Back in February on an icy Saturday morning Big Daddy and I were out checking out a few estate sales when he spotted this dresser at the Hospice Thriftstore. Apparently, I just walked right by it.
Originally, I bought it to keep.
I thought I could paint it and use it as a sideboard in the eating area of our kitchen. So I kicked around paint colors for three months, at which point I had changed my mind and now I’m on the hunt for a small china cabinet or hutch.
In a effort to actually be able to walk through our garage (without inflicting serious bodily injury) I’ve been really trying to work through all of the pieces in that garage before I drag home any more.
Big Daddy ‘strongly suggested’ that it was a good idea.
The dresser in question today is a big one. And I honestly, didn’t realize how big it was, until I got it home. It was also in rougher shape than I thought. OK, it was one of those pieces that just blinds you. And the $50 price tag just added to my delirium.
Was it worth it?
During the time I was painting it?
Certainly not.
I have got to stop dragging home mahogany. Give me some good pine or maple. Give me anything that won’t bleed through my chalk paint.
But I sure love it now!
I chose to paint this dresser white to give it even more of a Cottage feel. I usually don’t do Cottage. But given all the curly cue details and the hand painted roses, I thought it was fitting.
The top refinished beautifully!
These are the last of my peonies, I think. I wish their growing season was longer.
Oh!
Remember those white hobnail lamps I found for $2 each?
Love ’em!
I think they will end up in our bedroom.
I distressed this one quite a bit to bring out all of the carved details on the drawer fronts.
As well as the hand painted details.
I’m also crazy about the original hardware too .
I did clean them up a bit and gave them all a good coat of clear wax.
One more 🙂
Pretty sweet !
Paige
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I just LOVE how your piece turned out. I am always a sucker for a chest that is painted but the top is stained. Yours is even more special with the flowers and texture. So glad that you are keeping it for yourself!
Everything about this piece is dreamy! It was worth all the headache and hard work! You did an amazing job and the details are gorgeous! Definitely a keeper 😉 ! Peonies are my favourite and I wish they bloomed all summer long, yours are such a pretty, romantic colour! I hope you have a great day!
Smiles!
Terry
The Curator's Collection & Making Broken Beautiful Thursday
Beautiful!
Another amazing makeover, Paige. FYI, if you spray / apply a couple coats of clear Zinsser's shellac, it will block out the tanins of mahogany, cherry wood, etc. The Purple Painted Lady has a great tutorial on her website. 😀
That turned out gorgeous! I'm so glad you left the hand painted detail. I'm also glad that I'm not the only one whose garage is hazardous. Pinning.
What a lovely piece, I love how you decided on the white but stained the top. Sometimes it is worth the headaches, this was one of those times.
Totally saving this to my before and afters pinterest board. The fact that you kept the hand painted details on the front I am just swooning over! Lovely job and such a keeping the respect for the old character!
Oh boy do I ever love your little chest with small casters on legs. Hope you're going to keep her, she's so exceptional, you did great job on her. I always love older pieces that look like it, must be my age and memories of many pieces like her. So glad you saw her to bring home.
Think maybe all of us tend to let some pieces sit for while till we decide what to do with piece to do it justice. So love stained top, gorgeous.
So lovely and I'm so glad you saved the sweet detail on the front! Sharing on The Painted Drawer Link Party! Hope your summer is going well!
What a gorgeous piece! I can not believe the price! The white really shows off all the detailing and was the perfect choice for color. So pretty!
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THIS IS JUST TOO ADORABLE. I WOULD HAVE HAD A HARD TIME LETTING GO OF THAT. THE ORIGINAL PAINT DETAIL IN THE CENTER IS PERFECTION. I LOVE, LOVE WHAT YOU DID WITH IT.