Hello World! Welcome Friends! Let me just start off by saying this little chest that I redid took me waaaayy too long! I stripped it, sanded it, painted it one color, hated it, painted another color, waxed it and then loved it. This was my little Goodwill find that I picked up right before we left for the beach. This little “cutie” was only $15.00. Evidently it was a little boys “high boy”. Solid wood and pretty beat up. She was covered in stickers that Goo Gone was no match for. Therefore, had to strip the baby. I was so annoyed. Alright, here she is in her finished state of glory.
Now here is what she looked like when I picked her up from Goodwill.
Gotta love the sports balls!
I stripped, sanded, painted her a mixture of Annie Sloan Old White and Napoleon blue, then repainted her with just Old White and put a coat of clear wax and some dark wax on her little body.
The hardware is the same that we used in the kitchen. I’m one of those people that if I find something I like, I buy a lot. Example, same shirt, different colors. These will also be making an appearance on the entertainment center. That will be another post….waaaay in the future.
So not a professional. Notice the Rapunzel balloon in the mirror reflection. If you haven’t seen Tangled, go rent it. Quite the funny little movie and great music. Alan Menken is the composer. He composed the music for Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, and Enchanted just to name a few.
Lantana from the back garden.
Today’s post is brought to you by Camille, who thinks she should be in every camera shot. No lie, when I break out the camera this cat finds me in whatever room I’m in and she then sets up her grooming shop usually on a piece of furniture that will be in the picture. I had to move her more than once while taking these pics. I’m ready for my closeup Mr. DeMille.
Here is some of the fabric I bought that I will need to get to working on. Betty Lou, (aka Mom) I’m calling you!
I’m so glad this puppy is done. She’s simple. Not much to her. Nothing spectacular. But, she will hold all of my music that doesn’t have a spot in the too full bookcase. Yay, for organization. And, now she’s not so bad to look at! Another cheer for functional beauty. That’s definitely it for today. I’m spent. Check back for the little Goodwill find that will have you picking your jaw up off the floor. This one is a tender fix though.
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Toodles,
love this chest and love the hardware! Where did you get them? They may need to become my 'go to' for hardware!!
;o)
Oh Wow! What a transformation! And isn't that chest lucky to be living in your beautiful home… Thank you for sharing how you did it and all the beautiful photographs! Also..thank you for stopping by my blog and leaving your sweet comment!
I love what you did with your chest. It doesn't even look like the same piece of furniture. Love your sweet kitty too!
Looks great! Your room is looking really good! And I know what you mean about your cat…my puppy has decided he will be in every picture! Or wants to know what I'm doing and jumps on my while I'm trying to keep the camera steady! Silly animals!
Lovely – you'd never recognize her!
-Revi
Lovely transformation! It's amazing how a little paint can go a long way.
The chest is a super make over and Camile is a cutie pie. Fun to visit your blog today.
thanks for the comment!! I cant believe you did all that. I so do NOT have the patience for something like that! It looks amazing, good job!!!
What an awesome transformation! I love the hardware on it. It really transforms the piece.
Krista
Krista-Artista.blogspot.com
It looks amazing! Amazing transformation!
Great job… It has turned out soo well.. I love the framed work on the wall.. and the chest looks great against it… & Oh… Camille is sooo cute…!!
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WOW what a difference! great execution!! 😉
xoxo, kelli & kristi
Loving Camille! She would so get along with my Max! He recently has become a camera hog as well. Your chest turned out soo good! I am in love with your silver plater!! Our GW never has anything good. Have a fabulous Friday and thanx so much for coming to the party!
What a great upcycle. Thanks for linking to Things I've Done Thursday.
Melanie
bearrabbitbear.blogspot.com
Wonderful transformation. Great job well done. Thanks for stopping by, My Old Historic House. I am your newest follower and look forward to seeing and reading more of your post. Happy fall. Richard
Such a pretty transformation. The new hardware makes all the difference. Oh, and all of your hardwork stripping off the ugly old stickers certainly paid off too!
Turned out fantastic, and I love the pulls, nice choice! Thanks for visiting us too!
You did a great job on that little dresser. I had my first business starting in Old Town Spring in l987. Not so far from you!
Wow! What a transformation! Not only is the paint job great but the pulls add so much class.
Hi Kathryn-
What a wonderful makeover. It looks great. It is amazing what the power of paint can do.
I have a kitty that likes to get in all my photos, too.
My best- Diane
The new color is perfect! Love the gallery wall behind it too! Great makeover!
What an amazing transformation! I LOVE what you did. PLUS that wall behind it is GORGEOUS!
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Hi, and thanks for coming by my blog! Your little dresser looks soooo much happier now! The little sports ball knobs were cute and all, BUT…
you took one
down and out little chest
and turned it into a lovely little piece of furniture
i love the new look and
thanks for sharing at fridays unfolded!
alison
Hi, thanks for visiting my blog today! I like the chest, its cute! I just wanted to let you know I am a music teacher too, I have a degree in Music Ed with vocal emphasis and I have directed choirs for many years. I am now the musical director at a large performing arts center in my area and I also give private piano and voice lessons in my home studio. Decorating and junking is my addiction though!
Amber@ http://www.junkaholicsunanimous.blogspot.com
Looks great! Love the arrangement above the dresser too!
This looks so so so much better! I love it and I love your gallery wall. Well done! I'm your newest follower.
Thanks so much for leaving your sweet comments on my post!! I had to come over and visit you, as well! You did a wonderful job on this chest!! You should be proud of your work! It looks wonderful! Many blessings to you!
Nice job on the chest and the wall display is stunning!
I'm delighted you linked to Potpourri Friday! Your participation is appreciated!
That chest turned out really cute! Love the distressing and the hardware. Thank you for linking it up with Home Sweet Home! I had a major crush on Mark Hamill too. LOL!
Sherry
Beautiful job! I love the finish and the hardware, and it looks like you found the perfect spot for it!
I am so impressed!!! You truly turned this from trash to treasure! Thanks for visiting http://www.studio1404.com!
Wow! You really improved this piece of furniture. Great job! Thanks for stopping by my place.
The dresser turned out very cute…the bin pulls give it so much character…although I do have to say I have never had to strip a dresser due to stickers…I just try to get the sticky off another way. Way to *stick* with it:)
Rene
Yay! You saved this chest from a horrible life of boys stinky socks and such 🙂 It looks great now. The pulls are a great choice too. Saw you at Debbiedoos.
you did a nice job — looks very good!
I love the chest…great job and I love camile…what a beauty and those eyes…come for a visit, my cat does her own blog on the side of mine and she will be posting a new one soon about her surprise present…she would love camile…
First, your cat is gorgeous! I've never seen blue eyes on a brown tiger stripe before. The dresser turned out great.
Dropping by from BNOTP.
Allison
Atticmag
Hidden Laundry
You did a great job! Thanks for the comment on my lace top dresser also!
Erica
threeoclockwinds.blogspot.com
Your chest of drawers looks gorgeous. You did a tremendous job on restoring it.
wow that turned out absolutely gorgeous! good job!!! Thank you so much sharing and for linking up to our party Show and Share this week! Come on back this Wednesday to link up your current projects.
A mommy's life…with a touch of YELLOW
tyandwhitneyulrich.blogspot.com
You really made a good change with that chest. What did we do before goodwill?
Lisa
Nice change on the dresser. I really like your wall collage too! Thanks for sharing. Stopped by via Debbie Doo's Newbie Monday party!
WOW, very nice!
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Krafty Max Originals
What a great job you did. It really has been transformed. Love your cat Camille, reminds me of my Mr. Baxter. Hope you will stop by and post this on my first link party "Sunday's Best". There will also be a give away!
Oh my gosh – that is such a dramatic difference/improvement. Thanks for linking to The Stuff of Success.
Thanks for visiting my blog! What a great update to the dresser!
Great finds at the Goodwill. I love it when we find treasure there. You did a fabulous job on the transformation. I know it took a long time, but it sure was worth it. 🙂
Paula
ivyandelephants.blogspot.com
Turned out so lovely and love the Gallery Wall! Found you at Project Queen's Link Party. Would love to have you check out my blog Curb Alert! I am your newest follower!
~Tami
p.s. say hello to Camille 🙂
Our cats resemble each other – must be distant relatives!!
Great makeover – and I love you wall display above it!
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It's perfect for the space. those drawer pulls are yummy!
Just gorgeous. Thank you so much for sharing.
The chest received a great transformation! It turned out lovely. Thanks so much for adding your link to BC Good Life Wednesdays.
Your hard work paid off! It is a terrific chest – looks great there and I know will be very functional! Thank you for sharing with A Return to Loveliness,
God Bless,
Kathy
Oh, by the way! Love your cat! I have 3 that feel that way when I take the camera outside!
🙂
Kathy
Beautiful. Looks 10,000 times better now. Honestly I would have probably looked at the dresser/chest with all of those stickers and everything and kept right on walking. Good eye for seeing the potential in that piece!
This turned out beautifully! And I love that silver tray
Jenny
http://www.simcoestreet.blogspot.com
The chest looks so much better than when you got it! And I adore your wall of frames around the chest!
Came over from the Sunday Best Link Party. Love the way the dresser came out.
Great wall arrangement and don't cha just loathe removing stickers?? andrea@townandprairie
This turned out beautiful!!! Thanks for linking up with us at Show & Share! Can't wait to see what you link up this week!
Marie
mylilpinkpocket.blogspot.com
I love goodwill finds! Awesome, thanks for sharing!
Deanna@DeelitefulCreations
Had to give a shout-out to Camille! I have four kitties, and they seem to follow me around to get in photos, too!
That's nice. That's really inspired me. Thank you.
Thank you so much! Toodles, Kathryn
Beautiful transformation. You'd never know it was once covered with all those stickers. Gorgeous!
Great transformation! Love the gallery wall above too.
Hugs,
Susan and Bentley
Gorgeous makeover!! Thanks for linking up to The Weekly Creative!
Shannon @ Sewing Barefoot
You were really brave to take on that dresser, considering it had stickers on it and was pretty beat up! You did a great transformation. Love the wall collage above the dresser, too.
I love the chest… that is in its now state. Camille has gorgeous eyes. And I laughed at your t-shirt comment! I'm the same, I always have the same in different colours!
Love, love, love! This turned out so beautifully! What a steal for $15! Your wall arrangement looks amazing as well!
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What a transformation! And I love your gallery wall behind it. So, so pretty! Thanks for sharing and have a great day!
Very cute. I've got my eyes peeled for the perfect dresser for my foyer. This is great inspiration to look beyond what's in front of you.
What a huge transformation on the chest, just getting the stickers off what a big improvement. The handle choice is perfect. Thanks for sharing at the Cabin.
It turned out just beautiful – and you so make me laugh with buying a lot of something when you like it – I do the same thing lol
xxx
Adorable! Loved to find something like that for my entryway…time for a change in there:)
Wow! Beautiful. I wouldn't have pictured it when I saw the original, but it came out great!
FABULOUS makeover!!! Thanx for sharing at THT.
I love how this turned out. I have a similar chest I'm tempted to redo now.
I love how your chest turned out Kathryn. I especially like the vignette above it with the round mirror and pics around it. Hugs, Peggy
Looks great. Thanks for sharing at the party. 🙂
Marvelous transformation – it looks great! I do appreciate you sharing with Home and Garden Thursday,
Kathy
very pretty! Love the hardware. It's hard to believe the before picture! great job!
gail
Love how this chest turned out! Thanks for sharing at last weekends link party @The Weekend re-Treat!
Hope you have a great weekend!