So with the table portion nicely coated and in its curing stage, it's time to work on the tri-fold mirror. My original intention was to turn the mirror around and spray paint chalkboard paint (yes, it comes in a spray for a nice smooth covering!) and fill the other two side mirrors with cork board. After a long search for a cork board that was both thick enough and big enough to fill the frames. I also intended to use a special artists spray paint that coats such porous materials without a hard 'shell-like' coating so that it remains usable and pinable. BUT, after hitting the restore, I found a great office fibreboard that filled the bill. But paintable? Nope. Wouldn't work with the artists spray and look clean and refreshed. So my studio partner, Catherine, suggested fabric. And what a great idea it was! We chose a designer fabric from Toronto, a large houndstooth woven - not printed - upholstery. It turned out fabulous!
The drawers got a Louboutin inspired colour - which will be 'hidden' in the desk until you open the drawers. Liking the crystal knobs and thinking this is best way to go.
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