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Be Yourself and My Dresser Reveal: The Unstaged Edition

May 17, 2012 by Cassie 80 Comments

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First of all, you can find me over at the DIY Club today sharing how a simple vinyl is inspiring my family each day before we leave the house.  If you can’t guess from my title, it’s about being yourself.  We are all unique and we all have something wonderful to offer this world that only we can offer…. I want to raise my kids to know that, and I hope you are all aware of it, too. ๐Ÿ™‚  So hop on over to see which quote I chose to remind my family of this on a daily basis.

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Secondly, you may remember I shared a dresser I bought for my master bedroom for $60 on craigslist.  I had not been planning to get a new dresser, but when I saw this one… that changed!
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Since we plan on painting the room in a few weeks, for now the dresser waits in the garage, but I couldn’t leave you hanging.
In my last post about it, I was hemming and hawing over a color choice.  I finally decided on a color somewhere between a teal and a turquoise.  It’s called “Surf Blue” by Benjamin Moore.  I also bought a quart of the next color down (darker) as a tinted primer.  I wanted some darker undertones.  Because it rained so much, I wasn’t able to work on it right away, so while I waited, I rub n buffed the hardware, which had become a dingy brass.  I used gold leaf rub-n-buff to brighten it up.

I gave the dresser an all over sanding and removed as much of the white paint as possible.  I gave it two coats of primer, followed by two coats of paint.  I distressed it by hand and then went over it with Minwax golden oak stain.  I let that dry and then I waxed it all over with Minwax paste wax.  I allowed that to dry, buffed it, and put the hardware back on.  And here it is…. remember it’s unstaged right now, and just posing in my driveway for some photos!  (The color is most accurate in the first picture)

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I love it!  Our room needed a bright pop of color, and this is going to be it. ๐Ÿ™‚
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  1. Renรฉ says

    May 17, 2012 at 10:27 am

    What a great piece! The finish and hardware look great and for $60?? Very nice!

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  2. Fiona, LilyfieldLife says

    May 17, 2012 at 10:35 am

    just gorgeous and so very you. I’ve just painted a little chest of drawers a turquoise. funny that we’re on the opposite sides of the world but thinking like minded!

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  3. A place 2 call home says

    May 17, 2012 at 10:47 am

    I love this, it’s so beautiful. Can’t wait to see the progress of your master bedroom! : )

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  4. Sarah AKA The Thriftress says

    May 17, 2012 at 10:48 am

    Can’t wait to see it in the room!

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  5. The Far Fifty says

    May 17, 2012 at 10:56 am

    Very cool dresser, I see why you had to buy it! Love the paint job ๐Ÿ™‚

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  6. Catherine says

    May 17, 2012 at 11:23 am

    Imagine me dancing in my seat – that is just gorgeous! I can’t wait to see the room all put together… the dresser, the rug, the chair, all amazing and I’m sure you’ll put it together beautifully!

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  7. โœฟโ’นโ’บโ’บโœฟ@ A Lapin Life says

    May 17, 2012 at 11:29 am

    The dresser is beautiful! I love the hardware. Rub-n-buff ROCKS!

    Dee

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  8. Bella says

    May 17, 2012 at 11:30 am

    LOVE it!! Can’t wait to see it in your room.

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  9. Yvonne @ StoneGable says

    May 17, 2012 at 11:32 am

    The dresser is fabulous! I love the color. YOu have really breathed new life into this stunning piece! Thanks for the tip about Rub AND Buff!
    Lots of inspiration here! So glad I stopped by!

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  10. Anne says

    May 17, 2012 at 11:43 am

    Oh how fabulous!!! I love that dark turquoise colour and those handles are fantastic. Great job!!

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  11. Dana Frieling says

    May 17, 2012 at 11:49 am

    It had to have been the hardware that sold you on the piece! You put so much attention to detail into your furniture redos…love that about you!

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  12. Kara @ June & Bear says

    May 17, 2012 at 11:57 am

    wowza. that hardware is so glam. and what a fun pop of color. can’t wait to see it in your room.

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  13. Cathy Wall says

    May 17, 2012 at 11:59 am

    Wow, what a process…and an amazing result! This piece is “knock your socks off stunning” Cassie! Love all of your little tricks, like the darker primer, the stain and the waxing. Maybe someday my DIY-ADD self will attempt such a piece but for now I’ll live vicariously thru you!

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  14. Allison@FabRehab says

    May 17, 2012 at 12:00 pm

    I am simply in love with this. Color, style and hardware. You did it again!

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  15. Andrea says

    May 17, 2012 at 12:00 pm

    That is gorgeous, the dresser itself, the color and the fabulous hardware! Great job. Can’t wait to see that in your room.

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  16. Megan says

    May 17, 2012 at 12:07 pm

    You always pick the perfect color!! That is fabulous with the gold metal!!! Love love love!

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  17. circadee.com says

    May 17, 2012 at 12:10 pm

    oooh great color!

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  18. Decor & Harmony says

    May 17, 2012 at 12:13 pm

    Wowie! I love this ๐Ÿ™‚ Maybe I should jazz up my dresser, have a great day Cassie.

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  19. Ellen says

    May 17, 2012 at 12:15 pm

    I love the way the dresser turned out! It’s going to be beautiful in your room!

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  20. 17 Perth says

    May 17, 2012 at 12:39 pm

    The color is perfect and that hardware is gorgeous—absolutely LOVE it.

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  21. Maury Kilgo says

    May 17, 2012 at 12:43 pm

    Excuse me while I drool.

    GORGEOUS! I love the handles and the color. So pretty. I’ve been hoping to find something like this for our new dining room.

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  22. Twice Nice says

    May 17, 2012 at 12:44 pm

    I’m dying over that hardware! Gorgeous finish Cassie, and I love that color!

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  23. Janel@hatingmartha says

    May 17, 2012 at 12:47 pm

    Holy crap! That is one of my favs from you…love the color with that hardware!!!

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  24. DecorandtheDog says

    May 17, 2012 at 12:50 pm

    I’m drooling over that hardware!

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  25. Kim @ keller-creative says

    May 17, 2012 at 12:51 pm

    That hardware is worth $60 all cleaned up!

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  26. Laura says

    May 17, 2012 at 12:52 pm

    It looks so good! The color is amazing, and that hardware with it, gorgeous!

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  27. Clydia says

    May 17, 2012 at 1:18 pm

    Ah-mazing! I am in love with the hardware. You did a fantastic job on it. ๐Ÿ™‚

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  28. pam {simple details} says

    May 17, 2012 at 1:37 pm

    Simply…STUNNING!!

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  29. Korrie Bastian says

    May 17, 2012 at 2:05 pm

    Oh, that color is gorgeous! Great work.

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  30. Ange says

    May 17, 2012 at 2:16 pm

    I’m dying over that color on the dresser, it’s love I tell you! I’m really excited to see your room come together!

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  31. Nicole {Home for Hire} says

    May 17, 2012 at 2:33 pm

    I love this! I can’t wait to see it in its new home ๐Ÿ™‚

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  32. Julia @ 551Eastdesign says

    May 17, 2012 at 2:39 pm

    I have never been so jealous of hardware in my life! That is amazing Cassie! The color is beautiful!

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  33. Kelly says

    May 17, 2012 at 2:40 pm

    That is gorgeous! I love the tip to use a darker primer. And yes, I would totally steal that amazing hardware.

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  34. Carmel @ Our Fifth House says

    May 17, 2012 at 4:32 pm

    I LOVE it! The gold hardware looks so so great against that color.

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  35. Jessamie Vincent says

    May 17, 2012 at 5:19 pm

    Yup. Love it. KNEW I WOULD!

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  36. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    May 17, 2012 at 5:43 pm

    I love when surprises come along and change your mind! … You already know I love it, but now I love it even more seeing the hardware up close – gorgeous!

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  37. Sharon says

    May 17, 2012 at 5:48 pm

    Love it!! As everyone has already said the hardware is beautiful! Can’t wait to see it all put together.

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  38. Ashley@AttemptsAtDomestication says

    May 17, 2012 at 6:09 pm

    Gorgeous! I love the lines and the colors! It’s breathtaking! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  39. The Bold Abode says

    May 17, 2012 at 6:48 pm

    hehehe…

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  40. Anne @ Hello Newmans says

    May 17, 2012 at 7:36 pm

    pretty pretty pretty. the color is great!

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  41. Allison says

    May 17, 2012 at 7:58 pm

    Fantastic color! Fantastic hardware and a fantastic job Cassie! I love this piece. You’ll have to show it in your bedroom. It will look amazing.

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  42. Jay says

    May 17, 2012 at 8:14 pm

    Lovely color. ๐Ÿ™‚

    Good job.

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  43. Ashley C. says

    May 17, 2012 at 8:50 pm

    Can’t wait to see it staged and in your room but I LOVE the gold hardware – very vintage-esque.

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  44. Andrea says

    May 17, 2012 at 9:39 pm

    OMG!!!! It is absolutely stunning!!!!! I wish I had your luck with the finds on Craig’s list!!!! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  45. reFresh reStyle says

    May 17, 2012 at 9:57 pm

    You know I love this color! The finish looks as smooth as …I love it!

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  46. Jessica @ Stay at Home-ista says

    May 17, 2012 at 10:02 pm

    Love the color with the gold/brass hardware!

    Jessica
    stayathomeista.com

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  47. Upscale Downhome says

    May 17, 2012 at 11:46 pm

    Love, love, love that color. Gorgeous!

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  48. Christine @ Park House Love says

    May 18, 2012 at 12:24 am

    Oooh I love it! That color is amazing and I love the detail in the hardware..really pops against the blue!

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  49. Lauren -aCommonersCastle says

    May 18, 2012 at 12:34 am

    I LOVE this! It looks incredible! The color is perfect! I can’t wait to see it in your room!

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  50. Stephanie says

    May 18, 2012 at 12:50 am

    Wow wow wow. This is stunning! I would LOVE to have this piece in my home. How long did this whole process take you?

    ofthepacific.com

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  51. Ali Richardson says

    May 18, 2012 at 1:03 am

    IT IS SERIOUSLY SO AWESOME!!!!!! Yelling!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Yay May!

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  52. gail wilson says

    May 18, 2012 at 1:49 am

    ohh, cassie! your dresser is fabulous! love the color. can’t wait to see it in it’s new home.
    gail

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  53. the Turquoise Iris says

    May 18, 2012 at 1:55 am

    Right up my alley! I adore this little jewel! Thanks for the inspiration:)

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  54. amy of the salvage collection says

    May 18, 2012 at 2:10 am

    ahhhhhh! i’m dying! i’m envious! i’m loving it! i’m overwhelmed right now, haven’t posted in days BUT i had to comment on this amazing find and fabulous redo!

    you rocked and rolled this baby!!

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  55. Katie @ Wildwood Creek says

    May 18, 2012 at 4:34 am

    Gorgeous, and that hardware, oh my! You know this is one of my favorite colors.

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  56. Jill says

    May 18, 2012 at 11:18 am

    That is so glamorous! What a fantastic job!!

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  57. Drama Mama Lori says

    May 18, 2012 at 11:50 am

    Woweeee! Just my favorite color!!! Nice work!! ~Lori

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  58. Junky Vagabond says

    May 18, 2012 at 12:28 pm

    Love, love, love that hardware! And the color will be beautiful in the master – another awesome transformation!

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  59. Karah @ thespacebetweenblog says

    May 18, 2012 at 12:59 pm

    awesome upgrade! i am in love with that funky hardware.

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  60. Becca says

    May 18, 2012 at 5:03 pm

    WOW! This was totally stunning! The hardware is rad and pops with that color! Love it Cassie!
    xo Becca

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  61. Hetty says

    May 18, 2012 at 7:04 pm

    Absolutely fabulous! Love love the color and hardware

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  62. Eclectically Vintage says

    May 19, 2012 at 3:07 pm

    The hardware is amazing! What a score – and that color – may be stealing it for a dresser I need to paint. POP of fabulous is more like it!
    Kelly

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  63. Michelle says

    May 19, 2012 at 11:45 pm

    This is gorgeous!! I love how it came out!! Thanks so much for sharing and I am a new follower!
    Hope you have a great weekend!
    Michelle
    http://www.delicateconstruction.com

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  64. Laura@Corner House says

    May 20, 2012 at 5:14 am

    I love this piece. I featured it on friday night.

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  65. Good Time Charlie says

    May 21, 2012 at 1:40 am

    The color is absolutely gorgeous. It will look so awesome in your driveway with that gold mirror topped nightstand! I found some hardware for the dresser that was giving me fits for our bedroom this weekend. Now just waiting for the casters. You are inspiring me to keep going on the bedroom makeover! I was telling my friend, it isn’t really “redecorating” because it was never really decorated at all, just filled with random things. PS that hardware on the dresser is AMAZING!

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  66. Chrissie says

    May 21, 2012 at 2:21 am

    What an amazing piece! I love it!!!

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  67. Kristine @ Lovely Again by Kris says

    May 21, 2012 at 5:00 pm

    Beautiful – I can’t wait to see it in your room! I LOVE the color!!!!

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  68. Mrs. Handyverger says

    May 21, 2012 at 11:16 pm

    I love the color you chose, but wow, that hardware is just phenomenal! Beautiful.

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  69. Stacey says

    May 22, 2012 at 10:35 am

    Beautiful job Cassie – what a great color!!!
    Thanks for linking!
    Stacey of Embracing Change

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  70. Emily Morgenstern says

    May 23, 2012 at 11:05 pm

    Beautiful!! I love love love the color!!

    This has been pinned!!

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  71. Decorating Insanity says

    May 24, 2012 at 11:17 pm

    Cassie,
    This piece is amazing…I’m in love. Thank you for linking up to Furniture Friday

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  72. Adelina Priddis says

    May 25, 2012 at 11:30 pm

    that is a really pretty color!

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  73. Lisa at Shine Your Light says

    May 26, 2012 at 1:55 am

    The hardware alone is so amazing…..and the color is going to be fantastic in your bedroom (which has me thinking….did you keep the rug in there??) What an amazing job you do giving pieces of furniture new life. Thanks for sharing your process on this piece.

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  74. ~Damita's Pretty Wrap~ says

    June 8, 2012 at 2:36 pm

    This piece is gorgeous!!! ๐Ÿ™‚ xx HOlly

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  75. Miss Charming says

    June 8, 2012 at 2:40 pm

    Truly gorgeous hardware! (No wonder you snatched it up.). Beautiful color choice, too. (Looking forward to seeing the whole room reveal.)

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  76. Me and My DIY says

    September 13, 2012 at 11:21 am

    Cassie, this is absolutely beautiful! Your credenza looks so happy in its new color! Great job!

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  77. Penny Williams says

    October 25, 2012 at 1:26 pm

    So jealous! I LOVE this dresser! Love the color! Love the hardware! I want it! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  78. Our Pinteresting Family says

    January 23, 2014 at 2:01 am

    Absolutely beautiful, Cassie!

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