I don’t always have a story about the pieces I refinish, but this time I do and it’s a good one!
I have a wonderful neighbor friend (Julia) who sent me a picture of an old chest of drawers, she wanted to know if I would like it as her friend was giving it away… Umm, yes PLEASE I replied! Unfortunately it was spoken for before I could get my hands on it, I was very disappointed! However, Julia (now my new “agent”) contacted her friend and let her know about the work I do and suggested she come see some of my stuff. Her friend (Barbara) is pregnant and just moved into a new (and bigger) house and is in need of some furniture. Barbara ended up buying the awesome stenciled chest for her husband… who LOVES it by the way… but as we were talking she showed my some pictures of the set she was giving away… I think I politely informed her that she was crazy but I can’t be sure
So between Julia and I we convinced her to keep the set and allow me to refinish it for the baby’s room… she was only sort of convinced that she would like them, but she had her hubby drop off the pieces anyway…
Other than significant veneer loss on the sides and a few onlay wood pieces broken, it was in good condition, but better than that it was going to be just beautiful and was going to make a perfect changing table / dresser!
BEFORE
OMG… AFTER!
I knew it would be beautiful, but I am just thrilled at how it turned out! I was lucky that I was able to salvage the top… after sanding down the finish (100 to 220 grit paper) I stained it Dark Walnut and then conditioned it… in order… Dark Walnut Watco Oil, Howards’ Feed-N-Wax, Annie Sloan Dark Wax & finally Annie Sloan Clear Wax! It was a lot but I wanted to be 100% sure that the top was oiled and sealed because she was using this as a changing station as well as a dresser… you just never know…
I also stained and conditioned two other areas on the front of the dresser, I love the way it breaks up the paint. I painted it in Old White Annie Sloan Chalk Paint… she’s having a little girl!
Where I had to remove some of the onlay I highlighted the areas with my gold paint pen or gold Rub-N-Buff.
She had the baby’s name all picked out so I stenciled the initials with gold paint…
We were both pleasantly surprised with the way the knobs turned out! This is the original finish on them… I just cleaned them by soaking them in a solution of ammonia overnight and Viola! gorgeous handles!
As I said Barbara was very concerned that she would not like this when I was done… I don’t think she is concerned anymore
This was the last custom piece I am doing before the Lucketts Market coming up in May. I still have to finish the tall dresser that matches this chest… but that will be for after the market! This is the before of it though… can you believe she was giving these pieces away!
I hope you like the dresser transformation! I think it is easy to see how these pieces can be beautiful once again… for me it’s all about looking at the lines and details of a piece… the color and condition are irrelevant as that can be changed!
Thanks so much for stopping by…
Until next time!
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For a second I thought NEW Baby? Ha ha.Don’t scare me like that. BTW, it looks gorge.
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Oh crap! I didn’t even think about that.. Too funny! So glad you like it 🙂
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It is so inspiring to see your vision of each piece and then how fabulous every piece turns out!! The changing table/dresser is amazing. Who wouldn’t love it? Great work. And good luck at the Luckett’s Fair.
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Thank you so, so much!
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That is just gorgeous. Truly. She must be thrilled!
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Thanks Deb! I think she’s very happy!
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ohhhh I love your finds and your work…good job its awesome! wish I lived closer, maybe someday a vacation when retired to Lucketts spring fling!!
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Thanks so much Karen! I hope you can make it to Lucketts one day too 🙂
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Simply Stunning! I’m in LOVE with those pieces and I’ll bet she is too.
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Thanks so much! It truly makes me so happy to make someone else happy with an heirloom piece!
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So lovely.
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Thanks Heather!
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I love the initials on the front. Great job.
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Thank you so much! I hope the baby is a girl and they don’t change her name 😉
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That is really a special piece! Nicely done!
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Thanks Sharon.. it was a little bit of a beast but so worth it!
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Wonderful interpretation!
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Thanks so much!
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Absolutely stunning! A piece that will be loved for generations to come!
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Wow! what a beautiful transformation!!
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Thanks Elaine, I appreciate it!
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Wow. This is beautiful. The finish is super smooth and distressed just right. I love the top as well!
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Thanks so much Martha! I turned out better than even I imagined!
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Absolutely gorgeous. The top came out perfect.
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Thanks Susan… It certainly was not an easy piece but it was worth it!
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Susan, how pretty! what a great job you did on this. Can’t wait to see the other piece. I know she must have loved it.
Jeannie
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Thanks Jeannie! I hope she loves it!
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This looks so gorgeous! a true treasure to be loved all over again, I’ll bet she loves it and is now looking round the house to see what else can be transformed. Great post! x
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Oh goodness, I hope she’s not doing that 😉 thanks so much!
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Love how you remodeled this piece! What a wonderful look! Nicole from southerncharm!
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Susan, that’s a huge WOW!! What a fantastic piece and what you did to it is uniquely beautiful. I’m so in awe. I especially love the little monogram and the two darker areas that highlight the sweet character of the piece. You do wonderful work!
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Thanks so much Liz! This was an easy piece to see its beauty, some of them are a little harder but I’m sure you know that 🙂
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Oh Susan is this one of the most beautiful pieces I have ever seen! I love the special touch of stenciling the babies initials on it in gold! Thanx for joining THT.
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Wow… That’s saying a lot coming from you! Thanks so much, I think it’s one of may favorite updates so far!
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this is STUNNING! oh wow! i love it, susan! and love your provence tables, too! 🙂
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Thanks Cassie! I’m glad you like my little tables too!
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Gorgeous! What a lucky little girl to be getting that dresser. I’m featuring your dresser in the PoPP Spotlight this week. Thanks for linking up.
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Wow! Thanks so much! It makes all of my hard work worth it 🙂
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Just love it~it turned out amazing!! Thanks for linking up at Feathered Nest Friday!
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Wow! Thanks Courtney! It’s certainly one of my favorites!
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OMG – I love this!! I really love the monogram. Complete gorgeousness! 🙂
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Aww… Thanks so much Susan! It truly was a labor of love 😉
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Está precioso, me encanta, has tenido mucho gusto!! Felicidades!!
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