My sister and I found this old dresser while hitting some garage sales recently. It was a screaming deal as it came from an estate sale and they really needed to get things out so they threw in a desk with the purchase. I had no desire to cram all this in my SUV, but my sister needed a desk for her new house so we obliged and hilarity ensued. 2 girly girls (one in a strapless sun dress) aren't too capable of heavy lifting...
Somehow we all arrived in one piece!
I first did a coat of white, which looked lovely but a smidge plain. Knowing I wanted to reuse the gorgeous gold handles I decided to add the faintest of faint mint green cabana stripes. I have always loved the look of gold and green together and was instantly happy with the results.
It is so faint, but still noticable (more so in real life). I dream of this as a bedside table in a seaside cottage. Or in a beautiful white nursery.
Some people would hardly notice the mint...
But I am more of a quiet relaxed girl, and I like that it is a little mysterious.
The original hardware was so beautiful I could hardly refuse to bring it back.
This is definitely one of my favorite pieces... ever. I don't know why, but it just makes me happy~
I am loving those gold handles!!
ReplyDeleteI can just picture you guys trying to wrangle this sucker (in a strapless dress, no less!), haha. Sounds like me every time I get left alone in Home Sense! You'd be surprised how much a VW jetta can hold!!
i LOVE it!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThose gold handles are fabulous!!!
ReplyDeleteThose handles are awesome. Very nice piece.
ReplyDeleteLove the subtle stripes, very pretty and quiet. Great find!
ReplyDeleteHope your having a great day!
Londen
To be honest when I looked at the first photo I thought the dresser was hideous and no-one could do anything to that. You've certainly proved me wrong - I have to say the piece is now stunning. I love the subtlety of the stripes and the handles are beautiful.
ReplyDelete~Sam
I have to agree with you Holly - this is one of my favorites too. Love it! And those handles look fabulous.
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xoxo
Holly I agree with you - this piece turned out so beautiful. I ove that antique gold patina against the mellow green.
ReplyDeletethis piece really is lovely. and the mint is very faint, i had to squint to see it. haha
ReplyDeleteyou said you painted it white, but what did you do to make it look distressed?
amber
This piece is absolutely beautiful and I have been following you for awhile and I agree with you, its one of my favorite pieces you've done so far! I love the slight color difference and those handles are to die for! I love when old hardware can be saved!
ReplyDeleteI love it and the handles are great too! I like the green stripes as well.
ReplyDeleteThis piece is amazing! I would die for that mirror :)
ReplyDeleteYou're right! It's just a "whisper" of green. I had to squint to see it. But I love it!
ReplyDeletegorgeous! Great find!
ReplyDeleteOh, this is so pretty!!!
ReplyDeleteYou are so talented! I love the colour (I can totally see the minty hue).
ReplyDeleteJessica
Every time i see a piece yo`ve made, i want go into my garage and paint something!
ReplyDeleteI ts really inspiering!
Lovely greetings...
oh my ... this one is striking!
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful Holly, amazing job!
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Lenore
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ReplyDeleteTurned out so mice. The hardware is great! What a beautiful find.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE it!!!!Beautiful with the gold handles too:)
ReplyDelete~Debra
Blog; Capers of the vintage vixens
Love it so much! The handles are just perfect with the subtle green stripes! I have to agree with you, this is one of my favourite pieces too!
ReplyDeleteI am not sure what "farmerandmrs" is getting at or why she is speaking for people without carpenter husbands but as one of those girls without a handy husband I can tell you that I love your blog the way it is.
ReplyDeleteLove this!!
ReplyDeleteIts perfect!!! Love the original handles and the faint mint stripes!
ReplyDeleteI love it!! Normally, I would not have much love for the gold handles, but they look great here!! Wish I lived closer. :)
ReplyDeleteWay too funny, I can just imagine my sister and I doing the exact same thing...In sundresses too :)
ReplyDeleteI love this dresser...the hint of pale green is so subtle and pretty especially against those gold pulls. (I also adore the styling you did with this peice) great job!!
~ Navya
Those handles are divine and I didn't even notice the stripes on my crappy laptop screen until I read it and looked again. You have mastered the art of stylish subtlety, indeed! (But we already knew that ...)
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