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Monday, June 27, 2011

The Big Beast

This was the largest piece I've done to date...the heaviest and longest. A friend wanted to break up her bedroom set...she was tired of having all mocha colored furniture. She sent me a picture of something she found on Etsy that she loved...but it had a high price tag. She asked if I could re-create the look if she found the dresser. I said sure!

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She found this beauty on Craigslist and dropped it off at my house. She wanted cup pulls, but no cup pulls existed that would fit the current hardware (pretty, ornate pulls, but not her style) drill holes, so I patched those up with wood filler. 5 coats of white, lots of distressing and dark walnut stain as glaze later....here she is, sans hardware. At this point in my painting career, I'm not confident enough to drill new holes in someone else's nice dresser. Her husband can do that. LOL! But imagine...oil rubbed bronze cup pulls on the bottom 6 drawers and 2 amber colored crystal knobs on each top drawer. To die for?? I think so!

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Please excuse the lack of staging...she was just too big to move!

~Allison

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30 comments:

  1. Cassie BustamanteJune 27, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    that looks awesome! i don't care if it isn't staged, i can tell how pretty it is and what a great job you did! but a watering can full of geraniums on top would look nice.

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  2. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.June 27, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    She's really pretty! I love the curves and the big hefty corners. What a beauty!

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  3. L.Duncan@Home23DuncanBoysJune 27, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    Ummm...Yes, I can imagine it! You did a fabulous job! 5 coats of white paint? wow! Make sure to get pics of it with the hardware once her husband finishes it!

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  4. L.Duncan@Home23DuncanBoysJune 27, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    PS,
    How are you going to open the drawers now without the hardware?!

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  5. StaceyJune 27, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    She is pretty! Too bad she's not yours!
    Stacey of Embracing Change

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  6. Kim @ A Brush of WhimsyJune 27, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    It looks amazing! Can't wait to see it with the hardware on! :)

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  7. AnonymousJune 27, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    you did a really beautiful job - I'm sure your friend is delighted! I know I would be :)

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  8. gertie @ The Old Block HouseJune 27, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    Gorgeous!

    I've been wanting a dark wax to use on furniture, but it's not available locally, so I'm going to try walnut stain like you used in this to see how it works for me.

    Thank you for sharing.

    gertie @ www.theoldblockhouse.blogspot.com

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  9. Jaime CostiglioJune 27, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    Allison beastly but beautiful! And I know for sure you could drill those hardware holes, just do it! Love how you put your pieces up on spare pavers to paint, me too! Another well done piece.

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  10. SkinnyMegJune 28, 2011 at 4:19 AM

    gorgeous color!! Love the glazing, it's perfect!

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  11. AndiJune 28, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    Wait...you're supposed to stage photos ;-) Looks great!!!

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  12. Town and Country GalsJune 28, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    The dresser turned out fabulous! Love the color and the glazing! I have one about that size that I've put off doing, you've inspired me!
    Visiting from Wow us Wednesday.
    Rebecca

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  13. Pam - @diy Design FanaticJune 28, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    The dresser is gorgeous and has great lines! Your finish made it fabulous!

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  14. Korrie@RedHenHomeJune 28, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    Wow! It's really beautiful, and will look even more amazing with knobs! I totally understand about not wanting to drill those holes yourself, though ;-)

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  15. Decor & HarmonyJune 29, 2011 at 5:51 AM

    Can I please have your address? I have a few pieces you can do for me. The dresser really looks amazing and classic. I have a fear of drilling holes too. Stop by for a visit :)

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  16. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsJune 29, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    This is really lovely, Allison! I love the final outcome and the shape is great. I'm hoping to find a dresser like this that I can paint to use as a buffet piece.

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  17. Chef in TrainingJune 29, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    this is beautiful! Great job! I am way impressed! I found your blog through a link party and LOVE it! I am your newest follower and would love it if you would check out my blog and follow me too! Thanks!
    -Nikki
    http://chef-n-training.blogspot.com/

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  18. Lauren @ My Wonderfully MadeJune 30, 2011 at 5:11 AM

    Wow! What an undertaking -- it turned out beautiful! Definitely the cup pulls will be a great addition!

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  19. ChrisJune 30, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    Wow! I'll bet your friend is in love with it now! What a beautiful finish! Thanks for sharing!

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  20. TinaJune 30, 2011 at 11:51 PM

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  21. TinaJune 30, 2011 at 11:54 PM

    I came over from Better After..and so happy I did! You have inspired me to get out in my garage and go through my Goodwill, yard sale and side-of-the-road finds and get busy! You've certainly given me a lot of ideas!
    I'm most definitely a new follower!

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  22. Noble VintageJuly 1, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    wow, that is a gorgeous piece. What color white did you use? I am loving this look! Visiting from Show and Tell Friday. I have a weekly linky called Transformations and Treasures if you'd ever like to stop by and link up! It's every Wednesday :)

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  23. LindsayJuly 1, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    That is absolutely stunning! I love what you did with it, amazing!

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  24. chrisJuly 1, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    Gorgeous! Yes, with the pulls that piece will be absolutely fabulous. You did a great job refinishing.

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  25. MalloryJuly 1, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    WOW! That is amazing. I am so envious of those who can re-purpose old furniture.

    I found you via TT&J Weekend Wrap Up. My post is two after yours. I'm your newest follower and would love if you would follow me back. (especially since I am a newer blogger!)

    I'm looking forward to oogling over more of your stuff!

    Mallory
    purplestpecalin.blogspot.com

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  26. ~ ~ Ahrisha ~ ~July 2, 2011 at 6:21 AM

    Wow, Such a great piece. Love what you did with it.

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  27. RoeshelJuly 3, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    Looks like a lot of love went into it! You did a beautiful job! You're such a sweet friend! ;)

    Thanks for sharing and thanks for the vote!

    Have a happy 4th, Allison!

    Roeshel

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  28. Megan GunyanJuly 5, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    Allison!?! Wow! This looks fantastic! I love the color and the staining you did. I can definitely imagine it with the pulls your described. Gorgeous!

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  29. Courtney ~ French Country CottageJuly 6, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    Fantastic~ what a great piece and love the color and finish! Thanks for sharing this at FNF :)

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  30. ShaunnaJuly 7, 2011 at 6:17 AM

    Gorgeous finish....thanks SO much for linking this one up!!
    :-)
    shaunna

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