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Thursday, March 12, 2015

Flow Blue Chippy Dresser


I found this falling apart dresser at the Flea Market and knew it could be a beauty again, so I loaded it up and brought it home. 
 Before:
The dresser is worse then this picture shows! 

The dresser had been sitting in an old barn and was missing 4 of the inside dresser drawer slides and the top drawer was literally in pieces.  Nothing a little glue, clamps and time can't fix!  
D.D. to the rescue! 

I had purchased MMS Flow Blue milk paint a few weeks back because I had never painted with this color and was wanting to try it on a dresser.  I love using MMS milk paint and this dresser was the piece to go for it.  
After giving the dresser a couple of coats of this stunning blue,  I let it dry and the chippy magic happened.  After scraping the chips off, I sealed it with clear wax and then fell in love! 
You now notice the details! 





I like the knobs too-even if I forgot to wipe off the flakes of milk paint! 



You can really see the beaded detail on the top drawers now



The blue even makes the flaws look good! 


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46 comments:

  1. ℳartina @ Northern NestingMarch 11, 2015 at 1:07 PM

    Love that dresser Darrielle...the color is beautiful!

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  2. RosieMarch 11, 2015 at 1:13 PM

    Stunning! Great job as usual! :) Love rosie

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    1. DD's CottageMarch 11, 2015 at 3:17 PM

      Thank you Rosie-I sort of love a good dresser!

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  3. AnonymousMarch 11, 2015 at 1:39 PM

    This dresser looks stunning Darrielle. You really worked magic with this one! So pretty. :) Julie

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    1. DD's CottageMarch 11, 2015 at 3:17 PM

      Thank you Julie-Loving this color from MMS and will have to try it again!

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  4. cindy@bornhouselivingMarch 11, 2015 at 4:05 PM

    The dresser turned out beautiful! I love that color:)

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    1. DD's CottageMarch 11, 2015 at 4:37 PM

      Thank you Cindy-the color is gorgeous I agree!

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  5. Butterfly 8)(8 Bungalow March 11, 2015 at 4:25 PM

    Pretty shade of blue!

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    1. DD's CottageMarch 11, 2015 at 4:38 PM

      Thank you Su-it is prettier in person. One day I will get a better camera and take better photos!

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  6. RueMarch 11, 2015 at 4:36 PM

    I'm sure you know I'm not a fan of painting antiques, but that puppy was a mess and you did a great job with it :)

    I'm always so impressed with your skills.

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    1. DD's CottageMarch 11, 2015 at 4:40 PM

      Thank you Rue-I love to paint things,but if they are old and still beautiful and have great wood I don't paint. This piece was in BAD shape and had been left in a barn. The before picture looks better then it did in real life.

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  7. chateau chicMarch 11, 2015 at 6:14 PM

    Another beauty!!!
    Mary Alice

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  8. AnonymousMarch 12, 2015 at 10:45 AM

    That Flow Blue is so hard to capture in photos, isn't it? Nonetheless, the dresser looks amazing. I just love the chippy-ness of the milk paint on pieces like this. That beaded detail is fantastic.

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    1. DD's CottageMarch 12, 2015 at 3:41 PM

      Thank you Linda-yes it is hard to capture and I really do need a better camera! Love the color!

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  9. Katie MansfieldMarch 12, 2015 at 11:35 AM

    Beautiful. What a great restoration.

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  10. MarigeneMarch 12, 2015 at 1:53 PM

    Another ugly duckling into a beautiful swan...nice piece of furniture, DD!

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    1. DD's CottageMarch 12, 2015 at 3:48 PM

      Thank you Marigene I think it is a very nice dresser now and it might be a keeper!

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  11. Brenda PruittMarch 12, 2015 at 2:10 PM

    Oh, how I wish you could come here and find some old piece and do your magic for me! My chest of drawers, made out of something that is not real wood, is sinking in with the weight of my TV. I have books stacked in the top drawer just so I can open it to get to clothing.
    Brenda

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    1. DD's CottageMarch 12, 2015 at 3:52 PM

      Thank you Brenda-I wish we lived nearer to each other too and I would love to transform a piece for you! Bummer about you chest.

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  12. At Rivercrest CottageMarch 12, 2015 at 3:35 PM

    Lovely. I'm inspired!

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    1. DD's CottageMarch 12, 2015 at 3:52 PM

      Thank you Sugar-it is a stunning color and it is now one of my Favs!

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  13. Little FarmsteadMarch 12, 2015 at 6:51 PM

    It's beautiful! Great eye and work!! :) ~julie

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    1. DD's CottageMarch 14, 2015 at 7:54 AM


      Thank you Julie-I like taking ugly and making a beauty!

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  14. How not to DIYMarch 13, 2015 at 5:57 AM

    So pretty! Good job not only making it useful again but giving it a beautiful new look.

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    1. DD's CottageMarch 14, 2015 at 7:54 AM

      Thank you-the owner was going to take it to the dump if it did not sell at the Flea so I am glad I found it!

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  15. UnknownMarch 13, 2015 at 8:14 AM

    Lovely job! Very pretty!

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  16. MilaMarch 16, 2015 at 4:53 PM

    Oh, I love it. This is a really special one - the upper drawers are awesome!
    I like the flakes of paint on the knobs too - it makes it even more special:)

    I would love for you to share it with our Link Up Party- Idea box:

    http://milaslittlethings.com/2015/03/idea-box-thursday-link-party.html

    xx
    Mila
    milaslittlethings.com
    milawayable@gmail.com

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    1. DD's CottageMarch 16, 2015 at 5:00 PM

      Thank you Mila-I love the upper drawers the best too and I linked up to your party!

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    2. MilaMarch 19, 2015 at 9:58 AM


      Hi, Darrielle:) Just wanted to let you know, that you've been featured:

      http://milaslittlethings.com/2015/03/idea-box-thursday-link-party-2.html

      To be honest, I wanted to feature both your dressers (smokey ash as well), but we have to pick one post haha ;) xx

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    3. DD's CottageMarch 23, 2015 at 5:47 PM

      Thank you Mila-very nice to be featured and I appreciate it!

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  17. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresMarch 18, 2015 at 5:42 PM

    From pieces to gorgeous! I love this color. Thanks Darrielle for sharing this beauty at Vintage Inspiration Party.

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    1. DD's CottageMarch 19, 2015 at 1:44 PM

      Thank you Betsy-I adore the color too and will be using it again for sure!

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  18. ChristyMarch 18, 2015 at 7:01 PM

    Those knobs are stunning! What a transformation, it turned out so beautiful. Thank you for sharing with Idea Box Link Party!

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    1. DD's CottageMarch 19, 2015 at 1:44 PM

      Thank you Christy-the color and the knobs are great!

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  19. UnknownMarch 19, 2015 at 7:47 AM

    So beautiful! Love the color and chippy-ness.
    Sally

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    1. DD's CottageMarch 19, 2015 at 1:45 PM

      Thank you Sally-I love a good chippy piece and this one didn't let me down!

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  20. UnknownMarch 19, 2015 at 9:59 AM

    Those keyholes are heartbreakers. Love this makeover! Thanks for joining us at Idea Box, and congrats on being Mila's feature! Hope you join us again this week--the party went live at 6am ET today.
    Cheers! Carole

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    1. DD's CottageMarch 19, 2015 at 1:45 PM

      Thank you Carole-I love that you can now see the top drawers and their details. Thanks for the feature!

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  21. Sweet Auburn LifeMarch 20, 2015 at 2:45 AM

    What a transformation, love the blue. This piece has so many lovely details which are now highlighted by the great new paint job.

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    1. DD's CottageMarch 22, 2015 at 7:49 AM

      Thank you so much-the blue is really much prettier in person!

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  22. UnknownMarch 21, 2015 at 5:23 AM

    Love it! Beautiful work! :) #ideabox

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    1. DD's CottageMarch 22, 2015 at 7:49 AM

      Thank you Izabela-it was a beautiful dresser underneath!

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