Ombre 3 Drawer Vintage Grey Dresser

I have been having a few interests and requests for dressers to be transformed for wee little ones on the way. I had a few dressers in stock but none seemed to fit the bill. So when I picked up this little gem I had grand nursery oriented visions for her. I had kinda a grey/pink salmon combo in mind and when I started the grey turned out to look almost white. I toyed with about 6 different sets of knobs and could not figure out why she was being so complicated to me. And then a stroke of genius- what new technique could I give a shot- OMBRE. I happen to think waiting to find out the sex is one of those last little secrets that you can get to keep until the last minute- so a neutral colored nursery dresser makes complete sense to me. Don't get me wrong, this doesn't have to end up finding its home in a nursery, but that was how I ended up staging her.

And then you couldn't imagine the responses I got, assuming this was how we were announcing our own 'little adventure.'  Unfortunately, I think that could have be one of the most fitting ways for us to announce, but low and behold we are not!  I love the little features to her, the backsplash, the mini caster wheels, the subtle stripes the keyholes!   

Dimensions: 
30 inches wide
16 inches deep
31 inches tall (without backsplash)
3 feet tall with the backsplash.

Chevron Ruler Bedside Table

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This little gem was a pretty significant transformation.  Her shape had such grand potential, but goodness she was covered in some decade's experimental fashion. Stripping her down was the first step like giving her a good grand rinse; let's clean you off and see what we're working with. Once I determined that I wasn't crazy about the top, I knew just what that stack of antique rulers were going to be used for.

I made up my own stain and knew that I wasn't positive I wanted it all monochromatic, so I stained the top, and tested out some white-grey on her midsection. Unsure of my decision, she sat in the corner for a month or so while I determined to paint the whole bottom, the drawers, legs or no legs. Finally I determined to go with the white but dip dye her little legs the same stain color. From the photos it's difficult to see the stained legs in the shadows.

And I settled on these fancy 'key-lock' like pulls from Anthropologie to finish her off.  They add an extra element of class that she didn't need, but adorns her oh so well.

Grey and Wood Antique Buffet

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Grand Grey Distressed Antique Wooden Buffet on Caster Wheels. This piece has such hidden charm from the mini mirror on the top back to the long low top drawer, french legs, remnants of exquisite trim, and even an optional resurfaced wooden silverware organizer that can be removed if necessary. I stripped her down and painted a grey milk paint wash over her, and distressed her back down for a well loved and worn look. the natural dark wood compliments the subtle grey in such an elegant color palette. Most of the hardware is original and cleaned up a bit to show through some silver hints, so I chose 2 silver wired knobs for the 2 cabinet doors. Two of the middle drawers are lined with an muted yellow regal animal paper. 

Dimensions are as follows:

5 feet wide
4 feet tall with mirror, (40 inches tall without the mirror attached.)
22 inches deep

Grey and Mint Dresser turned Vessel Sink

Just recently sold this gem to a family in Silverthorn Colorado who were taking the leap and turning an old dresser into a vessel sink vanity. I'd be ever so eager to see the cozy little mountain bathroom she ended up in and the little hands that might tidy up before dinner at her frame. I loved the mint glass geometrically shaped knobs fort he bottom two drawer. I had to keep the top two with her original knobs as a little relic of the past always keeps us grounded.  She had the loveliest of trims and added embellishments.

Black and Gold Classy Dresser

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Refinished antique 4 drawer dresser. Lovely and delicate but not too feminine legs and the subtle trim between the drawers. She comes with four varying sized drawers to store your clothes and goodies. This was sanded down and painted black and distressed just ever so subtly to see the wood barely wear through. Unique gold knobs from Anthropologie that compliment the classic gold keyholes on each drawer.

Dimensions:
31 inches wide
19 inches deep
43 inches tall

Country White Dresser

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It's been awhile. Finally getting somewhat settled and finding myself a new 'workshop' to create in.  Came across this gem in my old neighborhood and already had a customer in mind with a specific room/look they were going for. The detail in the wood etching on the front drawers adds a charm that compliments those fancy legs and casterwheels.  I kept the original hardware on there because I thought it grounded the distressed look a bit.

Sailor Blue Side Table

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I had recently found this Blue Milk Paint to be so subtle and rich and therefore was pretty excited to give an old vintage side table a fresh start.  This gem sat in the basement for what seems like the longest time waiting for the perfect knob.  I could have brought home a course of 7 different options, just sure it would be a smashing hit.  And each seemed to incompatible in some measure.

Finally 3 lovely Anthropologie painted knobs found their home on her drawer fronts.

She's up for sale: easily found on Etsy:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/184725962/sweet-sailor-blue-bedside-table?

Little Stately Chic Bedside Table

Refinished antique side table. I picked this little guy up and knew a client that was looking for a pair of bedside tables.  I had finished a similar one in white and went ahead and gambled to make this a set.  Nevertheless, people will surprise you and keep you on your toes.  She ended up not going with the pair, so I switched out the knobs to make this little one distinct.  I favor the stately element of that brass to balance the delicate that the rest of her struts!

This had to be part of an old vanity dating back to the early to mid-1900's. Lovely and delicate legs and the sweetest of trim on the bottom and detail on the drawers. She comes with three drawers to store your nighttime necessities. This was sanded down and painted a grey/white wash and distressed to give her a well loved and worn coat as you can see the wood wear through. Unique knobs from Anthropologie with brass/gold undertones that give her a stately class.


Dimensions:
14 inches wide
18 inches deep
30 inches tall.