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A Boxwood French Enamel Milk Paint Hybrid Dresser

April 8, 2013 by Cassie 54 Comments

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Happy Monday!  Hope you all had an awesome weekend!  Our was absolutely full of activity but it was all fun!  Friday night was German themed family fun night at the neighbors house.  I told you about the asparagus salad I planned to make- it was yummy and healthy and I will definitely make it again.  The German waffles were a huge hit with the kids- I brought the batter with me and made them right there, and they were gone faster than I could make them!  It was a great night full of fun, friends, Hefeweizen, bratwurst, sauerkraut and more!

Saturday I dragged myself out of bed to hit the flea market before soccer started.  At first I was disappointed and had bought nothing… but then in the last row, a light shone down and I heard angels singing and I looked and what did I see, but all of this that came home with me…. (And if you follow me on instagram- cassie8978 -you have already seen these!)

I am keeping that cute little red stool as part of my new kitchen plan!  And some of the pieces have also begun to receive their makeovers.
I made it home in plenty of time to make it to Emmy’s first soccer game of the season.  And I am so proud of her!  She scored one of their team’s 3 goals!

After soccer we came home, had lunch, and headed out to Sawyer’s soccer game.  After that, Emmy was exhausted and took a nap which she never does!  I went for a run with Jake, came home, showered, and got ready for our neighbors to come over for dinner.  We had a nice relaxing evening with them followed by entertainment in the form of a rock show from our kids.

Sunday I spent the entire day working while the kids played in the yard and Chris worked in the yard.  Emmy made herself a bow…. Here is my little Katniss….

And finally late afternoon we took Jake and the kids to the park and I walked Jake while Chris played soccer with the kids.

Like I said, crazy busy weekend, but crazy good, too!

Now, I have a dresser to share today and I have a couple of stories that go with it, so you will have to bear with my wordiness today! 🙂

Last week I shared a pair of “fraternal twin” tables.   The ridiculously talented and sweet Jessica from Dear Emmeline emailed me and wanted to purchase them for her master bedroom.  When she was here Thursday picking them up, a truck pulled up my driveway.  My friend Andy was working on a house and they were tossing a dresser that needed some love, so he decided to bring it to me on his way home!  I laughed that it happened when Jessica was here… how do I explain that that really NEVER happens!!!  She is going to think I have all sorts of people just bringing me stuff… maybe in my dreams!  Anyhow, here is the dresser that was brought to me…

As you can see it was pretty rough.  Before I even began painting, I had to scrape all the veneer off the sides where it had totally warped, sand mystery sticker off the top, and replace a drawer bottom.  Once I did all of that I knew this was a perfect candidate for Miss Mustard Seed’s Milk Paint because the finish was worn and I knew it would give an authentically old appearance.

A while back I had ordered boxwood from Vintage Shabby Chicks, and they had been kind enough to send me a sample of French Enamel which I had mentioned I wanted to try.  I had already painted a little side table with French Enamel and LOVED it, but I didn’t have enough for another piece.  I decided to mix what I had left with boxwood, about 3:2 ratio.  I could not be happier with the color result it made- a beautiful almost darker emerald green.  I sanded it lightly all over to let the milk paint do its thing (I could already see where it was going to chip as it was flaking in some areas), and then waxed it with a clear wax and a rag.

Before I show it to you though I want to mention the knobs I chose for this dresser…. they are gorgeous stamped clay knobs originally from an etsy shop called Vintage Skye.  I did not buy these knobs so let me tell you the funny story of how I got them…..

A few weeks ago I visited my good friend Traer in Pennsylvania.  She is a huge Miss Mustard Seed fan and when she found out Miss Mustard Seed was giving away some old craft supplies to someone local she jumped on it!  Well, there was more there than she could use, so she passed on a bunch of stuff to me.  At the bottom of a bag I discovered loads of awesome knobs!  I couldn’t wait to use them on the right piece, and I knew this was it!  So anyhow, lots of stories, how about a reveal….

I just love that naturally worn look of milk paint!  And thank you to Miss Mustard Seed for indirectly supplying me with the awesome knobs! 🙂

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  1. Fiona, LilyfieldLife says

    April 8, 2013 at 10:24 am

    hi Cassie – and here I go again – dying with envy over American vintage furniture – all gorgeous. I can’t wait to see what you do with it all. I have to share this link with you as the finish you got with your mixed MMS paint is so similar to some furniture my mum painted in the 1970’s! http://www.lilyfieldlife.com/2012/07/furniture-painting-in-my-genes.html
    a similar effect don’t you think.
    I love the colour you have created, and the knobs.
    have a great week
    cheers Fiona

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  2. Julia Konya says

    April 8, 2013 at 10:41 am

    Seriously, you have the best luck with finding furniture or should I say receiving furniture LOL. The dresser looks beautiful.
    Those types of weekends are the best. I love when I work in the garage and the kids play outside with the hubby.

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  3. Katie @ Wildwood Creek says

    April 8, 2013 at 10:44 am

    Love the distressed dresser! The milk paint is perfect for this piece.

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  4. Storywood Designs says

    April 8, 2013 at 10:47 am

    So pretty Cassie…the dresser will be snapped up in a second! I love the color and the effect milk paint has on the dresser. And I’m totally jealous over your recent string of furniture gifts from people! You’ve gotten some great ones. Have a great week! -Holly

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  5. [email protected] Chronicles of Home says

    April 8, 2013 at 11:03 am

    I love how the finish came out, I think you’re right that the milk paint was the perfect choice here!

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  6. Lorraine says

    April 8, 2013 at 11:14 am

    Looks guest Cassie! You’re a lucky girl! Looks like you have a ready made defender if someone tries to grab that dresser! She may be small but she is fierce!

    Reply
  7. Kirby Dunton Carespodi says

    April 8, 2013 at 11:15 am

    Okay–I have MMS milk paint in a couple of different colors and I am dying to try it. How did you get that crackly finish in some areas? Was it just luck?

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  8. Our Pinteresting Family says

    April 8, 2013 at 11:34 am

    Cassie …once again you have done an amazing job! I love that color…it is like it was meant for that dresser. 🙂

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  9. Andrea says

    April 8, 2013 at 12:04 pm

    Man, you always have jam packed fun weekends. I LOVE that dresser. The color is divine and the knobs look perfect on it. Great job.

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  10. The Far Fifty says

    April 8, 2013 at 12:13 pm

    I love the finish on this! Great job! And go Emmy!

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  11. Michelle @ Ten June says

    April 8, 2013 at 12:18 pm

    I cannot get OVER that dresser. You are so rad. It looks amazing! And I’m head over heels for that leggy nightstand you found… I think it wants to come live at my house, no? : )

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  12. Kristin Cadwallader says

    April 8, 2013 at 12:19 pm

    That flea market haul is amazing!! I love love love the red stool. And your little Katniss is too cute! Such a sweet pea 🙂 xo Kristin

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  13. pam {simple details} says

    April 8, 2013 at 12:43 pm

    After you show us your fabulous pieces I can never picture them any other way! It’s got the perfect patina look!

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  14. Mary says

    April 8, 2013 at 1:22 pm

    I love the finish and color on this piece, and the knobs are perfect. Beautiful!

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  15. Lisa @ Shine Your Light says

    April 8, 2013 at 1:22 pm

    Oooh this is one of my favorite pieces you’ve done….I love that green! So pretty and your little girly is too.

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  16. Dear Emmeline says

    April 8, 2013 at 1:27 pm

    The color is perfect! Did Traer know those knobs were in there? lol. They are so pretty!

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  17. [email protected] says

    April 8, 2013 at 1:29 pm

    What a pretty color! Love those knobs; what a fun story.

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  18. Heidi @ Decor & More says

    April 8, 2013 at 1:31 pm

    That color is inspired — and I need a knob fairy to come visit me. 🙂
    Sounds/looks like a great weekend, Cassie… love following along!
    xo heidi

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  19. Kelly @ A Swell Place to Dwell says

    April 8, 2013 at 1:41 pm

    Love that little bit of crackle that you got…and what a nice green! Too many knobs…oh what a problem!

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  20. { amy } says

    April 8, 2013 at 1:42 pm

    This turned out beautiful!! Love the knobs and that fabulous green! Would love it if you would share at my {all things creative} linky party!

    http://www.theblissfulbeeblog.com/2013/04/1-year-blogiversary-linky-party.html

    xo
    amy:)

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  21. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    April 8, 2013 at 1:43 pm

    Wow, all kind of great finds! That dresser turned out beautifully, perfect with the milk paint and those pretty knobs! Happy painting in the sunshine!

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  22. Twice Nice says

    April 8, 2013 at 1:45 pm

    The combo made a great color! Love it!

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  23. Patty Day @Pattys Epiphanies says

    April 8, 2013 at 1:58 pm

    How do you do it ???
    I’m exhausted and need a nap after reading all the accomplishments you did over the weekend.
    The results are marvelous. How you transform an old piece into a work of art is awesome!

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  24. Bliss says

    April 8, 2013 at 2:18 pm

    I like that color, I like it alot and it should be worth more because it has MMS knobs on authentic MMS paint.

    Bliss

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  25. Carmel - Our Fifth House says

    April 8, 2013 at 2:26 pm

    What a pretty color! And those knobs are great! Sounds like a fun weekend – it was so nice to be outside without freezing my buns off!

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  26. Sixty-Fifth Avenue says

    April 8, 2013 at 2:45 pm

    Those knobs are perfect for that color and dresser! I still get amazed at a good furniture before and after with paint.

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  27. Heather says

    April 8, 2013 at 2:56 pm

    Oh my, I love that chest of drawers! So lucky!

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  28. Gail Wilson says

    April 8, 2013 at 3:17 pm

    whoa-that’s a huge post! congrats to emmy on her goal. 🙂
    love the dresser even in the before–such character. great job with the color Cassie.

    gail

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  29. vintageshabbychicks says

    April 8, 2013 at 4:26 pm

    Hey Cassie…so excited to see your post today! I absolutely love the color you created with French Enamel and Boxwood…can’t wait to try this combo myself! Tell Emmy congrats on her goal:)

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  30. Rita says

    April 8, 2013 at 5:53 pm

    Gosh this is just GORGEOUS!!! LOVE!!

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  31. 17 Perth says

    April 8, 2013 at 6:44 pm

    Wow. That is such an awesome transformation! Love the knobs.I also love the red stool you nabbed! Too cute.
    Can we talk about emmy? She looks adorable in that photo with the bow and arrow! Love it!

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  32. Jennifer @ Dimples and Tangles says

    April 8, 2013 at 7:01 pm

    I love stories like that! That color is perfection…love it!

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  33. Gretchen says

    April 8, 2013 at 8:28 pm

    So pretty! What a nice green :). I really need to try milk paint sometime…I’m fascinated by it…how does it KNOW where to chip off?!

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  34. [email protected] says

    April 8, 2013 at 8:52 pm

    Sounds like a wonderful weekend! And those pieces are absolutely gorgeous!

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  35. [email protected] of a craigslist junkie says

    April 8, 2013 at 10:48 pm

    Love that color and the dresser. Jealous of your finds. 🙂

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  36. Susan - Uniquely Yours or Mine says

    April 8, 2013 at 11:20 pm

    Fabulous makeover, and on a free piece to boot! Yay!

    Reply
  37. Ali Richardson says

    April 8, 2013 at 11:55 pm

    Pretty!!! Ii wonder why MMS was getting rid of those pretty knobs. The color and finish on this turned out perfect! Love it! Love u 🙂

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  38. Kathy says

    April 9, 2013 at 1:22 am

    I have that same bed you picked at the flea market in my son’s room. It will be interesting to see what you do with it. I was thinking green with gold highlights – since my son is obsessed with green right now and it reminds me of a clover / leprechuan.

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  39. Allison says

    April 9, 2013 at 3:01 am

    Yay for Emmy! It sounds like a fun weekend all the way around. The dresser looks wonderful and I think those knobs were meant to find their way to you! Perfect touch on the dresser.

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  40. Dana Frieling says

    April 9, 2013 at 3:54 am

    So fun that the furniture fairies sprinkle treasures into your lap!

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  41. Shelley {Crazy Wonderful} says

    April 9, 2013 at 1:54 pm

    Great color on that dresser. German night sounds like so much fun! I want a Reuben sandwich now that I’ve got sauerkraut on the brain. Bad. And, Emmy couldn’t be any cuter with that bandana on her head 🙂

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  42. Melissa Skidmore says

    April 9, 2013 at 2:04 pm

    That color is amazing! I have only used Boxwood so far, but am about to get Ironstone and Kitchen Scale. I am excited to try the new colors! Life to the full! Melissa @ DaisyMaeBelle

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  43. [email protected] says

    April 9, 2013 at 6:30 pm

    Paint totally goes with the dresser age. Love the addition of Miss Mustard Seed story.
    Joy

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  44. [email protected] Charm says

    April 10, 2013 at 12:49 am

    Her makeover looks outstanding. Thank you for sharing this freebie at my party this week.

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  45. Catherine says

    April 10, 2013 at 9:51 am

    Looks great Cassie! Love the colour 🙂

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  46. Miss Charming says

    April 10, 2013 at 4:07 pm

    Oh, I love the finish on this! Just perfect for the piece. (And such a cute little archer, too!)

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  47. Good Time Charlie says

    April 10, 2013 at 10:21 pm

    What a beautiful after! Whoa, the before wax nasty! I LOVE that story about how you came to get those knobs!!!

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  48. Tricia says

    April 11, 2013 at 11:34 pm

    Perfection! And how fun that you were able to use Miss Mustard Seed knobs with MMS paint.

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  49. Cher-Ann Texter says

    April 12, 2013 at 1:57 am

    Very pretty! Found you through My Repurposed Life’s Catch as Catch Can 117…

    Cher @ Designs by Studio C
    http://designsbystudioc.com

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  50. michele says

    April 12, 2013 at 12:57 pm

    i love this, and the contrast from the knobs elevates the lovely by ten!

    michele

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  51. Kathryn Ferrie says

    April 13, 2013 at 2:18 am

    Beautiful Dresser! I love the makeover!

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  52. Kristin @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia says

    April 15, 2013 at 3:07 pm

    Oh my Cassie this piece is just gorgeous! Love everything about it and the kids are adorable. Featuring later today. Hope you are doing well, it’s been way to long since I stopped by.
    OX
    Kristin

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  53. Heaven's Walk says

    April 16, 2013 at 1:29 am

    Love love love that sweet little dresser, Cassie! Wow! You truly brought back the original beauty in it! Great job!!! Did you use dark wax on it, too??

    xoxo laurie

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  54. Jamie says

    April 19, 2013 at 12:50 am

    Cassie, I love your dresser! The milk paint color and the knobs are just beautiful. I just read another great post about milk paint over at Shabby Sweet Tea. I’m really liking the look a lot! Congrats on the Catch as Catch Can feature. That’s exciting! ~ Jamie

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