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Thursday, December 15, 2011

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Yes, another dresser makeover. I can't help it, I love painting dressers.

This dresser I picked up a few weeks ago at antique store and I knew I was going to go a little more adventurous with the color. At the time I bought it I had been painting so many grey dressers, I wanted to add a little sunshine to my color palette.

I sanded, added two coats of white primer. I wanted to have a heavy coat of primer since I knew I was going to heavily distress this piece and I wanted the white to show through. I then painted two coats of Dutch Boy's, Willows Gold. I then distressed the whole piece and added a clear wax. 

For the feet, I mixed the dresser paint with a bright sunshine yellow acrylic paint. The knobs I bought yellow, but painted the top the same color as the feet, then sealed with a clear lacquer. 

This one is one for the shop! It feels good to get something done for the shop this week. Next week sometime I will give you a peek at everything I have stored and ready to go into the shop.
{wouldn't this be cute in a girl's room}


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11 comments:

  1. Cassie BustamanteDecember 15, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    daisy is one pretty girl! i love her cheerful color and knobs!

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  2. Farmgirl PaintsDecember 15, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    Have to say I love all the dressers in your blog. That green color was gorg too. Congrats on the mag shoot.

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  3. StaceyDecember 15, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    Love it! And I have a fetish for painting dressers too...I can't figure why???
    Stacey of Embracing Change

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  4. Jessica @ Simply A Farmer's WifeDecember 15, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    I love this one! I mean I love all of the furniture you paint but this one is really pretty!

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  5. TonyaDecember 15, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    I don't usually like "yellow" furniture, but I have to tell you, I REALLY like this one!! Really pretty!

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  6. MaryAnnDecember 15, 2011 at 11:32 PM

    Can't wait to hear when the shop will open. Merry Christmas!

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  7. Rhonda @ home.made.December 16, 2011 at 4:26 AM

    This one turned out so beautiful! Love the yellow on yellow...

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  8. taraDecember 16, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    I flew over here from miss mustard seed and love what you did with this dresser, so sweet! i love the dresser itself with the pretty lines but the way you painted it makes it even more sweet! Happy Holidays~ Tara

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  9. HeidiDecember 16, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    So cute, love the color!

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  10. UnknownDecember 16, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    I LOVE how this turned out! It is a beautiful color...I also love the molding behind it! I'm your newest follower from the Simple Home Life Party. If you get a chance, I'd love you to stop by my blog & maybe follow along too!
    Sally
    loveofhomes.blogspot.com

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  11. ♥kJanuary 3, 2012 at 9:05 AM

    How long does it usually take you to sand a piece? Do you use an electric sander or sand by hand? What do you use to wipe the debris off with? Sorry for all the questions, I'm starting my first piece and want to make sure I do it right. None of the tutorials online give you actual tips like that. Thanks!

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