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Duck Egg and Copper Chest and A Sneaky Peeky

March 31, 2014 by Cassie 53 Comments

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Happy Monday!  Are you ready to kick off another week?  Me neither…. I would rather go back to bed and wake up on another Saturday morning.  I am worn out from tiling my heart out this weekend; but frankly there was not much else to do as it rained and SNOWED all weekend long!  And let me tell you, in my head, it was going to be really easy to tile my backsplash.  My head was wrong.  It was a lot of work, and my arms got a great workout.  If it would stop snowing, I would be proud to show them off in a tank top after all my tiling!

And in Cassie fashion I made my fair share of Cassie-isms…. I told Chris “This is so hard.  I’m ready to throw the trowel in!”  He he.  Chris likens me to Leslie Knope of Parks and Rec, and admittedly, I see it.  We make lots of cheesy jokes and find ourselves HIL-arious, we enjoy craftiness, and are always on the go, and we have to work very hard at controlling our urges to correct the grammar of those around us.  Lately when I make a joke that only I laugh at (it happens often in this house), I tell Chris “My Knope is showing; I better tuck that back in.”  And then, of course, I laugh at my own humor, and he stares at me.  And frankly, I was feeling a bit like this while I tiled….

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Anyhow, how is that for digressing?  I have a dresser to share with you!  And if you make it through my meandering crazy post today, your reward will be a sneak peek of the backsplash.

Now for the dresser, chest, to-may-toe, to-mah-toe.  A few weeks back I shared with you a low and long dresser which received a copper and duck egg makeover…

Well this dresser had a mate!  See it hanging out in the back there?

Well, it’s rare that I have a set, and when I do I am often tempted to paint them differently, but I decided to give the chest the same look.
I removed all existing hardware and got to work painting the body (everything but the top) with Duck Egg Chalk Paint.  I lightly sanded all of the edges when it was dry, and finished it all with a clear wax.  I gave it a good all over buffing with a clean rag.   Finally, I replaced all of the hardware with awesome copper hardware from D. Lawless Hardware.

I used these bin pulls to replace the 3″ pulls…

Cup Pull w/ Screw Heads 64mm Antique Copper L-PN0602-RAL-C

And these knobs to replace the single hole pulls (so there was no new drilling or wood filling involved!)

Rope Edge Knob 30mm Antique Copper L-PN0293-RAL-C

When all was done, here is a look at it staged and ready to go at Sweet Clover!

I am happy to report that this piece was sold with the low dresser as a set at our last sale!  Glad I gave them the same look!

And now, I do believe I owe you a sneak peek?  Here’s a little backsplash action for ya!  Oh, and if you follow me on instagram, you got to see a lot more! 😉

And now I am off to Sweet Clover to start getting ready for our BIG HUGE EVENT on Saturday!!!!  Follow us on facebook for all the details, but I will tell you it involves Denise and her Crafty Camper!!!  Have a good one!

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  1. Kirby Carespodi says

    March 31, 2014 at 10:22 am

    Don’t be jealous–DL got a big roll of copper from work, and we’re going to do something (not sure what) with it! Love the backsplash!!

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  2. Julia Konya says

    March 31, 2014 at 11:17 am

    The dresser looks so good!
    And I wish I could come to your event too. It sounds like so much fun.

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  3. Laura @ Top This Top That says

    March 31, 2014 at 11:24 am

    loving how those pieces came out. Your back splash looks amazing too. you guys are funny. same humor in this house too!!

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  4. Cathy Wall says

    March 31, 2014 at 11:54 am

    That color most certainly becomes you Cassie! Love the chest/dressers and oh. my. that backsplash. Now that it’s done you will have to find another arm toning work out won’t you?!

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  5. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    March 31, 2014 at 11:59 am

    Yay, for keeping the pretty dresser and chest together to live happily ever after! Loving that tile! … Went to Baltimore yesterday and drove home in the snow. The roads were a big fat mess!

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  6. [email protected] of a craigslist junkie says

    March 31, 2014 at 12:21 pm

    Could you believe that snow yesterday?! Love both the dresser and the backsplash. Can’t wait to see the whole thing.

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  7. Our Pinteresting Family says

    March 31, 2014 at 12:36 pm

    Absolutely beautiful and that hardware is perfect!

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  8. Angela Santaniello says

    March 31, 2014 at 12:47 pm

    Love the dresser & I have a post tomorrow sharing a dresser that I added a little bit of copper to. The tile looks fab and major props to you for even attempting it!

    Angela @ Number Fifty-Three

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  9. [email protected] says

    March 31, 2014 at 1:27 pm

    You’re so punny.

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  10. Unknown says

    March 31, 2014 at 1:33 pm

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  11. Keya @ Vintage Prairie Style says

    March 31, 2014 at 1:59 pm

    so cute cassie, love the chest. Also can’t wait to see more of the tile back splash. Looks like you did an amazing job. Oh and Parks and Rec, love it! I did some fiddling and am hoping that my account is more user friendly… here’s hoping.

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  12. Haley says

    March 31, 2014 at 2:00 pm

    “ready to throw the trowel in” I think I laughed a little too hard at that one.

    Love the dresser!

    And hurry up and show us the final reveal of the backsplash! I think I comment too much on my love for the tile you picked.

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  13. Gabbi @ Retro Ranch Reno says

    March 31, 2014 at 2:52 pm

    Amazing hardware!!! And love that sneak peek!! Woohoooo!

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  14. Bliss says

    March 31, 2014 at 2:59 pm

    I think the set was beautiful, so glad you stuck with that winning look for the next piece.

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  15. Dana Frieling says

    March 31, 2014 at 3:14 pm

    Throw the trowel in…hee hee! Love the humor and love the blues in today’s post.

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  16. Katja @ Shift Ctrl ART says

    March 31, 2014 at 3:56 pm

    Cassie, I just love that copper and duck egg combo you have going on lately. It is so so pretty. Copper sometimes beats brass with a stick.
    Swoon!

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  17. Elizabeth @ The Little Black Door says

    March 31, 2014 at 3:59 pm

    It turned out beautifully!! Dressers are no joke! Happy Monday. 🙂

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  18. Sarah @ 702 Park Project says

    March 31, 2014 at 4:25 pm

    I am LOVING this color! And the hardware is so fabulous!

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  19. Run To Radiance says

    March 31, 2014 at 4:56 pm

    Love the colors on the dressers- AND the backsplash! So pretty!!

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  20. Jane Craske says

    March 31, 2014 at 5:01 pm

    We got a tonne of snow too but today are up to 8C. I’ll take it. LOVE the sneakpeak of the backsplash and just wish I had a spot for this dresser.

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  21. Heather{Our Life In a Click} says

    March 31, 2014 at 5:21 pm

    That looks amazing and so does that backsplash! GREAT job!! I already saw it on IG but I don’t mind seeing it again, not one bit!! My girls and I love Parks and Rec and Leslie Knope!! I just re-watched the whole series with my 14 year old.

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  22. Dear Emmeline says

    March 31, 2014 at 5:44 pm

    oooh! the back splash looks like watercolor in that pic. gorgeous!

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  23. Orange Grove Movie Night says

    March 31, 2014 at 6:17 pm

    I love the duck egg and copper mix, Cassie, great choice and much nicer hardware than the original.
    Love the backsplash also. Very you.
    Fiona x

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  24. Bethany DeVore says

    March 31, 2014 at 6:27 pm

    What a gorgeous color! Loving the copper paired with blue!

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  25. Andrea says

    March 31, 2014 at 7:47 pm

    Love, love your back splash and your painted Duck Egg chest is amazing! If I lived by you I’d buy everything you paint. You are so talented! Can’t wait to see your entire back splash. You are giving me such inspiration 🙂

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  26. Kelly says

    March 31, 2014 at 7:54 pm

    Oh I TOTALLY see the knope-ness! hahaha. Also, gorgeous chest! I mean the furniture. Also, I mean that you have a nice rack.

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  27. Kerri says

    March 31, 2014 at 7:54 pm

    holy awesomeness! love that! and the sneak peek of the backsplash… i can’t wait to see it all!

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  28. Caitlin @ Desert Domicile says

    March 31, 2014 at 9:17 pm

    I can see why that dresser sold so fast, it’s beautiful! I love the duck egg and copper color combo. Very pretty 🙂

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  29. Amber Wills says

    March 31, 2014 at 9:22 pm

    You really are Leslie Knope in DIY form. I can totally see that my P&R friend. I’m also shocked that it snowed again. What the heck. Get with it Spring. I did actually lol imagining you showing your guns in a tank.

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  30. Danielle says

    March 31, 2014 at 10:40 pm

    LOVE the dresser and that back splash is stunning! x

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  31. Good Time Charlie says

    March 31, 2014 at 10:48 pm

    The backsplash looks gorgeous and so does the dresser. I love the color combo, and what a beautiful piece to find! Good luck this weekend!

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  32. Alexa says

    March 31, 2014 at 11:03 pm

    Well that is gorgeous! 🙂

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  33. [email protected] Chronicles of Home says

    April 1, 2014 at 12:42 am

    I loved that duck egg and copper combo before, and still love it now! You are a riot too 🙂

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  34. Tiffany says

    April 1, 2014 at 1:11 am

    What a gorgeous color combo. I just love how they turned out. And that tile looks fabulous. Are you in heaven?

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  35. Twice Nice says

    April 1, 2014 at 2:02 am

    Love that tile! The duck egg dresser looks amazing and I’m not surprised they sold together right away.

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  36. anu says

    April 1, 2014 at 3:24 am

    The dresser looks great! The tile looks so good too.

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  37. Tanya from Dans le Townhouse says

    April 1, 2014 at 4:44 am

    Ooo, copper and duck egg were made for each other!! Turned out beautifully, but I can’t help but notice that looked like a million drawers to paint! Wow.

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  38. Katie Nathey says

    April 1, 2014 at 2:10 pm

    This is absolutely stunning! Pinned 🙂

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  39. Shelley | Crazy Wonderful says

    April 1, 2014 at 2:24 pm

    All the different shades of blue in that tile is just gorgeous!

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  40. Whats Ur Home Story says

    April 1, 2014 at 2:47 pm

    The dresser looks fab. great choice on the hardware. Can’t wait to see the back splash reveal. Already loving it.

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  41. Ali Richardson says

    April 1, 2014 at 3:29 pm

    Yay for selling then as a set, that’s awesome!!! Dying over the awesomeness of the backsplash. I can not believe you tackled it yourself. So brave! XOXO

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  42. Erin says

    April 1, 2014 at 4:20 pm

    Ooooh pretty backsplash! It’s going to look amazing in your kitchen! And the color + brassy handles combination on the dresser set is super gorgeous, too.

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  43. Karah @ thespacebetweenblog says

    April 1, 2014 at 8:43 pm

    Love! Both the piece and the backsplash peek. And so bummed I’m going to miss the crafty camper.

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  44. Mekenzie @ interiorsbykenz.com says

    April 1, 2014 at 11:02 pm

    Painting furniture is your calling in life! You are seriously the furniture whisperer. And I love the peek at your backsplash 🙂

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  45. Jennifer @ Dimples and Tangles says

    April 2, 2014 at 1:50 am

    Eeek!! The backsplash is SO pretty! Love how you finished the chest, and the hardware you chose. I have some nightstands with similar drawers and you’re giving me some great ideas!

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  46. Gretchen says

    April 2, 2014 at 2:21 am

    loving the copper even more the second time around. And that backsplash is looking fabulous!

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  47. Kim @ NewlyWoodwards says

    April 3, 2014 at 2:42 am

    That backsplash is just gorgeous. I love it so much!

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  48. Petticoat Junktion says

    April 4, 2014 at 2:20 pm

    What a beautiful piece Cassie. And perfectly distressed 🙂

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  49. Miss Charming says

    April 4, 2014 at 9:23 pm

    Oh, that backsplash will be gorgeous! And I think you found the perfect color to pair with copper hardware. Simply fabulous dressers!

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  50. Melanie, LostandFoundDecor.com says

    April 5, 2014 at 5:06 pm

    It’s beautiful! I love the color combo. Great job 🙂

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  52. Cori.Warner says

    May 15, 2014 at 2:10 am

    Very pretty!! Have u thought about using copper leaf for the tops? Would look fabulous with the hardware!!

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  53. Cori.Warner says

    May 15, 2014 at 2:10 am

    Very pretty!! Have u thought about using copper leaf for the tops? Would look fabulous with the hardware!!

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