Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Beautiful Goodwill Dresser

So here she is......FINALLY!!!  I have been waiting to show you for almost a week. Remember her????

This is that dresser I told you that I HAD to buy!!! She was beckoning me; even though I had said I wasn't going to buy any more furniture until I sold some pieces , (to me its like those people who can't turn away a puppy or a kitten...that's me...but with furniture)...but then I saw her and I couldn't leave her there.

So last week when it was nice I sanded and primed her. That old finish came off in about 5 seconds because it was so worn. When that was done, I painted her with a creamy cocoa color; more cream, less cocoa....:)

Then I distressed her and waxed her...and fell in love all over again...I couldn't sell her!!! I couldn't let her go..I had to keep her...So now she is where she belongs as part of the family in the living room.


It was like she was meant to be..She fits in perfectly and I am in love...:) I hope you have a BEAUTIFUL day....:)

http://www.homestoriesatoz.com/2011/11/tutorials-and-tips-link-party-35.html
http://primitiveandproper.blogspot.com/2011/11/piece-of-work-wednesday-furniture-link_08.html
 http://missmustardseed.com/

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18 comments:

Kelly said...

amazing! this looks so nice and sturdy I don't blame you for just keeping it! beautiful!

WhyCuzICan said...

Wow, that is lovely, Karin! Nice job! BTW, today's post mentions you on my blog, and GraphicsFairy too, in a special way...come by and peek ;) (Post titled: It's a Small World)
Smiles, Suzanne at WhyCuzICan

Cassie Bustamante said...

that was a great find! it is so unique!!! and you really gave it some much needed love- it looks beautiful now!

Katie @ Wildwood Creek said...

Very beautiful lines and love the hardware!

Kara said...

Absolutely gorgeous! I love how it turned out. Great job!!

Chrissy said...

You did an amazing job!! Can't beleive the before and after!! Love it!

Milla said...

Wow this was a beauty in the before state as well. Look at that hardware! Love how this turned out

Katie @ Wildwood Creek said...

Beautiful colr, lines and hardware!

Janny said...

This turned out great! What kind of paint did you use in the cocoa color?

The Knotty Spinster said...

Love what you did with the dresser. Very nice.

Kim @ SimplyChicatHome said...

What a great find! You did an amazing job, I love it!

Ruth said...

This piece is beautiful. A great find that you certainly cannot turn away. How wonderfulthat you had the perfect spot for it.
Ruth

Irene said...

This is an awesome transformation.

At The Picket Fence said...

That is just gorgeous! You did an incredible job on this piece and we are so glad you shared it with us at Inspiration Friday this week! :-)
Vanessa

Anonymous said...

Wow! I am in love with this repurpose project:) It's right up my alley:) This post is so informative and I think my subscribers would really enjoy reading it. I would love for you to come share it at Frugal Days, Sustainable Ways on Frugally Sustainable this Wednesday. And, I really hope that you will put Frugal Days, Sustainable Ways on your list of carnivals to visit and link to each Wednesday!

Warmly,
Andrea @ Frugally Sustainable
Here's the link: http://www.frugallysustainable.com

Dana @ Cooking At Cafe D said...

Lovely vintage :)

Carrie said...

Of all your projects thus far, this might be my favorite. And that's saying A LOT. Thanks for linking up to Refresh Your Nest Friday, hope to see you back this week too!

Honey I'm Home Blog said...

Ahh, I heart this piece so much! I'm so glad you didn't resist & bought it. It turned out great.

Warmly, Michelle