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Piece of Work Wednesday Furniture Link Party Number 78!

March 6, 2012 by Cassie 62 Comments

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Happy POWW!  Clearly this post is going up earlier than usual.  I am a morning person and decided that since most of my posts go live at 6 am-ish, I would start the party at 6 am from now on.  I mean, it’s never to early to party is it?

Before I get to my furniture makeover this week, I have a couple items of interest for you.
First, of all, I recently shared a guest post at A to Being Creations.  I revisited an ooooooold project, and shared several of my older French style pieces.  here is the piece I shared in its BEFORE state:

Head on over to Ashley’s awesome blog to see what I did with it!

Secondly, I wanted to share a picture of Cora with you.  I went to Heather’s house on Sunday to help her decide on some paint colors, and just to visit, and I got to see Cora.  It took all of my strength not to just squeeze and hug her because she is the CUTEST little thing!  All things considered, she is doing very well and is now just over 6 months past transplant!  YAY!  I snapped a couple photos while she was having lunch….

Of course, she is still homebound and will be for another 6 months.  When I left their home, Heather was ready to hit the paint store and asked “Who wants to come with me?”  And Cora was quick to reply, “I go with you!”  Of course, she cannot, but her squeaky little voice melted me!  Anyhow, so many of you have been prayer warriors for Cora, and I wanted to share with you a little ray of sunshine today.

I am so excited about the dresser I have to share today… It is one of my all-time favorite styles.  Bun feet get me every time.  I found this piece at my favorite thrift shop.  It was a little pricier than I would have liked, but it came with a mirror that I can paint at some point, too.  Anyhow, here is the before…. look at those feet and OH that hardware….

I thought about painting it black; then I thought about painting it gray.  I thought about painting it cream with a timber top, black with a timber top….. I thought about a lot of scenarios, but nothing seemed to be just right.  Finally, I went with my go-to Ben Moore Wedgewood Gray since I always love that color!  I gave it two coats, distressed it, and then went over it all with Minwax Golden Oak just to warm it and antique it slightly.  Here is the final result!

I still love those feet!

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  1. modern jane says

    March 6, 2012 at 11:15 am

    I love the color of the piece! So beautiful! 🙂

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  2. miss flibbertigibbet says

    March 6, 2012 at 12:14 pm

    Cassie, that looks great! I’m glad you use something other than chalk paint. I use all varieties of paint in my furniture and think it’s good for people to see that good results can be had in many ways. Not everyone can afford chalk paint and although I love the finish I get, it’s not the only game in town!
    Lorraine

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  3. uniquelyyoursormine says

    March 6, 2012 at 12:30 pm

    Yumm! Love how the chest turned out! Love the handles as well! Great job! – Susan

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  4. Andrea says

    March 6, 2012 at 12:44 pm

    Cora looks like a little angel. Glad to hear she is doing well. Keeping her in my prayers. That dresser is the BOMB!! You’re right, those feet are awesome and I love, love, love the color (and the hardware)!

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  5. Designing Domesticity says

    March 6, 2012 at 12:59 pm

    Love what you’ve done with that piece. Great color selection and those feet really do put it over the edge! Thanks for sharing and hosting this lovely linky, liz

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  6. Megan says

    March 6, 2012 at 1:00 pm

    Those little bun feet would have me whipping out my wallet too, adorable!! Cora is so dang cute, I want to squish her face 🙂

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  7. Kara @ June & Bear says

    March 6, 2012 at 1:08 pm

    the bun feet are cute, but cora is cuter. love your dreser–maybe golden oak is what my gray dresser needs.

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  8. Lesley says

    March 6, 2012 at 1:23 pm

    Dresser rocks! But, I don’t call those ‘bun feet.’ To me a bun foot is just the bun. Those are lucious turned legs. 🙂

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  9. Rasonda @ Lake Cottage Dreams says

    March 6, 2012 at 1:25 pm

    OMG… Cora is a precious little thing. What I wouldnt give to give her a big ole’ squeeze. Love the project. Since I have starting refurbing furniture I have somehow become obsessed with “feet” {furniture feet, not real feet, real feet are gros- HA!!} and those are some great feet!

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  10. A place 2 call home says

    March 6, 2012 at 1:28 pm

    This is beautiful! I love the color and the style. Great job!

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  11. Our Pinteresting Family says

    March 6, 2012 at 1:56 pm

    What a nice job you did on the dresser. The color is just perfect. Thanks for hosting the link party. Megan

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  12. mapleandmagnolia.com says

    March 6, 2012 at 2:00 pm

    Cassie, I love it. The color and pulls are perfection. 🙂

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  13. vintageshabbychicks says

    March 6, 2012 at 2:05 pm

    Hi Cassie…oh I’m so in love with this chest!!! The color and distressing is perfect…Cora is such a cutie pie..just want to eat her up:-) Julie

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  14. Twice Nice says

    March 6, 2012 at 2:06 pm

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  15. Between Blue and Yellow says

    March 6, 2012 at 2:22 pm

    I love that dresser. Must try that color, so pretty. Hopefully I will have something to share next week.

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  16. pam {simple details} says

    March 6, 2012 at 2:27 pm

    Feet, Hardware & Painting Job…all fabulous!!

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  17. Chrissie says

    March 6, 2012 at 2:33 pm

    Beautiful dresser as always! Cora looks so sweet, Im glad everything is going well. Thanks for hosting today!

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  18. [email protected] says

    March 6, 2012 at 2:43 pm

    Beautiful dresser! The feet are cute; I haven’t seen that particular style too much. And I love the hardware!

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  19. Sarah says

    March 6, 2012 at 2:45 pm

    That is a beautiful dresser, Cassie! Love the color you chose!! Sarah

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  20. Robin Boyd Jackson says

    March 6, 2012 at 3:27 pm

    That little girl would melt anyone’s heart!!

    Thanks for hosting and sharing.

    ~ robin

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  21. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    March 6, 2012 at 3:35 pm

    So glad you got to spend some time with Heather and Cora. I can see how that little smile just melts your heart! … Beautiful dresser! You can’t go wrong with gray. And I love the chunky feet and the sweet hardware!

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  22. [email protected] Road says

    March 6, 2012 at 3:48 pm

    I LOVE that dresser! The color is perfect for it. Those feet and that hardware are great!
    Cora looks like a healthy little girl! What a sweetie pie.

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  23. Suzy www.savedbysuzy.blogspot.com says

    March 6, 2012 at 3:51 pm

    Cora is darling and it looks like she’s doing so well. Nice job on the dresser. I love the feet and the pulls.

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  24. [email protected] Not Included says

    March 6, 2012 at 3:53 pm

    Cora looks great!! I’m so glad you got to see her.

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  25. reFresh reStyle says

    March 6, 2012 at 3:57 pm

    Beautiful color! You are such a furniture artist 🙂
    Debbie

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  26. Gwen @ The Bold Abode says

    March 6, 2012 at 4:10 pm

    Cora is such a sweetie-pie! I’m praying she continues to do well…

    Those bun feet are quite heavenly….as is the Wedgewood Grey. Almost used that instead of the Moody Blue…it’s divine!

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  27. Stacey says

    March 6, 2012 at 4:37 pm

    Great dresser and adorable feet – I agree! That color is pretty awesome – I need to try some of that! Love it!
    Stacey of Embracing Change

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  28. Ruby Jean says

    March 6, 2012 at 4:59 pm

    Oh I just had to stop in and say HI!! I am doing a little bit of Blog running around before I have to go and get busy in the Sewing Room… It is so Close to almost being done…. We had to switch gears last night because My Cutting table didn’t fit like we thought it was going to… Well I hope you have a LOVELY rest of the week!!!! 🙂

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  29. thistlewoodfarm says

    March 6, 2012 at 5:41 pm

    Absolutely beautiful furniture! I love it! Those legs are incredible! Thanks for the inspiration.

    blessings,
    karianne

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  30. Ali Richardson says

    March 6, 2012 at 5:43 pm

    Oh my goodness, that sweet little Cora is adorable 🙂 I’m so thrilled she is doing so well!

    LOVE that pretty dresser and those feet are super cute!
    xo

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  31. Linda @ it all started with paint says

    March 6, 2012 at 5:53 pm

    Cora is such a doll! What a cutie pie.

    And love the piece. I have a piece of furniture sitting in my family room that I just cannot pull a trigger on “what color” …

    🙂

    Linda

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  32. [email protected] says

    March 6, 2012 at 6:03 pm

    Great color choice, Cassie. Cora is such a cutie. Thanks for hosting.

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  33. Becca says

    March 6, 2012 at 6:37 pm

    I just love that color! SO beautiful and loving the green undertones to the gray. You’re such a good “distresser”, I guess practice makes perfect but there really is an art to it.
    xo,Becca

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  34. Ange says

    March 6, 2012 at 6:48 pm

    That piece is beautiful and I”m sure the one you are sharing at Ashley’s blog today is gorgeous too! Also thanks for the updates and pics of Cora, love the pics! Have a beautiful day my friend!

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  35. Sam @ The Junk House says

    March 6, 2012 at 7:55 pm

    I love that hardware and those feet! Gorgeous!

    Thanks for hosting!

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  36. Kim @ keller-creative says

    March 6, 2012 at 8:54 pm

    You are always up to something and per usual it looks fantastic. One of these days I’ll have some re-dos (ahem that campaign nightstand) to add to this party!

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  37. Katie @ Wildwood Creek says

    March 6, 2012 at 9:42 pm

    Beautiful dresser! I agree, the feet and the hardware are gorgeous. It’s all in the details!

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  38. Allison says

    March 6, 2012 at 10:11 pm

    Cora is a little doll and that smile! How precious. I’m glad you were able to spend some time with them. The dresser looks great! Pretty color, fun feet and a lot of character!

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  39. Lisa Scibilia says

    March 6, 2012 at 11:00 pm

    Cassie, first of all little Cora is the cutest little munchkin ever!! Second, that dresser is a beauty – seriously, this is one of my faves of yours! Love the hardware, the color and the feet! Thanks so much for hosting, I am excited to have something to share this week!

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  40. Carrie @ Hazardous Design says

    March 7, 2012 at 12:33 am

    Cassie, that dresser is awesome! I’m taking a note of the color you used. I think I should use it in a future project.

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  41. Clara @ Monkey Doodles says

    March 7, 2012 at 1:02 am

    The dresser looks great! We just remodeled our laundry room and painted it Wedgewood Gray…then I got a wild hair and kept going right into the kitchen. Beautiful color! Now I have a good bit left so I definitely will be finding a use for it on a furniture piece or two. 🙂

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  42. Janeous says

    March 7, 2012 at 2:25 am

    aw.. Cora is such a cutie pie! 😀 That just brightened my day! 🙂 Thanks for hosting the partay~! I’m your newest follower.
    -Jane @ urbanejane.com

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  43. Petticoat Junktion says

    March 7, 2012 at 2:48 am

    Cassie, I love this color, it is so classy. Kathy, Petticoat Junktion

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  44. amy of the salvage collection says

    March 7, 2012 at 2:59 am

    could little cora be any more beautiful??? omg! i could just gobble up those little cheeks!

    i could also gobble up those gorgeous legs! you did another piece proud, cassie!

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  45. Katelyn says

    March 7, 2012 at 3:17 am

    you picked a wonderful color for the dresser, cassie. I really hope someone else buys it soon because i’ve been thinking about it ALL day long and I’m really trying to resist the temptation to buy it. I even measured and thought about where it would go…

    let’s just say if it’s still around Friday you might be hearing from me.

    I miss commenting on your blog so much and I’m trying to get back to it! I miss blogging, too and I need to get back in the loop. You are doing beautiful things as always.

    Keeping Cora in my prayers tonight. Thank you for updating us on her journey so often.

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  46. [email protected] Charm says

    March 7, 2012 at 5:42 am

    Oh I am so happy to see that happy little face and to hear that she is doing okay…how awesome:) Thanks for hosting my friend.

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  47. Yanet @ 3 Sun Kissed Boys says

    March 7, 2012 at 4:05 pm

    I don’t see the before pic?? Anyhow, it turned out just gorgeous! Love the color.

    So good to hear Cora is doing well. Those are great photos (and moments) you snapped.

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  48. [email protected] says

    March 7, 2012 at 5:06 pm

    Thanks for hosting Cassie! Love the piece!

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  49. Yanet @ 3 Sun Kissed Boys says

    March 7, 2012 at 5:09 pm

    Oh, yeah! Great transformation!!!

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  50. Shabby Marilyn says

    March 7, 2012 at 6:08 pm

    Thanks for hosting, I’m #35 and no picture today?? Let me know if I need to do something? Great features

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  51. Katie says

    March 7, 2012 at 8:04 pm

    Glad to hear Miss Cora is doing so well! She sure looks adorable! Love your dresser too! The hardware and those feet are awesome!

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  52. driftwoodesign says

    March 8, 2012 at 4:34 am

    Adore the dresser and the color you chose.
    Kristy @ 4 the love of WOOD

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  53. Terrie Mathison says

    March 8, 2012 at 1:50 pm

    I’m a new follower and linked up a chair!
    I just LOVE that dresser and that color!!! Great job! It’s is beautiful!

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  54. Kelly @ herringbone lane says

    March 8, 2012 at 4:31 pm

    First time linking here, thanks for hosting Cassie! Beautiful dresser transformation, too.

    Following you via GFC. Happy Thursday!

    Kelly @ herringbone lane

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  55. Stacey says

    March 8, 2012 at 5:38 pm

    Cassie,
    This piece is stunning – I am so glad you came over to link it up! I am in LOVE! Thanks again!
    Stacey of Embracing Change

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  56. Maryann @ Domestically-Speaking says

    March 10, 2012 at 6:27 am

    So dreamy! I’ve been searching for a dresser that size with such character. You lucky lady! I’m putting it in the PoPP Spotlight this weekend. Thanks for linking up.

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  57. The happenings at the Bridge says

    March 12, 2012 at 4:45 pm

    great job, I love it!

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    October 4, 2012 at 9:08 am

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  59. Vivek Sharma says

    November 29, 2012 at 7:03 am

    The Wednesday furniture show is given in the post here. Have a look at it

    Kids Furniture

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  60. tomas adison says

    February 27, 2013 at 7:14 pm

    Furniture makes our bedroom perfect. I think your furniture is deco types furniture. This types of furniture is really awesome.
    Art Deco Furniture

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  61. Michelle Collins says

    July 17, 2014 at 2:36 pm

    I was wondering if you coat the entire piece in the stain after painting it, or just the distressed parts?

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    • Cassie says

      July 17, 2014 at 8:14 pm

      with this one, i did the entire piece. 🙂

      Reply

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