Thursday, January 26, 2012

Ombre Dresser

The first of my house goals for 2012 is Emma's room. Having never really done anything with her room, and finding a few pieces to inspire me, I thought I'd start here first. You can find my mood board here. My first project is this dresser...

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I mentioned in a previous post that I'd found a chest of drawers on the side of the road. Coming back from the beach I saw it, legs in the air and drawers strewn across someone's front yard, and thought, she's perfect! When you're learning to paint furniture, what's better to work on than a free dresser! At some stage she must have had a mirror attached to the top, given the shape of her back legs, so I'll keep my eyes open for a replacement.

As I'm sure I probably would have done given the chance as a teenager, the dressers' previous owner had painted her name all over. Including on the inside back of the frame. Hence we're calling her Jacqueline.

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I've had these two gorgeous dressers pinned on pinterest forever. I wavered, but in the end decided to go with my original inspiration.

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I was all fired up to finish the dresser a few weeks or so ago, when I realised that I had thrown away the drawer pulls. THROWN AWAY VINTAGE DRAWER PULLS. I spent a few days kicking myself, and then thank goodness, found some others on the net. (I am still kicking myself, but I will get over it!)

Here she is...

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Emma is happy and so am I. She has some... ahem... blemishes, but we'll look past those won't we! So that gets the ball rolling for Emma's room - hooray!

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I'm linking to Primitive & Proper, Make Grow Thrift by The Habby Goddess, Miss Mustard Seed, and  Primp Your Stuff Wednesday.
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33 comments:

  1. Jodie @ The Haby GoddessJanuary 26, 2012 at 10:29 AM

    Catherine your drawer unit has come up fantastic! I love the variation of colours. Don't beat yourself up too much about the handles :)

    Thank you for playing along with Make Grow Thrift, yes there is a wee problem with the linky tool - it will be fixed for next week.

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    1. CatherineJanuary 28, 2012 at 3:45 PM

      Thanks Jodie - working on something else to share for Monday! Love the dress you shared BTW, I have that book, now I have the inspiration!

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  2. Cassie BustamanteJanuary 27, 2012 at 1:36 AM

    oh i LOVE it!!!!!!! love it in the pink!!! so so cute! yay! man jacqueline is a girl who needed some love....
    and ps- thanks for the shout out. :)

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    1. CatherineJanuary 28, 2012 at 3:46 PM

      I tried to convince her on mauve / purple, or greens, but without question she wanted pink!

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  3. LoriJanuary 27, 2012 at 3:35 PM

    I want one in tangerine hues...so beautiful! I'm following you by mail so we can keep in touch. Stop by and follow back cause' I love meeting new blog friends, Lori

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  4. JenJanuary 28, 2012 at 2:41 AM

    So Cute! That was so creative!

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  5. the cape on the cornerJanuary 28, 2012 at 2:42 AM

    that is flippin' fabulous! what a great shape and i love the color grading on the drawers. and the dipped legs. fabulous!

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  6. KatieJanuary 28, 2012 at 3:40 AM

    That looks awesome! I love what paint can do!
    You should join me for handmade 52! http://www.raisingoranges.blogspot.com
    Katie

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  7. Craftberry BushJanuary 28, 2012 at 11:13 AM

    It looks great...just like the inspiration piece but prettier...xo
    Lucy

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  8. Twice NiceJanuary 28, 2012 at 3:00 PM

    Gorgeous! I always love the ombre look! She really got a nice change!

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  9. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2012 at 7:50 PM

    Hi Catherine - Bronnie has been raving about how talented her sis is :) Love your inspiration and the final outcome! Emma is so lucky to have a crafty and thrifty mum.

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  10. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.January 29, 2012 at 12:01 AM

    I have those very same inspiration photos pinned! An ombre piece is defintely on my to-do list too! I love that style dresser and I love that you found it and gave it a new life. The pink is sooo cute! Nicely done! Hope you'll come by and link up to our Tuesday Be Inspired party sometime!

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  11. KatieJanuary 29, 2012 at 1:17 AM

    Just stopped by from Primitive & Proper! I love the ombre dresser!! Love the style, the color - everything! Great job!!

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  12. The mum of all tradesJanuary 29, 2012 at 8:09 AM

    I love this! I would love if you would link this to my blog party this weekend. Hope you can join in!

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  13. CourtneyJanuary 29, 2012 at 2:36 PM

    Awesome Catherine!!! Congrats on the feature at POWW too!!
    It turned out so great...one you can cross off your list!
    Keep it up!

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  14. Maria MatterFebruary 4, 2012 at 1:57 AM

    Jacqueline is oh-so-pretty in pink! love this Catherine!!

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  15. GloryFebruary 4, 2012 at 9:55 AM

    So pretty! You did a really beautiful job!

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  16. Shelly @Crafty Creative StudioFebruary 4, 2012 at 12:28 PM

    You did such a wonderful job! I LOVE the results. Clever, clever. :) Free too? {sigh...} (Popped over from Roadkill Rescue.)

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  17. Shabby MarilynFebruary 9, 2012 at 3:48 AM

    Great Redo, first time visting, lucky little girl!

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  18. Rasonda @ East Conolly CottageFebruary 11, 2012 at 2:16 PM

    I LOVE this dresser remake. Just found your site from you being featured on Prim & Proper. SO glad I found you- I am your newest follower!!

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  19. CatherineFebruary 11, 2012 at 2:23 PM

    Hi Rasonda! Thanks so much - I love it too!

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  20. BottledBeautyFebruary 14, 2012 at 5:02 AM

    ooo, so very cute! nice job :)

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  21. AnonymousFebruary 18, 2012 at 10:44 AM

    I have that same pin on one of my boards, but haven't done anything with it yet. :-) This looks great, you did a fabulous job!

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  22. Breezy BrieMarch 8, 2012 at 11:56 AM

    ah! I love this! You are really making me want to find some furniture to mess around with - I also love the desk you did for your husband!

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  23. jamie @ [kreyv]May 21, 2012 at 10:45 AM

    Love, love, love this! I have had the same pins on Pinterest! I'm starting my little girl's big girl room, and I am wishing she had a dresser instead of an armoire, so that I could do ombre! Great job (and I love the dresser you found)!

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  24. From G2BJune 16, 2012 at 8:24 AM

    Oh my word- this turned out so well! I've seen people do them, but the shades are off. Yours look PERFECT!! Love. It.
    xoox Becca

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  25. ournextgreatadventureJanuary 3, 2013 at 2:48 AM

    I LOVE the colors you chose. The dresser has great lines too. :)

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  26. Mommy EvolutionJanuary 5, 2013 at 8:00 AM

    wow… quite a transformation! Please share your projects at www.creativecraftsthursday.blogspot.com each and every week and check out what other creative divas are up to.

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  27. AnonymousApril 12, 2013 at 7:27 PM

    WOW - you have done a beautiful job!

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  28. AnonymousApril 12, 2013 at 7:28 PM

    Wow - it looks great - you have done a lovely job!

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