It is a new week and time for a new debut.
North Powder.
A name that reflects the color, the upcoming winter ski season, and a town in eastern Oregon that has a lot of history.
It started out as a secretary far beyond retirement.
She needed a fresh start.
Some fresh powder.
Fresh powder in a light shade of Old Ochre.
Before you think she is too good for her britches, just remember, she may look different on the outside, but on the inside, she is still the same secretary.
No accessories needed.
You may see that she shed a few pounds as well.
Yep – the bottom door is no longer there.
It has now become this:
Chalk it up to old age I guess.
Be inspired,
Linking to:
MONDAY
Cowgirl Up! at Crafty Texas Girls
HOme Savvy A To Z
The Southern Institute:Creative Me Monday
Everything Under The Moon – Bedazzle Me Monday
More the Merrier at DIY Home Sweet Home
Get Your Craft On – Today’s Creative Blog
Metamorphosis Monday
Crafts Keep Me Sane at Keeping It Simple
Home Stories A To Z
Time To Shine at Diamond In The Stuff
How To Nest For Less
Thrifty Decor Chick - First Monday of Every Month
TUESDAY
Shades Of Amber Chalk Paint Party
A Bowl Full of Lemons
DIY By Design
Trash 2 Treasures at Kammy’s Korner
Project Queen
Tip Junkie
My Uncommon Slice Of Suburbia
Elizabeth & Co.
Not Just A Housewife
Coastal Charm: Nifty Thrifty Tuesday
House of Grace – Twice Owned Tuesday
A Stroll Through Life
WEDNESDAY
Live Laugh Rowe
Embracing Change
Primitive and Proper
Wow Us Wednesdays at Savvy Southern Style
Restore Interiors
domestically speaking: power of paint party
THURSDAY
From My Front Porch To Yours
The Brambleberry Cottage
No Minimalist Here – Open House Party
Tablescape Thursday @ Between Naps On The Porch
My Repurposed Life
beyond the picket fence
Transformation Thursday at The Shabby Creek Cottage
house of hepworths
36th avenue
FRIDAY
Serenity Now
Inspiration Friday At The Picket Fence
Miss Mustard Seed
Remodelaholic
Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage
Tater Tots and Jello
SATURDAY
Funky Junk Interiors
The DIY Showoff
Be Different Act Normal
SUNDAY
Sisters of the Wild West – Sister Sunday Link Party
Nifty Thrifty Things
Under The Table And Dreaming
Southern Hospitality – Thrifty Treasures
Turning lifetime passion into livelihood. It's about time! I'm Shari. I am a 40-something wife, mother, corporate professional turned design stylist, avid sports fan, and usually exhausted 24/7 keeping up with it all. I love my family, my home, my work...and the chaos that comes with it. I also happen to adore my beagle, Scout. 
Love it Shari! What an unusual piece, I’ve never seen anything like it, great transformation!
LOVE the antique look of it! That off-white paint colour is perfection.
Fresh powder was just the thing for that ski bunny!
So sorry you had the flu – hope you’re feeling better (just look at your gorgeous secretary)!
Kelly
I love the look of this piece, you captured a really antique look. Love it!!!
Cynthia
“chalk” it up to old age … hahaha She is a babe … a definitely ski bunny in her fresh powder!!
LOVE! This piece is fantastic! Gorgeous, as always.
Great job, Shari! It makes for such a great looking cabinet. Love those doors!
WOW. that is STUNNING! what a find and transformation! you worked your turnstyle magic!
Blah blah blah, love, blah blah, like usual, blah blah awesome, blah blah pinned.
Only way I could think of not to write what I do on all your furniture posts.
Bliss
Beautiful improvement! I love the color, with the wood still showing inside. Great work. -K
Wow – what a beautiful and unusual piece and you made it even more beautiful! Take care, Laura
This is such a beauty! Great job!! Megan
BEAUTIFUL makeover!! Stopped over from Cowgirl Up.
Your secretary is wonderful! I love how you transformed it.
Mary Alice
Fabulous!! Just purchased some Old Ochre. Can’t wait to try it after seeing North Powder
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It is absolutely lovely – so modern now & perfectly beautiful!
Dee at the Carlton
Cute! I love salvaged furniture! She has a bright future ahead!
This piece is so pretty – I love how it turned out! Can you share a little of your process? Did you use dark wax/clear wax? Thanks for any info – I am soon going to paint a hutch, and this is the exact look I want!
Brenda
Very pretty…I love her makeover. Who couldn’t afford to shed a few pounds…especially if you gain a chalboard?
Kelly
So beautiful! And I love what you did with the door, that’s awesome! I came over from Crafty Texas Girls, and I’d love it if you came over and said hi at “my place” too!
Alyssa
myclevernest.com
Wow! what a wonderful transformation. I love it! The shape of the wood around the top of the glass inserts really adds so much interest. You did a great job bringing it back to life!
It is absolutely beautiful – I love the blackboard idea from the door ….
I love this sooo much! It is absolutely beautiful! Although it makes me itch nervously because, I, I, I want to grab it and start wallpapering the back inside of the cabinet! Lol!!!
That is beautiful!!
Love the redo, so nice! I like to take doors off too and open shelves up!
Oh how beautiful she is! I have an old secretary that is needing a paint job to get her noticed for her many beautiful qualities. thank you for the inspiration! How lovely!!
Love this one and how you left the inside dark!
This is waaaay cute…I adore the color and plan to paint my walls that color. Old Ochre by ????
Beautiful way to breath new life into a wonderful old piece. And I love what you did with the door – GREAT job!
I love how you opened up the bottom cabinet! That looks awesome! Would love for you to share at my weekend link party! http://www.knottooshabbyfurnishings.com
I love the distressing! Love that you re-used the removed door too! Everything looks great!
Wow!!! LOVE this!!
Just my style, very pretty piece and color!
♥Linsey
What a pretty and unique secretary!
That is a gorgeous piece. A wonderful transformation! Thanx for partying at THT.
I’m loving the new look of your secretary Shari! sooo pretty!
gail
Awesome ~ sharing at the party tonight~ thanks for linking up at Feathered Nest Friday!
Another winner, with the usual entertaining tale to accompany the photos. Your pieces consistently reflect the gift of restraint, otherwise known as the Goldilocks Gambit: not too much or too little but always juuuuuust right.
Thanks, Shari! You do inspire me, every single time.
Pam
Hello!
To tell the truth, I have no idea how I actually go there. I think it was following this lovely secretary from Ms. Mustard Seed’s Friday thing. I just wanted to tell you how much this piece speaks to me. I’m a reuser, rebuilder, and recycler but am just now garnering courage to try to distress and antique some of the many pieces I have. I’m off now to browse around your site!
Thanks,
Christine