I then painted the body of the dresser with two coats of Safe Paint (milk paint for walls) from The Old Fashioned Milk Paint Co. Because it is meant for walls, it will not chip and does not need a bonding agent added.
This is my first time painting only the body and leaving the drawers wood tone. I am very happy with the way it turned out. You couldn't go wrong with that veneer!
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ReplyDeleteMy grandmother used to have a dresser like this! I like how you finished it! It's beautiful!
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xoxo
What a gorgeous transformation! I love all the different wood stains. It reminds me of mid century modern style. :)
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Now the dresser has some real personality, can't be ignored. Nice job. I've been doing that kind of work for almost 40 years, everyone thought I was crazy.
ReplyDeletegreat job its a beauty now
ReplyDeletelovely! I wish A.) that I could find stuff like that sitting at the curb around here or B.) that I lived near you and could tag along on your excursions ;) JT
ReplyDeleteLooks great. You were meant to find it and bring it back to life.
ReplyDeleteIt is beautiful! Great work!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful job!!!
ReplyDeleteNow I feel sick because I had one very very similar and I painted the whole thing :(
XOXO
Really looks great and I love that you didn't mess with that gorgeous veneer on the drawers! My son loves waterfall pieces and just picked up a couple in Virginia. He was both delighted and surprised that neither needed to be re-finished in any way. I have seen waterfall pieces that were painted that I really didn't like. I love yours!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful job Susan. You had me at "Buttermilk"! :) The drawers are gorgeous and very unique.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful job! I'd love for you to link up to The DIY'ers! http://homecomingmn.blogspot.com/2013/08/the-diyers-and-my-new-rug.html
ReplyDeleteGorgeous transformation. It looks wonderful Thanks so much for linking to Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteThis is a cool dresser - What a great find! I have never even heard of Safe Paint! I might need to try this out. It looks amazing! I saw your link over at Kammy's Corner and wanted to personally invite you to my very first linky party that I am hosting - Tute's Tuesdays at UpcycledAntiques.com. This is my first time hosting so advice would be greatly appreciated! I hope to see you at the party! ;) And, again, the dresser is super cool!
ReplyDeleteGreat Job Susan! Never knew you could mix wax with paint thinner to achieve that look, love it! Pinning to my paint board, stopped by via Your Gonna Love It Tuesday, following via bloglovin and google.
ReplyDeleteThis looks amazing!! I love that you kept some of it in its original state! I try to do that when I can.
ReplyDeleteIt's so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteIt looks great! I can't believe how much better the drawer fronts look. Visiting from the Dream to Reality hop!
ReplyDeleteNatashalh
I love, I never would have thought to do what you did.
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hi Suzan
ReplyDeletethe veneer looks much better toned down and i love the paint job with the milk paint
have a lovely weekend and thanks for linking to my Paint Parade
Fiona
So pretty! Thanks for sharing at Silver Pennies Sundays. x
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty! I'm glad you didn't paint it all! I love the wood!
ReplyDeleteSome things just are not meant to be painted. I love that you left the drawers. It looks great! Thank you for sharing it at What We Accomplished Wednesdays. Have a great weekend!
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Deborah
Beautiful transformation!! =) Thanks for linking up with us at the Pinterest Power Party!
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SewMuchCrafting.com
I just LOVE THIS!! I am going to feature you at my Paint Party this Thursday!! Thank you for linking up
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Really pretty Susan! And a great find!
ReplyDeleteI love how you left the drawers so you can still see the multi-colored wood, really a nice look! You are so creative Brooke!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing at Amaze Me Monday ....
Blessings,
Cindy
Susan...I am on vacation with my niece Brooke who is being chatty-chatty and keeping us in stitches...wrote her name in comment instead of yours, LOL...sorry sweet friend!
ReplyDeleteThanks again for stopping by DIY Vintage Chic’s Friday’s Five Features!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I love the wood tone with the paint!
ReplyDeleteReally, really nice! Fantastic job.
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