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So Pretty

It took me awhile to figure out what to do with this magnificent piece.  It is one of the prettiest dressers I've worked on.  First, I thought I might try to refinished it and do a dark stain.  But that didn't turn out too well.  The wood was not as nice as I initially thought.  I believe it had been in a basement for awhile, because the wood was kind of soft.  It wasn't sanding well. I did the wood conditioner and the stain, but it didn't look the way I wanted.  So, on to plan B.  I decided not to go bold with a color this time, but to keep it soft and elegant.  This piece was so sweet and dainty, I wanted the color to go with it.  A bright red, or blue was not going to cut it.
Before~
Lots of dents and scratches.


 After
 Once again I won't be able to say what color this is,  I did a custom mix of several different paints.  It's kind of a soft blue/ gray.
 Isn't she lovely?  I still need to find matching pulls for the top, but I couldn't wait to share it with you all!

** Remember, please send me your before/after shots, 
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48 comments:

  1. The Frosted GardnerNovember 2, 2010 at 9:25 AM

    Oh I just love this! You are always working on something great over here!

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  2. patrice @ duplicity furnishingsNovember 2, 2010 at 9:39 AM

    What a neat piece and you picked such a great color for it!

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  3. LouLouNovember 2, 2010 at 9:54 AM

    Simply gorgeous!

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  4. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.November 2, 2010 at 10:03 AM

    Oh, so pretty!

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  5. Ann Marie @ Twice LovelyNovember 2, 2010 at 11:07 AM

    Gorgeous!! The color is just stunning, and it seems like it would be very versatile and work with a lot of different color schemes. What is your distressing and glazing process?

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  6. NikkiNovember 2, 2010 at 11:48 AM

    What an amazing find!! JEALOUS! :D It's beautiful!

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  7. AllisonNovember 2, 2010 at 12:23 PM

    That's gorgeous! Perfect color for it. That is such a unique piece with beautiful detail. Are you going to keep this piece for your house?

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  8. KarenaNovember 2, 2010 at 12:24 PM

    Wow Fabulous I adore how this piece turned out!!

    Visit me and my latest find...I would love to hear your comments!!

    Xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  9. Robin JohnsonNovember 2, 2010 at 2:41 PM

    Beautiful! I just love it!

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  10. KarieNovember 2, 2010 at 3:35 PM

    OMGoodness! That is beautiful. Love it. Thanks for sharing

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  11. UnknownNovember 2, 2010 at 4:16 PM

    What an unusually beautiful piece this is!

    I LOVE what you did with it. I know it must have been hard to decide, but you made the EXACT right choice.

    Love seeing your projects..you are very inspiring to me!

    Cori

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  12. Cassie BustamanteNovember 2, 2010 at 4:58 PM

    oh kathleen!!! be still my heart! it turned out so beautifully!!!! you must be thrilled.

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  13. AnonymousNovember 2, 2010 at 6:11 PM

    Gorgeous piece!

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  14. kathieNovember 2, 2010 at 7:55 PM

    That is one beautiful piece you have there! It turned out just gorgeous ~ I know you must be so happy every time you look at it!!

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  15. AnonymousNovember 2, 2010 at 10:52 PM

    Really lovely! So feminine looking. Really love how it turned out.

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  16. Kim @ A Brush of WhimsyNovember 3, 2010 at 4:32 AM

    What a beauty! I love how you distressed it! Just perfect! :)

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  17. UnknownNovember 3, 2010 at 9:04 AM

    this is so beautiful! i love that you decided to paint it. really, it is gorgeous!

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  18. Sarah @ Modern Country StyleNovember 3, 2010 at 10:49 AM

    Thank you SO much for your encouraging comment about my first attempt at painting furniture. I see you are a seasoned pro!!

    I'm SO glad to learn it only gets easier. I find it all really daunting. It took me an age to pluck up courage to do this small piece!

    I'm beyond impressed at youre super-skill level.

    Sarahx

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  19. AlyssaNovember 3, 2010 at 12:09 PM

    That is an amazing piece of furniture, and I love what you've done with it. Pretty!

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  20. Blair MottNovember 3, 2010 at 1:39 PM

    Just wondering if you have any good books on how a beginner would get started on something like this? I have a piece to work on and no idea of how to begin. I absolutely love your work!

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  21. .November 3, 2010 at 2:16 PM

    She turned out beautiful!! She had such beautiful curves to begin with. :)

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  22. RenéNovember 3, 2010 at 2:56 PM

    She is gorgeous (whatever color she is).. You were wise to move on since the wood stain wasn't working - and it paid off.

    -Rene

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  23. AshleyNovember 3, 2010 at 9:27 PM

    This is simply gorgeous! I love the lines of the dresser, and the way you finished it really accents the details.

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  24. the cape on the cornerNovember 4, 2010 at 11:20 AM

    your after is insane, in a good way, of course. this is the most interestingly shaped piece i've seen in a while...those scallops along the bottom. it's all just gorgeous! great job!

    www.thecapeonthecorner.blogspot.com

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  25. colleenNovember 4, 2010 at 1:37 PM

    well this is just fab and i dont think i would change those pulls on the top.they really kind of add to the interest ;)

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  26. Pretty Pink CherubNovember 4, 2010 at 1:38 PM

    It came out just gorgeous, what a sweetly unique piece!!! TYFS!! many hugs!

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  27. cushyNovember 4, 2010 at 6:29 PM

    what a beauty. this one unique piece. you're so lucky to discover it. turned out beautifully

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  28. AnonymousNovember 4, 2010 at 6:36 PM

    What a unique and gorgeous dresser. You really made it sing!
    I heart this :)

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  29. AnonymousNovember 4, 2010 at 7:48 PM

    one word.....STUNNING!

    Take care,
    Lisa

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  30. very merry vintage styleNovember 4, 2010 at 9:34 PM

    What a beautiful piece of furniture.. your redo looks beautiful!

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  31. BrendaNovember 4, 2010 at 11:30 PM

    Love this!

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  32. Korrie@RedHenHomeNovember 4, 2010 at 11:41 PM

    Ah-ma-zing! I have never seen anything like it! It's a treasure.

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  33. JacquelineNovember 5, 2010 at 12:58 AM

    This is such a gorgeous piece of furniture. I am so glad someone "saved" it. I love you subtle color choice.

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  34. Trish @TheOldPostRoadNovember 5, 2010 at 9:41 AM

    How beautiful! The color makes the intricate wood carving stand out!
    -Trish

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  35. michelleNovember 5, 2010 at 10:38 AM

    Saw you at Miss Mustard Seeds and had to stop by to tell you what a beautiful dresser this is! You did an amzing job and refinishing it!!

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  36. UnknownNovember 5, 2010 at 11:27 AM

    very cool piece!

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  37. MichaelaNovember 5, 2010 at 2:18 PM

    Wow! You are so talented. I adore this piece. And I just took a look around your shop and I'm also in love with the little white night stand with pink papered drawers. I'd buy it in a heart beat if I had space! (:

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  38. Laurie at Turner FarmNovember 5, 2010 at 3:50 PM

    what a gorgeous piece. Looks great

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  39. Bridget @ The Rehab BoutiqueNovember 5, 2010 at 5:45 PM

    It came out beautiful, I'm your newest follower!

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  40. AprilNovember 5, 2010 at 6:38 PM

    I am totally in love with this dresser....its sooo pretty...good job!!!

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  41. Holly @ Roller Coaster LifeNovember 6, 2010 at 10:49 PM

    I'm drooling over here!! Absolutely beautiful!!

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  42. Christa @ Stories of a HouseNovember 7, 2010 at 9:43 PM

    What a beautiful dresser! Isn't it funny how wood stains react to a wood's history? I'm still trying to crack the code :) You did a great job in this, as always!

    Christa

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  43. Sweet European DreamsNovember 8, 2010 at 12:25 AM

    Scrumptious. I absolutely love this. I'm hoping to someday master some refinishing techniques the way you have. So inspired! -diane

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  44. oops!November 10, 2010 at 9:03 AM

    This piece had such great lines before, but After it's gorgeous!

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  45. RebeccaNovember 15, 2010 at 6:54 AM

    I just love how the details pop out-I would never have thought it would turn out so great looking at the before pics!

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  46. CandaceAshleyNovember 19, 2010 at 8:07 AM

    That is gorgeous, you did a beautiful job!

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  47. Daena from Bad Rabbit VintageJanuary 17, 2012 at 10:10 PM

    That is just beautiful. Love that dresser - I'm so jealous!

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  48. AnonymousDecember 5, 2012 at 9:31 PM

    Great job again Kathleen! ~Serena

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