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Paris Gray Triple Dresser (And Apologies to My Facebook Fans!)

April 2, 2013 by Cassie 46 Comments

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First of all, I need to say two things to my Facebook fans who were so sweet and concerned about me yesterday…
1. GOT YA!
2. Sorry if I upset you, but not leaving the blogging world any time soon!
I played a little April Fool’s prank on my facebook page which read like this:

“hi guys…. i have been thinking a lot after taking a break a couple weeks ago, and i think this may just be it for me. i need to spend more time on the things that matter in my life and this week will be the last week of blogging for me. thank you for your time, love, friendship, etc. i will post about it tomorrow to let everyone know, but it has been weighing on my heart so thought i would share here today.”

It was such a true possibility with how I’ve felt about blogging lately that it was a likely story, so an easy prank for me to pull.  But truly, I intend to stay, and just keep on like I have been… popping in when I have something to say, and radio silence when I need it. 🙂  But sorry, you and me baby, we’re stuck like glue.

Anyhow, moving on….
This past weekend I started working on this triple dresser I received from my friend when I picked up a van full of furniture.  Yesterday we had a little bit of sunshine, though accompanied by high wind gusts and cold air, but it was enough to get the kids outside and playing.  They grabbed their safari gear and binoculars and went exploring in the yard while I finished it up.

Even thought I planned on using Paris Gray chalk paint, the top was laminate, so I gave it a good sanding.  I actually continued to sand the rest of he piece lightly as well after removing the hardware.  Sometimes I like to do that just for extra insurance.
I painted it with two coats of Paris Gray chalk paint, distressed it by hand with fine grit sandpaper.  I then applied a clear wax, buffed it, put the hardware back on, and I was happy.
I love this midcentury style of furniture because I think when painted in grays/dusty colors, it gives off a bit of a Gustavian or neo-classical feel.
Here it is in its painted finish….

This piece will be available at the barn sale in a few weeks!  Sarah and I are meeting Friday to start moving things around….  did I tell you we are doubling our space there?  We are and we are so excited about it… we have some plans for our bigger space we can’t wait to tackle!

And now I am off on a hiking adventure with the kids and friends!  Happy Tuesday!
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  1. Fiona, LilyfieldLife says

    April 2, 2013 at 10:15 am

    It’s really beautiful Cassie. Love it.
    If I’d seen your Facebook update I would have fallen for it!
    Glad it’s not true xx

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  2. Julia Konya says

    April 2, 2013 at 11:08 am

    Ha, you prankster! (I’m shaking my head…LOL)
    Love the dresser, the color is perfect!

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  3. Lisa @ Shine Your Light says

    April 2, 2013 at 11:17 am

    Hey funny girl, I’m still traumatized from yesterday!!!!
    Okay you’re forgiven 🙂 Love the dresser, so pretty!

    Reply
  4. Christy @ MCH PHOTOGRAPHY says

    April 2, 2013 at 11:19 am

    wow, that’s awesome

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  5. Heidi @ Decor & More says

    April 2, 2013 at 11:21 am

    Glad I missed THAT FB post — we’d have had to do an intervention lol! Love this piece, Cassie, the lines are amazing. Happy Tuesday!
    xo heidi

    Reply
  6. Our Pinteresting Family says

    April 2, 2013 at 11:22 am

    I love this dresser, Cassie! I’m a fan of that style and now it really shines.

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  7. Catherine says

    April 2, 2013 at 11:28 am

    Gorgeous! Love that colour.

    I would have wondered about the fb post, but I think we all feel that way sometimes. Glad you’re sticking round though 🙂

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  8. Heather{Our Life In a Click} says

    April 2, 2013 at 11:37 am

    That turned out great! I love it in white!!!

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  9. Kristin Cadwallader says

    April 2, 2013 at 12:18 pm

    That color suits that piece so well 🙂 And you totally got me until I scrolled down and saw your comment. I was like NOOOOOOOO! Then I was like YOOOOOOUUUUUU! LOL xo Kristin

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  10. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    April 2, 2013 at 12:23 pm

    Good thing I’m not a facebook girl! Love the style of this big beautiful dresser and gray is the perfect color choice! I painted yesterday too, chilly but necessary!

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  11. Jenny says

    April 2, 2013 at 12:29 pm

    I’m glad I missed that FB post as well – I would hate to lose you from the blogging world!

    Gorgeous dresser! Did the laminate top take the paint well? I am always afraid of how to deal with laminate, and it scares me off!

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  12. Between Blue and Yellow says

    April 2, 2013 at 12:34 pm

    I must have missed the announcement! You’re so funny, my hubby pulled a good one on me, I’ll tell you about later.
    Beautiful dresser. Paris grey must be a big seller for you!

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  13. Terri says

    April 2, 2013 at 12:43 pm

    Wow…so jealous right now! This is the most amazing piece! It looks great done in Paris Gray…beautiful job, I am sure it will sell FAST!

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  14. Kirby Dunton Carespodi says

    April 2, 2013 at 12:49 pm

    I love those late 60’s/early 70’s pieces, too…they are pretty easy to get looking good. (Unlike that post-war mahogany, which always ‘bleeds.’) Looks great!

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  15. Kelly @ A Swell Place to Dwell says

    April 2, 2013 at 1:22 pm

    I think you are making me finally fall in love with Paris Grey.

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  16. Dana Frieling says

    April 2, 2013 at 1:31 pm

    Oh, you’re bad! That’s funny in a not so funny way.

    Reply
  17. pam {simple details} says

    April 2, 2013 at 1:36 pm

    That was a good one! LOVE this gorgeous piece, I wish we had after pics of all the pieces in their new homes! 🙂

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  18. Hetty says

    April 2, 2013 at 1:43 pm

    O, this turned out very nice Cassie. I have a real ugly one (dresser/side board) and I hope some chalk paint will do the trick!

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  19. 17 Perth says

    April 2, 2013 at 1:48 pm

    That is hilarious Cassie. Haha. How does it look on top with the laminate? Our desk is the same way. Have you ever taken it off and replaced with with real wood? Not worth it?

    Love the colors you chose! If you only lived closer–I would be begging you for commissioned work! Dang. Haha.

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  20. Melissa Skidmore says

    April 2, 2013 at 1:50 pm

    I fell for a few April Fool’s jokes yesterday! I warned my children to not be fooled, and then I fell for every one that I was given; hook, line and sinker! Glad that you are not leaving the blog world! Ha! Beautiful piece you painted! Life to the full, Melissa @ DaisyMaeBelle

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  21. [email protected] of a craigslist junkie says

    April 2, 2013 at 2:07 pm

    Beautiful! Glad you were just fooling, and that I didn’t see that or I would have been worried and bummed!

    Reply
  22. Twice Nice says

    April 2, 2013 at 3:53 pm

    I’ll admit you had me on facebook, and I was struggling to come to grips with it! 😉 Glad to hear you’ll be around. Love that dresser and congrats on the increased space at the Barn.

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  23. Bliss says

    April 2, 2013 at 4:30 pm

    I didn’t see it on FB because I am so darn gullible I would of cried and sent you an email to talk you out of it. What a sap huh?

    Bliss

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  24. Gabbi @ Retro Ranch Reno says

    April 2, 2013 at 4:45 pm

    This is so super pretty!! 🙂

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  25. Good Time Charlie says

    April 2, 2013 at 4:54 pm

    Oooooing! I really love this piece. The color is perfect. So glad you had nice weather! What a funny FB prank! I missed it!

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  26. Rita says

    April 2, 2013 at 4:56 pm

    Love this piece and since you’ve been posting all these “Paris Gray” projects, I’ll definately ahve to go out and buy some for myself. I think this and the Providence are my two new favorites that I’m dying to try!

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  27. Lisa @ Turning Tables says

    April 2, 2013 at 5:03 pm

    I literally love that dresser!!! Love! & I literally love you too 🙂 xo

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  28. Ali Richardson says

    April 2, 2013 at 6:09 pm

    LOVE this one! I would use that as a tv stand in a heartbeat. Love u! Happy hiking 🙂

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  29. A Flair for Vintage Decor says

    April 2, 2013 at 6:28 pm

    Absolutely love this piece!! The little flourishes on it…and the moldings…love! And you did a wonderful job bringing it all out:) Take care, Caroline

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  30. Dear Emmeline says

    April 2, 2013 at 7:54 pm

    Can’t wait to see your larger space at the barn! More space means more goodies!

    Reply
  31. Elizabeth @ The Little Black Door says

    April 2, 2013 at 8:08 pm

    I need to get on FB more often. I guess I’m missing all the good jokes. 🙂

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  32. Patty Day @Pattys Epiphanies says

    April 2, 2013 at 8:31 pm

    IT’S GORGEOUS!!! WHAT MORE CAN I ADD!!!

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  33. [email protected] says

    April 2, 2013 at 8:39 pm

    I’m glad I didn’t see that yesterday! I may have had a mini breakdown!

    I love this dresser! It is absolutely GORGEOUS!

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  34. Erin @ His and Hers says

    April 2, 2013 at 11:41 pm

    Sigh. Cassie. You find THE most gorgeous pieces of furniture to work with. I love it! (And that was a mean joke, by the way….not that I saw it until today. 😛 )

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  35. Shari @ turnstylevogue.com says

    April 3, 2013 at 12:16 am

    I saw your FB post and knew you were scamming us…but played along. LOL. Love that dresser. Such a great piece and the original hardware looks great with the makeover!

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  36. Kelly says

    April 3, 2013 at 2:46 am

    Okay, I wasn’t kidding when I said I need you to haul that to Atlanta. It needs me. I need it.

    Reply
  37. Barbara Hiatt says

    April 3, 2013 at 2:59 am

    Love this piece Cassie, like everything else you do, it’s exquisite!

    Oh and thankful I didn’t check your FB page yesterday! XO

    Reply
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  39. Kim @ NewlyWoodwards says

    April 3, 2013 at 6:46 pm

    This piece is lovely. I really love that gray color. Actually planned to try that color on Henry’s wooden high chair. You just solidified that decision.

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  40. Heather {The Lovely Cupboard} says

    April 4, 2013 at 12:21 am

    Oh I love the lines of that dresser. Nice work!

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  41. Danielle says

    April 5, 2013 at 1:08 am

    So beautiful, Cassie. I think the grey was the perfect color for it. I’d love for you to share this at my link party if you get a chance: http://www.findingsilverpennies.com/2013/03/silver-pennies-sundays-link-party_31.html

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  42. cURioSItaELlyA says

    April 5, 2013 at 5:46 am

    O My…this is so lovely! Where did you get all of those furniture? If you don’t mind me asking? LOL

    Thanks for sharing.

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  43. ~Celeste~ says

    April 5, 2013 at 11:32 pm

    Hi Cassie! First time visitor here via Jennifer Rizzo.

    I really love that color on that particular piece. It went from something that would have been in my grandma’s house to A.M.A.Z.I.N.G. Wonderful choice!
    Can’t wait to read some more of your blog!

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  44. Old Red Barn says

    April 6, 2013 at 10:12 am

    Looks great! I invite you to join my link party, every weekend @ Old Red Barn.

    Goedele from Belgium

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  45. Maryann @ Domestically-Speaking says

    April 8, 2013 at 8:15 pm

    Cassie I love everything about this dresser… so pretty!!! I’m featuring it in the PoPP Spotlight this week… thanks for linking up!

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  46. amber-wills says

    April 11, 2013 at 4:41 pm

    That is seriously a great color for that dresser! I love it. How in the word do you get all of this done?! You’re prolific!

    Reply

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