A Cozy Writing Corner

Hello sweet friends, I’m coming to you from A Cozy Writing Corner. It’s been a long time coming. I’ve been writing at the kitchen table for many years now. If I am home alone that works well. If there are other family members about I often found myself getting distracted by having to answer an endless stream of questions. Or perhaps a television with it’s volume turned up too high. I needed a place go where a door could be shut. A small solitary spot full of hopes and dreams that could be realized in peaceful solitude.

A Cozy Writing Corner

I began to think about what that small spot might look like. French Provincial décor always calls me by name. 

But perhaps something a bit more subdued would help my focus. 

I have a tendency to get distracted by shiny things. So a simple desk was needed.

It didn’t need to be big. I love that this desk’s owner calls this her Motivation Station. 

(You can click on the images to be taken to the direct sources.)

I have to mention that we do have an office in the attic. I never use it. It is a windowless box that is either boiling hot or freezing cold. 

I liked the idea of a window.

I walked around Storybook Cottage and found an area with potential.

It required having to shift some things around and sell the very big and dated entertainment center in the sunroom.

But once it was gone it was as if a huge weight had been lifted from our home. It went to a charming lady who just LOVED it! I adore when things move on and find their perfect person.  

Yes, a small corner next to a window would be just perfect for me.

Sometimes Perfect Requires Patience

Last fall I began looking around for a small desk. I cruised Craigslist. Estate sales and thrift shops were visited. I had alerts set on Facebook marketplace and finally six months into my search a vintage hardwood desk popped up that seemed perfect. I first shared it in this post. 

When I went to go view the desk in person it revealed that someone had tried to apply a darker stain or wash just on the top and center drawer. Insert a deep, heavy sigh.

It would need to be completely sanded down and re-stained. Or lightly sanded and painted. 

I loved the lines and it was priced at just $30. So, it came home with me. 

I lived with the desk as is for about 6 weeks mulling over my two options. 

I decided to paint.  

A look at my Pinterest “Office” board revealed that I had pinned a plethora of pale blue desks. 

Peaceful Blue

The desk needed a good cleaning. I believe it was made in the 1920s or 30s. A few dings were patched. Then it was sanded well. 

I used an oil based spray paint that the name alone was fitting: Peaceful Blue. 

It’s a blue that changes with the time of day. You can kind of see what I mean in the image below. 

Now the thing about spray paint is that for a truly professional finish it takes time. 

I would do the barest mist possible and walk away for two days. 

Then the process was repeated. 

It took over two weeks to get the finish you see here. 

The desk is near a corner with good natural light. 

The drawers hold all of my camera and YouTube video equipment. 

Each drawer was also papered with Rachel Ashwell Shabby Chic paper.

It’s like a secret that makes me smile each time I open a drawer.

The desk has been finished just in time. Sweet Guy is home from college for the summer. He’s taking an online class. He likes to work at the kitchen table along with music, television, Tik Tok  and oh my. 

So you can find me here. In my little corner of solitude.

You can come in if the door is closed but your question better be a very good one. Smile. 

I’ll see you on Friday with another literary inspired creation. 

I think you’ll love it. 

Laura