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Emmy’s New Dresser

September 27, 2010 by Cassie 61 Comments

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Maybe you remember the dresser Emmy had in her room.  I loved everything about it- the color, style, everything!  I had painted it a while back to sell, and it didn’t sell.  So I decided it would be perfect for her room and we used it as a changing table, and it has lasted with us for over 2 years.    But now, thanks to hand me downs from friends and neighbors, and my affinity for yard sales, the child has too many clothes!  We began to run out of space!  Here is a picture to refresh your memory… Isn’t it cute?

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So I began searching for something bigger.  Last week I went to the auction and found this lovely dresser, and decided to bid.  Lucky me, I got it for $20!  And pardon the sideways picture… I know I could rotate it, but I heaved it out of my car without any help, so the side view just lends to the authenticity of the photo.

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I loved the gorgeous hardware…. see?

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But as luck would have it, I LOST ONE OF THE BEAUTIFUL PULLS!!!!  I have searched everywhere and cannot find it.  Luckily I save all hardware I remove, so I had something on hand I could use.  I wanted to go a little more blue, and a little brighter with this dresser.  I also wanted to leave it undistressed and just have it very fresh and happy feeling.  Emmy actually wanted blue as well, since “Sawyer has a blue dresser, too!”  Lil sSs wants what Big Bro has.  She and I went to the paint store together and selected Benjamin Moore’s “Fairytale Blue”.  Actually, I picked several that would work, and then read her all the names.  “Fairytale Blue” was just right up her alley.  I also primed the hardware with Zinnser oil-based spray primer, and then used a glossy white enamel spray paint.  Here is the finished product in her room.  I love how bright and happy the room looks now!  And I apologize that these are not the greatest photos, but it was a rainy day here, and I wasn’t getting great light.  And Emmy only has one little window.

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  1. Kristine at The Painted Hive says

    September 27, 2010 at 12:16 am

    WOW! That is GORGEOUS! One of my favourites so far.
    Kris

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  2. kathie says

    September 27, 2010 at 12:18 am

    It is so perfect & adorable!! I cannot believe you got it for $20… I haven’t had the guts to try an auction yet, it seems intimidating šŸ™‚ LOVE the piece & love that your daughter got in on the planning for it, too!

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  3. Carmen @ Life with Sprinkles on Top says

    September 27, 2010 at 12:22 am

    I love it!!!! It’s so, so cute! The color is perfect for a little girl. Yeah and $20…a STEAL for sure!

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  4. Lenore @ Lather. Write. Repeat. says

    September 27, 2010 at 12:30 am

    Wow, what a find! And such a shame about that piece of hardware but whatever you used looks great as well. Love the colour! I too want to venture to an auction one day…but am chicken!

    XO
    Lenore

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  5. Lisa's Creative Home says

    September 27, 2010 at 12:37 am

    Love the dresser! It has great detail and I can’t believe you snagged it for only $20!!!

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  6. Sherry says

    September 27, 2010 at 12:47 am

    That is just beautiful. Love how it turned out.
    Sherry

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  7. [email protected] says

    September 27, 2010 at 12:49 am

    It’s gorgeous! I love the color!

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  8. Tracie says

    September 27, 2010 at 1:07 am

    I don’t know if I would be brave enough to use that color on an antique dresser but it turned out great!

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  9. The Frosted Gardner says

    September 27, 2010 at 1:09 am

    Gorg-e-ous! But I wouldnt expect anything different. So fun to work on your own project – don’t you think! I love it!

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  10. Hilary @ Sweet as June says

    September 27, 2010 at 1:11 am

    lovin’ it!!

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  11. marty (A Stroll Thru Life) says

    September 27, 2010 at 1:21 am

    It is such a beautiful piece of furniture. Love the color and for the price I think you got a terrific steal. Gorgeous. Hugs, Marty

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  12. Krista says

    September 27, 2010 at 1:45 am

    This is gorgeous! I can’t believe you got it for $20. Fabulous!

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  13. Anita @ GoingALittleCoastal says

    September 27, 2010 at 1:50 am

    Omg, $20, really? What a steal. Love the new color and all the details on it. Looks like it was in great shape. Is it a lot deeper then the old dresser? That certainly was a pretty shade too. That’s stinks that you can’t find the hardware.

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  14. Pretty Pink Cherub says

    September 27, 2010 at 1:55 am

    Gorgeous!!!!!!! Love the dtail and color you chose!!!

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  15. Andi @ Jane of all crafts says

    September 27, 2010 at 1:56 am

    You are a girl after my own heart. Every color combo you pick I just love! Both dressers are beautiful. Love the white hardware!

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  16. [email protected] says

    September 27, 2010 at 2:11 am

    wow! It’s simply gorgeous! Emmy is a very lucky girl. I’m sure she loves it!
    way to go mom!
    gail

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  17. Merrie says

    September 27, 2010 at 2:13 am

    Beautiful! You did a lovely job.

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  18. Christa @ Stories of a House says

    September 27, 2010 at 2:21 am

    Aw, what an adorable dresser. Emmy is one lucky kid!

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  19. Laura@Corner House says

    September 27, 2010 at 2:22 am

    I love this dresser. I wish I could find one like that.

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  20. The Thriftress says

    September 27, 2010 at 2:35 am

    The details on that piece are just gorgeous!
    Sarah

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  21. Handy Man, Crafty Woman says

    September 27, 2010 at 2:40 am

    I’m really loving all the blue painted furniture I’ve been seeing lately…I think I need to paint something blue! šŸ™‚ Nice job!

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  22. Kacey says

    September 27, 2010 at 3:10 am

    I.WANT.THIS. Love, love, love those details!

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  23. Chrissie says

    September 27, 2010 at 3:50 am

    $20?!!! What a steal. I love lines and details on the dresser. It looks great. You will probably find that missing hardware when and where you least expect it

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  24. marĆ­a cecilia says

    September 27, 2010 at 4:23 am

    Hola Cassie, really lovely and so cheap!!! love all the details it has.
    cariños

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  25. gena says

    September 27, 2010 at 5:24 am

    STUNNING ! That looks like a high end piece you’d find in a boutique around here – GREAT job !
    thanks for sharing,
    gena
    http://www.thehouseonlavenderhill.blogspot.com

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  26. Allison says

    September 27, 2010 at 5:37 am

    Emmy made a fabulous choice in her color! It is gorgeous! I love all of the detail and the hardware. The white hardware really pops on that aqua. How fun! I wish I had a dresser like that when I was a little girl. I can’t believe only $20! What a find! Stunning! Love the name of the color, too.

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  27. Kim says

    September 27, 2010 at 9:55 am

    This is adorable. And what a steal for $20!!! The color is phenomenal – I love it with the white pulls. Excellent job!

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  28. cindy @ cottage instincts says

    September 27, 2010 at 11:35 am

    The detail on that is amazing. Perfect color, and the hardware looks great!

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  29. Cathy @ The Far Fifty says

    September 27, 2010 at 12:09 pm

    The details on that dresser are amazing! Perfect colour choice, Emmy must learn from her Mama!

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  30. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    September 27, 2010 at 12:12 pm

    Hi Cassie! Love all the details on the dresser – very unique. And that color is so sweet. Neat knobs and pulls that really pop in white. What a pretty room for a sweet little girl!

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  31. Midwest Cottage and Finds! says

    September 27, 2010 at 1:01 pm

    Wow-I go to auctions weekly and you found a great buy!! The redo is perfect!! Congrats!

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  32. Renze says

    September 27, 2010 at 1:03 pm

    Oh Cassie,
    That has to be one of my favorite pieces that you’ve done…gorgeous!!!! Can I have it when she grows up? šŸ™‚

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  33. Laurie says

    September 27, 2010 at 1:58 pm

    Wow – I have no room for that, but for $20, I would have bought it, too! Gorgeous!

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  34. Pat says

    September 27, 2010 at 3:06 pm

    Beautiful! You always have such cute projects!

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  35. Christa @ Stories of a House says

    September 27, 2010 at 3:47 pm

    Cassie, Do you remember the color of the original dresser? I want to write both beautiful colors down. Come link up over at my place!

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  36. Gwen @ Gwenny Penny says

    September 27, 2010 at 4:28 pm

    This is really pretty. The white hardware looks fantastic against the blue… such a beautiful shade.

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  37. Sixty-Fifth Avenue says

    September 27, 2010 at 4:44 pm

    ok, now this one is my favorite!! I love the detail and the color is so fun! beautiful job Cassie, I’m on the lookout for something for my daughters room, I hope I get as lucky.
    Londen
    xo

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  38. Kelly at I Dream of Decor says

    September 27, 2010 at 5:08 pm

    Stunning Cassie! love the details of the dresser and the color is amazing, can’t get much better than Fairytale blue!

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  39. Jenna says

    September 27, 2010 at 5:37 pm

    Oh my goodness what a great find! What auction was it? Looks great in it’s new home.

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  40. Becolorful says

    September 27, 2010 at 6:07 pm

    That is an absolutely gorgeous piece and then you took it to a whole new level of fabulousness. I also do painted furniture so I was smitten at the thumbnail picture. šŸ™‚
    Pam

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  41. Marlis says

    September 27, 2010 at 7:18 pm

    Wow, that is a beautiful piece. the bright color certainly makes it a fun item for a little girl’s room.

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  42. Connie says

    September 27, 2010 at 7:39 pm

    What a beautiful job you did. I like that your didn’t see the need to distress it. It shows off the pretty details best the way you did it.

    Now it will become a family heirloom.

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  43. Lallee says

    September 27, 2010 at 8:04 pm

    What a great redo. It is definitely fit for a princess. I love the detail in this piece, and the color is just wonderful.

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  44. Sharon says

    September 27, 2010 at 8:32 pm

    Beautiful!! I love all the detail as well!

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  45. Linda@Coastal Charm says

    September 27, 2010 at 9:03 pm

    So stunning…just perfect for your little girl!!! HAPPY NTT!

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  46. Krystin says

    September 27, 2010 at 9:27 pm

    Totally adorable! Love it!

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  47. Cozy.Cottage.Cute. says

    September 27, 2010 at 9:32 pm

    Such a pretty shade of blue. What a sweet room!

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  48. The DIY Show Off says

    September 27, 2010 at 10:36 pm

    It’s beautiful – a fairytale for sure! Love the new color and the hardware in white. You did a super job! Thanks so much for sharing your hard work in the DIY Project Parade! šŸ˜‰

    Roeshel

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  49. I♄naptime w/ Chocolate Sundaes says

    September 28, 2010 at 1:19 am

    this is beautiful, i love the color!! Great job!!

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  50. Henna @ AboutCabinets Blog says

    September 28, 2010 at 2:16 pm

    its just beautiful,i love the way you have done your table, with such cute little drawers to keep your important stuff, it is one of the best pieces of furniture i have seen, i adore the little thing in its unique but beautiful color, your little one must be loving it

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  51. Annie's Online Furniture says

    September 28, 2010 at 2:18 pm

    its a great piece and you have done wonders with it, the way you have refurbished it and colored it, it becomes a very cool and a must have item in a room, a creative job you have done by transforming it, i love the dresser with its cute little drawers

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  52. Michaela Noelle says

    September 28, 2010 at 8:56 pm

    It has such a wonderful shape to it…and the color is so fun! Great job (:

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  53. Jen says

    September 28, 2010 at 9:15 pm

    Love it!
    I’ve got a chest of drawers in my living room thats needs a make over and I have no idea what to do with it..can I bring it by so you can work your magic? LOL…
    And that old tanning bed in my reading room I just did…I started to open it up & just add some pillows & a throw..it is a “bed” after all right?? LOL

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  54. Kristin @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia says

    September 28, 2010 at 10:01 pm

    I love this! The color is awesome and the detail is amazing! Thanks for linking up!
    XO

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  55. Kim @ Savvy Southern Style says

    September 29, 2010 at 2:54 am

    That is such a pretty piece and I love the color you chose. Wow, only $20. What a bargain.

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  56. Nita {ModVintageLife} says

    September 29, 2010 at 8:13 am

    Oh… I love this dresser. I can’t believe you found it for $20! What a find and I love how you painted it.

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  57. Val says

    September 29, 2010 at 12:16 pm

    It turned out fabulous!

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  58. Bonnie@Creative Decorating says

    September 29, 2010 at 2:19 pm

    Just stopping by from Nifty Thrifty! What a beautiful color and I love the transformation!

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  59. April @ HomeHinges.com says

    September 29, 2010 at 10:40 pm

    It’s beautiful. I love that all these fun bright colors are coming into style. They are so happy. Great job.

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  60. Sue@Uniquely Chic says

    September 30, 2010 at 10:57 pm

    Thanks for the very nice comments you sent to me. I love your blog and you never cease to amaze with your before and afters. Thanks too for hosting the party. I love seeing and getting inspired by others!

    Reply
  61. Laurie Jones says

    October 4, 2010 at 3:47 pm

    Thanks for listing the paint color, I really love it! This dresser turned out beyond pretty!!

    Reply

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