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Phoenix Stone Solutions on Mar 20, 2012I like the spring hill green!Helpful Reply
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Miriam Illions on Mar 20, 2012Wow, it's really hard to choose! I like all the blues, particularly the Blue Montana Sky. Do you know where this piece will end up?Helpful Reply
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Teresa D on Mar 20, 2012I vote for Destin Gulf Green or Vermont SlateHelpful Reply
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Pat S on Mar 20, 2012Santa Fe Turquiose for the body and Destin Gulf Green for the drawers... but with a dark walnut top I might go with Omaha Ochre... there are a few combinations I'd love to try. I love the desk so I think any color will bring it to life.Helpful Reply
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Inside Out on Mar 20, 2012Rustic black finish for desk top with black french style calligraphy on cream glazed background. for the body. Antique mirrored handles to keep the french theme going.Helpful Reply
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KMS Woodworks on Mar 20, 2012As a jewelry maker who works a lot with turquoise...my vote goes towards the santa fe ...highlighting with the green sound good tooHelpful Reply
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Donna McCrummen on Mar 20, 2012Wow, lots of great suggestions! Miriam, all my work is for sale so I usually stay safe with neutrals to appeal to a wider audience. There are so many delicious CeCe colors I can't choose!Helpful Reply
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Terri J on Mar 20, 2012Dtto to inside Out's response!Helpful Reply
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Kelli E on Mar 20, 2012Destin Gulf Green or Alaskan Tundra GrayHelpful Reply
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Roanna K on Mar 20, 2012I like Spring Hill Green with the proper amount of distressingHelpful Reply
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Joel N on Mar 20, 2012Don't paint a piece like this. Do the stain. Maybe a lighter stain on the body of the piece with your Dark Walnut on the top.Helpful Reply
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Troy C on Mar 20, 2012Well, how about the Santa Fe Turquoise as a base, add crackling medium, then go over it with Vermont Slate so the turquoise is only exposed in the cracks, then go over that with a couple coats of polyurethane.Helpful Reply
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Debi E on Mar 20, 2012Depends on your room color you want it to blend not stick out. I like Young Kansas WheatHelpful Reply
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Denise M on Mar 20, 2012I like the Georgia Clay for the body and Mesa Sunsrt for the drawers.Helpful Reply
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Scott E on Mar 20, 2012go with a victorian lookHelpful Reply
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Kimber B on Mar 20, 2012Depends on what room you are putting it in. I have a place in my girls room and it would be a lovely yellow (chalk paint : Carolina yellow)Helpful Reply
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Kyle Y on Mar 20, 2012My idea would be to just use the stain over the entire piece and seal it with shellac and if it is going to see a heavy work load also a hard poly urethane coating or marine varnish.Helpful Reply
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Rose Marie G on Mar 20, 2012I love all the colors but any type of Gray or close to it is totally out. I like the Omaha Ochre for the top and Young Kansas Wheat for the sides and drawers. I would definitely want to do something with the drawer handles say something in a brushed gold finish.Helpful Reply
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Anna O on Mar 20, 2012Georgia clay would compliment the beautiful wood top.Helpful Reply
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Donna G on Mar 20, 2012chalk paint, light turquoise with spring green.Helpful Reply
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Jackie C on Mar 20, 2012I like the Vermont Slate, then take some nice pewter or platinum, or silverish rubbing wax and do accents with it on the edges, just hitting the high spots. I think it would look really nice withthat hand rubbed metallic sheen.Helpful Reply
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Rachel on Mar 20, 2012i would do young kansas wheat with crystal knobsHelpful Reply
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Jacquelyn S on Mar 20, 2012It depends on the look you are going for. If you want it to stand out I suggest Carolina Sun Yellow, but if you want it to be versitle Cottonwood Sienna would be a beautiful color that would go with a lot of different accent colors.Helpful Reply
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Peggy P on Mar 20, 2012I like Destin Gulf Green or Seattle Mist, both distressedHelpful Reply
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Karen R on Mar 20, 2012Shiny mahogany with a faux marble top.Helpful Reply
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Jeffrey F on Mar 20, 2012Gray and yellow are the popular colors this year. However, I prefer Memphis Blue myself.Helpful Reply
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Kathy M on Mar 20, 2012Haven't looked at the color chart, too slow! But me, personally, would paint it antique white. It looks like it could be.Helpful Reply
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Karren R on Mar 20, 2012I like black under coat crackled with white on top. I have a dark purple with crackled white on top for a chest of drawers kinda like that but I like purple.Helpful Reply
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Patricia W on Mar 20, 2012Carolina Sun Yellow is a cheery bright color. I think it would look good on the piece.Helpful Reply
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Nellie T on Mar 20, 2012VINTAGE WHITEHelpful Reply
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Karen S on Mar 20, 2012Carolina Sun Yellow!!!!Helpful Reply
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Joan G on Mar 20, 2012I'd stain it, but if you really want to paint it, I'd go with vintage white for the body and Omahaochre for the drawersHelpful Reply
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Lynda B on Mar 20, 2012Consider the room decor where this desk will live. i think it is a shame to paint the natural wood. If you are craving color, consider staining the wood with a transparent stain that lets the natural wood grain show through. There are many colors to choose from. As a designer that specializes in Vintage furnishings, The French Provincial style may look cheap with a garish paint color. I like the idea of enhancing the French design with the mirrored handles and maybe some French calligraphy hand painted on the wall around the desk. Tell us more about the room setting and colors.Helpful Reply
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Laura H on Mar 20, 2012zebra , white with brown stain to make it look old! awesomeHelpful Reply
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Inez A on Mar 20, 2012GEORGIA CLAYHelpful Reply
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Wendy V on Mar 20, 2012Omaha Ochre with slight accents of the dark walnut in the creases of the drawers would be amazing!!Helpful Reply
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Cindy H on Mar 20, 2012carolina sun would look good with walnutHelpful Reply
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Allenna R on Mar 20, 2012Funny, I inherited an identical desk from my Mother! It is a very nice piece of furnitureHelpful Reply
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Diane B on Mar 20, 2012I agree with Lynda B. When you have a very distinct style, it can come off badly and look really "thrift shop junky" if not thought out. I think the transparent or opaque stain is way to go. But most importantly is the fact that you worked very hard on stripping it down to the bare beauty; do you really want to hide it. Just saying. I'm sure it will be pretty when you finish. Please post pix.Helpful Reply
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Cindy M on Mar 20, 2012messa sunset if the tops going to be walnut with spring hill green drawers!!Helpful Reply
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Tammy E on Mar 20, 2012I Love French Provential painted white. My favorite stain color is Jacobian.Helpful Reply
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Sherrie A on Mar 20, 2012Santa FeTurquoise would be beautiful with the dark walnut topHelpful Reply
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Marci N on Mar 20, 2012I like the Mesa sunset with the undercoat of Santa Fe Turquoise. But a lot would depend on where the desk was going.Helpful Reply
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Tamara K on Mar 20, 2012Hershey Brown base with Blue Montana Sky drawers.Helpful Reply
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Kathy M on Mar 20, 2012how about pickling maybe with a tintHelpful Reply
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Carol L on Mar 20, 2012None of the colors, I love the look of natural wood and it is a beautiful piece of furniture.Helpful Reply
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Brenda A on Mar 20, 2012Body-Spring Hill Green ...drawers-turquoise !!!Helpful Reply
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Jennifer M on Mar 20, 2012stain it all the dark walnut!Helpful Reply
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Michelle D on Mar 20, 2012I would say do not paint...It would spoil the integrity of the desk.Helpful Reply
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ANNE M on Mar 20, 2012I have this exact desk...mine has a leather inset...Please post when you have it done!!!Helpful Reply
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HandyANDY - Handyman & All Repairs, LLC on Mar 20, 2012Whatever you do we know it will turn out great!Helpful Reply
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Joan P on Mar 20, 2012Depends on where it's going and what you are using for. It would make a great cabinet for a sinkHelpful Reply
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Keith B on Mar 20, 2012Smoky mt. gray will go well with the walnut topHelpful Reply
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Donna McCrummen on Mar 20, 2012Great suggestions all....I should have put this in the original post as many of you asked where it will go. I sell all my work so I don't know where it will go :-) All I hope is that it goes fast. LOL - sorry all you wood lovers staining, poly, shellac, etc. are not options. It will be CeCe Caldwell chalk paint and a lustrous wax finish. We shall see if I can step outside my neutral comfort zone!Helpful Reply
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Diana S on Mar 20, 2012yep, turquoiseHelpful Reply
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Dana P on Mar 20, 2012Georgia Clay or Carolina Sun yellow would look wonderful with a dark walnut top.Helpful Reply
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Sandy R on Mar 20, 2012dark stain..then distress it ..chnage handles to something clunkyHelpful Reply
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Rich B on Mar 20, 2012pure white, Gloss, you wont be sorry because it will go with almost anything, I have done similar pieces, In my case they sold for a hefty price in a short period of timeHelpful Reply
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Judy V on Mar 20, 2012Santa Fe Turquoise with the stained top is really in now....Have seen it on pieces like yours...it'll look great...good luck. : )Helpful Reply
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Just Fine Tables on Mar 20, 2012Do a distressed Cottage White. It will be Awesome.Helpful Reply
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Maxine B on Mar 20, 2012Alaskan Tundra Gray and Destin Gulf GreenHelpful Reply
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Kimberly L on Mar 20, 2012I agree with everyone that said stain it...It's a very pretty piece...and with a new luster...it will be striking. But...if you are going for a fun, fancifil, whimsy feel...the spring green is cool...and change the hard ware to ceramic, unique shapes or theme.Helpful Reply
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Alethea S on Mar 20, 2012Omaha Ochre to blend into a room. Destin Gulf Green is you want the piece to stand out. If you plan to sell it after it's finished, use Cottage White and distress it a bit.Helpful Reply
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Mary N on Mar 20, 2012Dont paint it! It is lovely the way it is.Helpful Reply
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Caitlin M on Mar 20, 2012I like the Memphis blue, vintage white, or Smokey Mt. greyHelpful Reply
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Kathleen B on Mar 20, 2012Destin Gulf Green & Santa Fe TurquoiseHelpful Reply
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Pedini of Atlanta, LLC on Mar 20, 2012That is a lot of advise, are you still happy you asked?Helpful Reply
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Rhonda M on Mar 20, 2012I like the Memphis Blue w/ dark wax distress, still quite neutralHelpful Reply
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Donna McCrummen on Mar 20, 2012Yes Pedini, I'm glad I asked. Lots of great CeCe colors to choose from!Helpful Reply
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Miriam Illions on Mar 20, 201270 comments on facebook, btw, in case you need some more opinions: http://www.facebook.com/Hometalk/posts/202147609894899 No pressure but I hope it turns out well:)Helpful Reply
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Patricia Mayne on Mar 20, 2012I would definitely do Mesa Sunset. Nice splash of color.Helpful Reply
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Marcia M on Mar 21, 2012Young Kansas Wheat has my vote!Helpful Reply
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PRISCILLA M on Mar 21, 2012I LIKE THE MEMPHIS BLUE!!!!!!Helpful Reply
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Vmsscuba on Mar 21, 2012It is so beautiful, why paint? How about just stain?Helpful Reply
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Donna McCrummen on Mar 21, 2012I am the NJ retailer for CeCe Caldwell's chalk paint. I paint everything. My dog is often fearful of standing still too long. Thanks for the FB post Miriam. I just finished reading all the comments - took two cups of coffee!Helpful Reply
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Terri J on Mar 21, 2012Was on FB a few minutes ago, and saw some of your work there too. Are you trying to twist our arms to come up to NJ?Helpful Reply
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Donna McCrummen on Mar 21, 2012Yes Terri. You guessed it. I stained the top of the desk today. I decided on Minwax Provincial - the wood is so so beautiful I couldn't make it too dark. I decided on a paint color. Will share as soon as it's finished.Helpful Reply
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Terri J on Mar 21, 2012Can't wait, to see the finished product. I have an old desk similar to the one you are doing now. Give me hints...Helpful Reply
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Donna McCrummen on Mar 21, 2012Send me a picture Terri - I'll help all I can. Donna@ShabbyDaze.comHelpful Reply
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Terri J on Mar 21, 2012Will try to do it over the weekend.. I appreciate it!Helpful Reply
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Mareline S on Mar 21, 2012Check for bed bugs. Apparently locally bed bugs were introduced in an apartment complex via thrift stores!Helpful Reply
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Terri J on Mar 22, 2012Oh no! Bed bugs???? Gross!!!!Helpful Reply
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Donna McCrummen on Mar 22, 2012Thanks Mareline. Bed bugs have become a real problem all across the country. They usually travel on upholstered pieces but can get into wood - I'm always very very careful about what I bring home.Helpful Reply
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Tim S on Mar 22, 2012Love this desk!Helpful Reply
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Alethea S on Mar 22, 2012Different hardware could easily turn this piece from French Provincial to a Spanish/Mexican piece! I like the idea of painting it rather than staining it. Too much wood in room can be quite boring and dull. A painted piece can add the punch a room needs.Helpful Reply
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Jhowell H on Mar 30, 2012dark greyHelpful Reply
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Donna McCrummen on Mar 30, 2012TA DA - sorry folks pics taken with my iPhone. Not so great...but unlike some of my work - I love how this turned out.Helpful Reply
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Donna McCrummen on Mar 30, 2012I used CeCe Caldwell Vintage White and left over AS Versailles. I used Minwax Provincial on the top.Helpful Reply
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Renee S on Mar 30, 2012That is BEAUTIFUL, NICE JOB!!!!Helpful Reply
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Kimberly L on Mar 31, 2012Perfect!Helpful Reply
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Pat S on Mar 31, 2012amazing!!Helpful Reply
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Terri J on Mar 31, 2012As always, beautiful work!Helpful Reply
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Donna McCrummen on Mar 31, 2012Thank you everyone! On to the next -Helpful Reply
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Pat S on Apr 05, 2012love the detail in that piece!Helpful Reply
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Bill Croley on Jul 09, 2015That Monday visit equals 52 pieces a year.....what on earth do you do with all those pieces when they are finished? Do you have a shop or gift them or what?Helpful Reply
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Yolanda.smits2 on Mar 31, 2016for your desk i think blue- black is the right coulor and polisch up the copperware and the tabletop whith a stencil in gold or kopper a border pattern.....Yolanda from BelgiumHelpful Reply
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