Chevron Secretary Desk

I found this cute little desk at a yard sale right outside of my neighborhood. It is rare that you can find a great deal on a cute desk like this for a good price. I was obligated to snag it, right? I mean, this desk has two essential things. Its an ever-popular secretary AND just needed a little fixer up in a trendy gray and beige chevron print. What's not to love in that combo?

This didn't just come at such a great price by happenstance. It definitely needed some work done. I'm never one to shy away from a little elbow grease, and a girl always likes to get a little work done! The bottom drawer on this desk was cracked and had to be repaired with some wood glue. Also the tracks were off on every single drawer. The lid of the desk had some deep scratches that took a lot of buffing out but here is the result after 6 long hours, multiple trips to Hobby Lobby and Lowe's, and an internal battle when I finally decided to sell it to a great friend and sorority sister of mine, Rachelle.

Thrifty Finds!

This space is reserved to show off all my thrifty finds found at yard sales, garage sales and antique stores in their original beauty! 

These planter boxes I found at a Yard Sale for $5.00 each. I made a sad attempt at growing flowers in them (after they were fixed up of course) but didn't work out as well as I hoped. FAIL.

This cute iron rod bird bath was found at a Antique Store in American Fork.

I found this chair at my community yard sale for only $5.00! Click the link to see the before and after.

Thrift chair DIY-before and after

My sister and mom were with me when I found this cute vintage blue fan at the same community yard sale as the $5 thrifted chair. I paid $15.00 for it, my mom and sis swear that I got ripped off! I tell them that you can't put a price on love!

Always remember--when thrifting, it is important to bring a best bud with you. My nephew Cale made a great Yard Sale buddy!