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Daisy Dresser

June 23, 2010 by Cassie 51 Comments

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I picked up this little dresser the other day off craigslist. Actually, I had a friend visiting, but another pal called me and told me about this dresser that I would love. So I took her advice, looked it up, and immediately emailed about it! This is the before- I had already removed the knobs which were yellow.

It was in decent shape, but the drawer stoppers were wearing away the bottoms of the drawers. The bottoms would have been nearly impossible to replace as someone glued in the bottom in all seams. Note to all furniture refinishers- you should NEVER glue in a drawer bottom. The dovetailed joints can be glued, but if a bottom is glued in it is nearly impossible to remove and replace, which it will inevitably one day need. Since replacing drawer bottoms was not an option, I removed all the metal drawer stops and replaced them with 1/2″ screws that I screwed almost all the way in, leaving just enough up to act as a stop and not scrape the bottoms of the drawers any more. Once that was done, I was able to get to work. I wanted to try out something whimsical and fun, so I decided to hand paint some funky flowers on it. I used DecoArt acrylic paint in Winter White.

I also added knobs that I found at Marshall’s for $10 for a package of 6 (and very similar to the ones Anthropologie sells, but I couldn’t even buy 2 there for $10!). Here it is after my facelift…. It really makes me want to redo my daughter’s room in just white with pops of aqua- wouldn’t that be fun?


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  1. House and Garden Boutique says

    June 23, 2010 at 8:09 pm

    Wow, what a great transformation! Really love the color you chose and the flowers you painted on the dresser. What a great addition to your home.

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  2. Kacey says

    June 23, 2010 at 8:26 pm

    Gorgeous!

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  3. Restyled Vintage says

    June 23, 2010 at 8:30 pm

    Oh cute! That duck-egg-aqua-sea-foam green call it whatever really is my favourite colour, it never fails to make me smile 🙂

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  4. Kirsty says

    June 23, 2010 at 8:43 pm

    That’s too cute. I love it. If only I had a little girl….or a girly boy….or my own house….no boys allowed….

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  5. Tracy's Trinkets and Treasures says

    June 23, 2010 at 8:43 pm

    This might be one of my favorite pieces of furniture you have redone.

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  6. [email protected] Present Life says

    June 23, 2010 at 9:39 pm

    I love it! The hand painted flowers really give the piece a fun, unique look. And the knobs were perfect for this piece!

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  7. Caroline @ The Feminist Housewife says

    June 23, 2010 at 10:33 pm

    I LOVE IT!! SOO cute. Great job! I love the blue mason jar, and the knobs are so great. You can also find them (and a lot of other Antho-style knobs) at Hobby Lobby for a great deal!

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  8. Allison says

    June 23, 2010 at 11:42 pm

    What a fun dresser! The handpainted flowers are perfect and what a great color for the dresser. I love whimsical pieces! Great job!

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  9. Theresa says

    June 23, 2010 at 11:44 pm

    Beautiful! I recognize those pulls from Anthropologie…a package of 4 for $10 is a far better deal than I saw them for. Nice work!

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  10. Sherrie says

    June 24, 2010 at 1:04 am

    So cute! That blue is so pretty with the white:0)

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  11. Nancy says

    June 24, 2010 at 1:13 am

    It’s so cute! I love the new handles. And the flowers you added on the front really make it special!

    Nancy

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  12. [email protected] Road says

    June 24, 2010 at 1:35 am

    Pretty! I love all things aqua anyway, but the flowers and the handles make it really pop.

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  13. Jane says

    June 24, 2010 at 1:35 am

    Looks really fresh!

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  14. Gerry's Soap N Stuff says

    June 24, 2010 at 1:59 am

    So feminine and very nice make-over. Like. Gerry

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  15. Brittany says

    June 24, 2010 at 2:04 am

    very cute, i love redoing old wood furniture!

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  16. Tales From My Empty Nest says

    June 24, 2010 at 3:47 am

    Cassie, your dresser is adorable. I love it! I am working on some furniture right now, myself. It is fun! Love & blessings from NC!

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  17. judi says

    June 24, 2010 at 4:09 am

    just beautiful! love the aqua color and hand-painted flowers. the knobs are the cherry on the top…perfect addition.
    judi 😉

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  18. Rene @ cottage and vine says

    June 24, 2010 at 11:51 am

    Adorable! Love it!

    -Rene

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  19. ChRiS says

    June 24, 2010 at 11:57 am

    wow this is perfect for alittle girls room or maybe a shabby chic room……….where ever used its beautiful well done……

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  20. One Cheap B*tch says

    June 24, 2010 at 2:15 pm

    Soooooo cute! Love that shade of blue!

    Jeanine

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  21. Jessica @ My Quarter Life Crisis says

    June 24, 2010 at 3:19 pm

    that is too sweet 🙂 nice job!

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  22. jen says

    June 24, 2010 at 4:31 pm

    This is beautiful!
    Great Job!

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  23. Life in Rehab says

    June 24, 2010 at 6:24 pm

    Yeah, you know you’re good, dontcha? Huh? Yep, this is amazing, and you have a great eye.

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  24. Jannet ~ Simple Matters says

    June 24, 2010 at 7:02 pm

    Sooo CUTE!!! You keep outdoing yourself every time.

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  25. Becolorful says

    June 24, 2010 at 9:11 pm

    love it. love the color love the daisy pattern. I also work with painted furniture and so it is fun to see what others are doing.
    Pam

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  26. Becca says

    June 24, 2010 at 11:11 pm

    I’m visiting from Somewhat Simple. I’d love it if you’d stop by and link up to my Home and Family Friday Linky Party. I host each Friday. Hope you’ll come join us!

    Becca
    becca-homeiswheremystorybegins.blogspot.com

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  27. Makeup By LisaMarie says

    June 24, 2010 at 11:48 pm

    Wow I love what you have done!!! Those knobs are so pretty!!!

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  28. Jessica Hills says

    June 24, 2010 at 11:59 pm

    This is SO pretty! Good job! Thanks for posting on Favorite Things Friday!

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  29. [email protected] says

    June 25, 2010 at 12:08 am

    So cute! I just submitted my own dresser next to yours at a linky party! Looks like we were both feeling the craigslist dresser love this week!!!

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  30. Julie says

    June 25, 2010 at 1:30 am

    very cute & original

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  31. Keep Calm and Decorate says

    June 25, 2010 at 2:21 am

    AMAZING! I love all the daisys…you did a terrific job. I want to try this on something now but I don’t think my flowers would be that cute. Great blog and look forward to following it!

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  32. [email protected] The Picket Fence says

    June 25, 2010 at 3:02 am

    I love their simple style and the randomness of them. Thanks for linking up!

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  33. Farah says

    June 25, 2010 at 7:35 am

    What a cute transformation,it looks great free hand pattern, randomly applied. lovely

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    please check it out , may be you can find something interesting

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  34. SarahAnne says

    June 25, 2010 at 3:46 pm

    Adorable! Great job!!!

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  35. Sarah @ Hennessey House says

    June 25, 2010 at 7:36 pm

    WOW! this is just fantastic 🙂

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  36. Mandy [Mandy's Yellow Corner] says

    June 25, 2010 at 8:51 pm

    This is beautiful and inspiring! Thanks for sharing :]

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  37. Jenni says

    June 26, 2010 at 1:53 am

    Love it! Happens to be my favorite color right now!!!

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  38. ourlifeinaclick.blogspot.com says

    June 26, 2010 at 1:56 am

    Very nice! Love the knobs and the color! Stopping over from Weekend Wrap up. Hope you can stop by and see me sometime.

    heather

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  39. Maryann @ Domestically-Speaking says

    June 26, 2010 at 2:55 am

    Be still my beating heart! What a precious dresser & you scored on those knobs. I’m putting it in the Spotlight @ the PoPP on Saturday.

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  40. Kenzie says

    June 26, 2010 at 4:01 am

    Love the color! And the dresser was an amazing find!

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  41. Funky Junk Interiors says

    June 26, 2010 at 4:50 am

    I love how your decorative painting ties in so well with the handles. That’s one sweet redo!

    Donna

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  42. Jeralee says

    June 26, 2010 at 6:34 am

    WOW! What a huge improvement. You took it to just plain scary and ugly to very pretty.

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  43. Holly and Sean says

    June 26, 2010 at 6:09 pm

    WOW! I love it all, and what a score in the knobs!!! The anthro ones are like $12 EACH here! It is like a whole new piece of furniture and the hand detailing makes it so special.
    Thanks for sharing on our first Fresh Coat Friday, I hope to see more ( a lot more!) of what you guys are up to~
    Holly

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  44. Allison says

    June 26, 2010 at 8:03 pm

    Super cute! Love it! Great job.

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  45. Jean says

    June 27, 2010 at 4:41 am

    so cute, good job

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  46. Gina says

    June 27, 2010 at 9:36 pm

    It is SO adorable! I’m getting ready to move some of my mom’s furniture out of storage…and this makes me want to keep the chest I grew up with. Paint and new knobs could bring it to life! I’ve never had much luck painting furniture, but I’m willing – after seeing your transformation – to give it another try. Wish me luck!

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  47. Jami says

    June 29, 2010 at 2:40 am

    You do such a BEAUTIFUL job with painting furniture…mine never looks so smooth! Can’t wait to pour over the rest of the things you’ve done!
    Smiles!

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  48. Pam says

    July 9, 2010 at 9:10 pm

    The flowers brought this redo to the TOP SHELF! Well done; Congratulations on this fun dresser revamp! Yeah! Already a follower, but visiting thru the DIY Club. Pam @ Sallygoodin

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  49. Blue Artichoke Interiors says

    July 12, 2010 at 6:01 am

    I love what you have done with this piece. It is whimsical without being over the top. Thanks for sharing. I always love seeing your furniture. I recently made a post on some pieces I have done for kids.

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  50. Stephanie Lynn @Under the Table and Dreaming says

    July 16, 2010 at 5:25 pm

    Cassie, Love the color and the knobs are gorgeous! Another fantastic job! Thanks for linking up to the DIY Club. Have a fabulous weekend! ~ Stephanie Lynn

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  51. Its So Very Cheri says

    July 17, 2010 at 8:08 pm

    Cassie, I love the knobs and the color of the dresser, so cute. The flowers are adorable too. Did you photograph the wrong paint because Folk Art is by Plaid. You mention using DecoArt but your picture had the wrong paint. In order to be in the running of the Top 10 you would need to correct your post and let me know ASAP.

    Cheri
    [email protected] OR
    [email protected]

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