Maria has zeroed in on her new metal desk. We don’t know how old it is – maybe 1930’s – it came off of a farm, and it was either used in a milking parlor – its very sturdy or perhaps in a hospital. The metal folders would be great for milk records or medical charts.

She’s vacuuming it, scrubbing it with cleaner and next, a wire brush.

I think she plans to finish tonight.

We saw this in a local restoration store called Shiny Sisters, which restores and reimagines old furniture. I got my new heavy London Bankers desk there for my study.

This one is odd and very different, it  just practically screamed “Maria’s desk.” It cost $65 and the plan is for it go into a corner of the living room.

Jack Metzger, who runs Outback Jack’s he successful antique store and gallery in town, came by to bring Maria some fabric the other day, he offered to buy it. This is the sort of desk that would cost several hundred dollars unrestored.

I’m not as creative as Maria when it comes to restoring the farmhouse, but I’m great at spotting things like this.

I think I’ll run out and bring home some Sushi so Maria can keep on working. Once she starts, she is determined to finish.  This is great fun for us, I’m into the world of bargains.