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Bold Blue Dresser

August 12, 2010 by Cassie 32 Comments

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Phew- I have had a busy day! I headed to the auction this morning where I sweat profusely for about 3 1/2 hours in the sun. Was it worth it though? Yes! I will share my auction loot with you tomorrow evening…
And I have just returned home from a date that was a long time coming with these two fellows….

Yes, I’ll take a Jacob with a side of Edward please? And pardon the picture- I saw Eclipse but couldn’t find a picture from that movie of the two men, or the wolf and the vampire. And just for the record, even though I have read all the books and know what will happen, at this point in the books/movies, I am team Jacob.

Anyhow, you didn’t come here to hear about my inappropriate crushes on younger men. So let me show you what you came to see. Did someone mention a dresser? How bout this one?

I picked it up off Craigslist last weekend for $40. The seller had it posted for $50, but when I offered $40 she took it. Plus, we had to haul it down 4 flights of exterior stairs in the sun on a hot day. It’s HUGE. Probably bigger than it appears in the photo. It was also missing the veneer on the drawers as well as the top, so the overall finish is a bit rougher and more rustic. I wanted to go bold and fun with this piece, so I chose a darker blue I had left from a custom order. It’s a Benjamin Moore color called “Champion Cobalt”. I primed it with a tinted primer, painted on 3 coats of the paint, distressed the edges and added these fun Anthropologie knobs which are porcelain painted silver with white and blue raised flowers. I purchased them on clearance of course, for $2.95 each! And by the way, they just marked down their pansy knobs and I ordered some. You should check them out! Anywho, here is the “Bold Blue Dresser”. I love the darker blue color, even though it’s not too “popular” as far as furniture painting goes. What do you think?




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  1. Kirsty says

    August 12, 2010 at 2:39 am

    I need this! I’ve been looking for a dresser for my boys’ room and this is perfect. So sad we don’t live closer!

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  2. Tracy's Trinkets and Treasures says

    August 12, 2010 at 2:40 am

    I am also Team Jacob! : ) Ok I am so jealous that you find all these wonderful dressers. How do you do it???? Our Craigslist stinks. I never find good deals and I look every single day. I like the bold colors you have been using. I am not a blue person, but I like this dresser!

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  3. Cozy.Cottage.Cute. says

    August 12, 2010 at 2:42 am

    TEAM JACOB!!!!!!!!!

    P.S. I really like the darker blue! 🙂

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  4. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    August 12, 2010 at 2:44 am

    Very cool dresser and I really like the blue. Pretty! … And just for the record, I am totally Team Edward!

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  5. Lisa says

    August 12, 2010 at 2:44 am

    Looks great! I love the shape of it and the bold color really gives it personality!

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  6. [email protected] says

    August 12, 2010 at 2:53 am

    blue is my favorite color! I love the shape of this dresser.
    what did you do about the missing veneer? And when you say tinted primer, do you tint it yourself?
    you should be keeping track of all of my numerous questions for that upcoming post you’ll be writing! 😉
    gail

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  7. [email protected] Present Life says

    August 12, 2010 at 3:40 am

    I love it. But blue IS my favorite color 🙂 It would look really cute in a nursery or little boy’s room!

    And I’ve finished the first book in the Twilight saga but I think I’m just going to skip to the last book so I can find out how it ends. Still not sure I “get” the whole mania over it all, but it’s entertaining.

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  8. [email protected] the Screen Door says

    August 12, 2010 at 3:54 am

    I LIKE the color! I think it’s fun and funky!
    Great job!

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  9. aklatina says

    August 12, 2010 at 4:31 am

    I love it its fantastic! the newer dressers these days cant fit anything in them, this one looks perfect for storing summer clothes or cozy winter jackets. and no worries. after eclipse Im totally team jacob too 😉 heh

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  10. Allison says

    August 12, 2010 at 4:54 am

    I like this blue! Nice and bold and fun! Great knobs! Love the style of the dresser, too. I think it’s fun to do a mix of bright dressers as well as the softer, more subtle ones. Great job, Cassie.

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  11. Kristi says

    August 12, 2010 at 4:57 am

    Love it!! I also love that you aren’t afraid of color.

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  12. Cathy @ The Far Fifty says

    August 12, 2010 at 12:46 pm

    I’m running outta ways to tell you how awesome you are! So I’ll just say great job!

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  13. Amanda says

    August 12, 2010 at 1:39 pm

    I just wanted to stop by and let you know that I will be linked to this post on Saturday (going out of town, trying to get ahead!) from the new Home & Garden channel at Craft Gossip. 🙂 My hope is to share many of the fabulous projects I see everyday with the vast CG audience. I hope you will not only stop by and subscribe to CG, but will tell your friends about the new category! Hope you see some traffic from it!

    Your feature will appear in the main Craft Gossip RSS feed, on the main home page. While it’s not live yet (scheduled for Saturday) and can be found directly here
    http://homeandgarden.craftgossip.com/bold-blue-dresser/

    If you would like a “featured by” button, you can grab one here!
    http://homeandgarden.craftgossip.com/grab-a-craft-gossip-button/

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  14. Lenore @ Lather. Write. Repeat. says

    August 12, 2010 at 1:47 pm

    Love it! It looks great Cassie, way to rock the bold colours!

    XO
    Lenore

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  15. The Frosted Gardner says

    August 12, 2010 at 2:29 pm

    You find the best pieces! Love this one. I have such a thing for leggy vintage dressers. The blue is wonderful and love the new knobs!

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  16. Stevie @ Home is Where My Heart is says

    August 12, 2010 at 6:18 pm

    I’m team Jakeward. Can’t make up my mind so I’m choosing both. ;p

    Gorgeous dresser btw! Love your work.

    Stevie

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  17. junkermidge says

    August 12, 2010 at 6:30 pm

    Oh, I LOVE that color! It reminds me of a pair of blue jeans. It would look killer in a cottage, or boys room. Love the knobs too. Great job!
    Midge
    p.s. I guess I’m Team Edward–only in a supportive way since I knew Taylor as a kid (not into inappropriate young guy crushes either).

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  18. [email protected] Decorating says

    August 13, 2010 at 3:25 am

    I am stopping by from Furniture Feature Friday! What a beautiful color! It does remind me of denim! You did a great makeover on it!

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  19. The BS Bunch says

    August 13, 2010 at 4:13 am

    Love the dresser!! Awesome job!

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  20. Shannon @ Posh Pieces says

    August 13, 2010 at 4:30 am

    I love the blue! What a fun color for a dresser too. Gorgeous!

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  21. Happy Cottage Quilter says

    August 13, 2010 at 12:42 pm

    I love it! But blue is my color anyway 🙂

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  22. Christa @ Modern Vintage Interiors says

    August 13, 2010 at 1:17 pm

    I love the colors you choose. Everything is always so bright and cheery, like you!

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  23. Cassie says

    August 13, 2010 at 1:43 pm

    Pretty! That blue really makes the curves of the dresser pop!

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  24. [email protected] Road says

    August 13, 2010 at 2:57 pm

    It is bold, but I like it! I really like the knobs~I clicked on the pic to get a close up and it looks like they have pansies on them.

    Very cute!

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  25. [email protected] says

    August 13, 2010 at 2:58 pm

    I love it! What a great transformation. Thanks for visiting my blog!

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  26. [email protected] The Picket Fence says

    August 13, 2010 at 3:58 pm

    Such a pretty color–love the knobs too!

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  27. Meg says

    August 14, 2010 at 1:54 am

    Well, I love it. It’s a keeper for me. Are you selling it? The knobs are awesome. I love Anthro. (P.S. I happen to be…ahem…Team Jacob, too!)

    I’d love for you to check out my blog for a fun giveaway! alittleknickknack.blogspot.com
    Have a great weekend!

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  28. curlygirl says

    August 14, 2010 at 2:15 pm

    What a beautiful color! This is the color I want to use for my kitchen cabinets…& everyone thinks I am nuts. But I think it is fantastic!! Thanks for sharing 🙂

    0h yeah…Team Jacob!!

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  29. Becky says

    August 14, 2010 at 2:40 pm

    I like the blue too! I like color and while white looks good color looks wonderful.

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  30. Rachelle @ Adventures in Creating says

    August 14, 2010 at 6:43 pm

    It looks great, I love that you choose to paint it blue.

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  31. Life in Rehab says

    August 16, 2010 at 1:26 am

    I love your vision, your makeovers are always so totally different!

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  32. susan says

    August 17, 2010 at 5:27 am

    its gorgeous!

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