30.7.12

Rose Dresser

This is another dresser I found on, of course, Craigslist. I love craigslist post without pictures attached.. its like a game to me. I always can't wait for the owner to email/text me a picture of there secret treasure. This is one that didn't have an original picture but as soon as I saw it I knew I wanted it. 

1. We gave the whole thing a good sanding (we started to sand it before I took a picture.. but to begin with the top was painted).

2. We decided to stain the top because two toned dressers are my favorite so why not? 
-We used Miniwax Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner 
-And stained Miniwax Provincial color

3. We chose Benjamin Moore Covington Blue (which we also used on this dresser here...

4. We ended up purchasing new knobs for the dresser at Hobby Lobby during there extra 50% off sale. The 'before' knobs were so strange... metallic arrow heads? not what we were wanting!

After about 3 coats of paint and stain it was ready. We posted it on Craigslist and had it sold within 4 days to a sweet young girl that just move to NM... I hope she likes it as much as I did!
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Breezy Brie said...

Beautiful! And those arrowhead knobs were quite strange! :)

Brandi said...

Beautiful makeover!

Our Pinteresting Family said...

That is gorgeous!!! I love the color too. Megan

Lindy@Itsy Bitsy Paper said...

This is fantastic! I'm so glad you stopped by my blog--I'm your newest follower now. Love all of your great makeovers. So inspiring!

www.itsybitsypaperblog.com

Carol said...

This is the cutest dresser! I love the make over.

Shawna said...

As the purchaser of the dresser I have to say that I love it! The color was such a great choice and the updated knobs are beautiful. You've inspired me to restore a few things in my home now. Thanks!

girls said...

Shawna! I love that you found my blog! I really do hope that the dresser is working for you!

-Peggy

Nancy@owensolivia said...

Can you mail me the arrowheads? I would pay for the shipping! Please!!!???

Kim said...

Great restore! Love the color! Stopping by for a visit after you left such sweet words about mine! Glad I did!!! Following...
Kim@reposhture.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

I am loving your blog and all of your re-dos. You have a great eye! I'm following you too.
Keya

Unknown said...

Gorgeous makeover - love the details and the color you chose!

Good Time Charlie said...

Great work!!! I love the stained top and it looks perfect. I love Craigs list too!

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