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Sweet Mint Empire Dresser

April 15, 2013 by Cassie 47 Comments

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Happy Monday!  Hope you all had a fabulous weekend!  After a very warm week last week, we had a slightly cooler weekend, but it was still great outdoor weather.  Saturday I woke early to head to the flea market with a friend.  We were limited on time, but both of us left with treasures…. I purchased a dresser and a mirror as well as a gorgeous antique bed!  The wife of the farmer who owns the barn we sell our goods at frequents the market as well.  I had no room in my vehicle, but when I ran into her I gave her money for the bed in case she was able to fit it on her way out if she had time or room.  I was happy to see the bed was left in my space for me when I headed over there to drop something off yesterday!  I can’t wait to work on it!

After the flea market, Emmy had a soccer game, followed by Sawyer’s soccer game later in the day.  Sawyer’s team has been improving so much already and they had their first victory!  I was proud of my son and also proud of my husband, aka Coach Chris.  After the game Sawyer headed home with some friends to go on a mushroom hunt on their property.  They didn’t find any, but they did discover a couple snakes, and saw that one of their cats was having kittens!  So it was an exciting afternoon for him!  That night they brought him back home, and stayed for a little cookout and outside play for the kids!  I love that where we live now, we can just get together with friends, hang out on the porch or in the house, and the kids can just run and play and just BE KIDS.  I couldn’t be happier and in a better place to raise our kids.

Sunday I started my day out with my morning walk with friends. The day began on the chilly side, but warmed up and soon the kids were playing basketball in the driveway, I was painting away, and Chris was tilling our soon to be vegetable garden.  I worked on my flea market finds, so thought I would share one of those makeovers today.  See the pretty empire dresser behind the mirror?  That’s the one I want to show you.

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I knew I wanted it to be a color like sea glass… not that I had any on hand!  But I did have Annie Sloan Duck Egg Blue as well as CeCe Caldwell’s Alaska Tundra Green.  I mixed them on a one to one ratio…. I was just praying they would mix well! 🙂  Thankfully they mixed very well and the paint still had fabulous adhesion!  I had lightly sanded the dresser just in case.

I gave it two coats of my custom minty color, distressed it, and then used one of my go-to waxes.  There are so many furniture waxes out there, and one of my favorites is Liberon Black Bison in clear from Rockler.  I applied it with a brush, and it went on beautifully, giving a nice rustic finish, and it buffs to a gorgeous soft sheen.  It also helped to really bring out the color, which was on the paler side before application.  In the picture below, you can see the body was waxed and the drawers were not yet- do you see the difference in color?  The wax really brought it out!  And one thing I know I have told you all before…. this wax smells amazing!  Seriously, when I haul furniture that has been waxed with it to the barn in my car, I enjoy the aroma for the entire ride!

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Anyhow, once I had it all waxed, it came time for knobs.  I did not have enough of any one kind, but I had some that would mix well.  If you follow me on instagram (cassie8978) you will know I was asking opinions with a few options.  I eventually settled on green glass for the top drawers, and clear glass flowers for the bottom drawers.  I was going for a soft and beachy look, and I think this combination suited that look the most.
Here is the dresser now…

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Love these feet!
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And I love how glass knobs catch the light.

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Unfortunately, we are out of room at the barn, so this one may have to wait til next month’s sale!  In the meantime I will enjoy keeping an eye on it.

Speaking of the barn, I am off to finish up there with Sarah right now!  I hope to have pictures to share tomorrow!  Enjoy your day!

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  1. Kirby Dunton Carespodi says

    April 15, 2013 at 10:28 am

    Some day, I am coming up there and you are taking me to that flea market! I am SERIOUS! I can’t find stuff like that down here that I can get at a price for resale.

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  2. uniquelyyoursormine.com says

    April 15, 2013 at 10:36 am

    LOVE the custom color you painted the dresser, it just looks so beautiful! The knob choice was perfect too! – Susan

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  3. Julia Konya says

    April 15, 2013 at 10:55 am

    Congrats on Sawyer’s win.
    I can’t believe your barn space is full already!!
    Love the color of that dresser. Another color which would be perfect for my house 😉

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  4. Di says

    April 15, 2013 at 11:09 am

    Love everything about that dresser, Di

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  5. Andrea says

    April 15, 2013 at 11:28 am

    Your custom color is BEAUTIFUL! I’m sure this one will be sell in no time, once you take it. I know mixing the knobs came out of necessity, but I love the mixed look.

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  6. ChRiS says

    April 15, 2013 at 11:37 am

    love this dresser…i have 1 like this in my old b-room at parents home that i have been thinking bout asking for….now seeing yours all dressed up i must make a note to beg parents!!

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  7. Fiona, LilyfieldLife says

    April 15, 2013 at 11:51 am

    the colour is to die for. so so beautiful – are there beaches near you? this would look perfect in a beach house!
    fiona xx

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  8. Lorraine says

    April 15, 2013 at 11:54 am

    I’m in LOVE with that color! You’re so lucky to have a barn sale to go to! I wish I did!

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  9. ~ rooms FOR rent ~ says

    April 15, 2013 at 11:55 am

    UGH! I love that piece!! I love ALL your piece’s … seriously it’s a good thing I don’t live closer!! You do such a fabulous job! Always a pleasure seeing a furniture makeover on here 🙂 ~Bre

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  10. Dana Frieling says

    April 15, 2013 at 12:03 pm

    I think you found yourself a winning combination! The mixture turned out great. Will we be seeing this on other pieces too? Hope so!

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  11. Between Blue and Yellow says

    April 15, 2013 at 12:37 pm

    So very pretty, really love that soft blue color.

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  12. [email protected] says

    April 15, 2013 at 12:39 pm

    Love the mint and the knobs 🙂 So sweet! xo Kristin

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  13. Tiffany @ {Living Savvy} says

    April 15, 2013 at 1:23 pm

    Amazing you can just bust out this sort of thing! I love the color! You will have to share your secret recipe! {hugs}

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  14. Korrie@RedHenHome says

    April 15, 2013 at 1:34 pm

    Another beauty!

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  15. deborah@confessions of a craigslist junkie says

    April 15, 2013 at 1:35 pm

    Love that color! It turned out beautifully.

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  16. Patty Day @Pattys Epiphanies says

    April 15, 2013 at 1:39 pm

    Awesome Color!
    Officially a CASSIE ORIGINAL!
    I am amazed at your vision. You turn frogs into Princes!

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  17. Melissa Skidmore says

    April 15, 2013 at 1:39 pm

    Beautiful! And, a wax that smells good?! I will have to get my hands on some of that! Life to the full! Melissa @ DaisyMaeBelle

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  18. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    April 15, 2013 at 1:40 pm

    That dresser was an awesome find! Love the beachy color and the fun mix of knobs!

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  19. Elizabeth @ The Little Black Door says

    April 15, 2013 at 1:44 pm

    I love those little feet!!

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  20. Rita says

    April 15, 2013 at 1:46 pm

    I really LOVE this piece and hate that i wasn’t on instagram this weekend. I would have loved to pipe up on this too!! Regardless it looks amazing. that color is awesome 🙂

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  21. pam {simple details} says

    April 15, 2013 at 2:00 pm

    Charming! Love those cute little feet, and the dainty mint knobs!

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  22. Bliss says

    April 15, 2013 at 2:03 pm

    Ummm hmmmm…. pinned.

    Bliss

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  23. Dear Emmeline says

    April 15, 2013 at 2:04 pm

    just painted a small cabinet for my craft room in mint! love me some mint!

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  24. René says

    April 15, 2013 at 2:12 pm

    You did a great job mixing these colors! Love the finish!

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  25. Twice Nice says

    April 15, 2013 at 2:39 pm

    I LOVE that color! It just so happens that I have those 2 exact paints in my stash and I just might have to try that combo some day!!

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  26. the Turquoise Iris says

    April 15, 2013 at 3:08 pm

    It’s beautiful, Cassie! I love it!!

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  27. Ali Richardson says

    April 15, 2013 at 3:09 pm

    This is the one I need for my tv stand. If only. Sigh. Love it. So clean and beachy. Perfect! Sounds like you had a great weekend 🙂
    xo

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  28. Kim @ NewlyWoodwards says

    April 15, 2013 at 4:57 pm

    Wow! This color is divine. And I love the shape and style of that dresser.

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  29. Gretchen says

    April 15, 2013 at 5:19 pm

    Sounds like a lovely weekend…snakes AND kittens: lucky kid :). And I love that color on the dresser–beautiful!

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  30. Jesse Bodine says

    April 15, 2013 at 7:00 pm

    So now I have another furniture wax to add to my ‘must try’ list! I’ve only used Annie Sloan’s so I’m anxious to start trying a few new ones. Thanks!!! It is a gorgeous dresser and I am digging the mint! Jesse @ Scout & Nimble

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  31. Suzan Sweatman says

    April 15, 2013 at 9:43 pm

    You find the most amazing pieces – and then you do the most amazing things to them – eye candy – every single time I visit!
    XOX

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  32. Jennifer @ Dimples and Tangles says

    April 16, 2013 at 2:22 am

    Such a fun piece, and your knob choice was perfect!

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  33. Shelley {Crazy Wonderful} says

    April 16, 2013 at 2:59 am

    I’m going to have to remember that style’s name – Empire. I want one of those babies so bad! Color looks great with the mixed knobs. And, way to go Sawyer!!! Hearing you talk about your kid’s friends and your friends make me miss mine so much. We became best friends with our neighbors across the street, and I so miss being able to get together last minute and let our kids run around together. Sniff, sniff 🙁

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  34. Heidi @ Decor & More says

    April 16, 2013 at 10:45 am

    Always inspired, Cassie! The color and knob choice are the bomb. 🙂
    xo Heidi

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  35. Catherine says

    April 16, 2013 at 11:37 am

    So beautiful Cassie! I love the colour 🙂

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  36. ℳartina @ Northern Nesting says

    April 16, 2013 at 1:03 pm

    GORGEOUS!!

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  37. Vintage Prairie Style says

    April 16, 2013 at 3:21 pm

    oh cassie, i LOVE this one. i am loving mint right now and it is absolutely perfect on this piece!
    keya

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  38. Denise at PinkPostcard. says

    April 16, 2013 at 3:41 pm

    gorgeous!! love the color and the shape of that piece. I missed your IG post on the knobs 🙁 It turned out great though!!

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  39. Good Time Charlie says

    April 16, 2013 at 9:58 pm

    Ooooo, now this is a gorgeous color!!!! I have mixed CeCe Caldwell’s with Sherwin Williams latex paints too for spraying. They work great, and you can still get that great adhesion and flat feel. I am going to try this color combo. So lovely for spring. And of course, the dresser is gorgeous, that should go fast!

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  40. Gwen says

    April 18, 2013 at 1:33 am

    Beautiful mix of colors for this! It turned out great. I love how you painted right over the chipped veneer!

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  41. Deborah@Green Willow Pond says

    April 19, 2013 at 12:13 am

    Oh my goodness this turned out so pretty! I think choosing the knobs is always the hardest part…you chose well!

    I’d love it if you would share this at “What We Accomplished Wednesday,” at Green Willow Pond. It is live right now. Have a great week!

    Hugs,
    Deborah

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  42. Craftberry Bush says

    April 19, 2013 at 1:04 am

    Hi Beautiful girl…I need that at my home…gorgeous as usual…xo

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  43. I Restore Stuff says

    April 19, 2013 at 3:31 am

    Beautiful! You went out on a limb and created a perfectly pretty mint colour. Love it. Gorgeous dresser too.

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  44. Jenny says

    April 19, 2013 at 2:55 pm

    I LOVE this dresser! The color is fantastic, and the glass knobs really make it even more beautiful. Well done! As always! You really have such great talent for furniture makeovers!

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  45. Krista thehappyhousie says

    April 22, 2013 at 4:17 am

    Saw you on TT&J – this dresser is absolutely fabulous!
    Krista @thehappyhousie

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  46. Maryann @ Domestically-Speaking says

    April 22, 2013 at 9:58 pm

    Oh Cassie I love this dresser… everything about it! I’m featuring it in the PoPP Spotlight this week.

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  47. Sarah @Savvy Young Something says

    April 29, 2013 at 1:48 pm

    I’ve been working in the Stylish Patina store and we have gotten sooooo many compliments on this dresser — especially the color. It looks amazing. So glad to find out it was one of your pieces!

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