Something old now looks new(er)

Those of you who know me well might know that I like re-vamping and fixing things up. I am by no means a crazy person who does stuff like this BUT I do like a bit of a jaunt into the world of 'fixering uppering'.

So I present to you.....

A old double school desk that had 'lived' for many years under a family members house. I finally got the courage to ask if I could have it.  Brought it home and put it on the verandah...

Not looking too good and a bit scary to even contemplate embarking on such a project....

Slowly meandering through the forest of uglyness. This project was taking a loooong time with many small children to look after. I think it was mostly stopping to breastfeed Levi and my laziness and Ben working night shift and needing to sleep during the day and afternoon shift needing to sleep in. Our bedroom is off of the verandah.

Occassionally there are interruptions. You know, falling in muddy holes head first....

Its more of an aqua blue and the frame is white.  I just need to find from somewhere ?? 'new' hinges. Apparently mine are ollllllddd and good old Bunny's Bear's House (Bunnings warehouse) does not have them.