Sunday, April 29, 2012

A Whimsical Makeover: The Heavy Dresser Edition

A few weeks ago, my husband brought home this dresser. I was in lovely shape. Dovetailed drawers, full set of hardware, clean and smell free...However, there was one problem. It is the HEAVIEST DRESSER OF ALL TIME. I don't mean to yell but I had to load and unload this thing 3 times. I'll bet the family that bought it agrees with me. :)


I chose to paint this dresser in ASCP Old Violet. It is a dark moody blue/purple.  It is one of my favorites to work with.


I kept the hardware and spray painted it black. I am very pleased with how it turned out.
This dresser had some neat lines that were lost before in the medium colored wood. I love the scallop at the top.


I took this one to the Kane County Flea Market.
 Christie beautiful staged our space and this piece sold quickly. I enjoy it when people love and purchase my items but I love it even more when I know they are going to a good home. This family was going to place this in their new baby's room. They also bought my painted oars to match their motif.



As a bonus, they sent me a picture on my Facebook page.

This is so sweet. It is perfect for a little boy's room.:)

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9 comments:

  1. How sweet of them to send you a photo of the dresser in their wee one's room! Looks great.

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  2. Love that you did this piece in Old Violet. You're right, I didn't even see the scallop details in the before picture. Very nice.

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  3. Just beautiful! How kind of them to send you a photo. Love the painted oars also.

    Well done my friend...

    Janet xox
    The Empty Nest

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  4. I love that you are brave enough to step out with color! I am such a chicken with color! I loved seeing this post and am so thankful that you shared it at Meet Me Monday. It actually inspired me to move to a green that I have been wanting to play with but have been chicken to try. Thank you for sharing! I love that they sent you a picture showing you where it "lives" now. Love, Me www.youaretalkingtoomuch.com

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  5. so pretty! i love that shade of blue! and it suits this dresser well.

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  6. I haven't worked with Old Violet yet but am anxious to! This dresser turned out beautiful and I love the black hardware. I will be pinning this to my "Paint it Annie" ASCP board! Thanks so much for sharing!
    Best Wishes and Blessings,
    Amanda

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  7. So pretty and just an amazingly beautiful color! So glad that you shared this with us! Can't wait to see what you will be up to next!

    Take care,

    Trish

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  8. I have a similar dresser, same color! I love it except that the drawers stick a bit.

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  9. It's really pretty! Did you use clear wax?

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