First of all, I hate using the word “vanity” for this space. I understand the reasoning, but it just strikes a nerve. So, I will call it my “girl space” 
So my husband and I are young and on a very tight budget. We have a LOT of hand-me-down furniture around our house from our families, and leftover furniture from college. Now that I have discovered the amazing world of DIY blogging, this isn’t such a bad thing
I was inspired by Bonnie at House of Grace to show all of you how I have organized my “girl space”.
This is my desk from the second grade! Isn’t that crazy?! I love that I used it every night for homework as a kid, and now I can use it every day as a married lady However, I was not as crazy about the pickled wood. I forgot to take a complete “before” picture, but here is what the coloring is…
I bought this paint at Lowes for $3.00! I LOVE the color!
After I painted the whole desk, I added new handles from Lowes
Much better Now, to add the final “girly touches”…I went to our local thrift store, and over a few trips, I found some great milk glass to organize my beauty supplies
Isn’t it pretty?! I was so happy with how they turned out
So here’s the whole “girl space”!
Please ignore the hideous blue carpet…remember, we’re renting! Here’s a rundown of the items you see in these pictures…
Oval mirror – $7.00 from a thrift store in VA – repainted many times, for now it’s painted to match the desk!
Floating shelves- $6.00 total from Ross
Home-made Necklace Organizer – total cost was $21 (check out how I made it here)
Home-made earring organizer- total cost $5.66 (check out how I made it here)
Milk Glass pieces – $9.30 total
Lamp base- $1.90 from the thrift store, then spraypainted with leftover spraypaint
Lampshade- $8.00 (from Wal*Mart) with a ribbon from JoAnn glued on for $2.00
Desk Paint – $3.00
Desk handles- $5.94 total
GRAND TOTAL: $67.80
Not too bad! Let me know your thoughts!
This is adorable. Way to be stylishly creative on a budget!
Following from House of Grace. You have great decorating tips. Love the necklace holder you made
Beautiful!
Found you from the Hand Me Down House… I love your milk glasses! Such a great project on the cheap! Good job Christina!
Beauty on a budget. Well done!
Just gorgeous! What fantastic thrift store finds!
Very cute! All nice and organized. I love the milk glass! I'd love it if you linked up to my Friday link party tomorrow! alittleknickknack.blogspot.com
very cute! I love the milk glass…beautiful, cheap and easy to find!I am lifting your earring organizer for several friends/family members for Christmas presents!
So cute! The milk glass was a great touch! Very feminine and uncluttered!
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Really very pretty, love that you used the desk when you were little!Rondell
I love your "girl space" and the milk glass pieces just add the perfect touch to house all your "girl stuff". Great job!
I don't usually like milk glass, but I love the way you've used it here! Your "girl space" looks great!
I love the floating shelves you used for "girl things". The desk came out fantastic.~kimberleewww.TheSpunkyDiva.blogspot.com
your milk glass is the perfect touch!
Love the way the desk has turned out – and so neat that it's been such a constant in your life. Enjoy your break before school starts.
I just love any furniture painted white. Your desk looks so nice with its new makeover!!!
This turned out so fun-milk glass is great for so many things -it's cheap and pretty and there's lots of it out there!
Very Very Pretty!Shannonwww.akadesign.ca
This is so darling!
What an amazing way to use milk glass….genius.