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Wednesday, February 16, 2011

I'm in love!

I know...I know. I've said it about other pieces but this truly is my favorite piece so far.

I picked up this beaute off of Craigslist for $25, which was a steal! I searched and searched for a dresser just like this at the right price! Jackpot!


I posted about this dresser here and I originally thought that two tone was the way to go...dark walnut top with a creamy white, distressed base. But it was not to be. There were three holes in the top where a mirror once sat and a few major dings that would've caused me to sand through the veneer. I was bummed, but then I had a vision....I would use this piece as an inspiration for my mom cave (that I'm s-l-o-w-l-y putting together).

Here is what I came up with:

And staged in a better area...the room she's going to live in is currently a HIDEOUS blue and would not bring out her true beauty:

The large drawers have pulls from Home Goods. The small drawers retained the original pulls:



And because I'm so smitten, a few parting shots. This piece is certainly staying with me...she's the inspiration for my mom cave...and now I'm REALLY motivated to make progress on that room!



Thanks for making it through this long post!
~Allison

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27 comments:

  1. DIYbyDesignFebruary 16, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    What a beauty. I love her lines. You did an amazing job on the dresser. Great find.

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  2. A Vintage VineFebruary 16, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    WOW! This is good! You amaze me!

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  3. Cassie BustamanteFebruary 16, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    ooh love the color scheme of this one!!!! beautiful, allison!

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  4. BrandiFebruary 16, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    Wow Allison, you are really good at this! I love the colors!

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  5. jandjhomeFebruary 16, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    I love the color combination. What a beautiful piece of furniture.

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  6. Tara LaurenFebruary 16, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    Looks fabulous!

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  7. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.February 16, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    Love the color combination! It really brings out the details - so pretty!

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  8. ChrissieFebruary 16, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    Awesome! I love what you have done with this piece. The two tone is perfect. I think at least every other piece I do is my new favorite, LOL.

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  9. Tammy @ Type AFebruary 16, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    looks great, i love gray. my link party is going on until tomorrow night if you want to share.

    http://typeadecorating.blogspot.com/2011/02/anything-goes-party-4.html

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  10. Melanie BacomFebruary 16, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    You have been nominated for the Stylish Blogger Award: http://mmbcreations.blogspot.com/2011/02/stylish-blogger-award.html

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  11. extreme personal measuresFebruary 17, 2011 at 5:24 AM

    Really beautiful job.


    Denise
    Extreme Personal Measures

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  12. BiljanaFebruary 17, 2011 at 6:57 AM

    Great job, I love it, so beautiful:-)
    Hugs, Biljana

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  13. CristieFebruary 17, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    Love the detail on this dresser. The blue looks wonderful. Thanks for sharing.

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  14. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleFebruary 17, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    That is a great piece and I look forward to seeing your mom cave. Thanks for linking this up.

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  15. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    This turned out great! I didn't even know they had knobs at Home Goods, I'm going to have look around a little more next time I go.

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  16. Ashleigh@SincerelyFebruary 17, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    I'm so jealous! What a great craigslist find. I love the way you chose to refinish it. I think I might have to look into a two colored piece! It's much bolder than just a stained top and painted base. I understand why it's your favorite!

    Best,
    Ashleigh

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  17. The Charm of HomeFebruary 17, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    That is beautiful! Those colors are really great right now. Nice job.
    Sherry

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  18. Kim @ A Brush of WhimsyFebruary 18, 2011 at 12:54 AM

    Great job!!!

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  19. Becky@Beyond The Picket FenceFebruary 18, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    Wow, super great colors--love the details! Thanks for linking up to Beyond The Picket Fence.

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  20. willowcreekFebruary 18, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    Great job, I love the colors. Please visit me at www.willowcreeks.blogspot.com

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  21. Jen TFebruary 19, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    That is beautiful- what a great find & pretty paint! JenT

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  22. Megan GunyanFebruary 20, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    Ahhh, I love the knobs! The color choice is so unique and wonderful! Great job.

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  23. DIYbyDesignFebruary 22, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    I featured this on my blog today (from the party last week). Please stop by and pick up your "I've been featured" button when you get a chance. Hope you join in the party again.

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  24. Terriea KwongFebruary 22, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    Love the remake and the color tone.

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  25. AmandaFebruary 23, 2011 at 5:47 AM

    This is great, the colours are amazing!

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  26. Tammy @ Type AFebruary 23, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    i featured you at my party this week, make sure you grab a feature button off the button page, and if you have anything you want to share this week please do!

    http://typeadecorating.blogspot.com/2011/02/anything-goes-party-5.html

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  27. AlyssaFebruary 26, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    Awesome! I do the same! Furniture rehabs are the best!! Great work ;)Alyssa of Boston Bee

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Thanks for commenting! My heart goes pitter-patter!