Van Gogh, Picasso, all artists have periods of preferred styles right? About 2 nights ago my Mom was over and out of the blue suggested that I try hand painting details onto various pieces. In that instant a lightening bolt of inspiration hit me for a dresser that has been completely painted for close to 3 weeks now but that I have not felt was really done. I decided to combine my love of turquoise and stripes and here is what happened:
To give it a "beach cabana" feel I distressed just the blue paint so that it was slightly faded in spots and the white shows through in others.
Very lovely!!
ReplyDeleteOh, I finished my diy dresser. Go check it out when you get the chance!
Ah! That's so awesome, I had the same inspiration for my fall lines earlier this spring. Stripes! So cool. Great minds think alike :)
ReplyDeleteI heart this.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI too heart turquoise and stripes and would love to have one of these for my very own!
ReplyDeleteokay...you took this little white dresser from ordinary to extraordinary!! loving the variation of spacing and width on the stripes...the color..perfect! xox
ReplyDeleteIt reminds me of a vintage life preserver! It's perfect, love it as always.
ReplyDeleteThis is rockin! and a beauty at the same time! I love seeing your work Holly!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea!!! Looks like those run in your family!!! Wren looks adorable in her striped shirt too!
ReplyDeleteIt's totally gorgeous!
ReplyDeletewonderful! i love stripes!
ReplyDeleteAnother beauty! That's why you are the queen!
ReplyDeleteAmy
LOVE those turquoise stripes! They make all the difference!
ReplyDeleteyour dressers are so lovely. Where do you put them all?
ReplyDeleteSo adorable!
ReplyDeleteso pretty!
ReplyDeleteReminds me of a PB dresser with similar stripes that i was lusting over!
I love it! You did a great job and I adore the pictures of Wren too!
ReplyDeletestunning dresser. I have so many dresser/table/chair projects this winter, I am going to snapp up your good ideas and try them myself. I am in love, heehee
ReplyDeleteIt's perfect!
ReplyDeleteOoo looks very nice, the distressing on it looks good too. I love the flowers that you placed on top - just the finishing touch!
ReplyDeleteLove it! There is nothing I love more than a piece of furniture refurbished/re-purposed to something fresh and new! You totally inspired me to finish sanding the dresser out in my garage!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous. Very unexpected, and just plain perfect. You are a genious.
ReplyDeleteAll of your work is beautiful! I am so inspired every time I look at your blog. If you don't mind me asking, what kind of brushes/rollers do you use to paint your furniture pieces?
ReplyDeletelooove it. and the painting. and the little chickie.
ReplyDeleteSeriously... I cannot stand how adorable your daughter is... seriously, it kills me!!! shes SUCH A CUTIE!!!
ReplyDeleteAlso, Love the stripped look :)
your dressers are looking great!!
OK Holly, I've been STALKING thrift stores in my area and cannot find what you might consider affordable furniture. I can't find anything worthwhile for under $80.00 and it's nothing close to the stuff you're finding. Seriously, how do you find such great deals on furniture? What stores or places are you getting your furniture? Please share.
ReplyDeleteI have just found your blog through another that I read and I love it!! I love how you do everything in white, my dream house would be in all white!! I tried decorating a beachy feel when we first moved in and I havent done a very good job! I love the dress, so pretty!! I loev your dining room too!! I am now going to follow!!
ReplyDeleteI love, love, love redoing dressers! This is a peach!
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