As I mentioned a few weeks ago, I scored quite a bit of furniture at a local auction that I'm slowly getting through, including this little petite dresser. I think it was an old washstand and after staring at it a bit, I decided to remove the top wooden piece. It just wasn't working for me...
It's a cute little size that would be perfect in either a child's room, extra bath storage, or even in a foyer.
I knew that since it's sort of a "rustic" piece that I would be distressing it and making it "cottagey". After painting it out with Annie Sloan's Duck Egg (I've been on a Duck Egg kick lately), I decided the drawers needed a little something...
Since I've painted flowers, butterflies, etc on the fronts of other dressers, I decided to go with some simple bee silhouettes on this one. If you look at a picture of a bee silhouette, it's pretty easy to just free-hand these and I'm not an "artist". I just painted these with just plain, white acrylic paint, and distressed them (and the whole dresser). I then followed up with wax, buffing, and new hardware.
I also framed up another bird print in a barnwood picture frame and hauled up quite a bit of new items for my booth at SuzAnna's Antiques last night. Normally when I go to the booth, I have my youngest daughter with me, no camera, and am in a big hurry. I was able to snap a few pictures last night, but since it was dark, they aren't the best...
You many recognize a few pieces from my other blog posts :) I'm in major "purging" mode with the impeding move and am really editing down... Four moves in three years will make you want to get rid of everything you've ever owned.
Have a great weekend!
Love this little chest, it looks amazing and your booth is wonderful. You have some real treasures there, Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteOOOhh lots of pretties in your booth Sophia. Luv the little duck egg chest.
ReplyDeleteGood luck on the move.
Happy Weekend, Gee
This is such a great space, Kristen! I love how you have everything set up, too. The dresser turned out really cute. I'll have to try a stencil on my next piece {because I'm horrible at free hand drawing!}.
ReplyDeleteLove the dresser & your space looks awesome!
ReplyDeleteDuck Egg is my "go-to" color. Love the bottle drying rack--can't make a trip to Raleigh until the end of the month, though. Dangit!
ReplyDeletecutest dresser ever, loving the lil bees
ReplyDeleteAnd dying over the bird print
Just stopped by your booth this past week. Might have to head back over since you've added all the pretties! I have been coveting the cotton stems in all of your photos... do you find those locally? Keep the inspirations coming :)
ReplyDeleteI just stopped by your booth this past week... I might have to head back since you added all your pretties! I have been coveting the cotton stems in all your photos. Do you get those locally? I'd love to get some from you. Thanks for all the decorating inspiration.
ReplyDeleteLOVE the dresser and I'm having a fit over that amazing bird print. Believe me, if I lived close by, I'd be there buying it. Your booth space is amazing!! Glad to hear you have a contract and that things are rolling!
ReplyDeleteKristen, Your booth is fabulous! I would get totally carried away in it!!! So many interesting items.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet dresser! Wouldn't it look great in a kids bathroom... for extra towels etc!
Darling little chest you have here...sure it will go FAST! Congrats on the contract...how all goes well. Always enjoy seeing your booth pics:)
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Linda
Love the chest and your space! Best wishes on the move!
ReplyDeleteDebbie
Love the little chest, Kristen! You have such a great vision. Your booth is looking great. I need to get down for a visit soon.
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute little dresser! I've been on a duck egg kick too...it's probably one of my favorite colors!
ReplyDeletethat little chest is adorable! :) i love the bees- the perfect touch!
ReplyDeleteWish I lived closer to your booth, it looks fabulous. I love the bird print, where did you get the print? Love your house too!!
ReplyDeleteLove your booth! Will you have a booth in Greensboro? I especially like the bird print and how you framed it. :)
ReplyDeleteYour both looks fabulous, I'll have to make a trip over to SuzAnna's soon. That's so great that you have an offer on your house, I knew it would sell quickly.
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous - I love the colors!
ReplyDelete~Katie
Now that is a great space!
ReplyDeleteLove the dresser Kristen...the bees are perfect!..and your booth looks fabulous as always!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous! You did such a great job! I’d love it if you could link this up to our party, Give Me The Goods Monday! {1 party, 4 blogs}
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Have a great week!
Jamie @ somuchbetterwithage.com
The dresser with the bees is great! Your booth is fantastic, too. I would love to visit it in person.
ReplyDeleteJudith
LOVE the dresser!! Would look adorable in an entry!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful transformation! . If you get a chance, please share this on my linky party: http://suburbsmama.blogspot.com/2013/05/sunday-link-party-8.html
ReplyDeleteThis piece is totally darling! Nice work!
ReplyDeleteThis piece is totally darling! Nice work!
ReplyDeleteI love the little bee chest. It's a good thing I can't get to your booth since I want many of the things in your pictures, and would have nowhere to put them!
ReplyDeleteI think Duck Egg Blue has to be my favorite color. I love what you did with that cute little chest and the bees are wonderful. Beeeautiful!
ReplyDeleteLove to visit your booth. Looks like a lot of goodies. Really liked what you did with the dresser.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed meeting you today! Your blog is wonderful just as I knew it would be and I love your booth space at SuzAnna's! Duck Egg is my absolute favorite Annie Sloan color too.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Heather@Nest
The dresser is darling and your booth is super beautiful!:)
ReplyDeleteWell done with the feature at GF!
xx
Sumaya
Kristen,
ReplyDeleteMy heart aches for you b/c I remember the pain of moving. Yes, you wish you owned a pair of jeans and a toaster when it comes time to move. I always purged, but somehow managed to get all the "stuff" built right back up again before the next move. Congrats on your home selling so quickly, especially in this market. Your booth is wonderful. Very shoppable!
xxoo
I just discovered your blog and Facebook page. What I've seen so far is lovely! Can't wait to explore more. I shared a photo from this post to my Facebook page for booth vendors - VintageShowOff. I gave credit and a link.
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