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Monday, January 24, 2011

Little Boy Blue cottage dresser

I was so excited when I found this dresser at Goodwill yesterday morning. SOLID maple, vintage, stable condition, and 3 working drawers....And the best part....the price tag....$35.

In addition to loving all the above, I had never seen a dresser like this before. The pulls and the cut outs were so eye catching. Plus I loved the notched out areas on the drawers. This piece was screaming "DISTRESS ME"!




The first thing I did was the usual and primed it with BIN. By using the BIN, I am sealing it from preventing any of the wood color from bleeding through.



Next I chose my paint color as I always do by choosing what OOPS paint I have around the house. I went with this Benjamin Moore blue color that Randy picked up for me for $5. I will probably get 10 large projects out of this gallon, so I basically paid 50 cents to paint this piece. If that.....


Here it is after the first coat....Nothing exciting....


And.....the finished product...








I can see this piece in any room of the house. It can go boy or girl. Would be perfect in a large bathroom to hold towels and toiletries.

Thanks for looking!

Take care,
Lisa

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16 comments:

  1. UnknownJanuary 24, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    This turned out great! I love the color and how you distressed it. Can't wait to see where you put it!

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 24, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    Hmmmmm (?) If you liiiiived juuuuust a liiiiittle closer to me.....this baby might have just disappeared right from under your nose ;->
    Love what you did with this little gem, Lisa!
    I am off to the thrift stores tomorrow for my weekly hunt! Hope I come home with a sweet deal too!

    Hugs,

    Sue

    http://www.elementsofhomecleaning.blogspot.com

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  3. Linecas haveJanuary 25, 2011 at 4:12 AM

    Really nice redo. Love the handles, it is something different. How did you distress it.Used some kid of tool.
    Have a wonderful day.
    Line-Cathrin

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  4. maryJanuary 25, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    Hi Lisa! I love it! But how many coats did you use and how on earth did it all dry in the same day for a finished look?! And the color is my favorite!

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  5. Cassie BustamanteJanuary 25, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    it looks gorgeous, lisa- love the distressing you did on this one! i did a dresser last spring that was blue with a wood top and i called it little boy blue, too- because like this one, i t was more masculine in its lines, and not too big! it turned out wonderfully!!!

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  6. My SerendipityJanuary 25, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    I love it! I never find these wonderful deals! ha. I love the color!
    Beth

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  7. JesterJanuary 25, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    I love it! Think its time for me to start checking out thrift stores!!

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  8. Lisa ~Suburban Retreat~January 25, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    Oh yeah ... another versatile piece! Love it in blue with your distressing! 35 bucks - what a deal!

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  9. Yanet @ 3 Sun Kissed BoysJanuary 25, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    I love the outcome! You're right, the detailing on this dresser are fabulous.
    Yanet of 3 SKBs

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  10. Linda@Coastal CharmJanuary 25, 2011 at 11:08 PM

    She is looking really great after her makeover.

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  11. Suzanne@Meridian RoadJanuary 25, 2011 at 11:30 PM

    Wow, that looks good! It really could go in any room. Well done!

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  12. Kim @ A Brush of WhimsyJanuary 26, 2011 at 2:02 AM

    What a cutie! Distressing always makes it so much better! I am just amazed how you take one day to buy and complete something! :)

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  13. ErinJanuary 26, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    Fabulous piece Lisa, and for 50cents, you can't go wrong!

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  14. ReneJanuary 26, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    That looks fantastic.

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  15. UnknownJanuary 29, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    Simply amazing what how the distressing totally changes the look. Love it!

    Would love for you to drop by this weekend and join Passion for Paint!

    http://muralmaker1.blogspot.com

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  16. Zane WooderNovember 17, 2012 at 7:32 PM

    It's amazing how a bit of paint can make the world of different to a dresser. you took this dresser which was nice but look dated and turned it into a beautiful work of art. It likes vintage but in a classy way.

    -Zane of ontario honey

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