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Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Flower Ad Dresser...Fresh and Green

It's been a while, hasn't it?  Right after the holiday craft fair with Shirley, my family took a very, very impromptu trip out of town for the week and just returned late Sunday.  While it was nice to be away, I'm playing catch-up now!  I started this dresser before I left and just finished it up this morning...


Maybe I'm already secretly yearning for spring or maybe it's the fall planting of daffodil bulbs or getting paperwhites ready for Christmas that inspired me to paint this dresser with an old flower advertisement as inspiration?
I just felt like this dresser was such a blank slate and I had to paint some kind of graphic on it!  Despite  the lack of curves and details, it's definitely one of the more unique dressers that I've come across.  The lady I bought this from said that someone in her family made it several generations before her and it is absolutely solid!  There isn't anything but thick hardwood used and I just love the square nails...
  After lightly sanding and cleaning, I gave the dresser two coats of SW Lime Rickey...
It's hard to tell in these photographs, but the color is actually a soft, bright green.  I hand-painted the graphic (with the help of a projector) with watered down ASCP Pure White.  I wanted a washed, distressed look to the graphic.
I then took a sanding sponge and lightly sanded and distressed the edges and lettering and followed up with my favorite furniture wax (Miss Mustard Seed's).  Since the scale of this dresser is very large (48'Wx40'H), I needed over-sized knobs for the huge drawers and these giant black and white ones from Hobby Lobby were the perfect fit.
I'm pretty happy with how it turned out and I'm hoping someone else does too because it's off to my booth at SuzAnna's Antiques tomorrow along with lots of holiday and gift items!

Kristen

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38 comments:

  1. Debra@CommonGroundTue Nov 20, 07:16:00 PM 2012

    Kristen, if I lived closeby, it would come to my house, I just adore this!!!

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  2. Jennifer @ Town and Country LivingTue Nov 20, 07:29:00 PM 2012

    Well, I would have to fight Debra for this piece! :) What a beautiful color. I just love it!

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  3. StephanieTue Nov 20, 07:36:00 PM 2012

    I just LOVE this - great job!!

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  4. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleTue Nov 20, 07:47:00 PM 2012

    Kristen, I love it. Such a bright fun color and love the graphics.

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  5. UnknownTue Nov 20, 08:23:00 PM 2012

    I am in love with this - beautiful job! Love, love, love :)

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  6. Yvonne @ StoneGableTue Nov 20, 08:59:00 PM 2012

    This is over-the-top gorgeous!!! Oh, my!!!! Best painted piece I have seen in ages and ages!
    Have a happy and blessed Thanksgiving!

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  7. Ann-Marie ~ BramblyTue Nov 20, 09:03:00 PM 2012

    You must be so happy with the finished product. It looks amazing!
    Ann-Marie

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  8. Magic BrushTue Nov 20, 09:11:00 PM 2012

    One of the cutest dressers I have seen in awhile! Thanks for sharing the paint color with us!

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  9. Barb @ The Everyday Home Tue Nov 20, 10:20:00 PM 2012

    Hey Kristen,
    Its beautiful and oh my goodness that graphic must have taken some time. Hope you did well at the show at Shirley's neighborhood. If you get a chance, email me about how things are going with "Barnstock." :) Miss talking to you, and hope you and yours have a blessed Thanksgiving. xxoo

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  10. TammyTue Nov 20, 10:26:00 PM 2012

    Kristen, it looks wonderful. I think you were channeling your future barn sale when you did this.
    Tammy

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  11. Linda@Coastal CharmTue Nov 20, 10:34:00 PM 2012

    Such a super duper dresser...you did one awesome job on it. Would love to have you share it at my party.

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  12. MicheleTue Nov 20, 10:37:00 PM 2012

    So original and pretty ~

    Nice Job.

    Michele
    Pearl 13.1

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  13. My Dream CanvasTue Nov 20, 11:53:00 PM 2012

    Super gorgeous :) Happy Thanksgiving to you and your loved ones! I would love for you to visit me and see the centerpiece at my Thanksgiving table I am visiting you from Savvy Southern Style!

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  14. Jenny@thelavendermagnoliaWed Nov 21, 12:52:00 AM 2012

    This may be my favorite piece yet! Green is my favorite color and I love the transfer. Mostly I love the square-ness and rustic quality it has. Bet you it is snatched up by Saturday!

    Jenny

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  15. CatherineWed Nov 21, 01:51:00 AM 2012

    Just beautiful! I REALLY love the colour you chose - so nice to see something a little different from the norm!

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  16. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsWed Nov 21, 08:21:00 AM 2012

    It's beautiful, Kristen! I love the Springy green color with the ad text. It's going to go fast!

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  17. Shirley@Housepitality DesignsWed Nov 21, 04:39:00 PM 2012

    Kristen...that dresser is fabulous!!...you did an amazing job...can't wait to see it at SuzAnna's on Saturday...yes, I signed up for the workshop!!!...See you then!
    Have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family!!!

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  18. srpprcrftrWed Nov 21, 05:17:00 PM 2012

    Maybe it's a good thing we don't all live close to you as there'd be lots of ladies having a custody fight over that dresser, include me. The color and your graphics are exquisite, so serene.
    Good thing I don't still live in KY or I'd be on the road to get it. One nice thing about KY is it's close to so many other states.
    I do have a smaller version of that dresser that I've been wanting to re-do and now I know what I'll do with it
    It seems that gorgeous appley green will blend with many other colors as in nature. I've loved it long before it became so popular, always looks clean and cheerful. Think you've got a winner there. Will be interesting to find out how long it lasts in your booth.
    Wishing you and yours Happy Thanksgiving

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  19. Denise CerroWed Nov 21, 05:44:00 PM 2012

    What a wonderful dresser! Now I'm on the lookout for a simple dresser...you've inspired me to do a graphic when I do find one. Beautiful job, thank you for sharing.

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  20. Anne BoykinWed Nov 21, 07:35:00 PM 2012

    Hi Kristen, The dresser came out beautiful! Happy Thanksgiving!

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  21. Sandra@Beneath this Roof, Within these WallsWed Nov 21, 08:04:00 PM 2012

    Absolutely gorgeous! Such a unique piece, love the color and the graphics are wonderful. Would love to own that myself. Great job!

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  22. reFresh reStyleWed Nov 21, 08:56:00 PM 2012

    I love this!!! It's the most beautiful makeover that I've ever seen!
    Happy Thanksgiving!!
    Debbie

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  23. KatarinaThu Nov 22, 01:28:00 PM 2012

    It's great! Love the color, love the graphic, even the knobs are perfect! :-)

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  24. KathyFri Nov 23, 10:01:00 AM 2012

    Wowzer, love the unexpected color and graphic...just fantastic!

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  25. The Painted HomeTue Nov 27, 03:59:00 PM 2012

    I am in LOVE with this dresser!

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  26. At The Picket FenceThu Nov 29, 05:58:00 PM 2012

    That is absolutely beautiful!!! I'm so glad you shared it with us at Inspiration Friday this week!
    Vanessa

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  27. DIYbyDesignThu Nov 29, 07:33:00 PM 2012

    That is going to sell in about two seconds. It's gorgeous and someone is going to be very lucky to take that home. Gorgeous job. I'd love for you to share that at my link party. It opens each Tuesday at 8pm EST and stays open through Friday. Hope to see you there.

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  28. Custom ComfortsThu Nov 29, 07:48:00 PM 2012

    So pretty - makes me long for spring.
    Cindy

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  29. JeanetteThu Nov 29, 10:45:00 PM 2012

    I love the spring green color - so fresh and lovely! Pinning this one!

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  30. micheleFri Nov 30, 09:34:00 PM 2012

    so fresh and adorable!

    hope you can stop by when you have a moment.

    smiles and sunshine to you.

    michele

    http://www.hellolovelyinc.blogspot.com/2012/11/hello-lovely-paris-apartment.html

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  31. Jane@Cottage at the CrossroadsFri Nov 30, 10:08:00 PM 2012

    Oh my gosh! This has to be the prettiest dresser I've ever seen! Love the color and the graphic!

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  32. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.Fri Nov 30, 11:00:00 PM 2012

    What a lovely dresser! That graphic just totally puts it over the top!

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  33. MacGIRLverSat Dec 01, 11:20:00 PM 2012

    Love this!

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  34. Sarah @ 20 StateSun Dec 02, 03:45:00 AM 2012

    This is one of the most beautiful pieces of furniture I've seen! The colour and the text make it really special.

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  35. The Charm of HomeThu Dec 06, 10:41:00 AM 2012

    This looks awesome! Thank you for joining HSH!
    Sherry

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  36. LaurelTue Jan 29, 07:31:00 PM 2013

    This is so beautiful - and clever!!! I just found an old dresser in the back of a house we purchased and want to give this a whirl. Thanks so much for the inspiration!!

    Laurel @ SoPo Cottage

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  37. Lola and BeaWed Jan 30, 02:48:00 PM 2013

    So cute and one of a kind.

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  38. CarenSat Feb 23, 04:23:00 AM 2013

    Love the color and the graphics on the dresser!

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