I Love the Smell of Mod Podge in the Mornings

For years, my workstation has been a little desk squeezed in behind the family room dining table and the wall. Not the most optimum of work spaces, but I like to be able to help with homework, make dinner, and just generally be nearby when my kids are around.

Recently, my daughter has been pulling up a chair to my right with her ipad plugged into my charger, blocking my access. One of the cats settles in on the chair to the left -- blocking my access. It had become a bit claustrophobic.

Here's where I used to sit. It is now a Littlest Pet Shop film and recording studio.

This buffet was a $20 yard sale score, including the fabulous color. It's been sitting at the other end of the room, since I knew I wanted to use it somewhere somehow.

I thought it would make a perfect workstation, but it was way too high for me. We thought (only for a second!) of cutting off the legs, but that was one of my favorite features. Plus, sacreligious!

A bar stool was also not a solution, since I needed some back support and I am not the most coordinated of people. (Unless I am holding a Dirty Martini; then I am much more capable of getting on and off of a bar stool).

After months of searching, I finally scored a great swiveling high chair with slatted back at an estate sale. I paid $10. Mr. VJIMT painted the rusty metal base white.

And I know you want that tissue box holder.

Now I was at the right height but still too far away from the keyboard.

Our solution? We pulled out the top drawer, fitted it with a piece of board on top, painted it, and covered it with scrapbook paper, sheet music, and Mod Podge*!

It doesn't close any further than this, but it doesn't have to! I can pull it out further to access anything I want to store inside, and can pull the entire thing out to access the drawer underneath.

And here's how the whole thing looks. I may switch out the pulls at some point, but I'm very pleased.

As is Luna.

*Has anyone else been mispronouncing it "Modge Podge" all of their lives? Just me? Ok.

Comments

[Melissa's Antiques]

Looks great! I recentely traded out my newer desk for an old enamel-top kitchen table for my desk. It has 2 leafs that can fold up to give me more space if needed.

[Annette]

Love your new work station, and the Kleenex older. You have confirmed the theory that holding a Dirty Martini increases your balance and coordination!!

[Kathy]

Love how it turned out and bravo for not cutting off those legs!
Yes, I say Modge Podge, too. Mod Podge just doesn't roll off the tongue.

[Erica]

I love that chair & the white base gives it just the perfect pop! I am working on getting a corner of our bonus room together as a little work station. I just have to find the right pieces. It can take time but I am willing to wait!

~Erica

[Melissa]

I love the idea of a high work station like that. It turned out really cool, and the chair is perfect!
And yes, I want that tissue box holder...
: )

[Diane]

Great solution! Hate to admit it, but I guess I say "Mod" Podge. Maybe I'm not hip!

[jennifer]

definitely modge podge....who knew?

[Kathy]

Great re-purpose - high five!!

[Pam @ House of Hawthornes]

Oh, yeah, have been calling it Modge my entire crafting life until about six months ago. Your desk is quite ingenious. You may have to patent it!

[Maria (Magia Mia)]

I ONLY create on vintage furniture. It's hard for me to be creative in contemporary surroundings...

Although I haven't been calling it Modge Podge, I'm sure you're not alone. Much like when people say "reel-luh-tor" (to my dismay) instead of "real-tor", but I digress....

Give sweet Luna a cuddle for me....:)