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Lovely in green

As promised here is the ginormous piece I have been working on this week.  This was a fun dresser, lots of little details and I love the color I mixed.  It's kind of a green/gray color mixed from various paints I had laying around.
Here is the before
After


I used some old hardware from another piece, and spray painted it oil rubbed bronze.  Sanded and stained the top dark walnut.  Distressed the edges and rubbed in a dark glaze. 
So there you have it, my hard work for all to see.  I hope you enjoy it!
Linking up to~
http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/2010/09/project-4-and-under-100-linky-party.html
http://www.somewhatsimple.com/2010/09/sys-blog-link-party-with-everyday.html
http://decormamma.blogspot.com/2010/09/frugalicious-friday-giveawaylittle-posh.html

http://www.justagirlblog.com/2010/09/show-and-share-day_24.html
http://simplydesigning.blogspot.com/2010/09/link-party_24.html
http://shabbynest.blogspot.com/2010/09/frugal-friday_23.html
http://www.fingerprintsonthefridge.com/2010/09/feature-yourself-friday_23.html
http://www.remodelaholic.com/2010/09/remodelaholics-anonymous-38-blog-link.html
http://romantichome.blogspot.com/2010/09/show-and-tell-friday-and-im-50.html
http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/2010/09/feathered-nest-friday.html
http://www.perfectlyimperfectblog.com/2010/09/style-feature-saturday-and-favorites.html
http://primitiveandproper.blogspot.com/2010/09/piece-of-work-wednesday-link-party_28.html
http://www.domestically-speaking.com/2010/09/39th-power-of-paint-party.html
http://www.bluecricketdesign.net/2010/09/show-and-tell-get-your-link-on.html
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60 comments:

  1. LindaSeptember 23, 2010 at 11:33 AM

    It is beautiful!!!

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  2. Ann Marie @ Twice LovelySeptember 23, 2010 at 12:16 PM

    I love it!! Dark walnut for stained tops is my absolute fave! Great job! I think it would be super as a TV console table.

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  3. CathySeptember 23, 2010 at 12:17 PM

    I love when hardware that wasn't right for one piece works on another! You did a fantastic job, this piece is so beautiful!

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  4. Katie @ the copper coconutSeptember 23, 2010 at 12:18 PM

    WOW! I love that color. Nice job! It looks fantastic.

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  5. Jena@ Involving ColorSeptember 23, 2010 at 2:02 PM

    The new color is perfect! Love it!

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  6. liz @ designingdomesticitySeptember 23, 2010 at 2:31 PM

    Wow, such an improvement. I am very impressed!

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  7. AllisonSeptember 23, 2010 at 3:25 PM

    It's beautiful! That is one big piece. You did a great job. Love the dark walnut top. I have a piece I'm working on now that is big like this and it's difficult to move around to work on it. Really nice job!

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  8. natalieshawnSeptember 23, 2010 at 6:03 PM

    You are very talented. Just to be able to come up with a color like that and know it's going to look good on such a huge piece....that's an artistic eye! You did a great job! Thanks for the inspiration :)

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  9. kathieSeptember 23, 2010 at 8:14 PM

    Perfection!! I love it, you did an amazing job on it!!

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  10. MuddaritavilleSeptember 24, 2010 at 7:55 AM

    Another beautiful piece!

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  11. Kara's KornerSeptember 24, 2010 at 9:40 AM

    This is just beautiful!! It turned out wonderfully...I love the stained top with the green bottom, and your finishing details are amazing!

    Great job!

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  12. Jenny@Evolution of StyleSeptember 24, 2010 at 10:23 AM

    Wow! What a gorgeous piece! Wonderful job - I love it!

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  13. UnknownSeptember 24, 2010 at 10:50 AM

    That is just beautiful! the color is so soft and tasteful. You are quite talented. Thanks for sharing!

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  14. UnknownSeptember 24, 2010 at 11:00 AM

    Are you kidding me? That is so gorgeous! I would have totally passed that by. Until now! Amazing what a little paint will do.
    Brooke

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  15. ScribblerSeptember 24, 2010 at 11:39 AM

    Totally gorgeous! This would cost a bundle if you found it in a designer showroom.

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  16. UnknownSeptember 24, 2010 at 11:48 AM

    Ah dang it! I was going to ask what paint color you used but it's a modge podge, it looks really really great. I'm doing the same thing with a dresser I got for $25. The top was laminate so I busted it off and am building a new one out of planks, and also plan to do the dark stain on top. Love it.

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  17. Copycat CreatorSeptember 24, 2010 at 11:51 AM

    That looks terrific! I have been thinking of doing the same thing and I can't find a shade of green that I like but I love yours. What color is that?
    Thanks!

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  18. KatieSeptember 24, 2010 at 11:52 AM

    Visiting from Remodelaholic ~ that dresser is absolutely beautiful!! Love the color, love everything about it.

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  19. MaureenSeptember 24, 2010 at 5:08 PM

    Stopping by from Just a Girl - I love the top. Love it. Brilliant.

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  20. EnvymycookingSeptember 24, 2010 at 5:12 PM

    Love this... if you need new recipes ever come check out our blog.

    new follower too

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  21. Charlene AustinSeptember 24, 2010 at 6:06 PM

    OMG that is amazing. I wasn't too sure about that piece when you showed us the before but I gasped when I saw what you did with it. WOW!

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  22. ChrissieSeptember 24, 2010 at 6:17 PM

    This is stunning, I love it1

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  23. Kate Riley September 24, 2010 at 7:26 PM

    I absolutely love this ! Gorgeous color, very beautiful! I think I'll just have to share on FB!
    xo
    Kate

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  24. GabbySeptember 24, 2010 at 8:13 PM

    I just chose the dark walnut for a table top redo -- which is still in the process but seeing what you did makes me extra glad that I did it! Beautiful piece

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  25. SandySeptember 24, 2010 at 8:15 PM

    Wow, that is gorgeous, great job!

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  26. UnknownSeptember 24, 2010 at 9:00 PM

    Love the color-so rich and it really brings out all the perfect little details-nice job-keep it up-claire

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  27. Courtney ~ French Country CottageSeptember 24, 2010 at 9:08 PM

    Wow!!! Love it! It is gorgeous in it's new color! I love the dark top on it too. Perfect! Visiting from just a girl... I'm hosting a decorating inspiration link party this weekend if you would like to share! :)

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  28. AmberSeptember 24, 2010 at 9:58 PM

    Hopping over from Centsational Girl's Facebook page. The is BEAUTIFUL!!! My friend, Suzanne @ Meridian Road and I were just talking about gray painted furniture with a dark stained top and wondered how it would look. You've proven it is gorgeous!!

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  29. TardevilSeptember 24, 2010 at 11:45 PM

    Wow, that looks great & so elegant against that lovely wall.

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  30. KaceySeptember 25, 2010 at 12:11 AM

    This is beautiful! I love that top.

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  31. Sue@Uniquely ChicSeptember 25, 2010 at 8:55 AM

    This turned out beautiful. So happy to have found your blog. Love what you do with furniture!

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  32. UnknownSeptember 25, 2010 at 9:37 AM

    Wow! This is be-yu-tiful!! Great job! Thanks for stopping by a dash of parsley :)

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  33. Anita @ GoingALittleCoastalSeptember 25, 2010 at 10:02 AM

    This piece it amazing! I love the color and the dark walnut top. It really makes the details stand out.

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  34. Kristin @ My Uncommon Slice of SuburbiaSeptember 25, 2010 at 10:07 AM

    Such a gorgeous piece you transformed! I love your custom colr you mixed!
    Have a great day
    Kristin

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  35. Between Blue and YellowSeptember 25, 2010 at 10:52 AM

    Thank you SO much everyone! Your encouragement and support is overwhelming!

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  36. SusanneSeptember 25, 2010 at 12:07 PM

    Nice job! Your hardware is perfect, better choice than the original, and I mean before the original turned into a hot mess. Great color, I was just at Lowes this week collecting gray paint chips for some craigslist tables that are in sorry need of something. Wish me luck, Susanne.

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  37. ChrisSeptember 25, 2010 at 6:53 PM

    I don't think I could be any more in love with this. It is fanTAStic! The paint choice was absolute perfection, and it looks fabulous in the room! What a great job! Thank you for sharing it with us!

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  38. Courtney ~ French Country CottageSeptember 26, 2010 at 11:32 AM

    Hi again~ Really, really LOVE that piece! You seriously did a great job it!!! There is this similar piece I keep driving by that is outside a local thrift store... I may have to just stop and check it out after seeing this one again!! Thanks for joining FEATHERED NEST FRIDAY- come back soon!! :)

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  39. MindySeptember 26, 2010 at 5:55 PM

    WOW!!! it looks so good! it looks like you bought it that way, I'm so impressed! Great job!

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  40. AnonymousSeptember 26, 2010 at 11:10 PM

    I love the color. It has given me direction to go with a buffet I want to update. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  41. Christa @ Stories of a HouseSeptember 27, 2010 at 10:02 AM

    Absolutely stunning! The gray/green is perfect, and you did a great job mixing the colors. I love the dark walnut top. Thanks for linking up!
    Christa
    www.storiesofahouse.com

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  42. ComplyKatedSeptember 27, 2010 at 10:22 AM

    Came here from Stories of A House. Amazing job. That is a beautiful piece of furniture.

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  43. Lori @ Projects PlentySeptember 27, 2010 at 12:24 PM

    What a fantastic job! Love your finish choices... visiting from Stories of a House.

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  44. Mandi @ Vintage RevivalsSeptember 27, 2010 at 5:53 PM

    I FREAKIN AM IN LUST WITH THIS! Holy crud, its awesome! Thanks for linking up you are awesome!!

    love your guts
    mandi

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  45. StellaSeptember 27, 2010 at 8:38 PM

    I love this !! Wow what a wonderful piece...Great job !!

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  46. Henna @ AboutCabinets BlogSeptember 28, 2010 at 1:02 PM

    i think its a beautiful piece of furniture and it looks absolutely gorgeous, its color and the way it is placed looks really good

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  47. LouLouSeptember 28, 2010 at 9:21 PM

    I LOVE it.... Gorg.

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  48. Cassie BustamanteSeptember 28, 2010 at 9:22 PM

    that is gorgeous! i love what you did to the top if it- it really accents tha hardware nicely! it is such a stately piece! thanks for joining my party!

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  49. NancySeptember 29, 2010 at 12:39 AM

    It's just beautiful! The dark top is such a striking contrast to the bottom. I love it!
    Thanks for sharing
    Visiting from Stories Of A House

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  50. Bonnie@Creative DecoratingSeptember 29, 2010 at 10:22 AM

    Just stopping by from Nifty Thrifty! Your dresser turned out just awesome. I did one similar and love the contrasting between the stain and paint!

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  51. Kim @ A Brush of WhimsySeptember 30, 2010 at 4:37 AM

    Gorgeous!

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  52. Shelley ChicSeptember 30, 2010 at 10:59 PM

    Wow, that is gorgeous!!!

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  53. RemodelaholicOctober 2, 2010 at 9:49 PM

    Again another perfect project! I am planning on showing this off tomorrow at noon! Hope you have a great week, and thanks so much for linking up to the parties!

    Cassity

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  54. UnknownOctober 3, 2010 at 2:15 PM

    Here from Remodelaholic. This is such a gorgeous piece! Love everything about it!. This is so what I want to go under our TV.

    ~ The Speckled Dog

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  55. UnknownOctober 3, 2010 at 2:16 PM

    Oooh, I'm your 100th follower too! :-)

    ~ The Speckled Dog

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  56. Deborah@Green Willow PondOctober 3, 2010 at 2:23 PM

    What a gorgeous piece of furniture. I love the color you came up with, especially with that dark stained top. Beautiful!

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  57. Katie @ Yankee and PeachOctober 7, 2010 at 7:31 PM

    It's beautiful! Great job!

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  58. Korrie@RedHenHomeJune 9, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    What a lovely piece, with beautiful lines!

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  59. Hollie @ I'm Busy ProcrastinatingJune 9, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    You certainly started with some great "bones" on that dresser. And it looks great now. I like the mix of the stained top with the rest of it painted. Just visiting your site for the first time (caught you on a link party today), and want to compliment you for lots of fine furniture re-dos.

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  60. Connie @ Salvage SavvyJune 9, 2011 at 11:39 PM

    This is beautiful! You did a great job- wonderful color choice too :)
    Connie @ www.salvagesavvy.blogspot.com

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