Friday, May 6, 2011

a {refined} farmhouse dresser

You may have seen glimpses of her before showcasing my vignettes, but I've never properly introduced her...





This is Anne.





This is what she looked like when I found her.






I loved the curve of her legs, and especially the detail of the key holes.













I painted her a pretty cream but left the top alone, adding only a warm wood stain.










She reminds me of a piece you'd find in an old farmhouse, with a little more refinement.





Two of the knobs were damaged which allowed me to add some cute glass ones at the top. The existing ones were a brassy color which seemed too bold, so I dry brushed some paint on them so only a little bit of the brass showed through.







I couldn't let Anne go without introducing her--she will soon be replaced with a buffet I am currently working on in the garage.







Also, big news (for me), next week marks my 1 year blogiversary. Enter my giveaway to celebrate--it's like Oprah's favorite things--well, kind of--more like a few of Primp's favorite things.
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50 comments:

  1. raggygirlvintageMay 6, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    She's very classy, how can you let her go!
    Tracey

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  2. LizMay 7, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    Congrats on your one year blogging! I've been following you for a while and sure enjoy looking at what you create. Thanks for sharing! I really appreciate the whimsy you use in naming your furniture- you are a kindred spirit.
    Liz

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  3. AllisonMay 7, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    I have a dresser almost exactly like that, except Anne has curvier legs! My folks bought it at a garage sale just after they were married in 1950. It sat in our garage as my Dad's tool chest for years, and I got it last July when he put it in a garage sale. It's completely painted in yellow and green LEAD paint, and I've been going back and forth on how to finish it. Thanks for the inspiration -- now I know what I want to do. It's beautiful!

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  4. Mary EllenMay 8, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    Wow this dresser turned out so beautiful! I have several pieces that I need to paint for the room that I just got finished! Love this look!

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  5. the lowesMay 9, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    this is just so pretty!!! you did so good!

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  6. JamiMay 9, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    That is gorgeous. Can you come makeover the cabinet I just bought?! lol

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  7. Tracy H.May 9, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    Beautiful! :)

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  8. Handbags*N*PigtailsMay 9, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    What a fabulous makeover. LOVE it!
    xo,
    Sarah

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  9. Dragonfly TreasureMay 9, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    Simply gorgeous! You outdid your self ♥
    *hugs*deb

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  10. Christine @ craftygeordi.blogspot.comMay 9, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    Beautiful! The after compared to the before is simply stunning.

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  11. JackieMay 9, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    Beautiful! I love what you did. The dresser looks so much like an Ethan Allen one I got about nine years ago to go in our nursery. Love it!

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  12. Korrie@RedHenHomeMay 9, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    This is a lovely piece! I love the crystal knobs as an accent to the other hardware.

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  13. Allison@FabRehabMay 9, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    Drool! I love this!

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  14. HeidiMay 9, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    so pretty - nice work!!

    -h

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  15. LoriMay 9, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    Wow...great eye on that one! You made Ms. Anne amazing!! I'm a new follower!

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  16. Jane @ Jane's Junk and TreasuresMay 10, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    PERFECT!!!!

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  17. AmyMay 10, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    it came out beautiful!!
    Amy

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  18. Jacqueline~Cabin and CottageMay 10, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    I love furniture with mixed finishes like this! Just beautiful! Congrats on your milestone!

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  19. Heaven's WalkMay 10, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    I'm just adoring the white with the dark top! Very chic farmhouse! :) Great job!

    xoxo laurie

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  20. ChrisMay 10, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    Anne had a fabulous makeover. Well done.

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  21. Miss Gracie's HouseMay 10, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    I love how white paint can totally revive a piece...LOVE it!
    Happy WW!
    Rene

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  22. Cassie @ Primitive & ProperMay 10, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    gorgeous! the finish looks so smooth and beautiful!

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  23. Kim @ A Brush of WhimsyMay 11, 2011 at 12:16 AM

    I love it in white! :)

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  24. JennyMay 11, 2011 at 4:26 AM

    WOW! What a marvelous transformation! It's a gorgeous piece - well done!

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  25. TerryMay 11, 2011 at 5:54 AM

    I just live for redoing furniture and this is just the kind of project that I love to do. It looks great!

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  26. The Painted ParlorMay 11, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    found you from cassie's POWW and I'm your newest follower :) I love that dresser, beautiful!! come on over and visit my little blog if you'd like! paintedparlor.blogspot.com

    have a wonderful wednesday,
    julie

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  27. KKMay 11, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    I love Anne's pretty makeover. I could see her looking fine and confident in any space. You did a beautiful job.

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  28. Midwest CottageMay 11, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    Love it!!

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  29. LindsayMay 11, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    WOW! Now this is a serious transformation! I like how you named the table ;)

    -Lindsay
    Delighted Momma

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  30. Lisas Creative HomeMay 11, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    Anne is just lovely! What an awesome transformation!

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  31. Brayton Homestead InteriorsMay 11, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    Hello Anne,
    nice to meet you. you have a lovely shape. glad your top stayed wood; it contrasts so beautifully with the white.

    Karen
    from WW.

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  32. JudyMay 11, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    That is one beautiful dresser. Thanks for sharing at my Swing into Spring party.

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  33. Ashleigh@SincerelyMay 11, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    Gorgeous! Must be hard to see her go!

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  34. High Street CottageMay 12, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    Hi Michelle, this is just gorgeous. I love the finish you chose, and the handles. I have the honor of being your "linky neighbor" over at Debra's this week, hope you have a wonderful Friday, tami

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  35. Angie @ The Country Chic CottageMay 13, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    Anne is amazing! So glad to meet her!

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  36. Bec@littlelucyluMay 13, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    Love this! She is just beautiful.
    Happy to be a new follower,
    Bec :-)
    www.littlelucylu.com

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  37. The Cranky QueenMay 13, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    Great re-do! Love the color and the the natural wood top! Also, you have great ways to designing the vignettes>>>Visit me over at my blog sometimes...Tiffany

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  38. Tracy's Trinkets and Treasures/Treasured MomentsMay 13, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    Anne is gorgeous. I like her too and I am sure she is glad to be pretty and not ugly anymore.

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  39. bloominganneMay 14, 2011 at 12:07 AM

    She's beautiful. Congrats on your anniversary!

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  40. Jan@southernjunkin'May 14, 2011 at 5:49 AM

    Beautiful Job! Now she can be presented in style!

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  41. CassieMay 14, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    Your Anne is gorgeous!

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  42. Debra@Common GroundMay 14, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    Anne is such a beauty, love the metal topiary forms too, it really makes a statement. Thanks so much for linking up with VIF! xoxo Debra

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  43. Bonnie SchulteMay 14, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    Just beautiful. I would have to keep Anne for ever and ever, never to be replaced.

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  44. Audrey PettitMay 14, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    Your dresser looks beautiful! What a fabulous transformation. Love the soft paint color and love that you kept the top natural wood. Lovely knobs, too. Really love it all.
    Visiting from Show & Tell Friday. TFS!

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  45. ~ ~ Ahrisha ~ ~May 15, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    She is a real Gem! Nice job.

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  46. CarolMay 15, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    She's lovely! I really like the glass knobs and the curves.

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  47. Courtney @ A Diamond in the StuffMay 16, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    I just wanted to let you know that I featured your dresser today! Please take a look and grab a button while your over there!

    http://adiamondinthestuff.blogspot.com/2011/05/time-to-shine-features-no-17.html

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  48. CoopDeVillaMay 16, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    Love your post AND dresser. Had to chuckle... about your "lady Anne." My fixer-uppers are all women too. I recently talked about a buffet that I painted white in my latest post and refered to it as a "she with curvy legs." Anne's new look is stunning. She's a keeper.

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  49. JudyMay 17, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    I am featuring this gorgeous dresser at my Swing into Spring party tonight (link opens at 8pm EST). Please stop by and pick up an I've Been Featured button. Thanks.

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  50. Perchance_to_Dream86June 11, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    If you don't mind me asking, what paint did you use to refinish her? Thanks!

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