can wait to have my own place and be able to fix and make things. Many thanks for sharing with us all I love seeing your videos and how you upcycle and item. Keep them coming
Definitely wasn't a fail, very pretty and I love the flower's
Thanks Alexandra!
You mustered on. It came out beautifully. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🌺🌸🌺
It turned out beautifully even though it took a while to get there!🙂 I like the combo of plain wood, paint & the gorgeous floral decal.🌸🌷🏵💮
It was worth it in the end!
I have been on holiday….. but thankfully there is a fab dainty video to come home too 🥰
Awww hope you had a lovely holiday!
wow how Lovely does that Look very nice x
Thanks for stopping by Pamela ❣️
Love the floral ,makes such a unique piece.TFS
Love this. Would be cool to see you set up your makeup in it.
It's fine, I think you have done well. Don't be so hard on yourself
Hi Catherine, thanks so much for your wonderful videos, I am especially enjoying your holiday videos, you are very inspirational young lady. I love what you do. Thanks Ellen Trevor from Melbourne Australia
I'm looking for one of these for my hall. Many of them aren't in good condition. Thanks for giving me ideas!! Xx
I love it!! You always do such a beautiful job!! Stick with what you love, that’s why I watch you. Love it!
Thank you so much Cindy!!
I love your happy accident. Great job Ms Catherine. Ann from Va. USA 🇺🇸
That is so cute! And yes, lots of tea helps everything.☺
Doesn't it just cure everything! 💕
I think it turned out wonderful! And it will be an amazing makeup table... :)
Complimenti Catherine, sei molto brava, tuoi lavori sono sempre belli. 😍
Don't worry, it turned out ok in the end. Xx
I love it,it's sooooo pretty
You are very correct, wise words .
Thank you Nicole thanks for watching xx
You are incredibly talented doll!
Your so kind 🥰🥰🥰
This is absolutely gorgeous 💖🌷
Looks gorgeous
Beautiful. Love it.
I love it !! You did a great job..♥️
This came out great!
I really like it so pretty
I'm watching this in June 24 and for months I've been admiring this furniture in your background of your videos. I'm so I thrilled to now see how you did it and have to say your mistake has been my dream makeover and one which I'm going to do myself in my home ( I will tag you in it on my Instagram) thankyou so much absolutely love your videos and this stunning piece xx
Best of luck with your makeover! X
beautiful... beautiful and those flowers stunning.. where did you get the flowers stickers,, from did you say? is that i didnt get that info..
Hi sweetheart, click into the description and I have a link to the furniture transfers ❤️
Wow so beautiful so you .
So excited to see this from start to finish. The end result looks absolutely beautiful. Super fun to collab with you my beauty ❤️❤️❤️
I've always liked Bob Ross's saying "There is no such thing as a fail, just a happy accidents". I think it looks great.
Thanks so much Carla. Can’t beat a wise Bob Ross quote
Was going to quote Bob Ross too, I love it and want one the same 😍 soo pretty and such a good idea of a makeup station
Fascinating video. I love it. Love seeing your transformations. Your background music slightly drowned out your narration. You’re amazing. So look forward to your weekly videos. 😊😊😊👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻☘️☘️☘️
Love your films, please turn your background music down a little. I want to hear you.
“Failing Forward” is what it’s all about. Well done on the piece and how you made it your own ☺️❤️
Absolutely! Thanks sweetie 💕
You can find Liza's video here, I am off to pop the kettle and watch! ua-cam.com/video/IW3iXONC6eU/v-deo.html
I bought an a bureau from a charity shop a few years ago. Painted it in an ivory colour and lined the inside with shabby chic wallpaper. I love my bureau as you will love yours. People will always criticise but don't take any notice and you have a piece of furniture that is unique x
So true! Thanks for stopping by Marilyn 💕
This looks FANTASTIC! I am so pleased that you found your writing desk! 💗🌺🐈
Thank you sweetie ❣️
This turned out to be a STUNNER!!! Absolutely Gorgeous 😍
You've done a fantastic job. Tea makes everything better 😌
Damn right!! ❤️
This is utterly charming!! I totally agree- some of my favorite projects have come from what I thought was going to be a “ let’s hide this in the attic” fail!! Once you have nothing to lose, you can unleash your creativity!!❤️
You're so right Nancy 💕
I love it! Ignore the negative comments, it's about what you like. I'd love to see it again when it's set up as your beauty station!
Awww Catherine I absolutely love what you have done to the writing desk it turned out amazing ,brilliant job 👏🏻 I love to see pieces of furniture look completely different and original. Thanks for a great video. 🙋🏻♀️☘️ Patricia
Love bringing new life to things! 💕Thanks for watching Patricia
There are failures when you are creating. Being creative is a process of learning and having fun. I really like it!
That was suppose to say there are NO failures when you are creating.
Beautiful. Absolutly stunning
Silence the voices...let go and let God ...Amen
Girl....it turned out so pretty ...my eyes misted up it is so beautiful.
You can almost hear the little lady in the photo praying that her furniture would last and bring someone JOY
And oooooh the joy it brought u and alllll of us!!!
Great job looks very dreamy like something that wouldn't be out of place in beauty and the beast.
Very romantic piece.
Sometimes mistakes are happy little victories!! This turned out just beautiful!!
I really like that perspective, the magic is in the mess! ❤️❤️
I can’t imagine it being more lovely than it is now! It’s amazing. Perhaps those who critique harshly are folks who never finish but quit at the failure. Wonderful video!
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A beautiful redo!! Love the floral additions.
This turned out so well! After you said you wanted it for a makeup dresser I was like "Yes, Girl!" I am now on the lookout for one of these! I am totally going to copy your idea!
Hi Catherine! You are so funny, you would make a great motivational speaker! :) It looks like you had a lot of fun with this project and it turned out so beautiful! It is unique and the decals of flowers are perfect for it. Great job!
You’re such an inspiration!
Can’t please everyone, so ……just please yourself. It turned out beautifully.
Great life lessons!! 🙌🏻 The piece is absolutely stunning!!!🤩🌸🌼🌺
I've wanted one of these desks gor years. It looks lovely and true to You.
Your desk is BEAUTIFUL and I love the transfers! 💕
Again, so amazing!!! You are so real and I SO love that!!! Mishaps happen, and you always make them look beautiful!!!
It's all part of it! X
I think its beautiful well done id love it in my home x😘
Isn't it fab!! Thanks for watching honey🥰
OMG that turned out beautiful! 🤩🌺🌸 My reason for watching is to see the process and get ideas, so keep doing what you do. You can't fail if you don't try, you can't win either lol 🤪 Love all the supportive comments here the Bob Ross references are great ☺️
Thanks for stopping by Ethel 💕
I love how creative you are and how you are not afraid of failure 👍🏻blessings from Texas USA
Thanks Maryann 💕
I love it 😍😍😍😍 it’s never a mistake if you love the outcome!
That was quite the project you took on. Glad it all worked out in the end. Lovely work as usual 🌸💕💐💕
As usual a great result. Would love to see it "insitu" please.👍🏻❤️
Great save! You ended up with a beautiful piece. I know a 20 minute video doesn’t quite convey the hard work that went into this piece. I’m well aware of the hours you put into this. You’re an inspiration (always!)!
I love the furniture piece!!! It is beautiful! I look forward to watching your videos every week, you inspire me to do so many things!! Keep doing what you do!!!
I love this piece Catherine! It’s a happy accident!
You are always brave with renovations and have a wonderful can do attitude. You are an inspiration!
Aw Mary you're so kind thank you so much 💕
Just luv your channel - you’re an absolute doll! I so appreciate your positive attitude, supportive manner and kind heart! Thanks for creating content that’s interesting, relatable and with a healthy dose of humour 💕 Sending much ♥️from🇨🇦
Hello Catherine, I just love the way that just came out it's just beautiful I love those decals that you use I'll have to see if I can get some for myself. I flipped over a cabinet that a friend of mine gave me in November of last year I just finished it recently I still have one little thing to do to it but I'm really happy and proud of myself it was my very first one that I ever did. 😍 You inspired me thank you for that. Have a blessed day.
I call them learning experiences. I really enjoy watching your channel because you take something that isn't perfect use a learning experience and make it absolutely gorgeous. We all need to learn and grow. I have learned a lot from watching you.
I actually like the finished effect Catherine. The tea helps any situation doesn't it! Keep doing things your own way and have fun with everything. Forget about what anybody else would do..most wouldn't do anything other than yap...they'd send the darn thing to the skip before they'd work as hard as you work to make something good out of it! Great video Catherine and mam always said the one that doesn't make mistakes doesn't make anything!
Totally love and adore your channel and style, you are always so inspiring!!💕💖👏🏻👏🏻I actually have a nearly identical desk in my seeing studio that was my Grandmothers (so an actual antique! Cause Im old lol) and I have been itching for so long to paint it because of it's very distressed condition. Thanks to your honesty and encouragement about no fear to mess up or caring about what others will say, I'm gonna do it!!!🙌🏻💕
You are so beautiful 😻 you make me smile and laugh & your creativity & lessons learned are amazing! I find your videos delightful. Inspiring 💖💖💖💖💖
Darling once again honestly I love it love it love it love it 💖 I'm one of your older crowd ones and I think your oops and ohs all turned into oh my goodness
and ahhhhhhhh's😇❣️❣️❣️ And as to the wonderful speech that ended up turning into a speech it was beautiful It was unrehearsed and it was just beautiful, lol 🤭 I'm proud of you, I would put that piece of my house and I would keep it just the way it is I think it turned out absolutely gorgeous It really did hun Great job 👏👏👏❣️❣️❣️
IDK I REALY like it and you inspired the direction I'm going to take my bedroom set. I've been looking for something special to try on all the mismatched pieces and the paint and lighter wood with some transfers looks lovely.
Glad you made this for yourself. You’re the one who has to live with the piece ...it’s beautiful! You go girl!
Catherine You did a brilliant job on your writing desk it is gorgeous well done 👏👏👏👏You can do anything you put you mind to. Love watching your channel 💞 You have a beautiful home x it is a real credit to you. Your wee cats are lovely x so cute. Looking forward seeing you next week.xx ❤️
Lots of love FROM DIANE ❤️
IN NORTHERN IRELAND xx 💐💐💐💐
I completely agree that sometimes you have to take a step back from your projects. It's hard as a UA-camr, you're filming your project and you put so much pressure on yourself to get it "right" for viewers, been there done that. I am an interior designer and paint effects specialist and I think rather than the oil wax, a really watered down white emulsion paint wiped over the piece would have given you the "limed" look you seemed to be aiming for. Once dried that could then be built up with another layer of watered down emulsion and the whole piece clear waxed to seal. But hey, it's your furniture and that is all that matters xx
They're not mistakes. It's creative crafting 😁. I tell myself that every project from quilting to upcycling furniture. Honing your skills. 👍 Cheeky thumbs up
My goodness, a redesign transfer master right out the gate. So impressed.
Catherine!!! I love it! You "Labored" for us before "Labor Day"! ;-) I also loved your pep talk about creating for ourselves and not worrying about what others think of the project. So true!
Thank you for your "speech" Catherine. Love your videos for your positive vibes, and " I can do this" attitude. I recently helped my Dad with some flooring and it a job and a half. Specially for a 1st timer. I have so much appreciation for what you do. You have a great friend. Have fun with it . Enjoy your lovely vanity.
Absolutely love your revamped writing desk. I have one in back room and you have given me inspiration. Don't hide it away..too nice. Love to Blondie😸,hope has settled after losing Pepsi. Take care, greetings from Australia
I so look forward to your videos. There is just something about them that is so calming for me. Probably because you are so sweet and your house is always so DAINTY and tidy. I just love watching! I just love your project. Keep doing what you like....that's what I love about your channel. xoxo
I just love you Catherine :) I never would've known that you were "messin' it up" because I thought, "this is gonna be pretty." Of course it is :) I have ripped out a lot of seams when sewing, and did some makeovers that I thought would suit others instead of going with what I love, and, you are so right. You have much wisdom :) "Desks make great vanities! What a super idea! Thank you for sharing and have a great week! :) Peace...
One of the reasons I love you is BECAUSE you make things that you like. It is all cohesive with your style, and you have great style! I am inspired! Thank you.
Love your channel. You're like a breath of fresh air. Such a positive role model. You look gorgeous in that green n white shirred dress in the intro. Hugs to Blondie, such a great supervisor. Best wishes from Australia xx
The finished piece with flowers is much nicer (IMHO) than the original plan. Your artist's eye in placement of the flowers is *lovely*. I have an artist friend who says, "There are no mistakes in art." Beautiful!