Yes. We are back! For how long?! Well, I don't know...just enjoy this moment and make the most of it (i.e. read very veeeery slowly. Multiple times even).
Because you are a very smart bunch and also thanks to my - always intended, never admitted - puns, you probably figured what the topic of the day is (I should say 'topic of the quarter', based on our publishing frequency): DESK. Nothing Wild about it. Don't worry. I mean, you can still paint some kind of leopard print on it. If you want. It's a judgment-free zone here people. Go ahead. Just be your-wild-self.
Can we at least discuss the whole 'making a desk' process before even mentioning any paint and finishing touches? Let's not put the cart before the horse (little cultural parenthesis: the French version of this expression, uses 'ox' instead of 'horse' - I wouldn't try to analyze this too much if I were you. Just wanted to share some knowledge, you never know, it might be useful one day to make conversation during dinners in society).
Now that you feel a little more educated (you're welcome), let me tell you a bit more about this desk. After all, this is why I am here today. And so are you. You probably didn't know that when you woke up this morning, but you must know how to build a desk. At least, you must read about someone else who did it. Again, I am all about educating you.
Full disclosure, I didn't touch a piece of wood, a screw or a saw during the making of this desk. But how is this even possible?! - you may ask. No, I do not have magical powers (well, this is actually arguable. After all, I am a mother, working full-time. I must have some kind of powers that are preventing me from becoming insane). My only magical power is that I married a very crafty and handy guy ('awe, so cute' - ugh stop being so naive, I needed a handy guy to build me things. Starting with a desk, all the way up to a throne. Muwhahaha. Echoing Evil Laugh).
OK, so A. did all the work. Once again. What can I say, I'm an artist. I don't want to take the risk of injuring my beautiful hands. The very same hands I use to paint fabulous Art pieces. I knew you would understand. You're the best.
Stop judging me and look at the pictures below. Don't you want the same desk now? Yes you do. I know you so well.
Best part is that you can make your own desk. Theoretically. Exactly like this one. Theoretically. I'm not trying to sound smart using a word over 3 syllables - it's just that since I don't know much about your 'building-things-skills' I'm just keeping things, well, theoretical. But I believe in you. Empirically (yeah this time I just wanted to sound smart).
I would love to share with you the secret recipe to make this desk - but as mentioned above this is where my jurisdiction ends...
A.R.T, people. That's what I make. Art. And a mean fresh Tomatoes tart (coming from someone who could live only on wine and candies, being able to make something that has some nutritional value is pretty impressive).
All I can say is that it only took a bunch of screws and two sheets of plywood. We went to Ikea to get the legs of the desk. Well, A. went to Ikea to find the legs, I just tagged along for the meatballs. For the style, we (I just want to feel like I'm part of it) had to stay consistent with the overall atmosphere of our apartment: Scandinavian, with very clean and simple tones and designs. That's why we went with plywood - which is a very natural, light wood. You can just leave it as it is, no need to treat it heavily, it is usually a very sturdy material. For the Swedish legs (doesn't it sound super expensive said like that?!) we went with a medium-dark grey to blend with the theme we've got going on in the bedroom (end the filthy thoughts right now) using greys and yellows.
A. made a desk with a 'special' compartment for his turntable and mixing table (yes, you read correctly. He is a Furniture Maker/DJ. It is a pretty rare combination). But this specific design could be used to put away many things: make-up, computer, correspondence stationary (for whoever still writes letters. With a real pen. On actual paper. My mom, I guess), etc. This is a great way to ensure the desk surface will always look clean, and your room will remain tidy (until someone decides to look underneath the flip-top to discover how messy you are).
Next time I'll share some pictures of this Art of mine - along with a pic showcasing my fresh tomatoes tart (I could sense some skepticism when I mentioned it).
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| A few screws and sheets of plywood |
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| Ta Daaaaa! |
M.
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