I know this may sound dumb
hopeless
but i have this olldddd dest my grandmother gave me
its white with flowers carved in it
my mom had it now i have it
i really want a room makerover
and i have the option of that
but i dont know i really want a new desk
since this thing wont match anything
how do i let myself get rid of this?
and this is DIY cuz im going to do it myself
getting rid of this desk
2007-11-05 01:20:56 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Hi Nioko,
Do not get rid of that desk. It sounds to me like your Grandmother gave you the desk with love and you will always remember her through the desk. Just carefully store it away because I promise there will come a time in your later life sometime you will want that desk!! Who knows, maybe you will give it to your granddaughter!
2007-11-05 03:48:50 · answer #1 · answered by Steve in NC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the desk is truly an heirloom; the first place I'd be asking would be MOM.
Obviously your decision is about a THING; and should cause no RIFT. Your reasons are valid; but perhaps your mother would just store it away somewhere.
Certainly you have multiple options; IE: refinish it; donate it; sell it; trash it; store it; etc.
While I understand "Emotional attachments" to THINGS; not all of us have that condition; fortunately.
2007-11-05 09:28:00 · answer #2 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Can you not store the old desk somewhere? You may want it in the future because it is a family heirloom and you could regret tossing it.
2007-11-05 09:29:18 · answer #3 · answered by Bears Mom 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
as another one said, just store it away, because in 10 years or more, you may have a different outlook on lots of things, and the desk might fit right in.
2007-11-05 10:35:27 · answer #4 · answered by DeeDee 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Aww! I can sympathize, Nioko: I hate getting rid of things that my family gave me too.
You could repaint it, or strip the paint off and stain it. Or if you *must* get rid of it, you could inquire at several charities or sell it on E-bay.
Good luck!
2007-11-05 12:58:46 · answer #5 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you don't feel like storing it........then go on to craigs list and either sell it or list
its always free to list on craigs list
. there is always craigs list close to a poster. go to www. craigslist.org then find your state & city.
listings are totally free
2007-11-05 13:55:30 · answer #6 · answered by 4tonianne (on ebay) 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
antiques roadshow
2007-11-05 09:29:43 · answer #7 · answered by aaron c 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋