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Monday, September 8, 2014

Not so Blue Chippy Dresser


I am always on the hunt for dressers and I found this nice one  on Craigslist so I snatched it up.
Before:





The top was pretty rough and chippy so I got out my hand sander and sanded it smooth.  I decided I liked the light blue color and proceeded to sand down the rest of the dresser to give it a distressed and chippy look. I figured if I did not like it then I would paint it a new color.  I like how the yellowish color comes through as well as the original wood.  The last thing I did was to seal it all with AS clear wax.  I think it is adorable. 
Chippy top


Great side details

I love roses and stock 

Gorgeous hardware


Chippy goodness! 

Love the details! 







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16 comments:

  1. ℳartina @ Northern NestingSeptember 6, 2014 at 1:58 PM

    Pretty Pretty!!

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  2. UnknownSeptember 6, 2014 at 11:58 PM

    This is gorgeous. Do you mind my asking where you got the hardware for it? I am going to paint a dresser I bought at a thrift shop, but I definitely want to replace the hardware.

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    1. DD's CottageSeptember 7, 2014 at 6:58 AM

      Thank you Briana-The hardware came wight he dresser. I do buy hardware from ebay, hobby lobby, Cost Plus, and the Flea Market.

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  3. Anne's Attic - DesignSeptember 7, 2014 at 7:41 PM

    I love the patina that you got on the dresser. It's a great keeper. Have a great day! Jo

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  4. The Painted DrawerSeptember 8, 2014 at 11:48 AM

    Great idea to keep the original paint and sand it back - genius! I really enjoyed seeing your home over the weekend on Savvy Southern Style. I feel like I came over for a visit!

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    1. DD's CottageSeptember 8, 2014 at 12:12 PM

      Thank you Suzanne-It defiantly made it easier to just sand back! Thanks for touring my home-I was also with Pamela at Over at my Front Porch for a series on my decorating style. 2 times in one week-wow! Feeling special!

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  5. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresSeptember 9, 2014 at 6:10 PM

    I love it too! Can't wait to see it in person, it will fly out the door on Friday night!

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    1. DD's CottageSeptember 9, 2014 at 6:26 PM

      Thank you Betsy-I hope it goes fast! Fun times next week!

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  6. UnknownSeptember 10, 2014 at 6:24 AM

    Love this blue color and the beautiful details of this dresser. Your distressing really brought out the best in this piece. Kudos!

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    1. DD's CottageSeptember 10, 2014 at 7:24 AM

      Thank you Peggy-I had an idea and went with it and I love how it turned out. Less work for sure on this one!

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  7. Rosemary and ThymeSeptember 12, 2014 at 8:29 PM

    What a gorgeous piece. The shade of powdery blue is perfection.

    Janet

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  8. JenneliseSeptember 16, 2014 at 9:24 PM

    I love that barely there blue! Very lovely!
    Jennelise

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    1. DD's CottageSeptember 17, 2014 at 10:53 AM

      Thank you Jennelise-I like that this project was easy!

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