Saturday, August 18, 2012

Dad's Pick


I wrestled with dappled sunlight on this shoot.  Oh well, it is what it is.




Fresh paint does wonders...
and, although the original finish on this piece was not that bad...




...we know as girls that makeovers are so much fun.  And work.  And sweat.


But not so many tears on this one; it really wasn't damaged.

My dad found this piece for me for $20 at a garage sale (GO DAD!)

We keep stressing THE DISCERNING EYE.

Well, this pick was obviously his hall of fame-r.

Here are the afters...




Some sanding, some Ben Moore in white chocolate, some distressing,

some wipe on polycrylic,




some new crystal knobs where there were none,




...makes for a total refreshing transformation

that any girl would love.

Wouldn't this be your *dream* dresser if you were a little girl?

Ok, big girls can get in on the fun, too.

You know you would put this in your bedroom

( or dining room or foyer or office for your typewriter that sits on display and no one uses...

do you have that?  I have that.)




Sharing this transformation with:



 Saturday
Saturday Night Special at Funky Junk Interiors

Sunday
Sunday Best at My 1929 Charmer

Sunny Simple Sundays

Tuesday

Nifty Thrifty Tuesday at Coastal Charm

Wednesday

PoWW at Primitive and Proper

Savvy Southen Style's Wow Us Wednesdays

White Wednesday at Faded Charm

Thursday

Share Your Cup with Jann Olson

Friday

Furniture Feature Friday at Miss Mustard Seed

Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage

and last but NEVER least,

Vintage Inspiration Friday at Common Ground



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39 comments:

  1. NanaDianaAugust 18, 2012 at 6:17 AM

    Andrea- You Dad has a good eye! What a great looking piece. Yes, it was OK before but it is BEAUTIFUL after. You did just the right amount of distressing for my taste. Blessings- xo Diana

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  2. UnknownAugust 18, 2012 at 7:05 AM

    Very pretty, love all the details! What a deal too.

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  3. E.August 18, 2012 at 7:43 AM

    20$? Amazing! The final result is dreamy.
    Have a nice weekend!

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  4. must love junkAugust 18, 2012 at 10:02 AM

    Be still my heart! That is simply stunning-you did an amazing job! (and you need to give your dad a big hug:)
    Susan

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  5. Pam KesslerAugust 18, 2012 at 11:08 AM

    Very pretty. I was expecting White Chocolate to be brown, but that is probably more because I would die for a piece of chocolate right now! Your Dad did good!

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  6. HelenAugust 18, 2012 at 11:44 AM

    Love this piece! Can you believe people sell gorgeous furniture for so cheap? I love the makeover.

    Did your poly yellow with the white paint? Just curious!

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  7. Ann from On Sutton PlaceAugust 18, 2012 at 2:20 PM

    Oh my gosh this is stunning. Way to go Dad. :o) Can you tell me what kind of wipe on poly you use? I am going to paint a dresser I got from my FIL soon and I am dreading the waxing part!

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  8. Debra@CommonGroundAugust 18, 2012 at 2:34 PM

    Girl, you ARE a sweetheart!! This is one of my faves Andrea, the curvy details and great mirror. I'd snag it in a heartbeat!! and good grief, be careful, people will be trying to hire your dad as a "picker"!

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  9. UnknownAugust 18, 2012 at 3:10 PM

    Really? 20.00? God I have to move to the States!!! This would never happen here in Montreal!
    You did a spectacular job on an already spectacular piece - can't even describe how much I love this!!!
    Hugs,
    Suzan

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  10. DonnaAugust 18, 2012 at 5:15 PM

    Wow! What a gorgeous transformation! The white really makes all of the details pop, and I love the knobs you added. What a great find, you are so lucky to have your Dad as your very own "picker"!

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  11. AnonymousAugust 18, 2012 at 7:40 PM

    Wow, your dad sure is a legend for spotting that one! It looks amazing!
    Cas x

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  12. ChrissieAugust 18, 2012 at 8:19 PM

    Simply gorgeous!

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  13. Anne August 19, 2012 at 1:42 AM

    Fabulous!! My very favorite "look" for vintage (and new!) pieces! I've just discovered your lovely blog, and am now following!
    So nice to meet you!
    Hugs,
    Anne

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  14. AnonymousAugust 19, 2012 at 8:18 AM

    What a beautiful piece and it's even more beautiful with your paint job! Love it.
    Thank you for popping in to see me.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  15. foreverdecoratingAugust 19, 2012 at 12:57 PM

    I am in love with this piece! Way to go DAD!

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  16. Dede WarrenAugust 19, 2012 at 2:06 PM

    I love this dresser and your painting of it! Can you send your Dad my way, I'd love to find something like this... and $20? Can you say bonus round?!

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  17. cathy@my1929charmerAugust 20, 2012 at 6:55 AM

    Really $20 bucks, the least I paid for a buffet was $70. The detail on it is so pretty and now really stands out - I always like lighter antiqued buffet - really brings everything out. Boy your Dad could become a picker for me! I'd love to see his scores. Beautiful piece! Thanks for sharing your creative inspiration with Sunday’s Best – you helped make the party a success!

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  18. DonnaAugust 20, 2012 at 8:22 AM

    I just found you through Debra at Common Ground and fell in love with your blog! Love the transformation on this bureau!... Donna

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  19. Nici @ Posed PerfectionAugust 20, 2012 at 10:03 PM

    Beautiful transformation! Just wanted to stop by and thank you for visiting Posed Perfection last week. Thanks for your sweet comment about the Chocolate Yummies. I hope you'll visit again soon. Have a great week!
    Blessings,
    Nici

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  20. RitaAugust 21, 2012 at 11:08 AM

    Beautiful piece and amazing transformation.
    rita

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  21. Cassie BustamanteAugust 21, 2012 at 7:10 PM

    beautiful job! the distressing is just perfect!

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  22. Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesAugust 21, 2012 at 9:37 PM

    OH so pretty, Andrea...a total transformation...and you're right, I would use it anywhere! Thanks so much for stopping by my blog!

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  23. Rebecca NelsonAugust 22, 2012 at 7:19 AM

    TOTAL.LOVE.WITOUT.A.DOUBT!

    SCORE!

    xoRebecca

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  24. Red Rose AlleyAugust 22, 2012 at 7:26 AM

    I am in love with this dresser, Andrea. I think you dad had a vision when he saw this this treasure. Happy Wednesday.
    ~Sheri at Red Rose Alley

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  25. Shannon FoxAugust 22, 2012 at 7:56 AM

    $20 bucks???

    GO DAD!

    That is a fabulous deal. And you made it fabulously gorgeous!!!!

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  26. TrishaAugust 22, 2012 at 9:02 AM

    Oh boy did your dad do a good job or what?! And for $20-amazing! I love, love, love the way it turned out!

    ~Trisha

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  27. AnonymousAugust 22, 2012 at 11:39 AM

    I am so in love with this piece! What an incredible gift...what an amazing find! What a very tasteful and discerning eye your daddy has!

    And the work you put into painting the piece was soooooooooo worth it! I am jealous to the max...but in a good way! Thanks so much for sharing.



    ciao bella
    Creative Carmelina

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  28. Cottage and BroomeAugust 22, 2012 at 5:55 PM

    Go Dad!!!! What a great piece and a great transformation. You and your Dad make a great team! I love the dresser, Laura

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  29. Eclectically VintageAugust 22, 2012 at 8:20 PM

    Yes - I have the typewriter that nobody uses - and this would be the perfect place to prop it! Any girl - especially me - would love this beauty!

    Your dad is a garage sale rockstar - $20!!!!
    Kelly

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  30. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonAugust 22, 2012 at 10:33 PM

    Oh my gosh Andrea,
    this is absolutely gorgeous! Love, love the lines. Your dad rocks for sure! Can't believe that he got this for $20. You did a fantastic job and I love it all white and distressed! Thanks for sharing with Share Your Cup.
    Hugs,
    Jann
    Wanted to congratulate you for being a guest feature at Common Ground. Well deserved!

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  31. Tami Von ZalezAugust 23, 2012 at 10:04 AM

    Really like what you've done ~

    Popped in from Jann's SYCT.

    thriftshopcommando.blogspot.com

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  32. Jacqueline~Cabin and CottageAugust 23, 2012 at 8:10 PM

    White works so well on all those gorgeous curves! Lovely makeover!

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  33. Allison @ The Golden SycamoreAugust 23, 2012 at 8:19 PM

    What a beautiful transformation! Amazing that your dad got it for only $20! Visiting from My 1929 Charmer.

    Allison

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  34. CrysAugust 23, 2012 at 10:42 PM

    I'm all agog! This is an incredible piece, an incredible find, an incredible price (20?!!!), and you did a phenomenal job with it!!!

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  35. Shabby chic SandyAugust 23, 2012 at 11:46 PM

    I cannot even believe your Dad got this for $20! It is gorgeous. Of course your remake made it perfect. :) Love the lines--just love it.

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  36. girlsAugust 24, 2012 at 9:47 AM

    20$ that is incredible! I need to inslist my dad to find me great treasures also! This turned out amazing and I love the paint.. I am your newest follower and would love for you to come checkout mine if you ever have a chance!

    -Peggy

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  37. The Porcelain RoseAugust 24, 2012 at 1:01 PM

    Fantastic!
    I have a dresser almost exactly like this one. White and everything.... mine has two larger drawers at the top instead of three. I seperated the mirror from the dresser and turned the dresser into a bathroom vanity. I hung the mirror above with two French sconce's to either side.
    I paid a lot more than you did for mine!!!
    Thanks for sharing.
    Will visit again soon.
    Elizabeth

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  38. Lisa @ Lisas Creative DesignsAugust 25, 2012 at 6:46 AM

    I LOVE this piece! What great lines and only $20/ That is a wonderful deal. I am a bit jealous! It is just gorgeous! Well done!

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  39. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleAugust 28, 2012 at 8:58 AM

    What a great find for $20. Your dad did good. Love the new look.

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