Sunday, January 20, 2013

Blue Antique Dresser

This is the companion dresser to this one.  I love the shape of it and how petite it is, but she was a little rough, too.  I sanded her all down, filled the holes for new hardware, and gave her a new color.  



 Before



 After

I am absolutely loving this color (it's actually just a tad more green than it looks in the pics)!









 I wanted to tie all the hardware in with the other pieces and the black in her room, so I left it pretty simple.









 Sometimes pieces come in that are pretty beat up.  I used to worry about fixing every little thing, but realized that some of these imperfections are just part of the piece now (for example the crack right underneath the top on the upper left corner).  All of these little things (if they don't hurt the stability or structure of the piece) just add character. :)  



LOVE this keyhole!!  So sweet! :)





color = Great Falls SW
stain = Early American Minwax
hardware = Hobby Lobby
poly = Varathane in semi-gloss


Here's a huge THANK YOU to Sarah @ Alderberry Hill,
Courtney @ A Diamond in the Stuff,
Claire @ The Rustic Pig,
and
Karen @ Redoux

for featuring this cute little dresser!


Linked up here:
The Dedicated House--Anything Blue Friday
Young Heart Old Soul

The Shabby NestIn The Old RoadTheRusticPig
A Diamond in the Stuff  





 
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25 comments:

  1. StaceyJanuary 20, 2013 at 6:24 PM

    Stunning Lisa!
    Thanks for the list of what you used - very helpful!
    Stacey :o)

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  2. KathieJanuary 20, 2013 at 7:19 PM

    I love this! Great work!

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  3. DanielleJanuary 21, 2013 at 8:00 AM

    Lisa, this is gorgeous. I love the distressing and the color is beautiful. Oh, and that key hole! I wish there was a hobby lobby closer to me. They have such great hardware. Thanks so much for sharing on Silver Pennies Sundays!

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    1. LisaJanuary 21, 2013 at 8:58 AM

      Thank you for hosting and for the kinds words Danielle! :)

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  4. Tried and TwistedJanuary 21, 2013 at 10:38 AM

    Great antiquing! Lovely color choice too.

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  5. CynthiaJanuary 22, 2013 at 6:27 AM

    I have a similar dresser that I need to redo. I won't tell you how long it's been kicking around, though! The colour you chose for yours is great, very fun looking!

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  6. meJanuary 22, 2013 at 5:00 PM

    Gorgeous job!!! I love the color!
    I'd like to invite you to check out my thrifted link up!
    http://www.youngheartoldsoul.com

    Cheers!

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  7. chateau chicJanuary 22, 2013 at 8:49 PM

    This little dresser is absolutely ADORABLE!! Love the color, the knobs, everything about it!
    Happy to be a new follower, Mary Alice

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  8. Karen @ Beatrice EuphemieJanuary 22, 2013 at 11:28 PM

    I really like the color and style of this little dresser! It came out so pretty! (Visiting from Wendy's blog, Young Heart) xx

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  9. LisaJanuary 23, 2013 at 5:30 AM

    Thank you to all of you for your kind words! Hope you all are having a wonderful week! Just trying to stay warm here in WI!! :)

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  10. Revamp Spunky RenaJanuary 23, 2013 at 11:37 AM

    Hi Lovely, I'm your new follower from Linky Party.
    Love your awesome blog. Feel free to check out & follow my blog @ www.revampspunkyrena.com
    xoxo
    Rena

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  11. UnknownJanuary 23, 2013 at 3:13 PM

    Love it! Awesome job!

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  12. Katie DraneJanuary 23, 2013 at 3:28 PM

    Love the blue! Great job:)

    Katie
    www.funhomethings.com

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  13. meJanuary 24, 2013 at 9:28 AM

    Just stopping by to say -thank you- for joining in my first link up! And I'm still drooling over that little dresser! :)

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  14. UnknownJanuary 25, 2013 at 10:29 PM

    Looks great!

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  15. UnknownJanuary 27, 2013 at 2:29 PM


    Thanks so much for linking to Make the Scene Monday @ Alderberry Hill. You are being featured this evening!
    I hope you have a wonderful week ahead, and join me later tonight for Make the Scene Monday #59!

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    1. LisaJanuary 27, 2013 at 6:24 PM

      Thank you so much Sarah! You are so sweet. :) Can't wait to see the other features!

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  16. Jeannie and LindaJanuary 27, 2013 at 5:16 PM

    You know, I've been thinking of painting my chest of drawers blue, and after seeing this, I think I will go for it. We are your newest members, and would love for you to join us. Please visit when you can.
    Jeannie
    The French Hen's Nest

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    1. LisaJanuary 27, 2013 at 6:23 PM

      Thank you so much Jeannie and Linda! I will be sure to stop by! :)

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  17. Courtney ~ French Country CottageJanuary 31, 2013 at 10:28 AM

    So darling!! Thanks for linking up at Feathered Nest Friday!

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  18. Cassie BustamanteJanuary 31, 2013 at 6:53 PM

    i love that new color! so vibrant!

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  19. curiositaellyaMarch 22, 2013 at 11:57 PM

    Pretty!

    http://www.curiositaellya.blogspot.com/

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  20. ℳartina @ Northern NestingMarch 23, 2013 at 5:45 PM

    Beautiful...love the color!! Your newest follower, would love if you followed back:)

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  21. CandyMarch 23, 2013 at 8:51 PM

    Another pretty blue piece. Love it.

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