05 August 2010

Refinishing an Antique Dresser; Guest


I am in love with this little dresser and mirror redo.  First I like the colors, secondly I just love the dresser itself, it is so adorable.  Anywho, here is what Sew Much Ado did:


Here's the before picture of the boys' dresser (the mirror is not pictured) that Joel's parents had given us a while ago.  From what we can tell from the date on the mirror, it was built in 1918.  Like I mentioned earlier, Joel's mom had found the dresser in a barn quite a few years ago.


And here is what it looks like now!

We went with the same blue that we used for Wyatt's bed.

We distressed the dresser and mirror, and found some boyish knobs.

Yes, that's a rubbermaid bin in the background.  I pretend that since it's green it's supposed to be used for toys.  Next on our (meaning Joel's) list to build is toy shelves :).

Oh it is just so fun!  
Don't you love it?
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10 comments:

  1. One Life Many JourneysAugust 5, 2010 at 5:09 PM

    I love it! The color is very soothing.

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  2. WendyAugust 5, 2010 at 5:13 PM

    This is so well done! I love it! Great work!

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  3. Southern ReflexionsAugust 5, 2010 at 5:30 PM

    You are SO crafty!! I love all the projects!! :o)

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  4. Megan GunyanAugust 5, 2010 at 6:23 PM

    Yes I do! What a great blue! (Hey, did I just rhyme?) :)

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  5. Tales From My Empty NestAugust 5, 2010 at 7:15 PM

    I am also doing a blue dresser for my daughter's room now too. Loved how this one turned out. I will have to post about mine when I get it finished. That mirror is gorgeous!!! Love & blessings from NC!

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  6. LindyAugust 5, 2010 at 7:59 PM

    That's just the coolest color of blue ever invented...L.

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  7. The Single NesterAugust 6, 2010 at 8:29 AM

    I do love it! That color is fantastic!

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  8. Life in RehabAugust 6, 2010 at 11:57 AM

    That color would fit right in my house, I love it!

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  9. Project MomAugust 9, 2010 at 8:49 PM

    love how one color can bring two pieces together

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  10. Single Stone StudiosMarch 9, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    Looks great!

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