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~
29 comments:
I am loving those gold handles!!
I 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!!!!!!
Those gold handles are fabulous!!!
Those handles are awesome. Very nice piece.
Love the subtle stripes, very pretty and quiet. Great find!
Hope 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.
~Sam
I have to agree with you Holly - this is one of my favorites too. Love it! And those handles look fabulous.
Rachel
xoxo
Holly I agree with you - this piece turned out so beautiful. I ove that antique gold patina against the mellow green.
this piece really is lovely. and the mint is very faint, i had to squint to see it. haha
you 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!
I love it and the handles are great too! I like the green stripes as well.
This piece is amazing! I would die for that mirror :)
You're right! It's just a "whisper" of green. I had to squint to see it. But I love it!
gorgeous! Great find!
Oh, this is so pretty!!!
You are so talented! I love the colour (I can totally see the minty hue).
Jessica
Every time i see a piece yo`ve made, i want go into my garage and paint something!
I ts really inspiering!
Lovely greetings...
oh my ... this one is striking!
It's beautiful Holly, amazing job!
XO
Lenore
Turned out so mice. The hardware is great! What a beautiful find.
I LOVE it!!!!Beautiful with the gold handles too:)
~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!
I 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.
Love this!!
Its perfect!!! Love the original handles and the faint mint stripes!
I love it!! Normally, I would not have much love for the gold handles, but they look great here!! Wish I lived closer. :)
Way too funny, I can just imagine my sister and I doing the exact same thing...In sundresses too :)
I 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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