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Friday, November 6, 2015

Kitchen Scale Milk Paint Dresser


A few weeks ago I found this great empire style dresser at the Flea Market and brought it home.  

 Before:
This dresser had great bones, but was dinged and banged up and needed a bit of care.  Kitchen Scale by Miss Mustard Seed   is one of my favorite colors and so this dresser got a milk paint treatment. 
After 2 coats of milk paint the chippy magic started to happen and I helped it along with my spackle knife.  The last step was to seal it with AS dark wax/tung oil! 





Love the legs with the wooden castors 




I decided to keep the hardware that came with the dresser



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26 comments:

  1. BarbaraNovember 6, 2015 at 3:20 PM

    I love Empire style furniture. I have 2 waiting in my "to do" queue. The milk paint color you chose is fabulous!

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    1. DD's CottageNovember 7, 2015 at 6:30 AM

      Thank you Barbara-I love empire style furniture too!

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  2. Marie-Interior FrugalistaNovember 6, 2015 at 4:00 PM

    Love the unpredictability of milk paint and loving this color!

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    1. DD's CottageNovember 7, 2015 at 6:30 AM

      Thank you Marie-I love how milk paint chips too!

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  3. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresNovember 6, 2015 at 4:37 PM

    What a yummy color and the chippiness is just perfect!

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  4. MarigeneNovember 6, 2015 at 6:26 PM

    What a beautiful color...and piece of furniture!

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  5. UnknownNovember 7, 2015 at 10:11 AM

    Such a pretty color and great chippiness!! Love your transformations!!

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    1. DD's CottageNovember 8, 2015 at 6:39 AM

      Thank you Sally-I love the chippy goodness too!

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  6. Debra HowardNovember 7, 2015 at 11:38 AM

    That color! It is beautiful on that table. I have a similar table...do I dare?

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    1. DD's CottageNovember 8, 2015 at 6:40 AM

      Thank you Debra-I think you should dare and go for it! It is a great color!

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  7. Sandi MagleNovember 8, 2015 at 9:17 AM

    Great find, in a great color---so nice to have to do NOTHING to it. LOL. Sandi

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    1. DD's CottageNovember 9, 2015 at 6:53 AM

      Thank you Sandi-I love the color and I did paint it with MMS milk paint, but it is nice to find pieces that you don't have to do any thing too.

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  8. UnknownNovember 9, 2015 at 11:33 AM

    Gorgeous! You know I love that color too. I haven't used it in a while, but I have a very dark dresser waiting to be painted and your post reminds me how well Kitchen Scale covers on a dark piece. I might just have to pull that color out again!

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    1. DD's CottageNovember 10, 2015 at 5:29 PM

      Thank you Linda-it really is one of my favs! Cant wait to see yours

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  9. BenitaNovember 9, 2015 at 11:50 AM

    I love the color and style of this dresser....so beautiful and you did such a great job!

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    1. DD's CottageNovember 10, 2015 at 5:30 PM

      Thank you Benita-I LOVE the color too and empire style is one of my Favs too!

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  10. DebraNovember 13, 2015 at 7:17 AM

    What a beautiful dresser. You sure can't beat the vintage furniture for quaility and design. I love the color, it gives this piece new life.

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    1. DD's CottageNovember 15, 2015 at 8:04 AM

      Thank you Debra-I agree that vintage furniture is the best!

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  11. Ann MarieNovember 14, 2015 at 9:54 PM

    The Empire Revival style is great in terms of bones but rather heavy visually. I just finished a library table in that style. I really like how the Kitchen Scale lightened her up. It makes her a fun, statement piece. I saw your link at the Vintage Inspiration Party. Ann Marie @ Iris Abbey www.irisabbey.com

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    1. DD's CottageNovember 15, 2015 at 8:04 AM

      Thank you Ann Marie-I love how kitchen scale looks on pieces!

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  12. LucyNovember 15, 2015 at 12:22 AM

    Another stunning makeover! That color is sooo yummy. I have an empire style drop leaf desk waiting for a makeover and I could picture it in this color and finish. Thanks for sharing at Friday's Furniture Fix.

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    1. DD's CottageNovember 15, 2015 at 8:05 AM

      Thank you Lucy-the color is very yummy and I have a few pieces in my home painted in this color!

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  13. The Painted DrawerNovember 20, 2015 at 7:07 AM

    Love, love, love! Sharing today on the Link Party and thanks so much for linking up!!!

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