Although I have decided to not officially start the kids on any curriculum this year, I have taken on the opinion that 'life' is school and that we can always be learning.
So when I came across these desks at the thrift store, I knew I could use them for the boys.
One was pretty banged up, the other pretty wobbly, both just boring.
Uck! Dirty and rusted and old smelling.
Not bad. Just not…inspiring.
I primed everything white. I think if it were up to me I would paint all my furniture white. Thank goodness its not all up to me.
My kids love to draw so I dusted off (ok, so maybe it is sitting right on the counter because I use it at least once a week and am slightly obsessed with it) the chalkboard paint and added a canvas.
And after painting with the boys favorite colors, blue and green, and then adding some red and yellow for good measure, this is the final product.
BEFORE/AFTER
BEFORE/AFTER
The kids have started enjoying them already.
Some might see this is an opportunity to practice penmanship or alphabet recognition.
Others might just see roads.
Total cost of the project was less then $30.
Having a separate desk for each of the boys, at different levels…
Fantastic.
I took a moment
from my daily
tasks and
watched you.
In the smallest
detail you
take delight.
All that you
experience
captures your
imagination.
I learned
from you today.
Awesome! Love them. The photo of them side by side in the room is so pottery-barn-esque…except for the price tag! Nice work!
I love what you did with those desks – you have a wonderful talent!
You are amazing! You do so many things so well. These look great!
Love them!! You did such a great job!
Super cute! I bet the boys love them.
Thanks girl 🙂
Great idea! Very creative. They look great! 🙂
Great idea! Very creative. They look great! 🙂
Wow! Those look great. We just have a table for all, which is nice in some situations, but sometimes I think a personal space would be nice, and less distracting. What a great thrift store find!
Wow! I really liked this project when I saw it One Pretty Thing.
I really like the tables! We’ve had Hot Wheels cars in our house since my oldest was a young child. We got rid of the roads and thought about going with a placemat, but that never did happen. But maybe we’ll build tables like you did.
wow, from a simple desk to a colorful child’s art desk.. I really love it so creative of you..