I found this chest of drawers at the Flea Market and it had to come home with me.
Before:
This piece is old and has good bones, but needed some TLC. I thought of storing fabric in the great drawers and Cath Kidson ( http://www.cathkidston.com ) and her cheery look came to mind. I decided to put fabric on the inside drawer fronts. First I mixed up an aqua home made chalk paint and got to painting. I then used some of the paint and lightened it with white and did a quick dry bush over the piece. I pulled out 3 different cheerful and fresh pieces of fabrics from my stash (the stash is taking up my small closet in the office!). I placed my fabric on my counter and then put the drawer fronts face down on it and traced around the drawer front. I cut out the pattern with a little extra to fold over for a hem. I decided to Modge Podge the fabric on to the fronts and then Modge Podge over the entire fabric. I like how it turned out and the fabric is sort of rough and it feels very sturdy. I distressed the chest of drawers and sealed it with wax/hemp oil.
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It's official - the prettiest piece of furniture I have seen tonight! Maybe even all week. Pinning and sharing.
ReplyDeleteThank you Donna--it was a fun project to do with the fabric.
ReplyDeleteLove this - So bright and cheery esp with the little surprise when you open the doors! Pinned :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Cindy-I was going for cheery!
DeleteDarrielle, you never disappoint! What an unexpected surprise on the inside. Such a pretty idea.
ReplyDeleteMary @ Orphans With Makeup
Thank you Mary--I am glad you like my things and ideas!
Deletevisiting from simple and sweet friday. This is a stunning change. Wow
ReplyDeleteThank you very much!
DeleteMy favorite piece of yours so far! I love the colors and think it is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThank you Suzanne-that's a big compliment coming from you. Thanks!
DeleteIt is simply stunning! Love the color & hardware & wheels.
ReplyDeleteThank you Mary--I love the hardware and casters too!
DeleteSo pretty! The fabrics compliment each other so well.
ReplyDeleteThank you--I wasn't sure if fabric would work but I am glad I tried it and that it did work.
DeleteOh wow! I am simply stunned to silence... This is so stunning. And I thought that BEFORE I saw the before picture... You are an artist.....
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x Crystelle
Crystelle Boutique
Thank you Crystelle--What a compliment-I am blushing!
DeleteWhat a stunning transformation!!
ReplyDeleteThank you Christy!
ReplyDeleteSimply gorgeous! Love the Cath Kidson inspiration :) Stopping by from Say G'Day!
ReplyDeleteThank you Pernilla--For some reason I just thought of Cath Kidson when I saw this piece so I went with my vision.
DeleteOh My! What a great make over. I love it!
ReplyDelete~Liz
Thank you Liz-I like it better now too!
DeleteLove the chest! Love the BLUE! Love the distressed paint job! I TOTALLY LOVE THIS MAKEOVER! I am so glad I found you at The Dedicated House link up!
ReplyDeleteThank you Jeanette-I am glad you love it because I love it too!
DeleteYour chest of drawers is stunning! I love the color and the fabric on the drawers. I just painted a similar piece and wish I had seen yours first. I simply painted mine with a chippy milk paint finish in white. Pinning! Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteThank you-I bet yours is beautiful too and have a great weekend too
DeleteWow, what a difference a coat of paint makes....I love it!! Pinned.
ReplyDeleteThank you Kathi-paint does wonders!
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ReplyDeleteJust beautiful - what a brilliant idea!
ReplyDelete( love your custom color too - soooo pretty! )
Hopping over from Knick of Time :)
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Thank you Suzan- I thought if I kept the chest of drawers I would put fabric in the drawers so why not put it on the fronts for color and wow. I like how it turned out.
DeleteThat is just the most adorable, happy little piece of furniture that I've ever seen! Just love it! Pinning this one for future Pinspiration!
ReplyDeleteThank you Jeanette--I like that the piece is happy too!
DeleteI absolutely love this piece! The fabric on the fronts with that blue is sooo pretty. Gorgeous actually!!! Visiting from Knick of Time and now following you.
ReplyDeleteThank you Tuula--I am glad the fabric ideas turned out and I love it too! I love new followers!
DeleteA very amazing and creative transformation...just lovely! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Deb-I love how it turned out too!
DeleteVery pretty! True trash to treasure story, and your pics are gorgeous! Thanks for sharing over at Coastal Charm...I will be following.
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Thank you Judy-I agree trash to treasure!
DeleteYou did an awesome job on that piece! It is so pretty and when opened up - what a surprise!! Great job!!
ReplyDeleteJudy
Thank you Judy-I like the fabric on the drawers!
DeleteThis is beautiful! I love the colors.
ReplyDeleteMarie @ In Our Happy Place
Thank you Marie--I like the colors too!
DeleteI love the look. The great color and rustic look and especially what you did with the drawers. So pretty. Makes me want to go yardsaling/thriftstore-ing to find my own!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much-the hunt is one of my favorite parts of the process!
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ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteThank you Lisa!
DeleteHow did I miss this one? It is gorgeous! Perfectly shabby chic!! I can just see it in a pretty craft room filled with vintage lace and ribbons.
ReplyDeleteThank you Victoria--I thought about filling it with my linen stash too!
DeleteHi Darrielle,
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to let you know that your gorgeous chest of drawers is being featured at the DIY Sunday Showcase Party this weekend!
Marie@The Interior Frugalista
Thank you Marie--I am glad you liked it and thanks for featuring it!
DeleteThanks for sharing at the Say G’day party. I’ve just pinned your post to the Say G’Day Saturday Board and will be featuring you at my Friday Favorites post!
ReplyDeleteHope you can join us again this weekend.
Best wishes,
Natasha in Oz
Thank you Natasha-Have a great weekend and thanks for the feature!
DeleteSimply stunning! Thank you for sharing! You are one of the features today at the Anything Blue Friday party at The Dedicated House. Here is the link to this week's party. http://www.thededicatedhouse.com/2014/06/anything-blue-friday-week-60.html Hope to see you again at the little blue soiree. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
ReplyDeleteThank you Kathryn-Thanks for the feature!
DeleteOh my gosh, this is fabulous! Love, love it!
ReplyDeletehugs,
Jann
Thank you Jann--I love the colors too!
DeleteAdorable!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I think it is adorable too!
DeleteD.D., I recently found your blog and wanted to tell you I think you are SO talented! Love all the pieces you've done. This one might be my favorite!
ReplyDeleteThank you--I love compliments-ha ha and I am glad you like my blog- it's a newer thing for me.
DeleteHappy to feature you at the party this morning! Thanks so much for sharing your talent with us!
ReplyDeleteThank you Sharon-features are so nice!
DeleteThis is just adorable!! Sharing at redouxinteriors and the Handmade Hangout tomorrow afternoon. Thank you so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThank you--I like how it turn out too! Thanks for the feature!
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