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Monday, June 2, 2014

San Francisco Bay Blue Highboy Dresser



As usual I was at the Flea Market this weekend and found a dresser.  As you all know, I have a thing for dressers! 
Before:
This dresser is very heavy and made in Michigan with dove tailed drawers.  It had a lot of scratches and dings, but I knew it could be gorgeous.  I had bought some paint by Pittsburgh Paint Co. called San Francisco Bay Blue because I live a little bit south of SF on the beach and I wanted a color that reminded me of where I live. I made this great blue color into home made chalk paint and got busy painting.  After 2 coats of paint, I hand painted the gorgeous detail at the top with white chalk paint.  After distressing I sealed the dresser with dark wax and hemp oil.  I love the blue and the how the detail at the top now pops! 










This is a big dresser so I hope it sells fast so I can get another! 
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16 comments:

  1. ℳartina @ Northern NestingJune 2, 2014 at 5:22 PM

    What a pretty color...love how you added the white to the detail...very pretty!!

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    1. DD's CottageJune 2, 2014 at 7:17 PM

      Thank you Martina--the detail blended in before but now you notice it!

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  2. Butterfly 8)(8 Bungalow June 2, 2014 at 7:46 PM

    It looks like wedgwood! and I love that!

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    1. DD's CottageJune 3, 2014 at 7:04 AM

      It does look like Wedgewood--good observation! I love it too!

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  3. Jennifer @ Town and Country LivingJune 2, 2014 at 7:58 PM

    I agree with Butterfly Bungalow. It does look like Wedgewood. Gorgeous color ... and I love the white detailing!

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    1. DD's CottageJune 3, 2014 at 7:04 AM

      Thank you Jennifer--I agree and it is a great color. The white detailing turned out so pretty

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  4. MarigeneJune 3, 2014 at 7:56 AM

    Gorgeous color...and those peonies are beautiful, too!

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    1. DD's CottageJune 3, 2014 at 10:41 AM

      Thank you Marigene--how do you like the crooked one that is first? hee hee I was off balance I suppose!

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  5. UnknownJune 3, 2014 at 5:30 PM

    So pretty! I love that you painted out the white detail. When I first saw it, I thought you had added a ceramic border. You really personalized it.

    Mary @ Orphans With Makeup

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    1. DD's CottageJune 3, 2014 at 6:00 PM

      Thank you Mary- I like the white on the detail-I can see it now!

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  6. chateau chicJune 3, 2014 at 5:52 PM

    This is a real beauty! Love the blue and the white detail on the front!
    Mary Alice

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  7. Wendy@Sometimes TwiceJune 5, 2014 at 7:23 AM

    This is such a pretty piece! Blue and white are my favorite!

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    1. DD's CottageJune 5, 2014 at 2:05 PM

      Thank you Wendy--it is a really pretty blue in person.

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  8. Marie-Interior FrugalistaJune 9, 2014 at 7:51 AM

    What a great find! Love the makeover you gave it - the color is so pretty and I like how you brought out the details using white. Definitely pinning this!
    Marie@The Interior Frugalista

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    1. DD's CottageJune 9, 2014 at 8:00 AM

      Thank you Marie--it is a very pretty blue and it was my husbands idea too!

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