See my purple shoes over there... I flooded the laundry sink last week and didn't realize it until I stepped into a big puddle with those shoes. Oops. I refinished the top, and just lightly sanded out most of the scratches in it. Then I put some stain conditioner on it. I thought I was going to stain it, but it turned out I loved the color it already was once I could see it with the conditioner. So I just gave it a paste wax finish to keep it more rustic and natural. I primed the body with my Kilz clean start. I planned on using chalk paint, but I have found that it adheres better with a little primer. I just trust it so much more that way. I never want someone to get something home and be able to scratch the paint off! Don't get me wrong, I love chalk paint! It adheres very well, but there are a couple spots here and there where it hasn't worked as well as I would have wanted. Anyhow, I used duck egg blue on the body and old white on the drawers. I know they say to wax and then distress, but I distressed and then waxed with natural paste wax. Here it is now!
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Gahh this is gorgeous! The wood tone is perfect with the colors you chose. So pretty :)
Thats Beautiful! I just re did my dining room set...but have yet to write the post...can't wait to link it up!
I LOVE that Cassie. The two tones with the timber top are perfect. I gotta find some of that finishing wax stuff here in Oz!
I love this project Cassie! Thanks for hosting!
This looks great! I love those older pieces with that sweet hardware!! By the way, how did (or is) the silent auction going?
It's darling, Cassie! The two colors are so sweet!
YES!!! I had something to link up! :-)
OMG!!! Looks just like my basement, paint on the linoleum floor LOL! I love the two colors and the top stained.
Nancy
Love that color combination!! I agree with you ~ I distress and then wax. Makes me nervous the other way :)
I love your dresser makeover! The wood tone on the top combined with the white and light aqua could really find a place in any room in my opinion! Well done!
Beautiful redo Cassie!! I love the different colors, they work so well together!! You always amaze me girl! :)
Gorgeous! Always love your color choices & combinations!
-caroline @ c.w.frosting
Very pretty color combination and I love the natural wood top! Still waiting for my chalk paint order to arrive. It's been weeks now!
Cassie that is wonderful...love how you stainted the top but the bottom and sides are different!!!!.....Inspirational as always!!
Oh this turned out lovely! The three colors work magic together. Great job.
I think you are reading my mind! I was just thinking today that I may do this look to my little cabinet after looking at a DIY magazine! It's beautiful!! I want to hug it...lol I'm weird..you know ;-)
Cassie, I love the color, and the stained top! This dresser is really pretty!
gail
One of my absolute favorite pieces you have done!
Take care,
Lisa
LOVE what you did with that dresser, Cassie!! Just beautiful with the white on blue! Perfection! I finally got my butt in gear, and have a little project to link up :)
Thanks for hosting!!
xo
Looove that dresser! You never cease to amaze!
This is my new favorite! I love it!
It would work in any room in my house. This is the one I want mailed!
Beautiful Dresser! Love the hardware! Thanks for the link party!
Love the dresser! Thanks for the party! I'm a new follower!
I love the contrasting colors!! You did a great job!
Emily Hewett
A Well Dressed Home
awelldressedhome.com/blog
LOVE the dresser you did!! Looks like a lot of pretty stuff linked up...I'll have to sit and check them all out :)
I love this Cassie! It really looks like a very expensive piece of furniture now. Gorgeous!
What does the conditioner do?
Wow that is an amazing dresser! I love the stained wood top with the painted base. I am digging that style right now.
Love! Great colors. Ok, business question. Do your customers seem to prefer the bright pieces/ one of a kind sort of think or do the basic white/ light colors sell better. Any thoughts?
I LOVE LOVE LOVE the shade of blue !
Love this one! Great work! Love the color combination!
love the different colors on it , very unique.
lauren
I am in love with that dresser! I've never tried wax, but you have me convinced. I'm going to use it on something I'm working on right now. Thanks for the tip!
this is my favorite one you have done!!!!! i love it!!!! is this going to luckett's?!?!?!! =)
Cassie - I love the finish you did on that dresser. I'm actually in the process of finishing my first piece of furniture, but I'm so nervous to do anything with it. The plan is to stain the top and paint the lower half - but we'll see what happens. Are we allowed to post projects that aren't complete yet? I have tons of questions about refinishing, so I'd love to post my in-process buffet on POWW to see if anyone has tips! (p.s. I'd really love to hear any tips you have!!)
Love the dresser! And the price is SWEET!! Thanks for the comment on my blog. It's great to discover new blogs! : )
I LOVE THAT SOOOOOOO MUCH! The white drawers on the blue backdrop are amazing!!!! And the dark wood top...such a perfect combo!
Hi Cassie,
I love what you did to this piece. Thanks for hosting the party. Thanks for visiting my blog and leaving such a wonderful compliment. Thanks also for the "Ashwell" ref. I'm just full of thanks. Hope you stop by again. I know I will be partying with you from now on.
xoxoRosemary
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