Another dresser-as you know I love dressers so when I found this one at the Flea Market I bought it.
Before:
I started to take out the drawers before I remembered to take a photo! The dresser had this very ugly laminate top and I hated it so I got out my chisel and hammer and started to take it off. Lucky me-it came off in one piece!
I wanted the top natural wood so I sanded it down and just applied hemp oil. It is such pretty wood.
This dresser just looked like it should be yellow to me, so I got out Mustard Yellow milk paint by Miss Mustard Seed and started to paint away. After the paint had dried I scraped the chips off. The last step for me was to seal it with dark wax/hemp oil.
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I didn't get very good photos because a lady came and bought it before I had photographed and I had to take pictures fast! |
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I debated about taking the appliqué off, but just decided to leave it and see how it turned out. |
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Clock from Decor Steals |
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Rusty metal roses |
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Rusty fence topper |
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I love how pretty the top is now |
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It's gorgeous! Lucky it had that laminate top to protect the wood so you could refinish it perfectly!
ReplyDeleteThank you Susan-I love the top too!
DeleteAnother pretty makeover...love the color! I have two pieces that I redid with the same exact handles.
ReplyDeleteThank you Martina-the dresser looked like it should be yellow and I am glad I left the appliqué too!
DeletePS--- glad you left the applique it looks so pretty!
ReplyDeleteAnother beautiful dresser - I just love your make-overs!
ReplyDeleteHappy Wednesday...
~Sherri
Thank you Sherri! Painting furniture is relaxing for me!
Delete100% gorgeous. The applique & pulls are wonderful.
DeleteI love dressers too. They are just so versatile. I almost never think about yellow but you made it look wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThank you Victoria--I go yellow every once in awhile!
DeleteThis piece is gorgeous and I love t hat you left the top wood color. The applique is so great!
ReplyDeleteCynthia
Thank you Cynthia--I love the wood top too!
DeleteAnother fabulous make-over! No wonder you barely had time to take a few photos before it was sold.
ReplyDeleteJudith
Thank you Judith--I am glad it went fast
DeleteLove the color & chippy finish! What awesome luck to be able to reveal the wood top without a ton of work!
ReplyDeleteAngela @ Number Fifty-Three
Thank you Angela--I was so happy when the top came off so easily-I was excepting to have to sweat and swear!
DeleteVisiting from Rhoda's Thrifty Treasures party....love the way the dresser turned out. Mustard was the perfect color choice!
ReplyDeleteThank you Sharon--It just felt like a yellow dresser to me so I went with it!
DeleteBeautiful makeover! I love that you left the top natural. And, there is the perfect amount of chippiness!
ReplyDeleteThank you-I like the top too!
DeleteFeaturing this beautiful dresser on Trash 2 Treasure Tuesday tonight. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Kammy, I really appreciate it!
DeleteGreat piece and I love the color. Thanks tons for linking to Inspire Me.
ReplyDeleteThank you Marty-love your party!
DeleteSuch a great piece and perfect color!! Thank you for sharing. You are one of the features today at the Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Here is the link to the party. http://www.thededicatedhouse.com/2014/06/make-it-pretty-monday-week-102.html Hope to see your prettiness again at the party. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
ReplyDeleteThank you Kathryn!
DeleteHi! Is the rusty fence topper for sale?
ReplyDeleteHI Patsy--I think I still have a few left and yes you can buy them for $10. Thanks,
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