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Monday, April 6, 2015

Robins Egg Blue and Gold on a French Provincial Dresser


I found this very cute and small French Provincial dresser at the Flea Market and loaded it up to come home with me.  
Before:

 I bought Robins Egg blue chalky paint from The Urban Rooster  and decided to try this new color on this dresser.  Since this piece had a laminate top, I did give it a quick sand so the paint would adhere better.  After 2 coats of paint I sealed the dresser with clear AS wax and then hand painted the details and the pulls in gilding wax.  I felt like this dresser needed a little somethin-somethin so gold it was! 
Hydrangea and silver-what's not to like? 


I used gilding wax on the pulls 








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40 comments:

  1. Sweet Auburn LifeApril 6, 2015 at 12:36 AM

    The blue and gold are a beautiful combination, classic french. Love how this turned out.

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  2. UnknownApril 6, 2015 at 4:20 AM

    Lovely! I did check in to this paint but can't find any retailers. Is it mail order only?
    Have a great week!

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    1. DD's CottageApril 6, 2015 at 6:12 AM

      Thank you Paige-the Urban Rooster is a new paint company and they have some retailer, but mostly order by mail. It is a very reasonable cost compared to many chalk paint companies. If you mention that you heard if rom my blog that would be helpful. I might begin to sell it soon too.

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  3. Butterfly 8)(8 Bungalow April 6, 2015 at 7:43 AM

    I love the pale blue with gold.

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    1. DD's CottageApril 6, 2015 at 8:05 AM

      Thank you Su-I like the blue and gold together too!

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  4. chateau chicApril 6, 2015 at 7:55 AM

    I know I probably keep repeating myself, but I LOVE this color combination. Of course, blue is my favorite color, so I would scoop this little dresser up in a second!!
    Mary Alice

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    1. DD's CottageApril 6, 2015 at 8:05 AM

      Thank you Mary Alice-I love blue too and this is a small light dresser so it is perfect to load up for a show!

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  5. AlaApril 6, 2015 at 10:27 AM

    Zauroczona Twoimi pracami zakupiłam właśnie takie uchwyty do moich komód.

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    1. DD's CottageApril 6, 2015 at 11:56 AM

      Thank you Ala-I like the blue and gold together!

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  6. MarigeneApril 6, 2015 at 10:33 AM

    Beautiful shade of blue!

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    1. DD's CottageApril 6, 2015 at 11:57 AM

      Thank you Marigene-it is a nice shade of blue!

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  7. UnknownApril 6, 2015 at 12:52 PM

    Love this dresser…the hue of blue is gorgeous! The pops of gold really make it stand out. We would love for you to link up to Something To Talk About Link Party - our readers love painted furniture :)

    Vicki and Jennifer
    2 Bees in a Pod

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    1. DD's CottageApril 6, 2015 at 4:43 PM

      Thank you Jennifer- I will go link up-thanks!

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  8. AnonymousApril 6, 2015 at 3:44 PM

    Lovely - great size and color.

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    1. DD's CottageApril 6, 2015 at 4:43 PM

      Thank you Debbie-I little paint can do wonders!

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  9. MaryAnnApril 6, 2015 at 5:07 PM

    Beautiful! Where do you buy the "gilding wax"? Thank you.

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    1. DD's CottageApril 7, 2015 at 5:40 AM

      Thank you MaryAnn-buy the gilding wax at my local store that sells AS chalk paint. If you look of Beloved Living website they sell it too. Love the stuff!

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    2. MaryAnnApril 7, 2015 at 10:22 AM

      Do you have a link to the Beloved Living site? I'm not familiar with it and Google returns unrelated stuff. Thanks!

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    3. DD's CottageApril 8, 2015 at 7:15 AM

      Hi Mary Ann-sorry auto corrected --Reloved Living-http://www.relovedliving.com

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  10. Kim April 6, 2015 at 5:14 PM

    Lovely! You have a great eye and talent!

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    1. DD's CottageApril 7, 2015 at 5:40 AM

      Thank you Kim-I love to paint a good dresser!

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  11. The Painted DrawerApril 6, 2015 at 6:03 PM

    So lovely! Love it! I hope you have had a great Easter/spring break!

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    1. DD's CottageApril 7, 2015 at 5:42 AM

      Thank you Suzanne-I did have a good Easter and I have just started my Spring Break from my school-I do work full time and so it is nice to have this week off. Getting ready for a big show in 2 weeks.

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  12. JunkchiccottageApril 6, 2015 at 6:58 PM

    I love the blue and I would have never thought of the gold for handles it looks really pretty with the blue. Great job.
    Kris

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    1. DD's CottageApril 7, 2015 at 6:14 AM

      Thank you Kris-I wanted a little bit more of the gold so I tried it out!

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  13. Shirley@Housepitality DesignsApril 6, 2015 at 7:15 PM

    So beautiful...I love the combination of blue and gold...that was my color scheme in my room when I was a teenager!

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    1. DD's CottageApril 7, 2015 at 6:14 AM

      Thank you Shirley-I like the two colors together too-I bet your room was soothing!

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  14. handmade by amaliaApril 6, 2015 at 10:48 PM

    Robins Egg blue is the perfect color for the dresser! Did you know that it is the inspiration for the Tiffany's blue?
    Amalia
    xo

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    1. DD's CottageApril 7, 2015 at 6:15 AM

      Thank you Amalia-I didn't know that about Tiffany Blue but I am glad to know now!

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  15. Marie-Interior FrugalistaApril 7, 2015 at 8:19 AM

    Very nice Darrielle. Robins Egg Blue is such a pretty color and it looks great on this piece. I'm sure it'll sell quickly at the vintage show. How exciting to be part of that show!

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  16. DD's CottageApril 7, 2015 at 10:47 AM

    Thank you Marie-it is a great color and the show is a lot of fun but so much work!

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  17. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresApril 8, 2015 at 4:47 PM

    I get to meet it in person:-) Your booth is going to be loaded with so many yummy treasures. Love the color and the pop of gold is the perfect finishing touch. Thanks for sharing at Vintage Inspiration Party.

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    1. DD's CottageApril 9, 2015 at 12:36 PM

      Thank you Betsy-it will be fun seeing you next week and looking at all your gorgeous things!

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  18. RueApril 8, 2015 at 5:21 PM

    It's so much better now! Before it was not pretty lol but as always, you turned it into something special :)

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    1. DD's CottageApril 9, 2015 at 12:36 PM

      Thank you Rue-me and paint brush have some fun together!

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  19. Home on the CornerApril 9, 2015 at 4:47 PM

    I love what you did. I loved the vintage look of the before, but it definitely needed a paint job. Coming from Fridays Unfolded.

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    1. DD's CottageApril 10, 2015 at 6:51 AM

      Thank you Pam-I love finding these dressers and I agree it did need a paint job!

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  20. The Painted DrawerApril 14, 2015 at 6:00 PM

    Now, that is a true transformation! Just lovely!

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