Old desk turned into a vanity

 I had been searching for an old desk that I could turn into a vanity for quite some time.  I happened across one at a second hand store one day.  The best part: someone has already started the remodel process.  They had stipped all stain off and sanded it down.  All I had to do was to sand the drawers and prime/paint! Score! 

Some weeks later, I happened to be at the same store I found the desk and saw a wooden straight backed chair.  They were asking $10 but I talked him down to $7.  I loved it because it had curves in the back that I thought would compliment the curves on the front of the desk. 

The lamp was a Goodwill find.  It was $3.  I didn't get any before pictures of the lamp.  :(  I used this amazing stuff called "Rub N Buff" on the lamp (and the desk handles too) to polish them and bring them back to a silver color.

The mirror was a yard sale find.  They guy was asking $20 but I talked him down to $10.  That sucker is the real deal.  It's heavier than all get out.  Took Hubby and a friend to hang it. (again, shame on me, I didn't get a before pic of the mirror)

BEFORE:

AFTER:

Completely finished.  A friend of mine's parents were moving and gave me the glass top for free.  While it is oval on a rectangle desk, it was free and protects enough of the surface to please me.

The mirror had these weird 3 small mirror on the end of it....but I turned the mirror sideways and added suction cup hooks to hang my necklaces on!

Now I have a beautiful (matching) vanity which I use daily to get ready in the mornings. I love it!

Cost:Desk - $30
Mirror - $10

Lamp - $3

Chair - $7
Glass top - free
Everything else on top of the desk - Free (items from around the house, including the suction cup hooks)

Total: $50

*A friend found another desk at an auction for $2 (yes, you read that correctly!) and I'm in the process of refinishing it for my daughters room.  I've also got a lamp and mirror to refinish for her vanity too*

I will link this back to that tutorial once it is finished :)

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