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Weekend Snippets and a Duck Egg Chest

June 3, 2013 by Cassie 44 Comments

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Happy Monday!  Hope you all had an amazing weekend!  Ours was busy, but wonderful.  Friday evening the kids had some friends over for some sprinkler fun, and the neighbor’s daughter spent the night so they could have a date night.  Saturday morning, we took her with us to soccer… or I should say Chris took her.  I hit some yard sales first for an hour before soccer. ๐Ÿ™‚  Here is my loot from just one hour, and I would tell you what I paid for it all, but that would not be nice….

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I was so happy I made it in time to see my little star score 6 goals and receive her trophy!

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Now that the countertops are in the kitchen, it was time for our frog Annakin to return home to his space behind the sink.  (He was in Sawyer’s room for a few weeks).  He’s so happy here, as you can see.

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After soccer I ended up working on some of my finds from the morning before taking Emmy to a pool party.  When we returned home, I finished my work on them (you will see the dresser below!)

Sunday started as most Sundays do for me- a nice walk with Jake and a couple of my girlfriends.  After that, I picked up the match to the dresser that the seller still had, though it’s in much worse shape.  Then it was off to the Frederick Festival of Arts with Emmy and some friends.  We didn’t make any purchases, but we loved this pair who were entertaining us at Carrol Creek.

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Then it was time for yet another party- this one was at a fabulous garden center near us and the kids had fun getting their faces painted, going on a treasure hunt in the children’s secret garden, planting their own flowers, and of course eating cupcakes and cake pops!  Here is my Emmy with her pink butterfly cheek.

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When we returned home, Sawyer was playing at the neighbor’s and Emmy wanted a nap!  So we had a nice quiet house for a bit.  During that time, my sweet neighbor brought me a beautiful bouquet of daisies!  I had found these blue ball jars a couple weeks ago at a yard sale, and was so excited to put them to use.  This image is pure simple happiness.

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All in all a full weekend, but like I said, full of good things!

Anyhow, I wanted to share the dresser that I picked up at a yard sale Saturday.  Yes, it was done the same day.  I was excited, what can I say?  I just love the style of this dresser and knew I wanted to soften it.  I went with my trusty Annie Sloan Duck Egg- just two coats, lightly distressed by hand with 160 grit sandpaper, and then waxed with clear wax.  I loved the original hardware, so of course it stayed.  Here it is now….

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Hope your weekend was fun-filled as well!  Back to the grind today.  And yikes, only 10 more days of school left!!!!!!!
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  1. Storywood Designs says

    June 3, 2013 at 10:30 am

    I want to go yard-saleing with you Cassie! I never have that kind of luck at them… is anything staying for the new kitchen? The dresser is fantastic – Duck Egg Blue is one of the great colors and works so well with the old brass pulls.

    PS: We (or should I say I??) have an ADF too. He stays in James’ room but I’ve wondered if he’d like hanging where there is more action. ๐Ÿ™‚ Have a great week!

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  2. Carrie says

    June 3, 2013 at 10:38 am

    Duck Egg is my favorite Annie Sloan color. I want to paint everything with it!!!

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  3. Julia Konya says

    June 3, 2013 at 10:49 am

    I still haven’t made it to even one yard sale, but looking at your finds I will have to crack my whip and make the kids go with me on a Saturday morning. LOve how the dresser turned out, such a pretty color!

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  4. Renee says

    June 3, 2013 at 11:03 am

    What a productive weekend you had!! Love your finds and the dresser. What was that big blue bottle on top of your dresser (in the first picture)?

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  5. Fiona, LilyfieldLife says

    June 3, 2013 at 11:06 am

    hi Cassie – your weekend sounds great and I love all your vintage finds. what a score! the chest of drawers is beautiful! I think we could comment all the time on each others posts – that we don’t get furniture like that here! it’s lovely. but i have to ask – how do you reach anything from that top drawer. I’m sure i’d need a stool!
    Fiona xx

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  6. Courtney says

    June 3, 2013 at 11:08 am

    I wanted to ask about the big bottle too! Is it glass? Looks huge!!
    Love the dresser and that you did it in a day!! A girl after my own heart ๐Ÿ˜‰

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  7. Megan Vaughn says

    June 3, 2013 at 11:32 am

    Lots of great finds. I love the color you chose for the dresser. It’s a beauty.

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  8. [email protected] says

    June 3, 2013 at 11:59 am

    I am loving that duck egg blue!! Great color. Looks like you had a wonderful weekend!! xoxo K

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  9. Suzan Sweatman says

    June 3, 2013 at 12:02 pm

    Just gorgeous!!!
    Did you mix something to the duck egg blue or is it my computer? It looks
    ” bluer ” to me than the duck egg?
    Anyway – it’s also my favorite type of furniture ( hepplewhite? )
    You’re just amazing with your makeovers, really!
    XOX

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  10. Jesse Bodine says

    June 3, 2013 at 12:13 pm

    I thought I did good with my one $7 score at a garage sale, but you blew me out of the water! You did awesome!!! Duck Egg is the prettiest blue/green…the dresser looks fab in it!!! ๐Ÿ˜‰ Jesse @ Scout & Nimble

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  11. Shelley | Crazy Wonderful says

    June 3, 2013 at 12:14 pm

    You are WAY more productive than I on the weekends! I’m not at all surprised you had that dresser complete the same day ๐Ÿ™‚

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  12. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    June 3, 2013 at 12:15 pm

    That is a gorgeous chest of drawers Cassie! Love the style and the color. You sure found some good stuff and went right to work! … Sounds like a fun weekend!

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  13. Gail Wilson says

    June 3, 2013 at 12:18 pm

    fun (busy) weekend! whoa!

    amazing how quickly you can turn a piece of yard sale furniture into a beauty!
    Love the color of the chest of drawers, it’s soooo pretty now Cassie!
    gail

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  14. Shari @ turnstylevogue.com says

    June 3, 2013 at 12:22 pm

    You are all over the place – they joys of young children. Soak it in, it goes by fast. I wish I churned out furniture in one day. It turned out great!

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  15. Terri says

    June 3, 2013 at 12:36 pm

    Amazing finds…especially from garage sales! It is not often that you find a dresser like that at a garage sale! I have a complete set that is very similar, just waiting for some TLC right now…I can’t believe you got yours done so quickly!

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  16. Michelle Scheibe says

    June 3, 2013 at 12:44 pm

    Good finds, good finds! And you are busy. I’m tired just reading this.

    And those daisies make me happy.

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  17. Faye Libler says

    June 3, 2013 at 12:49 pm

    Beautiful work on the dresser! I understand your excitement. What a haul from a garage sale, I’m so jealous!

    Faye (MacGIRLver)

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  18. Megan @ Restoring the Roost says

    June 3, 2013 at 1:31 pm

    Such a gorgeous chest- LOVE the color!

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  19. Twice Nice says

    June 3, 2013 at 1:33 pm

    Cassie you will never have to worry about moss growing on you! ๐Ÿ™‚ Love, love the Duck Egg Dresser, and love that you got be with the people you love and do a bit of what you love all in one weekend. Does it get any better than that?

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  20. The Bold Abode says

    June 3, 2013 at 1:41 pm

    Sounds as if you all had a wonderful weekend!

    I LOVE the chest and the hardware is amazing! Yur da bombity!

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  21. Lisa @ Shine Your Light says

    June 3, 2013 at 2:13 pm

    As usual, amazed at the furniture projects you can get done with that busy life of yours!! The duck egg blue is gorgeous, as is your little girly!

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  22. Carmel - Our Fifth House says

    June 3, 2013 at 2:17 pm

    Your frog has the best name ever! Love that color – looks so great with the hardware.

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  23. I Play Outside The Box says

    June 3, 2013 at 2:26 pm

    Love the chest! !!!

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  24. Jane Craske says

    June 3, 2013 at 2:48 pm

    Awesome weekend! We got lucky at a few yard sales including a le creuset pot for $5.00! We’ve got 17 days left of school. I so need a holiday.

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  25. Vintage Prairie Style says

    June 3, 2013 at 2:51 pm

    what a great chest! and it sounds like you have a little soccer on your hands!
    keya

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  26. Lisa @ Turning Tables says

    June 3, 2013 at 4:57 pm

    Fun busy weekend!! That dresser is beautiful….it literally looks perfect. I’m super jealous of your weekend haul (as always). xo Happy Monday!

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  27. Dear Emmeline says

    June 3, 2013 at 5:47 pm

    seriously ridiculously awesome haul!! Why can’t I ever find “those” yard sales!? ๐Ÿ˜‰ The dresser looks fantastic too!

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  28. Jennifer @ Dimples and Tangles says

    June 3, 2013 at 6:18 pm

    It will never cease to amaze me how much you pack into a weekend! Looks like lots of fun!

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  29. 17 Perth says

    June 3, 2013 at 6:49 pm

    What a great weekend for yard sale-ing. lol. And Congrats to emmy on 6 goals!! That is awesome…Loved your dancing frog by the way! lol

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  30. Ali Richardson says

    June 3, 2013 at 7:03 pm

    Sounds like a happy weekend ๐Ÿ™‚ Love that dresser! XO

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  31. Kelly @ A Swell Place to Dwell says

    June 3, 2013 at 7:10 pm

    Those look like some seriously good finds! And the frog…laugh out loud hilarious!

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  32. Heidi @ Decor & More says

    June 3, 2013 at 7:15 pm

    Sounds like a great weekend to me! The dresser is smashing — bet she goes in a hurry. ๐Ÿ™‚
    xo Heidi

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  33. [email protected] of a craigslist junkie says

    June 3, 2013 at 7:31 pm

    You’re kidding, right? You found all that loot at yard sales … and managed to paint the dresser the same day–while also going to a soccer game? Besides being jealous of your yard sale luck, I’m in awe of your energy! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  34. Catherine says

    June 3, 2013 at 9:12 pm

    WOW Cassie! You find the best stuff! I haven’t tried out yard sales (or garage sales as we call them) yet, but I might need to>

    I love the chest, the colour is beautiful!

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  35. Patty Day @Pattys Epiphanies says

    June 3, 2013 at 10:37 pm

    I was out all day, so I’m number 35!
    Sounds like a dream of a weekend and a magical transformation….Never have seen someone,before you, who could turn real junk into jewels!!!

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  36. Aubrey {All Things Bright and Beautiful} says

    June 3, 2013 at 11:47 pm

    I saw your insta post with the “how much” and gaaawwwww, I couldn’t be more jealous! It’s *GORGEOUS*…that hardware is just too perfect! That color suits it very well, duck egg blue strikes again! (c:

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  37. Allison says

    June 4, 2013 at 12:13 am

    Another great weekend you had! I love your positive attitude Cassie. You have fun with everything…such a great way to live. The dresser looks beautiful. Duck Egg Blue is one of my favorites. Adorable photo of Emmy!

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  38. Amber B (Simple Dwellings) says

    June 4, 2013 at 12:21 am

    The hardware on the dresser is beautiful! You chose a gorgeous color and did an amazing job with the painting! Sounds like a busy, perfect weekend! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  39. cindy the cottage chick says

    June 4, 2013 at 12:55 am

    That’s it. I’m going garage saling with you. I’m driving across 2 states and you are hauling my rear with you. The end.

    ps…I *did* happen to score a vintage keyhole desk for $5 at a garage sale on Friday. See? We could be a force to be reckoned with together ๐Ÿ™‚

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  40. pam {simple details} says

    June 4, 2013 at 2:14 am

    I always love your fun-filled and productive weekends! Your cute Emmy looks like she’s trying to hold still, as if the butterfly is real! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  41. Chrissie says

    June 4, 2013 at 3:03 am

    Beautiful chest! Sounds like an awesome Saturday!

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  42. [email protected] Charm says

    June 4, 2013 at 6:07 pm

    I’m loving duck egg these days too!!! The chest makeover looks GREAT!

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  43. Miss Charming says

    June 6, 2013 at 5:13 pm

    Love the beautiful pieces you found! I would love to visit your barn someday and see all your lovely furniture transformations in person!

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