we have a local facebook page in my town that is a swap shop...people list items for sale or trade or even freebies...i came across this dresser for $60...i ended up paying $40 for it but had to drag it out of an attic...the hubby wasn't too excited about that...its very heavy!
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| here it is the day i got it...it was a light yellow... |
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| the 1st thing i did was to take off the hardware...i then started sanding...i have a compressor so i used a handheld sander... |
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| this pic shows the 1st coats of paint...i kilzed 1st....i used a brush for this project...you can't see any brush marks on it...i really took my time because this was my first really nice vintage piece....i had some silver chrome paint left from an old project so i decided to spray paint the handles...wasn't sure if i liked the look but no cost to use what i already had...i might update them with some more modern ones later...right now i love the ones that are on there... |
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| here is the end result! i'm in love with it...my family laughed when i got it...i think they like it a little better now....i'm still working on my dining room...hopefully soon i will be able to post a better picture....i'm working on improving my picture quality...if i can not be so excited and pick up a camera instead of my cell phone...LOL |
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Linking Up To:
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Under The Table And Dreaming/ The Sunday Showcase
Debbiedoos/ Newbie Party
CRAFT/ Making Monday Marvelous
Coastal Charm/ Nifty Thrify Tuesday
Tip Junkie/ Homemade Projects
Savvy Homemade Monday Monday Party
A Diamond in the Stuff/ Time to Shine
Thrify Decor Chick/ Before & After Party
Skip To My Lou/ Made By You Monday
Savvy Southern Style/ Wow Us Wednesday
Primitive & Proper/ Piece of Work Wednesday
Domestically Speaking/ Power of Paint
Someday Crafts/ Whatever Goes Wednesday
Fireflies and Jellybeans/ Show off your Stuff
HOH/ Hookin Up with HOH
Perfectly Imperfect/ DIY Furniture Makeovers
A Creative Princess/ It's A Party
At The Picket Fence/ Welcome To Inspiration Friday
Frence Country Cottage/ Feathered Nest Friday
Remodelaholic/ Remodelaholic's Anonymous
Funky Junk Interiors/ Sat Nite Special
Be Different Act Normal/ Show and Tell Saturday
Flamingo Toes/ Think Pink Sundays
Under The Table And Dreaming/ The Sunday Showcase
Debbiedoos/ Newbie Party
CRAFT/ Making Monday Marvelous
Coastal Charm/ Nifty Thrify Tuesday
Tip Junkie/ Homemade Projects
Savvy Homemade Monday Monday Party
A Diamond in the Stuff/ Time to Shine
Thrify Decor Chick/ Before & After Party
Skip To My Lou/ Made By You Monday
Savvy Southern Style/ Wow Us Wednesday
Primitive & Proper/ Piece of Work Wednesday
Domestically Speaking/ Power of Paint
Someday Crafts/ Whatever Goes Wednesday
Fireflies and Jellybeans/ Show off your Stuff
HOH/ Hookin Up with HOH
Perfectly Imperfect/ DIY Furniture Makeovers
A Creative Princess/ It's A Party
At The Picket Fence/ Welcome To Inspiration Friday
Frence Country Cottage/ Feathered Nest Friday
Remodelaholic/ Remodelaholic's Anonymous
Funky Junk Interiors/ Sat Nite Special
Be Different Act Normal/ Show and Tell Saturday
27 comments:
thank you!! i appreciate your sweet comments...i am trying to get rid of my table and chairs...i posted on our local facebook site that i would like to trade for an old set...my family prb thinks i'm nuts! this whole blogging thing has my mind ticking...i just keep finding stuff i want to do
Pretty pretty piece and transformation. thanks for sharing at my newbie party.
Very nice! Like the dark top!
Saw your post on Debbiedoos. You did a terrific job - it turned out so pretty!
I love that dresser. It's quite special looking, and I bet your family won't laugh the next time you brought something home..
It's so lovely--great job!
I came over from Debbiedoo's and I love your "new" buffet!! I drag stuff home all the time and people laugh until they see what it becomes!!! Let them laugh!!! You get the last laugh, right?
~Wendy
Nicely done Ashley.
Saw you post on Debbiedoo's and just had to come an take a look. You did a great job on the dresser/buffet!
http://tinasplaceforthisandthat.blogspot.com/
Great transformation! I have a dresser that I'm using in my kitchen for towels, tablecloths and as a bar on top. It need desperately needs paint and now I'm inspired! Visiting from Debbie Doos!
http://sweethomeinspirations.blogspot.com
Terrific transformation on your dresser!
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What a great piece. And wonderful transformation.
Lovely piece and so worth the effort! Visiting from DebbieDoos!!
Beautiful! I love the darktop with the white bottom and I think the silver hardware looks wonderful with it! Great job!
Over from Debbie doos.. love it.
I love it! I would kill for that many drawers in my buffet! I would love for you to link your post up at my Savvy HomeMade Monday blog party at:
http://www.homesavvyatoz.com/2011/07/28/savvy-homemade-monday-party-1/
I am following you now!
Thanks for linking up, Ashley!
Very cool the way it turned out! I need something to paint!
Veronica
www.tasselsandtwigs.blogspot.com
Very nice!! We have some furniture to repaint, but it seems like such a daunting task!
gorgeous! these french triple dressers always make me a little weak in the knees. :) you did a beautiful job on it!
Beautiful! What a transformation!
I'm your newest follower! :)
Very nice! I have a piece that I am wanting to upcycle given to me by a friend who has started bidding on storage units! She didn't sell it so she gave it to me. Can't wait to redo it! Thanks for sharing :)
Great job! It's beautiful now! I would love for you to link up to "It's a Party" on Thursday!
www.acreativeprincess.blogspot.com
What a gorgeous dresser and what a steal for $40! I've been looking for something like this in my area for-ev-er! Little jealous here!
BEAUTIFULLY redone!!!
Deborah
visiting from
upcyclingmylife.blogspot.com
Looks great. I think the silver handles look wonderful for now.
It came out great~ what a fantastic piece now!Thanks for sharing at Feathered Nest Friday! :)
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