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Andale, (H)ombre!

February 22, 2012 by Cassie 52 Comments

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Before I get into my scheduled post for today, I want to wish my mom a very happy birthday!  Mom, I hope that you have a fabulous birthday today, and am looking forward to lunch and “The Vow” on Sunday! (I am taking my mom out for her birthday).  Thank you for putting up with me for most of your life! I love you!

Can you guess from the title that I have an ombre project to share with you? Or were you thinking I had actually learned Spanish?  My husband can actually speak almost fluent Spanish as his grandparents were natives of Cuba. As for me, the title of this post is about as good as it gets, amigos.

Anyhow, I was so excited for a fun project!  I am no longer taking custom orders, but when a good friend asked me to paint a dresser for her baby, I was all over it!  Not only that, but she knew she wanted something fun and distressed.  She sent me this picture of the dresser she had, which had been in the family.

We discussed perhaps doing some off center stripes, but I also asked her what she thought about an ombre dresser.  A what?  I showed her the picture of my first ombre dresser:

She liked that idea, too.  So we did what friends do and decided to talk about it over lunch instead of email.  She came up here last week and brought the dresser and her adorable squishy baby (he has got the most amazing cheeks!).  I had my Benjamin Moore fan deck all ready!  We decided to go with the ombre in shades of green.  We also decided to fill the holes so that she could replace the hardware with knobs.   It also needed a couple of minor repairs, but I will have a separate post coming on that soon.  For now, I want to show you the painted product.

The weather has been very cooperative so I was able to get it done in a few days time.  I filled the holes first, sanded it, refilled the holes one more time, and sanded one more time.  Then I gave it 3 coats of primer (3 because I use an eco-safe water based primer that doesn’t go on as thick).  I painted the entire piece with a coat of Sherwin Williams Alabaster.  Then I gave the body another coat of that, and the drawers each got a coat of Benjamin Moore’s green paints in Citrus Green, Early Spring Green, Citra Lime, and Lime Sorbet.  I used only one coat of each of these (and purchased the sample pint of each) because we were going for a beachier look.  Once it was all dry, I sanded to distress the edges, and also sanded the drawer fronts to expose some of the white beneath for that beachy vibe.   And then I waxed the entire piece for protection.

The last thing we need is knobs.  I plan to head to Hobby Lobby this week and try to find some fun knobs for it, but for the sake of a picture for this post I went ahead and placed some jadeite milkglass knobs on it.  I had them on hand.  I actually really like the way they look on it though- what do you think?
Here is the dresser now!

So there you have it, amigos!  I really love the way this dresser looks now, and hopefully it will grow with baby Ryan and be treasured for years to come!

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  1. Lesley says

    February 22, 2012 at 11:31 am

    The dresser is wonderful. However…I, for one, am not a fan of the knobs with it. I think there needs to be a little contrast and I would like to see something larger. They kinda get lost. If you are going for beachy, consider some jute knobs, or just nice fat white wooden. Just my thoughts. Happy Wednesday!

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  2. Fiona, LilyfieldLife says

    February 22, 2012 at 11:42 am

    Hi Cassie, it looks great. Those knobs are lovely but perhaps Lesley above is right and it needs bigger ones.
    Have a lovely day
    Cheers Fiona

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  3. Tracy's Trinkets and Treasures says

    February 22, 2012 at 11:49 am

    Love green! I like the knobs, but if you change them maybe you can leave them on the top drawer????

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  4. Jamie says

    February 22, 2012 at 11:58 am

    Oh my gosh, I love the knobs!!! I think they are beautiful and they also let the piece’s strongpoint (the ombre) shine through. More prominent knobs might complete with the fluidity of the design (kind of like if you have bold eye makeup, don’t do a bright colored lipstick).

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  5. Gwen @ The Bold Abode says

    February 22, 2012 at 12:30 pm

    I kinda like those knobs too! But for a little boy, you might see what else would go. Though, they do allow the Ombre to shine and they are absolutely gorgeous. I love milkglass, especially green…

    Once again, my friend, you shine like the fiery sun!

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  6. Megan says

    February 22, 2012 at 12:42 pm

    i love the green ombre! I like the knobs, you already have a statement going on with the paint I think adding a statement knob may distract from that. Just a thought 🙂 Lucky girl to have a friend like you!

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  7. Sarah AKA The Thriftress says

    February 22, 2012 at 12:46 pm

    Looking good! I like the dresser with the original holes filled in and knobs added. Why does Hobby Lobby have to be so far away?

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  8. mapleandmagnolia.com says

    February 22, 2012 at 1:05 pm

    It’s perfect, Cassie!

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  9. Mr. [email protected] says

    February 22, 2012 at 1:31 pm

    Very soft – Great idea for a baby’s room. Perfect colors.

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  10. Maury Kilgo says

    February 22, 2012 at 1:34 pm

    I love it! I have that same inspiration pic pinned and I always find myself coming back to it! So pretty!

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  11. jeannie maxwell says

    February 22, 2012 at 1:34 pm

    Love it! You don’t ever stop, do you? : ) I need some of your energy please!

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  12. miss flibbertigibbet says

    February 22, 2012 at 1:38 pm

    The greens are pretty! I have chiffarobe from the 1950’s which was my husband’s nursery set. My daughters have both used it. It has really large knobs…about 4″ or so and they look really good…unique. But, how about a flat, contrasting disc under the knob you have? The impression of a larger knob would be there and might make your friend a bit happier….try a sample with a piece of paper and see how you like it! Just a thought!

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  13. Lisa Scibilia says

    February 22, 2012 at 2:23 pm

    So cute – perfect for a nursery, and I can see it in a toddler’s room too with a woodsy theme – frogs & nature and such! You rock Cassie Bustamante!

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  14. Tonya says

    February 22, 2012 at 2:32 pm

    It turned out great!! I pinned an ombre dresser on Pinterest months back! I love the look of them!! Maybe I will find a piece that I can try this on! Great job Cassie!

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  15. Sarah says

    February 22, 2012 at 2:33 pm

    I think it looks great!! I love the knobs! Amazing what a difference changing out the hardware makes!! Great job!

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  16. Between Blue and Yellow says

    February 22, 2012 at 2:46 pm

    So pretty! Green is my favorite color 🙂

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  17. [email protected] says

    February 22, 2012 at 2:52 pm

    This is super cute! And I like the knobs, although I’m sure there are others that would be just as cute.

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  18. Denise at PinkPostcard. says

    February 22, 2012 at 3:04 pm

    such a great idea!! both look so pretty, I had to go back and see the original post on the blue. 🙂 beautiful. the green knobs are so fun. Glad you got to meet up with a friend for a project! How come you aren’t doing custom anymore??

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  19. Urban Farmgirl says

    February 22, 2012 at 3:07 pm

    So cute! What a great idea!!

    Mary

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  20. Sarah @ Modern Country Style says

    February 22, 2012 at 3:28 pm

    I’m always astonished at the way I NEVER get tired of makeovers. I love hearing your ideas. The ombre look is so cool, isn’t it?! And I love it green!

    Sarahx

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  21. Allison says

    February 22, 2012 at 4:17 pm

    Happy Birthday Cassie’s Mom! Hope its a wonderful day and a fun celebration this weekend. Lunch and a movie sounds like the perfect mother/daughter birthday outing. The dresser is darling! The green is fun and I like the knobs. I think they work well with the dresser. Great job as always, Cassie!

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  22. Katie @ Wildwood Creek says

    February 22, 2012 at 5:08 pm

    Love the colors and the knobs!

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  23. Twice Nice says

    February 22, 2012 at 5:55 pm

    Your Ombre dresser has always been one of my favorites, so you know I love this one too. I think the jadite knobs are perfect for it! Fantastic job!

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  24. Ali Richardson says

    February 22, 2012 at 6:07 pm

    Oh my Ombre! It’s FABULOUS!!!! I think those knobs look great too!!
    xoxoxo

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  25. Jenna says

    February 22, 2012 at 6:38 pm

    I love it, it looks super fantastic! I think you finally convinced me to do the ombre thing. Maybe on my baby’s dresser. 🙂 I have a question though… So when my hubby painted it, it was way before I discovered the blog world, tutorials, and all that. And he painted it (no primer) and the knobs too. So the basic wooden knobs that came with it are painted on, boo. Do you know any way I can get them off? Since you are the pro. 🙂

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  26. [email protected] says

    February 22, 2012 at 7:37 pm

    I love it! And it’s perfect for a nursery!

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  27. Suzy www.savedbysuzy.blogspot.com says

    February 22, 2012 at 7:48 pm

    I was expecting a Mexican flag painted dresser with that title, but I LOVE this so much more! I bet your friend will be sooo happy with this.

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  28. Jacqueline says

    February 22, 2012 at 7:56 pm

    I love it and the colors, I might need to do something like this to one of the dressers I have in my studio.

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  29. Good Time Charlie says

    February 22, 2012 at 8:53 pm

    This is so darn cute, I love the greens. I am not usually crazy about Hombre, but you converted me with this piece!

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  30. [email protected] Road says

    February 22, 2012 at 9:29 pm

    I love it, too! I love the greens, and those knobs~LOVE them! I really like how you did the ombre a little softer. Not huge changes in colors.

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  31. Sabrina says

    February 22, 2012 at 11:44 pm

    I love the colors! So springy and beachy!!! You did a beautiful job!

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  32. DecorandtheDog says

    February 23, 2012 at 12:42 am

    I’m digging the ombre! Very cute!

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  33. Erin @ His and Hers says

    February 23, 2012 at 1:26 am

    Pretty! I’m sure baby Ryan will love it. 🙂

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  34. Suzy www.savedbysuzy.blogspot.com says

    February 23, 2012 at 2:48 am

    Hey homz, thanks for linking to my party.

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  35. Rita says

    February 23, 2012 at 4:14 am

    I love the green! I haven’t tried to do hombre but I just might have too!

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  36. Desiree @ The 36th AVENUE says

    February 23, 2012 at 4:15 am

    Great job!
    Thank you for linking to my party!

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  37. [email protected] Not Included says

    February 23, 2012 at 4:40 am

    Looks great! Love the first one too. Happy birthday to your mom!!

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  38. Michaela says

    February 23, 2012 at 7:38 am

    What a great dresser!! It’s awesome. Maybe clear or even like a blue colored knob would be fun?!

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  39. René says

    February 23, 2012 at 11:26 am

    Love it! Great job once again Cassie!

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  40. Cathy Wall says

    February 23, 2012 at 1:56 pm

    What a perfect piece for a baby’s room! Your friend knew just who to contact to breath new life into that chest!
    Cathy

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  41. Julia @ 551Eastdesign says

    February 23, 2012 at 3:21 pm

    It looks perfect for a squishy baby. 🙂 Great job!

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  42. Samm Spangler says

    February 23, 2012 at 5:53 pm

    Wow I love it! Did you just decide on a color strip and go with it? or just get lucky enough that all the greens went together?

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  43. Jazmine says

    February 23, 2012 at 6:02 pm

    I love how this turned out! I’ve been wondering what to do to my black dresser for quite sometime and this is a great idea!

    -Jazmine
    http://keepitkrafty.blogspot.com

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  44. Kim @ colorsmixedtogether.blogspot.com says

    February 23, 2012 at 8:10 pm

    I really love the way this turned out. I was planning on an ombre dresser in my daughters room. I’m very excited to try it now. Thanks!

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  45. Kelly says

    February 24, 2012 at 12:31 am

    I love it! I am seriously amazed at how you find time to do everything, lady!

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  46. Katie says

    February 24, 2012 at 2:21 am

    This is so cute Cassie! Love the ombre! It looks like spring with all the greens.

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  47. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    February 25, 2012 at 1:23 am

    I love the shades of green! So sweet for a nursery!

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  48. [email protected] Sort Of Fairytale says

    February 25, 2012 at 4:14 am

    these ombre dressers are just brilliant! you = genius. it reminds me of a paint chip from Behr, where all the shades of that color are lined up…does that even make sense??
    LOL! anyway, awesome job..love both dressers you did in ombre fashion!

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  49. Kristen @ My Covered Bridge says

    February 26, 2012 at 3:44 am

    Beautiful! And I love the blue dresser also!

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  50. Feral Turtle says

    February 27, 2012 at 3:58 pm

    I just found your dresser redo on Meg and Mum’s linky party. This is so cool. Love it!

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  51. Carrie says

    March 2, 2012 at 2:47 pm

    The green one is great, and the blue one AMAZING! Featured you on my Facebook page:

    https://www.facebook.com/#!/MakingLemonadeBlog

    Can’t wait to hopefully someday visit the shop and see your furniture pieces in person. XOXO!

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  52. [email protected] Bitsy Paper says

    March 2, 2012 at 7:14 pm

    I love this project. I hope you will stop by and link up to my St. Patty’s Day Project Parade.

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