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Piece of Work Wednesday Furniture Link Party Number 45!

July 19, 2011 by Cassie 58 Comments

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It’s party time!  I can’t wait to see what you have been up to this week…. as far as FURNITURE projects go!  I have completed 3 dressers this week.  I showed you the orange dresser yesterday, and I was going to save this one for later and share a boring old coffee table today, but I am too excited.  I am hoping this one will work in my own room, but with Chris away, I need to wait to move it up the stairs.  I got it in the house and down the stairs by myself, but that was before I painted it and I don’t want to knick it.  And I apologize for the not so great picture but I was only able to move it into our family room by myself.  Anyhow, here is the before picture of my dresser, a $30 Salvation Army find…

 I knew EXACTLY what I wanted to do to this one.  I had been searching for a dresser to use just for this treatment.  I am sure many of you have seen this dresser in blogland.  And maybe you fell like I did?  Love. At. First. Sight.

So I headed over to my local Sherwin Williams and perused colors… I found a sample card that had Glimmer (the lightest) , Tidewater, Watery (which was very close to Tidewater, so I had them amp it up 20%), and Drizzle.  I already had a can of Snowbound at home for the body of the dresser. 
I sanded the dresser and have it 3 coats of Kilz Clean Start primer on the body, and 2 coats on the drawers.  Each drawer got 3 coats of paint (I bought sample sizes by the way to save money).  And the dresser got 3 coats of the Snowbound.  And here it is now!  I love it and hope it can hold my TV and cable box in my room so I can keep it. 🙂

So let’s see the furniture greatness you guys have waiting for me!
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  1. [email protected] says

    July 19, 2011 at 8:10 pm

    LOVE that dresser Cassie! Awesome job! The colors are perfect.

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  2. Ashley says

    July 19, 2011 at 8:11 pm

    Your dresser turned out beautiful! I love it…so unique and creative!

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  3. [email protected] says

    July 19, 2011 at 8:13 pm

    I’m in love. It’s beautiful! I think you should keep it 😉

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  4. the modern cottage says

    July 19, 2011 at 8:31 pm

    that is so pretty!

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  5. [email protected] says

    July 19, 2011 at 8:38 pm

    Nice Cassie! Love the graduated colors on the drawers.

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  6. Ali Richardson says

    July 19, 2011 at 8:39 pm

    OH MY GOSH, I’m dying!!! I am so in love with it, seriously!!! It is gorgeous!!!!! Can you tell I love it!!!??? SO SO beautiful! Well done friend, well done!

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  7. Anna says

    July 19, 2011 at 8:43 pm

    such a pretty dresser, I love the colors!

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  8. Suzy www.savedbysuzy.blogspot.com says

    July 19, 2011 at 8:45 pm

    I have been loving that inspiration dresser and have been searching for one for my daughter’s room makeover. I’m so happy that you found one and to see it reproduced “in real life.” Yours looks amazing and makes me want to find the perfect dresser even more! Thanks again for hosting.

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  9. [email protected] Chic says

    July 19, 2011 at 8:47 pm

    Absolutely love it and haven’t seen it before. This is something I would love to try. The possibilities of different graduated colors is endless. Awesome inspiration!

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  10. rachel @ gilly grey says

    July 19, 2011 at 8:48 pm

    You did a FABULOUS job Cassie! I love it!

    Rachel
    Xoxo

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  11. Jaime says

    July 19, 2011 at 8:51 pm

    Cassie that graduated look is so in right now (shower curtain from Anthro) and it turned out beautiful. So smart to buy sample sizes, your paint guys must really like you!

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  12. modern jane says

    July 19, 2011 at 8:56 pm

    I don’t have furniture to share but I had to comment on your dresser! LOVE it! I hope you find a spot for it.. but if not you could send it my way:)

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  13. Katie says

    July 19, 2011 at 9:03 pm

    I have this exact same photo in my inspiration file! I’ve been dying to find an appropriate piece to try it on! You did an awesome job Cassie!! I love it! Hope it works at your place!

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  14. Between Blue and Yellow says

    July 19, 2011 at 9:23 pm

    Cool idea! Think you might put pulls on it?

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  15. Cathy @ The Far Fifty says

    July 19, 2011 at 9:23 pm

    Great job, I love the look of it. I hope you get to keep it!

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  16. Anne says

    July 19, 2011 at 9:45 pm

    yep – I agree with everyone – that dresser is amazing! 🙂 Love it!

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  17. Rita says

    July 19, 2011 at 9:53 pm

    The dresser looks great and I hadn’t seen that picture before. I must do something about this!!

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  18. Twice Nice says

    July 19, 2011 at 10:01 pm

    Cassie, that dresser turned out beautifully! I love the shading. Too bad you don’t live closer, I think I already had 3 of those 4 colors in samples from SW from my oldest daughters room color search a couple years ago! Keep the dresser! Deb

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  19. Fiona says

    July 19, 2011 at 10:13 pm

    Hi Cassie, I’ve got this pinned in pinterest to do sometime. It’s gorgeous.well done. Nothing to link up this week as I’m away skiing! Perhaps a photo of my burning quads?? Lol.
    Cheers Fiona

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  20. Megan @ Apple House Revival says

    July 19, 2011 at 11:13 pm

    Oh I LOVE it! Now, to find me a dresser that will work with this treatment!

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  21. [email protected] says

    July 19, 2011 at 11:21 pm

    Love this! It would be so cute in any color combination, but the blue is gorgeous!

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  22. simplyvonne says

    July 19, 2011 at 11:27 pm

    im in love! yes I have seen that dresser before either on pinterest or other blogs but I gotta say..you did a wonderful job on your dresser. it’s just simply perfect!!! I want i want!

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  23. Ellen says

    July 19, 2011 at 11:32 pm

    That dresser is soooo cute! I would be keeping that baby! I have a dresser in my spare bedroom I might just be trying that on!

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  24. Elz says

    July 19, 2011 at 11:53 pm

    Oh that’s so so pretty! Please keep it!! I love Tidewater by SW, it’s such a soothing color.

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  25. jandjhome says

    July 20, 2011 at 12:03 am

    Amazing. It’s so funny, when I saw the first picture, I thought to myself, I hope she doesn’t paint that awesome dresser. I’m so glad you did, its beautiful. You definitely need to keep it.

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  26. gail says

    July 20, 2011 at 12:10 am

    Cassie! I love that chest of drawers! The colors are awesome. I’m glad you’re thinking about keeping it!
    gail

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  27. The Frosted Gardner says

    July 20, 2011 at 12:42 am

    What fun! I would have never thought to do that – keep it, keep it!

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  28. Melissa at HOUSEography says

    July 20, 2011 at 12:56 am

    So cute! I used Watery in my basement bathroom. Too bad I don’t have room for a dresser in there!!

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  29. Gina at Vintage Junk in My Trunk says

    July 20, 2011 at 1:38 am

    Love that idea. Your dresser looks fabulous!

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  30. Dharma says

    July 20, 2011 at 1:42 am

    digging the “nod to the mod” lady! I’m with the peeps above – I’d keep that lovely thing 🙂

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  31. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    July 20, 2011 at 1:56 am

    That is the perfect piece for that treatment! I love it! I bet we’ll be seeing a whole lot of people giving that a try, including me. As always, I’m inspired. You make we want to head out to the garage to paint!

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  32. Christa @ Stories of a House says

    July 20, 2011 at 2:00 am

    Cassie, that dresser is so you! It is so close to the inspiration picture. Have you ever noticed problems with bleed through with the Kilz Fresh Start? I’ve never tried it. Thanks for hosting 🙂

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  33. Cynthia says

    July 20, 2011 at 2:15 am

    This looks really great. And you found the perfect piece to try it out on, too.

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  34. [email protected] says

    July 20, 2011 at 2:25 am

    Such a small difference between the colors can make such a big impact! Love it! And thanks for the party 🙂

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  35. Chrissie says

    July 20, 2011 at 3:29 am

    Your dresser looks great. So fresh and clean. Thanks for hosting today!

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  36. Michaela says

    July 20, 2011 at 4:28 am

    Wow, girl! It’s amazing. So unique and fun!

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  37. Joselyn says

    July 20, 2011 at 4:47 am

    Oh my word! I love your mid-century modern dresser, I love what you did with it and if I were you, I could not bear to let that go. Awesome!

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  38. Aubrey {All Things Bright and Beautiful} says

    July 20, 2011 at 5:39 am

    Yep, me too, love at first sight!!! I love your take on it…I can just see this being the new trend in furniture: ombre paint (c:

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  39. Andi @ Jane of all crafts says

    July 20, 2011 at 12:53 pm

    Dangnabit…should said yeah i wanted it 😉
    GORGEOUS!!! I am on the hunt for a dresser like this now!!

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  40. Meredith says

    July 20, 2011 at 3:43 pm

    Ooops! I accidentally posted twice Cassie! Could you delete #59 Bedside Bookcase?

    Your dresser turned out fabulous! Great work!

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  41. Lisa @ Turning Tables says

    July 21, 2011 at 2:09 am

    That little dresser is adorable!! Fingers crossed that it works in your space!!!! (and fingers still crossed for your new space 😉 )

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  42. Brandi says

    July 22, 2011 at 12:07 am

    so pretty, Cassie! Your dresser is adorable!

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  43. Andi @ Jane of all crafts says

    July 22, 2011 at 2:56 am

    Whoo hoo! Just made it in time!!!!!!!! Like my description 😉

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  44. SAS Interiors says

    July 23, 2011 at 1:37 am

    I LOVE this dresser, Cassie! The color is great and it’s just so unique.

    ~Jenna, SAS Interiors

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  45. Jeannine says

    July 23, 2011 at 6:23 pm

    I liked this dresser when I first saw your post. But today (23rd) Husband and I were out “estate saleing” and found a cute dresser for $20. I told him I saw this graded paint treatment that would be perfect for it. He couldn’t picture it so I went back and found your dresser. Now I realize why I thought it was a perfect treatment: Its the exact dresser as yours only with five drawers! I’ll post when he’s done!

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  46. Anita @ GoingALittleCoastal says

    July 24, 2011 at 3:42 am

    Cassie, I love the way this turned out. I think this would be a great treatment for my son’s room. I need to find a nice tall dresser for him now. He’s 6’2″!

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  47. Faith, Trust, and a Little Pixie Dust says

    July 24, 2011 at 10:53 pm

    I can scarcely believe that these photos are the same dresser! Excellent job! And I love the idea.

    Warmly, Michelle

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  48. Mel says

    July 25, 2011 at 1:34 am

    apparently we think alike using the gradient 🙂

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  49. Cassie {Hi Sugarplum!} says

    July 25, 2011 at 2:34 pm

    LOVE it, Cassie! Question: why did you buy all diff colors as opposed to just adding white to the darkest each time? I’ve finally painted some furniture again, so I can’t wait to get in on your paint parties!

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  50. [email protected] Not Included says

    July 25, 2011 at 4:02 pm

    Love the colors! It came out amazing.

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  51. Laura Ingalls Gunn says

    July 25, 2011 at 4:40 pm

    What an adorable DIY project! Thank you so much for sharing.

    Happy Monday!

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  52. Shaunna says

    July 28, 2011 at 1:43 pm

    Well, love love it!! Those colors are swoon-worthy! Thanks for linking up!!
    🙂
    shaunna

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  53. [email protected] says

    July 28, 2011 at 6:16 pm

    Stunning, love it!!!

    Michelle
    ourwonderfilledlife.com

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  54. [email protected] says

    July 28, 2011 at 6:50 pm

    I had to make my own version of your dresser! http://redhenhome.blogspot.com/2011/07/gradient-dresser.html

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  55. warriormom says

    July 29, 2011 at 12:20 am

    Love it! Am going to do this is pinks for my daughter’s room. And where did you get that WONDERFUL ‘B’??
    Tammy
    http://embracingbliss.wordpress.com/

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  56. Kristen says

    August 3, 2011 at 5:47 pm

    I love this dresser! It is absolutely stunning. I plan to do this in my daughters’ room – as soon as I can find a dresser. But for now, I shared this here: http://mycoveredbridge.blogspot.com/2011/08/inspiring-next-generation.html

    Thanks for the inspiration!

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  57. Carmie of the Single Nester says

    August 11, 2011 at 9:08 pm

    Fantastic job and all my fav colors!

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  58. Hyphen Interiors says

    September 2, 2011 at 5:24 pm

    Amazing!! I love it!

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Piece of Work Wednesday Furniture Link Party Number 31!

April 19, 2011 by Cassie 20 Comments

It’s party time!  We are leaving in a few to go to Emmy’s dance class pictures, so let’s get this party started!

I bought this simple little table at Goodwill for $8.  It was plain and a good canvas for something fun.  I had a pull I bought 3 years ago that I had been saving for a simple piece, and this was it. (It’s the one on the right in the pic- the one on the left is done, too, but I am going to save that reveal since the kids are home on break this week and I might not otherwise have something to share next week!)

I removed its original brass hardware, filled holes, and sanded it all down.  I primed it and painted it a turquoise oops color from Benjamin Moore’s Aura paint.  I then gave it a good distressing by hand, waxed it for protection, and drilled new holes to add my fun pull.  I also added a paper to the drawer that coordinated with the pull.  And here she is now!

Rules as always…
1. FURNITURE MAKEOVERS ONLY. (new builds count, too).  Please don’t make me delete your adorable craft.
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3. Add my button to your sidebar or post.
4. Please link directly to your post, and not just to your blog.
5. NO Etsy shops.
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  1. Katie says

    April 19, 2011 at 8:55 pm

    I love that color!! It looks so cute with the black and white accents!

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  2. Sarah says

    April 19, 2011 at 8:56 pm

    Beautiful as always! Love the coordinating paper! One day I will link up!! I’ve got a little vanity and stool screaming for a makeover!

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  3. Jaime says

    April 19, 2011 at 8:58 pm

    Cassie you make me want to run to Goodwill! Perfect little table. PS – my kids are home now and all next week!!! Will I get any posts up? You’re so smart to save one for later, can’t wait to see that little 3 drawer cutie.

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  4. Lenore @ Lather. Write. Repeat. says

    April 19, 2011 at 9:03 pm

    So cute – love the BM oops paint! Wish I had something to share but waaaay too busy!

    XO
    Lenore

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  5. Michell @ Girl In Air says

    April 19, 2011 at 9:27 pm

    LOVE LOVE that color!! Thank you for hosting!

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  6. Chandeen @ Designed by Chance says

    April 19, 2011 at 9:48 pm

    I love your side table. One question: what did you use for the inside of the drawer? I have been looking for something like that but can’t find any nice drawer liners.

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  7. The "Boutique" Girls says

    April 19, 2011 at 10:18 pm

    LOVE-LOVE-LOVE…The color and black and white handle. So Cute 🙂

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  8. Vivienne @ the V Spot says

    April 19, 2011 at 10:28 pm

    I love that blue! It’s beautiful!

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  9. Lindy says

    April 19, 2011 at 11:08 pm

    Love the table AND the color! Thanks for hosting!!!

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  10. Serendipity Chic Design says

    April 19, 2011 at 11:58 pm

    Wow….that pull cam black and white like that? How cool. And of course you know I love the color you painted the table…..I don’t have anything to link tonight, but will tomorrow.

    Take care,
    Lisa

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  11. Shaunna says

    April 20, 2011 at 12:25 am

    How fun! Thanks for hosting, friend!!
    🙂
    shaunna

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  12. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    April 20, 2011 at 12:33 am

    That’s a cute little table in a great color! Thanks for hosting Cassie!

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  13. Andi @ Jane of all crafts says

    April 20, 2011 at 1:03 am

    Sooo cool!! I love how it all came together! You never cease to amaze me! I had a blast today even if we didn’t get much accomplished. Sorry about that.

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  14. michelle says

    April 20, 2011 at 1:04 am

    It is beautiful Cassie!! I love the inside and the drawer pull!

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  15. hilary @ the upcycle furniture co. says

    April 20, 2011 at 1:14 am

    fun color! thanks for hosting!

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  16. [email protected] Road says

    April 20, 2011 at 3:23 am

    Oh, the knob and the paper in the drawer are from the same family! It’s a really cute table, Cassie!

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  17. Denise at PinkPostcard. says

    April 20, 2011 at 4:32 am

    I always love to see what you’re up to! thanks for hosting!!

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  18. Pete @ Smithy's Painted Furniture says

    April 20, 2011 at 12:44 pm

    Wow what a difference! Gives it a whole new lease of life, simple but outstanding.

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  19. [email protected] Present Life says

    April 20, 2011 at 5:28 pm

    Hello little side table…I think I might just love you! Cassie, you know the way to my heart 😉

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  20. Kim @ A Brush of Whimsy says

    April 22, 2011 at 4:21 am

    I love it!

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