Friday, March 6, 2015

MMS Mustard Yellow Dresser with a Pop



A while back I bought this very ugly dresser at the Goodwill. 
Before:




After walking by the first time, I went back and gave the dresser a second more thorough inspection.  The dresser was made of solid wood and had dove tailed drawers, (even if one of them did not have a bottom) so I bought it and brought it home. 





As you can see the front of all the drawers were  covered in some kind of paper and it was not coming off easily.  I think someone wallpapered it to the drawer fronts.  


 I did a quick search on Pinterest to see how to remove wallpaper with a home-made solution and then I mixed up vinegar and hot water in a spray bottle and proceeded to spray and scrape.  The paper finally came off and the dresser was pretty again!  I also sanded off the dark green paint from the top and built a drawer bottom from left over wood.  

Amanda from Reloved Living had contacted me about using knobs from her new line on a piece of furniture.  I thought this would be a great one, so she sent over 8 gorgeous ceramic knobs in a pretty aqua green color.  I painted the dresser in Miss Mustard Seed Mustard Yellow and after scraping the chips off, I sealed it with dark wax/hemp oil.  The Aqua/green knobs really POP against the yellow drawers.  



Chippy Goodness with a ceramic pop! 




Gorgeous Knobs! 




Market sign made from an old fence  board 





Such a pretty dresser under the old paper! 


Natural Wood Top


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34 comments:

  1. Rita C at PanoplyMarch 6, 2015 at 7:35 AM

    Oh, this is such a winning combination from my perspective - my favorite cottage colors together, and those flower pulls! I can see how it sold fast. Truth - I didn't think the before was ugly, but the after is definitely spectacular.
    Rita C at Panoply

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  2. DD's CottageMarch 6, 2015 at 10:28 AM

    Thank you Rita-I love the color combo too!

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  3. RueMarch 6, 2015 at 12:23 PM

    Soooooo much better! I would put it in my house if I had room lol

    You always do such an amazing job, DD :)

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    1. DD's CottageMarch 7, 2015 at 8:13 AM

      Thank you Rue-I wish the pictures were better because it is nicer in person!

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  4. Algodão Tão DoceMarch 6, 2015 at 2:42 PM

    Que Deus te dê um esplendoroso dia, com raios luminosos que te possam clarear os olhos para ver o quanto és importante. Deus Pai te fez assim: mulher importante e figura do próprio amor. Ele te moldou como uma rosa: forte e justa como os espinhos, linda e suave como as pétalas. (fonte:aqui)

    FELIZ DIA INTERNACIONAL DAS MULHERES!
    Um doce abraço, Marie.

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    1. DD's CottageMarch 7, 2015 at 8:16 AM

      Thank you Marie-The color is nicer in person too!

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  5. JunkchiccottageMarch 6, 2015 at 3:39 PM

    So pretty. I love the yellow it is a cheerful color and will make any room feel comfy and cozy. Great job.
    Happy Week End.
    Kris

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    1. DD's CottageMarch 7, 2015 at 8:17 AM

      Thank you Kris-I like the yellow and the knobs are great together!

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  6. Brenda PruittMarch 6, 2015 at 5:58 PM

    It's lovely! And I love the rose pulls.
    Brenda

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    1. DD's CottageMarch 7, 2015 at 8:17 AM

      Thank you Brenda-the pulls are the best part!

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  7. AnonymousMarch 6, 2015 at 9:17 PM

    So much better than the decoupage job. You calmed it down to charming.

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    1. DD's CottageMarch 7, 2015 at 8:19 AM

      Thank you-I like your description of calming it down!

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  8. Marie-Interior FrugalistaMarch 7, 2015 at 2:41 AM

    Such a pretty dresser - love the turquoise knobs! I bought the same ones several months ago and have been waiting for the perfect piece to use them on. They're stunning with yellow.

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    1. DD's CottageMarch 7, 2015 at 8:19 AM

      Thank you Marie-they are great knobs and I love how they pop with the yellow!

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  9. Sherri S.March 7, 2015 at 4:48 AM

    Beautiful!!! Such pretty knobs. Great colors to :-) :-) :-)

    Happy Saturday...
    Sherri

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    1. DD's CottageMarch 7, 2015 at 8:20 AM

      Thank you Sherri-the knobs are the best and the dresser was so ugly before!

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  10. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresMarch 8, 2015 at 1:37 PM

    It's no wonder it sold already. I love the color and those knobs are the perfect finishing touch.

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    1. DD's CottageMarch 9, 2015 at 6:02 AM

      Thank you Betsy-I am going to have to order the knobs agin!

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  11. Sweet Auburn LifeMarch 8, 2015 at 2:36 PM

    Great job, love the colour and detail in the knobs. Also love that you kept the natural wood top

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  12. UnknownMarch 9, 2015 at 1:03 PM

    Those little flower knobs make me so happy (:
    Visiting from http://www.andieconn.com/lazy-proof-day-5-habits-build/ and would love a visit back.

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    1. DD's CottageMarch 9, 2015 at 1:49 PM

      Thank you Andie-the knobs are the icing on the dresser!

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  13. ℳartina @ Northern NestingMarch 10, 2015 at 2:45 PM

    Oh my gosh how cute would that look in a girls bedroom! Love the color...love the knobs...and love all that chippy goodness!

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    1. DD's CottageMarch 10, 2015 at 6:00 PM

      Thank you Martina-I love all the chippy goodness too and the aqua knobs!

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  14. Gilly @ Colour Saturated LifeMarch 10, 2015 at 6:26 PM

    I love this makeover! The knobs are just stunning!

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    1. DD's CottageMarch 12, 2015 at 8:13 AM

      Thank you Gilly-check out Reloved Living-they have some great knobs and such!

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  15. Karen @ karensuponthehillMarch 11, 2015 at 4:52 AM

    This is simply perfection! Well done!
    I would love for you to stop by my blog and join our Something to Talk About link party each week!
    Have a great day
    Karen

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    1. DD's CottageMarch 12, 2015 at 8:13 AM

      Thank you Karen-I will stop by and link up, thanks for the invitation!

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  16. Marie-Interior FrugalistaMarch 12, 2015 at 8:38 AM

    Darrielle, I love the makeover you gave this dresser. It was in my Top 6 favorites at the DIY Sunday Showcase Party this week and I'm pinning it to our DIY Sunday Showcase Talent Board on Pinterest. Have a great weekend!

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    1. DD's CottageMarch 12, 2015 at 3:54 PM

      Thank you Marie-I wish I had taken better picture! Thanks for making it one of your Favs!

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  17. UnknownMarch 13, 2015 at 8:39 PM

    love your redo! so cute, i would love to feature it if that would be ok please let me know,
    laure

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  19. Karen @ karensuponthehillMarch 15, 2015 at 3:53 AM

    Hey gal, thanks so much for sharing on Karen's Up on the Hill for Something to Talk About! you are my feature tomorrow :)
    I can't wait to see what you share this week!
    Have a great day!
    Karen

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    1. DD's CottageMarch 16, 2015 at 5:58 PM

      Thank you Karen-I really appreciate the feature!

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