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EEK!!! A Campaign Dresser Redo

July 3, 2011 by Cassie 44 Comments

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I had been on the hunt for a campaign dresser, and knew exactly what color family I wanted to paint it in.  Then I saw this one that Erin’s sister painted and it confirmed my color choice if i ever were to find one to redo on my own…

Isn’t that just gorgeous?
Well, finally, my time came about 2 weeks ago at the Salvation Army on their 30% off furniture day!  I found this guy, with a price tag of $19.99, bringing it to just $14 after the discount!!!!! I was ecstatic!!!  I ripped off the bottom of the tag and skipped to the register, full of glee.  See, isn’t it great?

It even has little feet you can’t really see, but they are there!
Well, since we are potentially moving, I am only working with paints I have on hand, and I actually cleaned out my stash last week and took a ton to the dump to clear some clutter.  But I had a quart of one of my very favorite Benjamin Moore colors in Aura self priming low VOC paint: Wedgewood Gray.  Love that color- it’s a blue/green/gray and so pretty.  I removed all the hardware, sanded the piece outside, and gave it just two coats of paint.  Because it is self priming I didn’t need to prime it.  I then gave it a topcoat of polycrylic because I wanted a harder glossier finish.  Then I added the hardware back on, and voila!  I am so in love, and wish I could keep it, or wish I knew if and where we were moving to see if I could save for the next house.  But frankly, selling a  home is expensive…. all the work we have done has cost money, so I really need to sell it.  Just know that to you, the potential buyer, you are going to be taking a little piece of my heart with you.  Sigh.

Have a Happy 4th!
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  1. westinflorida says

    July 3, 2011 at 2:43 pm

    Outstanding job!!! Beautiful!

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  2. Katie says

    July 3, 2011 at 2:44 pm

    Oh yes!! I love this! It looks just like you Cassie! Too bad you can’t keep it! Hopefully you’ll find another one once you settle into your new place!! Hope you’re having a great 4th of July weekend!

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  3. Sweet Young Journey says

    July 3, 2011 at 3:10 pm

    What a beautiful color, it looks so pretty! : )
    Good luck with your move!
    Happy Fourth!
    xo Cheryl

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  4. Stacey says

    July 3, 2011 at 3:24 pm

    Looks good! Nice job as usual! I think I remember you were thinking about moving…did you list your home? Any bites? We listed ours almost 2 weeks ago and nothing yet.
    Stacey of Embracing Change

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  5. [email protected] says

    July 3, 2011 at 3:29 pm

    This turned out beautifully! The color is perfect. I will cross my fingers that the furniture fates will gift you with another dresser after you’re moved and settled in!

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  6. Jaime says

    July 3, 2011 at 3:50 pm

    Cassie sometimes wishes do come true! She’s beautiful and I too have a quart of BM wedgewood grey from those mudroom bins. (Why did they name it grey when it’s really blue/green?) Love that color on everything.

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  7. Mel says

    July 3, 2011 at 4:43 pm

    You lucked out! It’s beautiful now and that is a really great colour.

    I’m still amazed at how quickly you are able to make over furniture. When I attempt it, I have to talk myself up to it for days, no months, before I actually get to it.

    Happy 4th!

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  8. Pete says

    July 3, 2011 at 5:26 pm

    That has come out proper lovely! Beautiful!

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  9. Christa @ Stories of a House says

    July 3, 2011 at 5:38 pm

    Such a pretty color and finish! We are in the thick of the moving thing, too…ugh!

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  10. Twice Nice says

    July 3, 2011 at 6:26 pm

    What a wonderful transformation! Praying for a quick sale on your house!
    Deb

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  11. Kelsey says

    July 3, 2011 at 6:46 pm

    AHhhh!! That is SO gorgeous!!! I have been totally obsessed with finding a campaign dresser too! I’m looking on CL like EVERY day for one!! You did an amazing job…and you should KEEP IT! They would have to pry that dresser from my cold dead fingers! lol You rock Cassie!

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  12. The Painted Parlor says

    July 3, 2011 at 7:16 pm

    That is a fabulous color! Extra bonus to be able to use what you already have AND declutter at the same time :). Good luck on living in limbo, that’s hard!!

    Julie

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  13. [email protected] says

    July 3, 2011 at 7:18 pm

    Turned out PERFECT! I love Wedgewood Gray! Hey, when you find your new house, I have a feeling you will find another campaign dresser and then you can keep that one!

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  14. DecorandtheDog says

    July 3, 2011 at 7:29 pm

    I’m glad I’m not the only one who skips in the Salvation Army. 😉

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  15. Julia @ 551Eastdesign says

    July 3, 2011 at 8:08 pm

    I feel the same way about some of the pieces I finish! I always pray they go to a good home. 🙂 Is that silly? It’s beautiful!

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  16. Michaela says

    July 3, 2011 at 9:39 pm

    WOW! What a stunning piece! I love the color. Ahh, this makes me wish I could find an ugly desk to redo. Have been on the search for weeks now!

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  17. Sarah AKA The Thriftress says

    July 3, 2011 at 10:23 pm

    I have seen tons of campaign furniture on the DC Craigslist recently. The light blue looks fantastic with the hardware. Very cool.
    Sarah

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  18. Restyled Vintage says

    July 3, 2011 at 10:29 pm

    That is lovely, Cassie…what a shame you can’t keep it but I do understand! What is a campaign dresser, why is it named that do you know? I have never seen or heard of one before.

    How is the house sale going? We fine out this Wednesday if ours is sold unconditionally, yay! If all is well then we have to be gone by 5th August, 4.5 weeks away. I have started selling our furniture as we don’t want to take it all with us (a bit harder when you are moving countries!) The kids are a bit sad about it but I am happy I get a shopping spree at the other end, lol!

    xx Karen

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  19. Between Blue and Yellow says

    July 3, 2011 at 11:17 pm

    that is so cute! Great choice for the color, to bad you can’t keep it.

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  20. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    July 3, 2011 at 11:17 pm

    It really turned out great Cassie! And what a deal too! I have never come across a piece like that, but if I do, now I’ll know just what to do with it!

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  21. bonniegetchell says

    July 4, 2011 at 2:41 am

    haha I know what you mean about having to sell it.. when I sold my favorite yellow dresser that I recently redid, I felt like I was giving away one of my babies lol. great job, though!

    http://bonniegetchell.blogspot.com

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  22. Katelyn says

    July 4, 2011 at 4:14 am

    oh man, cassie. OH MAN. Too good!!

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  23. mapleandmagnolia.com says

    July 4, 2011 at 4:19 am

    That was one great buy! Perfection, as usual! Happy 4th to you too!

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  24. Allison says

    July 4, 2011 at 4:28 am

    It looks beautiful, Cassie! I have been on the lookout for the longest time for a campaign dresser with zero luck. I so wish I lived closer to you! The paint color is really pretty. What a lovely transformation. Happy 4th to you and your family!

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  25. Sanghamitra Bhattacherjee(Mukherjee) says

    July 4, 2011 at 11:28 am

    What a beauty! It looks gorgeous! The colour is lovely. Thanks for sharing.
    Good luck on your move:)
    Happy Forth of July!
    Hope to see you on my blog:)

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  26. Sixty-Fifth Avenue says

    July 4, 2011 at 1:33 pm

    What a score Cassie…I stop into our goodwill every once and a while and its all junk. I’m making a note of that color, I love it! Have a fun day today!

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  27. Carmel @ Our Fifth House says

    July 4, 2011 at 3:55 pm

    Awesome score!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE that color!

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  28. Ali Richardson says

    July 4, 2011 at 4:25 pm

    WOW Cassie!!! It is amazing!! It looks super high end! Great job!!

    Happy 4th of July friend! I am happy happy that we are friends!!

    xo

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  29. Meredith says

    July 4, 2011 at 8:01 pm

    Great find and a gorgeous job, as usual, Cassie! I don’t know how you’re going to part with that beautiful piece, but you’re going to make somebody very very happy!

    Happy 4th!

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  30. Richmond Thrifter says

    July 5, 2011 at 12:21 am

    OMG!!!! it came out PERFECT!!!! Cassie!!! it’s gorgeous!!! And I know you will find another that you can keep for yourself 🙂 And a huge thanks for posting my sisters!!! Such an honor!

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  31. Kim @ A Brush of Whimsy says

    July 5, 2011 at 2:01 am

    It looks awesome!

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  32. ❀ⒹⒺⒺ❀ says

    July 5, 2011 at 1:02 pm

    Beautiful transformation on the dresser!

    Dee

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  33. Jeannies Bottle says

    July 5, 2011 at 2:09 pm

    I just found your blog and became a follower…I love your stuff!! please visit my blog if you have the time.
    Jeannie

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  34. Cassie {Hi Sugarplum!} says

    July 5, 2011 at 2:26 pm

    It’s gorgeous!!! You lucky duck to find one of those!!!!

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  35. [email protected] Road says

    July 5, 2011 at 2:26 pm

    Oh, I wish you could keep it! It’s so perfect!

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  36. Rita says

    July 5, 2011 at 6:24 pm

    I know I’m late but wanted to say I LOVE this piece. It looks perfect in this shade!

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  37. Suzy www.savedbysuzy.blogspot.com says

    July 5, 2011 at 9:35 pm

    Hi Cassie! I’ve been MIA for a few weeks, but I’m ba-ack. Thanks for hosting. I love your new dresser – pretty color and awesome hardware, not to mention the super-curvy shape…very unique.

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  38. Tammy @ Type A says

    July 6, 2011 at 12:53 am

    LOVE IT!!! hope you had a happy fourth! thanks for partying with us!!!

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  39. Michele says

    July 7, 2011 at 12:25 am

    What a beautiful blue! Thanks for joining my linky party this week.

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  40. Jen @ Bungalov says

    July 7, 2011 at 2:26 am

    WOW what an awesome job. Love it. That color is perfect and what a good deal for the piece. I have never seen this type of dresser before but just love it.

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  41. Steph @ Birdhouse says

    July 8, 2011 at 4:45 pm

    Looks absolutely gorgeous, Cassie! And what a steal at that price! I should be so lucky…

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  42. My Many Moments says

    July 10, 2011 at 1:20 am

    I love campaign pieces! I love the color you picked. It goes great with the hardware. Great job!

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  43. Yanet @ 3 Sun Kissed Boys says

    July 15, 2011 at 1:34 pm

    What a gorgeous color! I never tire of it.

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  44. Dina says

    August 15, 2011 at 3:54 pm

    SO pretty! I actually love the smaller scale of your piece…sort of wish mine was a wee bit smaller. Great job!

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