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A Big Announcement and a Dresser That Almost Killed Me

May 21, 2012 by Cassie 40 Comments

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Happy Monday!  I am so excited it’s Monday.  Ali and I are having a little mini Wine and Design tonight and I am so looking forward to it!  I will be sure to share all the details. 🙂
We also had a blast with Andi at the Lucketts Spring Market yesterday, and I have a post coming up shortly with a recap of that, and all the wonderful people I was able to meet!  And of course I will share my finds! 🙂

Before I share with you a new dresser, I wanted to share some BIG NEWS.  Hold the press!  I am NOT pregnant.  Going to say that now because any time someone says “BIG NEWS” people think there is a baby involved.  Nope.  Not this time.

A few months back I told you about the partnership Sarah and I formed and how we created a new venture, Persephone.  We shared that we were moving into a retail space at Wild Rose.  Well guess what, as of June, you can find us also at…..

STYLISH PATINA: The Barn

The girls of Stylish Patina started their monthly barn sales last fall in Frederick, MD.  Having just moved, I was not ready to take it on yet.  Sarah and I are finally feeling ready, and we have been hunting and gathering for our first barn sale there, June 15-17!  We are so excited to be joining a wonderful team and to be joining our friend Kathy who has been a vendor there from the beginning!  And we are excited to be “expanding”.  We hope you will come see us at the Stylish Patina Barn and Wild Rose!

And now I want to share with you a dresser that was quite the work…. It was not supposed to be, but I messed up.  Hey, it happens.

Last weekend when I went yard saling with Gwen, I found this adorable vintage maple dresser.  I loved the shape and it was pretty solid- just needed a couple of minor repairs, and stickers removed.

I had to give it a good sanding to remove all the sticker residue.  I knew I wanted to paint it with CeCe Caldwell’s Blue Montana Sky.  I had been waiting for the perfect dresser to paint with that gorgeous color!

I gave it two coats of the paint, distressed it, and so far so good.  It was looking good!  I wanted to wax it with my Golden Oak Briwax, but alas, there was not much left.  I was HOPING there would be enough left…. I think you know what happened next.

Wah wah wah.

Um, yeah, I didn’t have enough wax.  I got through most of the body of the dresser, but ran out before I got to the drawers.  I decided to mix some clear wax with golden oak stain, but it did NOT work.  It didn’t have the same look at all.  Here it is after that… NOTE: This is not the after. Please keep reading!

I don’t know if you can see it, but the drawers had a much bluer look than the rest of the dresser which looked a little greener.  It was not obvious, but it was driving me CRAZY.  Here you can see the side I started with with the wax compared to the rest.

UGH.  It was my own fault.  I should have ordered more wax and been patient.  But I wasn’t.  I wanted it done and I wanted it done NOW, and I created a mess.  I let it sit for a couple days, and then decided to use a darker wax I had on hand that I don’t normally use as I don’t love it and I went over the whole thing with that.  It saved it as best as it could!

After all that work, I am much happier now!  It has a heavily distressed and antiqued look that is not normally what I go for, but it was a true experiment!  What I especially love is the beautiful turquoise color the darker wax creates with the beautiful Blue Montana Sky Paint from CeCe Caldwell (which can be purchased here).

Crisis averted.  Phew. Sharing here: Furniture Feature Fridays

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  1. The Far Fifty says

    May 21, 2012 at 10:23 am

    Woo hoo! Congratulations! Sending a virtual highfive! Except we’re dorky, so we probably missed, so here’s another one! Highfive!

    Reply
  2. Laura from Top This Top That says

    May 21, 2012 at 10:28 am

    good for you!! good luck on your expansion. have fun with your friend this week!

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  3. Megan says

    May 21, 2012 at 10:33 am

    That is so exciting!!! Cassie, lucky you getting to do what you love!!!

    Reply
  4. Mel says

    May 21, 2012 at 10:34 am

    Great save on the dresser, such a great colour.

    Congrats!

    Reply
  5. Fiona, LilyfieldLife says

    May 21, 2012 at 11:54 am

    thanks fantastic news Cassie about Stylish Patina and the Barn. can’t wait to see photos of your space.
    fingers crossed for big success!
    cheers Fiona

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  6. Dana Frieling says

    May 21, 2012 at 12:00 pm

    Fun to see you expanding, Cassie. Congrats! It’s also great to know you’re human and not every single piece of furniture turns out perfect from the get go. 😉

    Reply
  7. Kara @ June & Bear says

    May 21, 2012 at 12:08 pm

    congrats on your expansion! how exciting. and great save on the dresser. i know a little something about being impatient.

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  8. amy of the salvage collection says

    May 21, 2012 at 12:11 pm

    yippee! you are one busy bee! let me know how you do ‘cuz i’m thinking of finding some space in NC.

    love LOVE the dresser color (i’ve got one like it hanging in my “to do tunnel”). how do you like the caldwell paint?

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  9. Pine Tree Home says

    May 21, 2012 at 12:23 pm

    Ha, sounds like me…always wanting it done NOW. The dresser turned out very nice and the finish looks good in the end. See all your extra work paid off.

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  10. Our Pinteresting Family says

    May 21, 2012 at 12:27 pm

    Congrats, Cassie! Your dresser turned out amazing! Megan

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  11. Bliss says

    May 21, 2012 at 12:30 pm

    I have my own issues with waxing, and I think you salvaged your dresser most excellent. Really….. hard to mess something up completely that’s so cute to start with.

    ~Bliss~

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  12. Tam says

    May 21, 2012 at 12:35 pm

    I love that shade of paint – turned out great! Way to save it!

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  13. Tanya from Dans le Townhouse says

    May 21, 2012 at 12:37 pm

    Congrats! Such exciting news!!

    In terms of the dresser, it looks nice from where I’m sitting 🙂

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  14. Gwen @ The Bold Abode says

    May 21, 2012 at 12:51 pm

    You are the WOMAN! I’m so excited for you!!!

    The dresser looks DE-licious… really… you have Jedi in you…

    Reply
  15. DecorandtheDog says

    May 21, 2012 at 12:53 pm

    What? You’re pregnant? Congrats!!!!!!

    (Don’t you love when people skim posts? ;))

    Reply
  16. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    May 21, 2012 at 12:55 pm

    Great save Cassie! Being impatient sometimes gets me in trouble too. But you worked it out! … Looking forward to seeing you and Sarah at The Barn!

    Reply
  17. [email protected] says

    May 21, 2012 at 1:02 pm

    Congrats! Exciting stuff! And the dresser is looking good. I kinda liked the two tone look 🙂

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  18. Korrie Bastian says

    May 21, 2012 at 1:31 pm

    Being a Montana girl, I am a big fan of the color! The dresser looks great. And congratulations/good luck on your newest venture!

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  19. Melissa at HOUSEography says

    May 21, 2012 at 1:34 pm

    I really like it – kind of fun and playful. Great for a little boy’s room or a play room!

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  20. Sarah @Savvy Young Something says

    May 21, 2012 at 2:03 pm

    This is such a gorgeous color! The dresser really came out beautifully. I really like the CeCe Caldwell colors. I’m going to have to try it soon!

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  21. Katie @ Wildwood Creek says

    May 21, 2012 at 2:07 pm

    Love the dresser! Your Plan B turned out gorgeous!

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  22. Shari @ turnstylevogue.com says

    May 21, 2012 at 2:08 pm

    I love it – the vintage look is primarily what I DO go for 🙂 I just got three cans of CeCe in the mail last week and I’m anxious to use them! Well, I just posted a furniture reveal on my new WP site today…ugh..lots of anxiety with that. I guess I need to go PAINT it off 😉 Have a great day!

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  23. Laura says

    May 21, 2012 at 2:31 pm

    That’s so exciting! And I love the dresser. It turned out great!

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  24. Ali Richardson says

    May 21, 2012 at 3:19 pm

    I will punch and dresser that tries to kill u. promise.

    Reply
  25. Maury Kilgo says

    May 21, 2012 at 3:24 pm

    SO pretty! You amaze me with every piece you do! And so excited for you about the barn sale! That sounds so cool. I would definitely be there if I lived anywhere near there.

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  26. Lisa Scibilia says

    May 21, 2012 at 4:08 pm

    How exciting, Cassie! Congrats, busy lady!

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  27. Becca says

    May 21, 2012 at 5:11 pm

    Man. This sounds more like one of my projects. Fail- fail- make it work! 😉 I love the outcome though- it looks like an authentic old piece- you know how they weather a little unevenly-? I bet it sells like lightening!
    Also- super exciting news!! I’m stoked for ya!!
    xoxo Bec

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  28. Julia @ 551Eastdesign says

    May 21, 2012 at 5:14 pm

    I am so guilty of rushing too…and it almost always involves more work later on. Sigh. When will we ever learn. 🙂 This turned out so killer though! Love it Cassie!

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  29. Bella says

    May 21, 2012 at 7:14 pm

    You may have rushed but it forced you to go outside your box and I gotta say it’s a GREAT looking bureau! I would scoop that up in a heartbeat.

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  30. Rita says

    May 21, 2012 at 7:28 pm

    this is Beautiful cassie and I’m really loving the blue color! By the way I just read your Luckets post and it looks like a great time. I think Andi’s photos is precious!!

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  31. [email protected] Road says

    May 21, 2012 at 8:41 pm

    Great save on the dresser! It is different from what you usually do, but gorgeous all the same. And congratulations on expanding your business!

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  32. gail wilson says

    May 21, 2012 at 8:51 pm

    whoa! you had me scared girl! when I say something almost killed me, I mean it sent me to the hospital.

    love the chest of drawers! 🙂 the blue is great, and I like it with the dark wax.

    woohoo congrats on the big news! so very happy for you my friend!
    gail

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  33. Kelly says

    May 21, 2012 at 9:10 pm

    Congrats on the expansion! Woohoo!

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  34. c.w.frosting says

    May 21, 2012 at 9:51 pm

    What fun! Somehow I thought you were older Cassie… like old and wise with amazing skillz and had been painting pretty things for many decades. That was the first pic I’ve seen of you. That is supposed to be a complement, so hope it doesn’t read the wrong way! xo caroline @ c.w.frosting

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  35. [email protected] says

    May 22, 2012 at 2:04 am

    That is such exciting news! I’m so happy for you! And the dresser is gorgeous!

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  36. Jessica @ Stay at Home-ista says

    May 22, 2012 at 5:35 pm

    Thanks for sharing, sometimes we can learn more from the oopses (which should totally be a word) than from the easy successes.

    My in laws are right near you, so I’ll send them to the Barn if they need anything!

    Jessica
    stayathomeista.com

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  37. Twice Nice says

    May 22, 2012 at 7:48 pm

    Ooooh, your oops makes my heart go pitter pat! I don’t do as many as I like, but this is my fave kind of look. It turned out beautifully!

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  38. twelve-O-eight says

    May 23, 2012 at 7:00 am

    Beautiful! Sometimes fixing my mistakes is when the project really takes off. New follower and here from Domestically Speaking 🙂
    Tanya

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  39. Nicole Estes says

    May 25, 2012 at 9:07 pm

    I just pinned this. I love the color and am going to have to try the Cece paint. I’d love for you to link this up at my party… http://www.doodlesandstitches.com/2012/05/fabulous-friday-link-party_25.html Thanks for sharing, it’s super cool!

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  40. Liz - Imageremix says

    May 29, 2012 at 2:00 am

    A monthly barn sales is fabulous.Congratulations! I found you through Elizabeth & Co. You stuck with it on the dresser and it’s so worth it. You’re right, it’s a gorgeous color.
    Liz

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