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Thursday, March 24, 2016

Mill Springs Blue

This dresser came to me with great lines, but it was really scratched and dinged up.  

Before:

This dresser was very dark and shiny and I thought it would look good in a Springy color that was cheerful.  I pulled out Mill Springs Blue by Benjamin Moore and made it into home-made chalk paint and then started painting away.  

After painting the dresser with 2 coats of paint, I distressed it lightly and sealed it with AS dark wax/Linseed oil.  


I love how the paint brings out the details and makes this a cheerful dresser now. 






I love the curvy front! 



Gorgeous hardware 




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42 comments:

  1. Jemma@athomewithjemmaMarch 24, 2016 at 9:58 AM

    What a gorgeous piece and just look at the color you chose and oh how you accomplished this gently distressed look. Marvelous!
    I hope you were able to share this with us today at #TOHOT.
    Happy Thursday!
    Jemma

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  2. janice15March 24, 2016 at 10:43 AM

    I just love it the color is amazinly pretty... Happy spring, with love Janice

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    1. DD's CottageMarch 25, 2016 at 7:54 AM

      Thank you Janice-I think the door is pretty amazing too!

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  3. Cassie BustamanteMarch 24, 2016 at 10:49 AM

    such a beautiful color on this- stunning and so springy!

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  4. UnknownMarch 24, 2016 at 11:55 AM

    Love, love, love that color. You and I must have some kind of psychic connection or something. I'm just finishing up a piece in a very similar color, although mine is painted in MMS milk paint. I mixed French Enamel and Lucketts, and the result color is very similar to yours. Maybe just a tad less green. We are clearly on the same wavelength Darrielle!

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    1. DD's CottageMarch 25, 2016 at 7:56 AM

      Thank you Linda-i think it is our "painting connection" I love the color !

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  5. ploterekMarch 24, 2016 at 1:11 PM

    Cudna komódka :)pozdrawiam Lidka

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  6. Row homes and CobblestonesMarch 24, 2016 at 3:20 PM

    Very, very cheery dresser, the color is so yummy it should be a sherbet favor. Love what you've done.
    xoxo,
    Vera

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    1. DD's CottageMarch 25, 2016 at 7:56 AM

      Thank you Vera-It is a yummy color! I like that description!

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  7. At Rivercrest CottageMarch 24, 2016 at 5:27 PM

    Oh boy. that dresser says spring with a big grin. love the color and the distressing.

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    1. DD's CottageMarch 25, 2016 at 7:57 AM

      Thank you Sugar-Springy with a grin for sure!

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  8. Karen@Southern Gal Meets MidwestMarch 24, 2016 at 6:25 PM

    What a difference! I love the hardware too :)

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  9. Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesMarch 24, 2016 at 8:11 PM

    Very, very pretty! Beautiful transformation!

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  10. Rose LMarch 24, 2016 at 8:49 PM

    That dresser is gorgeous! Got more curves than I do! wink

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  11. Marie-Interior FrugalistaMarch 24, 2016 at 11:15 PM

    Beautiful makeover, beautiful color, and beautiful bones on that dresser! Having such a shiny finish, did you have to do any sanding or priming for the paint to stick?

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    1. DD's CottageMarch 25, 2016 at 7:58 AM

      Thank you Marie-I did not sand or prime-just painted with my home-made chalk paint! Easy Peasy!

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  12. StaceyMarch 25, 2016 at 11:51 AM

    The shape and the color both combine to make that piece gorgeous. I'd love to have something like that in the entry. :)

    #TOHOT

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  13. NieprujsietakMarch 25, 2016 at 1:04 PM

    Piękny kolor.Pozdrawiam serdecznie.

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  14. NieprujsietakMarch 25, 2016 at 1:04 PM

    Piękny kolor.Pozdrawiam serdecznie.

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  15. JulieMarch 25, 2016 at 2:17 PM

    This turned out beautifully. I am obsessed with the color!

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    1. DD's CottageMarch 28, 2016 at 8:52 AM

      Thank you Julie-I am sort of obsessed with it too!

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  16. Ann MarieMarch 25, 2016 at 2:58 PM

    What a great color for Spring. It really does look cheerful now. Great job. I saw your link at Adirondack Girl @ Heart/Vintage Charm party. Ann Marie @ Iris Abbey www.irisabbey.com

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    1. DD's CottageMarch 28, 2016 at 8:52 AM

      Thank you Ann Marie-I think it needed a new cheerful look!

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  17. UnknownMarch 26, 2016 at 2:49 AM

    Hi there! I'm at work surfing around your blog from my new apple iphone! Just wanted to say I love reading your blog and look forward to all your posts! Keep up the excellent work!
    _______
    Fashions

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  18. Butterfly 8)(8 Bungalow March 26, 2016 at 8:16 AM

    LOve the color!

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  19. DianaMarch 27, 2016 at 4:18 PM

    Such a beautiful project, Darrielle. That color is to die for :) We are so glad to have you join our Vintage Charm party each week -- Wishing you a blessed Easter!

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    1. DD's CottageMarch 28, 2016 at 8:53 AM

      Thank you Diana-I totally agree that the color is a stunner!

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  20. UnknownMarch 29, 2016 at 8:12 PM

    I love this dresser! It is absolutely gorgeous! Thanks so much for sharing at Inspiration Thursday!

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  21. UnknownMarch 30, 2016 at 7:40 AM

    This is such a gorgeous dresser, Darrielle! I may have gasped a bit ... love the color, the shape the hardware -- I want it! LOL Take care, Cynthia

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  22. AnonymousMarch 30, 2016 at 1:47 PM

    A great makeover...I'm always smitten with turquoise...so lovely!

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  23. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresMarch 30, 2016 at 3:32 PM

    That color is beyond gorgeous! What a beautiful transformation. Thanks for linking up at Talk of the Town.

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  24. Mary @ Real Girl's RealmApril 6, 2016 at 6:06 AM

    What a lovely color! It makes the dresser look like new again!

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