Sunday, January 3, 2016

Beach Glass Blue Dresser


Right before Christmas a client brought me a dresser that she wanted painted for her shop.  

 Before:
This dresser is well made and has great details and hardware, but needed to be a better color.  Her only criteria for this dresser was that it be a light color, but she left everything else up to me.  I love having the freedom to paint a piece the way I envision it.  

I made home-made chalk paint from Ooopsie paint from my local paint store-I am calling it Beach Glass Blue.  I painted the dresser with 2 coats of the blue and then painted the details with white using an artist brush.  I slightly distressed the edges with my spackle knife and then I sealed the dresser with AS clear wax.   After I put the gorgeous hardware back on, my client picked up her  dresser and was thrilled!   




Lovely details


Swoon-worthy legs! 
Beautiful Hardware







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34 comments:

  1. Michele M./ Finch RestJanuary 3, 2016 at 9:29 AM

    Well done - it looks absolutely amazing!

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  2. At Rivercrest CottageJanuary 3, 2016 at 10:31 AM

    I love that distressing (and the dresser too of course). I guess I'm going to have to find out what a sparkle knife is cuz I'm gonna need one!

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    1. DD's CottageJanuary 4, 2016 at 8:25 AM

      Thank you Sugar-Oopsie typo with autocorrect-I meant Spackle !

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  3. Brenda PruittJanuary 3, 2016 at 11:25 AM

    Gorgeous piece! Love those legs!
    Brenda

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  4. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresJanuary 3, 2016 at 1:49 PM

    What a gorgeous color and I love the pretty hardware too. Great job!

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    1. DD's CottageJanuary 4, 2016 at 8:26 AM

      Thank you Betsy-I love the soft and serene color too!

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  5. Rustic Maple ElizabethJanuary 3, 2016 at 2:11 PM

    Yes, such lovely details. It is a beautiful colour and I love how you highlighted the pretty details.

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    1. DD's CottageJanuary 4, 2016 at 8:27 AM

      Thank you Elizabeth-I thought adding a bit of white would highlight the details!

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  6. Rose LJanuary 3, 2016 at 3:19 PM

    The beauty is in the details! Job well done.

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  7. MarigeneJanuary 3, 2016 at 3:35 PM

    Such a delicate shade of blue...beautiful, DD.

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    1. DD's CottageJanuary 4, 2016 at 8:27 AM

      Thank you Marigene-it is a pretty delicate blue!

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  8. JunkchiccottageJanuary 3, 2016 at 3:46 PM

    Oh my that looks amazing. Love the color and the chippyness to this piece. Another beautiful re love. I bet the client was super happy with it! Have a great new week ahead.
    Kris

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    1. DD's CottageJanuary 4, 2016 at 8:28 AM

      Thank you Kris-My client was thrilled and loved it!

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  9. CyndeeJanuary 3, 2016 at 4:47 PM

    Very nice! Love the color.

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    1. DD's CottageJanuary 4, 2016 at 8:28 AM

      Thank you Cyndee-the color is a nice and soft!

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  10. UnknownJanuary 3, 2016 at 5:22 PM

    I bet your client was happy. What a gorgeous dresser!

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    1. DD's CottageJanuary 4, 2016 at 8:29 AM

      Thank you Cynthia-happy client is a good thing!

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  11. BenitaJanuary 3, 2016 at 5:59 PM

    LOVE that color...absolutely gorgeous!!!

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    1. DD's CottageJanuary 4, 2016 at 8:30 AM

      Thank you Benita-I might have to use this color again since it is so soft and pretty!

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  12. Marie-Interior FrugalistaJanuary 3, 2016 at 10:57 PM

    What a gorgeous color and a perfect compliment to this style of dresser. I like the name you gave color too.

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  13. Karen@Southern Gal Meets MidwestJanuary 4, 2016 at 10:42 AM

    You gave the paint on this piece the perfect name. I can imagine it in your clients shop. Very nice work!!

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  14. Row homes and CobblestonesJanuary 5, 2016 at 9:08 PM

    Great choice naming this very soothing pretty color.
    xoxo,
    Vera

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    1. DD's CottageJanuary 12, 2016 at 11:28 AM

      Thank you Vera- I love the soft and beachy color!

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  15. AnonymousJanuary 8, 2016 at 8:22 AM

    Darrielle! The color is so subtle and fresh and pretty! Another beautiful makeover! I hope you have a great weekend!
    Smiles!
    Terry

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    1. DD's CottageJanuary 12, 2016 at 11:29 AM

      Thank you Terry-the color is subtle and soothing and I think it fits the dresser!

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  16. Sylvia Cook PhotographyJanuary 8, 2016 at 2:42 PM

    That is right up my alley! It would look great in my home or my beach house ;) Beautiful!

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    1. DD's CottageJanuary 12, 2016 at 11:29 AM

      Thank you Sylvia-it would look great in a beach house!

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  17. DoreenJanuary 12, 2016 at 6:47 PM

    Hello - I'm here via Talk of the Town! Nice to "meet" you. Love your furniture transformations! Thanks for all the inspiration.

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    1. DD's CottageJanuary 14, 2016 at 5:19 PM

      Hi Doreen-nice to meet you too and thanks for coming by!

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