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Friday, June 13, 2014

Chest of drawers-inspired by Cath Kidson


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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66 comments:

  1. Donna WilkesJune 12, 2014 at 4:50 PM

    It's official - the prettiest piece of furniture I have seen tonight! Maybe even all week. Pinning and sharing.

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  2. DD's CottageJune 12, 2014 at 5:21 PM

    Thank you Donna--it was a fun project to do with the fabric.

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  3. Cindy DIY beautifyJune 12, 2014 at 5:39 PM

    Love this - So bright and cheery esp with the little surprise when you open the doors! Pinned :)

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  4. UnknownJune 12, 2014 at 5:49 PM

    Darrielle, you never disappoint! What an unexpected surprise on the inside. Such a pretty idea.

    Mary @ Orphans With Makeup

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    1. DD's CottageJune 12, 2014 at 6:42 PM

      Thank you Mary--I am glad you like my things and ideas!

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  5. Schulz FamilyJune 12, 2014 at 5:54 PM

    visiting from simple and sweet friday. This is a stunning change. Wow

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  6. The Painted DrawerJune 12, 2014 at 6:36 PM

    My favorite piece of yours so far! I love the colors and think it is beautiful.

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    1. DD's CottageJune 12, 2014 at 6:44 PM

      Thank you Suzanne-that's a big compliment coming from you. Thanks!

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  7. mary scottJune 12, 2014 at 9:51 PM

    It is simply stunning! Love the color & hardware & wheels.

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    1. DD's CottageJune 13, 2014 at 6:22 AM

      Thank you Mary--I love the hardware and casters too!

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  8. MissPrissyvilleJune 13, 2014 at 8:05 AM

    So pretty! The fabrics compliment each other so well.

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    1. DD's CottageJune 13, 2014 at 10:32 AM

      Thank you--I wasn't sure if fabric would work but I am glad I tried it and that it did work.

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  9. Crystelle BoutiqueJune 13, 2014 at 9:47 AM

    Oh 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.....
    :)
    x Crystelle
    Crystelle Boutique

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    1. DD's CottageJune 13, 2014 at 10:33 AM

      Thank you Crystelle--What a compliment-I am blushing!

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  10. Christy JamesJune 13, 2014 at 2:42 PM

    What a stunning transformation!!

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  11. DD's CottageJune 13, 2014 at 4:45 PM

    Thank you Christy!

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  12. SwedishCorner ~ DownUnder...PernillaJune 13, 2014 at 6:35 PM

    Simply gorgeous! Love the Cath Kidson inspiration :) Stopping by from Say G'Day!

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    1. DD's CottageJune 14, 2014 at 7:26 AM

      Thank you Pernilla--For some reason I just thought of Cath Kidson when I saw this piece so I went with my vision.

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  13. UnknownJune 13, 2014 at 6:39 PM

    Oh My! What a great make over. I love it!
    ~Liz

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  14. JeanetteJune 13, 2014 at 9:37 PM

    Love 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!

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    1. DD's CottageJune 14, 2014 at 7:27 AM

      Thank you Jeanette-I am glad you love it because I love it too!

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  15. Artsy VaVaJune 14, 2014 at 5:36 AM

    Your 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.

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    1. DD's CottageJune 14, 2014 at 7:28 AM

      Thank you-I bet yours is beautiful too and have a great weekend too

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  16. Run 'n StitchJune 14, 2014 at 8:12 AM

    Wow, what a difference a coat of paint makes....I love it!! Pinned.

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  17. Chic-TiquesJune 14, 2014 at 11:57 AM

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  18. UnknownJune 16, 2014 at 5:28 PM

    Just beautiful - what a brilliant idea!
    ( love your custom color too - soooo pretty! )
    Hopping over from Knick of Time :)
    xox

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    1. DD's CottageJune 16, 2014 at 6:23 PM

      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.

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  19. JeanetteJune 16, 2014 at 8:38 PM

    That is just the most adorable, happy little piece of furniture that I've ever seen! Just love it! Pinning this one for future Pinspiration!

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    1. DD's CottageJune 17, 2014 at 6:31 AM

      Thank you Jeanette--I like that the piece is happy too!

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  20. Tuula @ Thrifty Rebel VintageJune 17, 2014 at 6:19 AM

    I 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.

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    1. DD's CottageJune 17, 2014 at 6:32 AM

      Thank you Tuula--I am glad the fabric ideas turned out and I love it too! I love new followers!

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  21. Deb @ Frugal Little BungalowJune 17, 2014 at 8:28 AM

    A very amazing and creative transformation...just lovely! :)

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  22. Judy PimperlJune 17, 2014 at 11:23 AM

    Very pretty! True trash to treasure story, and your pics are gorgeous! Thanks for sharing over at Coastal Charm...I will be following.
    judypimperl.blogspot.com

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  23. 20 North OraJune 17, 2014 at 12:36 PM

    You did an awesome job on that piece! It is so pretty and when opened up - what a surprise!! Great job!!

    Judy

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    1. DD's CottageJune 17, 2014 at 4:57 PM

      Thank you Judy-I like the fabric on the drawers!

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  24. Marie June 17, 2014 at 2:43 PM

    This is beautiful! I love the colors.
    Marie @ In Our Happy Place

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  25. UnknownJune 17, 2014 at 5:21 PM

    I 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!

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    1. DD's CottageJune 18, 2014 at 6:41 AM

      Thank you very much-the hunt is one of my favorite parts of the process!

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  26. LisascraftiquesJune 19, 2014 at 5:24 AM

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  27. LisascraftiquesJune 19, 2014 at 5:25 AM

    Beautiful!

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  28. UnknownJune 19, 2014 at 1:46 PM

    How 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.

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    1. DD's CottageJune 19, 2014 at 8:51 PM

      Thank you Victoria--I thought about filling it with my linen stash too!

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  29. Marie-Interior FrugalistaJune 19, 2014 at 4:41 PM

    Hi Darrielle,
    Just 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

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    1. DD's CottageJune 19, 2014 at 8:51 PM

      Thank you Marie--I am glad you liked it and thanks for featuring it!

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  30. Natasha in OzJune 20, 2014 at 12:31 AM

    Thanks 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!

    Hope you can join us again this weekend.

    Best wishes,
    Natasha in Oz

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    1. DD's CottageJune 20, 2014 at 8:58 AM

      Thank you Natasha-Have a great weekend and thanks for the feature!

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  31. Kathryn Ferguson GriffinJune 20, 2014 at 6:25 AM

    Simply 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

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  32. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonJune 20, 2014 at 9:45 AM

    Oh my gosh, this is fabulous! Love, love it!
    hugs,
    Jann

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  33. Butterfly 8)(8 Bungalow June 23, 2014 at 10:20 PM

    Adorable!

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  34. UnknownJune 24, 2014 at 5:36 AM

    D.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!

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    1. DD's CottageJune 24, 2014 at 7:46 AM

      Thank you--I love compliments-ha ha and I am glad you like my blog- it's a newer thing for me.

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  35. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.June 24, 2014 at 5:54 AM

    Happy to feature you at the party this morning! Thanks so much for sharing your talent with us!

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  36. Good Time CharlieJune 25, 2014 at 5:01 PM

    This is just adorable!! Sharing at redouxinteriors and the Handmade Hangout tomorrow afternoon. Thank you so much for sharing!

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    1. DD's CottageJune 26, 2014 at 6:44 AM

      Thank you--I like how it turn out too! Thanks for the feature!

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