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July 25, 2010 by Cassie 42 Comments

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Last week I picked up this little dresser for $20 bucks off craigslist.

The pros…
– sweet scalloping
– very sturdy and heavy for a little gal
– drawers open and close very easily so it’s great for a child

The cons
– brass eagle hardware
– mustard paint with gold flowers
– did i mention the brass eagle hardware?

It was structurally sound, no repairs needed, but a facelift and new hardware were in need to make this old gal shine. With its petite stature, and sweet shape, I decided to make it all out girly. It had been a while since I had painted a pink dresser, so I pulled out a favorite “oops” pink by Benjamin Moore which was also an Aura paint (No VOC). After a couple coats of primer and paint, I very lightly distressed it. I also had some white porcelain rose knobs which were the final touch. Here she is now- primped and ready for the ball!




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  1. Allison says

    July 25, 2010 at 11:26 pm

    So sweet and feminine! Love the soft pink color with the rose knobs. Very pretty! What a transformation! Nice job, Cassie.

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  2. [email protected] says

    July 25, 2010 at 11:26 pm

    Love it! It’s a right pretty chest of drawers! đŸ™‚
    I studied the light distressing really well. I suppose I need to distress everything I makeover for awhile for practice.
    gail

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  3. Nikki says

    July 26, 2010 at 12:10 am

    I like!

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  4. Amy @MaisonDecor says

    July 26, 2010 at 12:19 am

    So pretty! Nice job.

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  5. Restyled Vintage says

    July 26, 2010 at 12:25 am

    I am a sucker for pink every time!

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  6. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    July 26, 2010 at 12:35 am

    I think this dresser was just meant to be pink. And the knobs are really cute too. It’s very sweet!

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  7. thepaperroSe says

    July 26, 2010 at 12:42 am

    so so sweet! This little dresser would look so cute in Maryn’s nursery,
    I am super excited…found the butterfly knobs at anthropologie this weekend. Now just need to go through my stash and find a dresser to paint yellow! I thought that was so cute!

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  8. Laurie says

    July 26, 2010 at 1:05 am

    Wonderful makeover!

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  9. Donna says

    July 26, 2010 at 1:10 am

    I think your dresser is breathing a sigh of relief! The pink is perfect, and the knobs are wonderful! A huge improvement over the eagles, to say the least! Great job! Saw you over at Between naps on the porch.

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  10. Kristine at The Painted Hive says

    July 26, 2010 at 1:14 am

    Sooo pretty. What a bargain too. It’s so hard to find cheap dressers like that here. Okay, eagle hardware…what the???
    Kris
    xox

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  11. marty (A Stroll Thru Life) says

    July 26, 2010 at 1:32 am

    Oh it looks absolutely fabulous now. What a lovely piece. Your did a great job. Hugs, Marty

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  12. Cozy.Cottage.Cute. says

    July 26, 2010 at 1:33 am

    I love the shape of that dresser.

    The pink was a very pretty choice! đŸ™‚

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  13. Thoughtfully blended hearts says

    July 26, 2010 at 1:34 am

    This is a lovely piece…you did an outstanding job !!!! Thanks for visiting…love those pulls!!!

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  14. ChRiS says

    July 26, 2010 at 1:43 am

    amazing 20 bucks…..i have really paid attention to craigslist last few weeks and you can’t touch a dresser here for less then 70 bucks….this dresser turned out so cute nice job again

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  15. Ellie says

    July 26, 2010 at 1:44 am

    Very cute! I like the pink.

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  16. Nicole says

    July 26, 2010 at 1:52 am

    So darling! I love the pink paint… Absolutely precious!

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  17. Janet - Birdland Treasures says

    July 26, 2010 at 2:50 am

    I’m always amazed at how big a difference paint can make. The hardware was a very pretty detail, too. Really lovely!

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  18. Tales From My Empty Nest says

    July 26, 2010 at 3:31 am

    I love the transformation!! I need to start checking out Craig’s List. You have the best luck finding such great pieces on there. I am still working on my bedroom pieces, but I have been out of town every weekend in July, so that doesn’t help, does it? Love & blessings from NC!

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  19. Linda (Nina's Nest) says

    July 26, 2010 at 11:31 am

    What an improvement! I just love it! Nice to find a piece like that where the drawers work well and it’s solid. what a deal! Linda

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  20. Judy says

    July 26, 2010 at 12:33 pm

    That turned out so cute! Much better than what it was at first!

    I have a dresser I got with the previous owner’s name scratched into it, so I’ve been trying to figure out how I want to make it over…thanks for sharing!

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  21. Jen says

    July 26, 2010 at 1:13 pm

    Hi Cassie! Thanks for your sweet comments!
    I’m in love with the pink dresser!
    You do such amazing things with furniture..now everytime I see something at a yard sale I always wonder “What would Cassie do?” lol…
    Have a great day!

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  22. AmyW. says

    July 26, 2010 at 1:15 pm

    LOVE this refurb. i really enjoy your blog and inspiration. đŸ™‚

    AmyW.

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  23. Lenore @ Lather. Write. Repeat. says

    July 26, 2010 at 2:40 pm

    So gorgeous! I am jealous of your $20 cl find!

    XO
    Lenore

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  24. Ms. Modern Vintage says

    July 26, 2010 at 2:48 pm

    Love it, Cassie. The flower knobs are adorable.

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  25. Kari says

    July 26, 2010 at 3:17 pm

    This turned out beautiful! Great job!!!

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  26. Renze says

    July 26, 2010 at 4:01 pm

    Lovely…makes me wish for a girl!

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  27. Stevie @ Home is Where My Heart is says

    July 26, 2010 at 5:34 pm

    2 words: you rock.

    Love,
    Stevie

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  28. Katie @ On the Banks of Squaw Creek says

    July 26, 2010 at 6:44 pm

    Much better!

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  29. Erika says

    July 26, 2010 at 9:10 pm

    So adorable! Love it đŸ™‚

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  30. Tara says

    July 26, 2010 at 9:43 pm

    What a great makeover…Top job!!

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  31. Jeannine says

    July 26, 2010 at 10:27 pm

    So much better! I bet she breathed a sigh of relief in not having to go around looking like the before!

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  32. Kaysi says

    July 27, 2010 at 12:10 am

    So cute, love the color change!! Great job!

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  33. [email protected] Hand Me Down House says

    July 27, 2010 at 12:20 am

    LOVE the pretty color, Cassie – it looks great! Love those knob pulls, too! đŸ™‚

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  34. relovedfurniturejunkie says

    July 27, 2010 at 5:42 am

    Wow! I found you on the girl creative, looks great!

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  35. [email protected] says

    July 27, 2010 at 12:43 pm

    Visiting from anything related. đŸ™‚ You’re the link above me.
    I love this chest of drawers. It’s adorable!
    gail

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  36. Mandy [Mandy's Yellow Corner] says

    July 27, 2010 at 1:31 pm

    Found you at anything related. . . so cute! I love the color. You did a great job :]

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  37. Catch A Falling Star says

    July 27, 2010 at 7:30 pm

    Great Make over!
    I especially love the knobs!

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  38. Annie Louise says

    July 28, 2010 at 3:38 am

    Great job! Love the pink and those stunning rose knobs.
    thanks for sharing,
    Jeanette

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  39. Thrift Store Mama says

    July 29, 2010 at 1:02 pm

    Love the knobs !

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  40. ★All Thingz Related★ says

    July 29, 2010 at 2:03 pm

    Fantastic makeover! We appreciate you joining us this week at Anything Related!
    {Rebekah}

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  41. Bart, Jeni, Jessica, Brian and Chelsea says

    July 29, 2010 at 7:40 pm

    Oh so sweet!! Love it!!

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  42. Dana says

    April 22, 2011 at 2:20 pm

    I found your blog and realized I purchased this dresser from you and sifted through all your posts to find it! Event thought I’m not a kid, I still love it and hope to buy more from you soon!

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