refinished desk: distressed style

elizabeth and i have been working on refinishing this desk my grandmother gave me. i really wanted to keep it in the family, but knew it needed an update - i think it turned out great!

here's the transformation in pictures:

 {original desk}

 {sanding done, woohoo!}

 the finished product!

i have found any hardware to replace the knockers on the bottom drawers, they have two holes that are very close together and i haven't tracked any down that will fit the holes. i will update once i find some new ones!