How to Create an Anthropologie-Inspired Secretary Desk for under $100! | House of Hackney Inspo

If you’re struggling, consider therapy with our sponsor BetterHelp. Click https://betterhelp.com/andykline for a 10% discount on your first month of therapy with a licensed professional specific to your needs. Thank you BetterHelp, for sponsoring today's Fable! These secretary desks sit and sit on the market in my area...but I think I have an inspiration that will make this little one (in VERY rough shape) find a new home in a hurry. Come with me as I use a $2000 cabinet and splurge birthday present (House of Hackney designer lampshade) from Anthropologie as inspiration for the desk's transformation...and do it all for under $100! 00:01 Opening Scene and Intro 02:13 Meeting the Secretary Desk 05:53 Sanding 07:22 Inspiration Ideas 09:04 Filling Hardware Holes with Bondo 09:23 Painting with Melange Paints Restoration Bronze 10:57 Sanding Paint with Fine Grit Abrasive 11:20 Final Smooth Coat Technique Using Misting Bottle 11:50 Stenciling with Bone Inlay Stencil 14:35 Priming with Spray Paint 15:45 Adding Vintage Inspired Wallpaper 16:27 Drilling New Hardware Holes 16:39 Applying Clear Wax 17:07 Sanding Stencil 17:49 Removing Phallic Plinths 18:54 BEFORE 19:15 AFTER 20:38 Cost Breakdown/List Price Discussion 22:01 Hi from Milo the Cat 22:08 Thank you for joining me! 👋 COME SAY HI! Instagram:   / furniturefablesbyandy   🎥 VIDEO CREATION: *iMovie *https://www.Epidemicsound.com ** NOTE: It is possible that some of the below items are affiliate links. An affiliate link will provide me, the content creator, a small commission, should the use of it result in a sale of that item. There is no change in the cost to you, the customer. Thanks friends! - Andy ** 🤓 Andy's Favorite Readers...Available in MANY COLORS! 🤓 https://amzn.to/3FTkeWr 🧲 Magnetic Parts Tray 🧲 https://amzn.to/3ExYIGg 🪷 Vintage Inspired Bird/Lotus Flower 🪷 https://amzn.to/3QSSLuj 🍃 Indian Inlay Stencil 🍃 https://amzn.to/3FSQlWf 💦 Andy's Mighty Misting Bottle 💦 https://amzn.to/3MzCCr5 🧻 Andy's Favorite White Rags 🧻 https://amzn.to/3FVMp7u ⚜️ Brass Finish Knobs ⚜️ https://amzn.to/47pWPI2 🕯️ Clear Wax 🕯️ https://amzn.to/3QCjtpE 🥉 Melange Paints: Restoration Bronze 🥉 https://www.melangepaints.com/shop/p/... 🟢 SAFAVIEH Monaco Green Circle Rug 5' 🟢 https://amzn.to/3swJm2n 🎁 Andy Birthday Present House of Hackney Lamp Shade 💡 https://www.anthropologie.com/shop/ho...