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May 17, 2011

Can a Vanity make you Vain?

Well, I don’t know about that….
But I was willing to take that chance when I found this darling piece!
I’m so excited about this addition to my daughter’s room and
could not believe how perfectly it fit the bill.
The best part? Someone had already lovingly restored it saving this mama a lot of time and energy!

Check out what the top surface looks like. I just adore the damask detailing!
But, as it is currently in the room of a not quite 4 year old, it will probably get a nice piece of acrylic over it as protection against the inevitable. You know…crayons, markers, gum (don’t get me started on that one!) and probably a whole host of other things I could never predict but you KNOW they will happen!

And here are some more details…

And it just keeps getting better! The seller had already lined the drawers with music sheet paper!

Discovering this Dovetail joint was definitely an added bonus!

And check out these gorgeous drawer pulls!

This sweet vanity came with a darling little swivel stool.
But it just wasn’t living up to its full potential.
And it definitely wasn’t going to work in a little girl’s room!
So, it got covered with my favorite new fabric
Plus a thin layer of plastic for added protection against all of the possible ways an almost 4 year old could destroy budget-busting fabric!

Here is a close up of how it all looked once it had been stapled onto the stool.

The little Miss has already discovered the thrill of spinning herself silly on that little stool!

So, will this vanity make her vain?
I doubt it, considering her first order of business was to say,
“Let’s play ‘Library’ mommy! I’m the lady and you have to come get your books here!”
Who needs vanity when there are books to check out?
Thanks for joining me at the Fence today,
This post is partying at the following places:
Green Door Designs: Saturday Spotlight
My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia: Tuesday’s Treasures
DIY by Design: Swing into Spring
Elements Interiors: Whassup Wednesday
Savvy Southern Style: Wow Us Wednesday
No Minimalist Here: Open House Party

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  1. Pam - diy Design Fanatic says

    May 17, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    What a great find! The vanity is so pretty with wonderful details! I love the fabric you recovered the stool with!

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  2. One Heart says

    May 17, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous!! Reminds me of the one my daughter used to have in her room. I still can’t believe I gave it away. 🙁 Love that fabric.

    Enjoy it all, especially the reading time together.

    Much love!

    Reply
  3. Heather says

    May 17, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    What a lucky little girl! I might have just saved this beautiful vanity for myself! It would be a great place to display my tiaras! Just kidding!

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  4. Debra@Common Ground says

    May 17, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    Every little girl needs a vanity, and every mommy needs a break when it comes to redo-ing them. really sweet, she’ll love it!! xoxo Debra

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  5. classic • casual • home says

    May 17, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    Oh swoon! I just absolutely love it. Wouldn’t you have wanted it as a child? Or even now?

    Reply
  6. alison says

    May 17, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    …and don’t forget stickers…at least in my house! this is a lovely piece and your daughter is one lucky girl.

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  7. Here On Crow Creek says

    May 17, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    That is adorable! So pretty! Lucky little girl and that fabric is beautiful!

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  8. ℳartina @ Northern Nesting says

    May 17, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    OMG Vanessa that piece is gorgeous!! I love it and what a cute little stool to go with it and the fabric you added is fabulous! It looks perfect in your daughters room. Martina

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  9. Bonnie@Creative Decorating says

    May 17, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    That is just gorgeous! Love everything about it, even the fabric!

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  10. housedressingblog.blogspot.com says

    May 17, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    Ooh la la! What a fantastic find and I love that fabric. Did you ladies get a new header for your blog? I love it!

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  11. Ido says

    May 17, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    Love that vanity and your blog! New follower here!
    Have a great day!
    XXXX Ido

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  12. Wendy says

    May 17, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    What a great find! I love all the details in the piece. So pretty!

    Reply
  13. Conspicuous Style Design Blog says

    May 17, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    This is SO pretty! I have so many mirrors in my house, I sometimes wonder if people are going to think it is because of vanity! I actually hardly ever look in them (except the bathroom one of course)…I have them because I just love the way they sparkle and bounce light around. This one is such a lovely place for a young girl to sit and dream!
    Stacy

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  14. Kelsey @ trialandstyle.com says

    May 17, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    That is so amazing! I especially love that it was already restored! I love the fabric you used for the stool! So great 🙂

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  15. Ange says

    May 17, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    Oooh, love it!!! The stool fabric is so adorable, it is a perfect match. 🙂

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  16. Judy says

    May 17, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    Love the vanity. I came across the perfect vanity in a beautiful antique store about six months ago and didn’t buy it. I still am kicking myself about that. I love yours and the new fabric is adorable. Good idea to protect it. What a darling addition to your daughter’s room.

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  17. Amy @ 11Magnolialane says

    May 17, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    I love that vanity. So jealous! I love the style of this room, that yellow toile is so pretty too.

    Reply
  18. Janette@The2Seasons says

    May 17, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    I just discovered your blog. I live in Central Kentucky (Lexington), and my daughter lives in Syracuse, NY, and we have a blog together called The 2 Seasons. We are having a lot of fun with it, too.

    Reply
  19. Amber @ Quilted Euphoria says

    May 17, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    That is the most beautiful piece of furniture I’ve ever seen! So jealous!

    Reply
  20. Sue says

    May 17, 2011 at 11:31 PM

    ALL of your projects have turned out so beautifully! Do you have a link to your finished kitchen? I can’t find it:(

    Reply
  21. Ann from On Sutton Place says

    May 17, 2011 at 11:53 PM

    Great find on the vanity…I have one and it could certainly use some refreshing. I love the white. I guess I haven’t visited for a while because when I got here I couldn’t believe your new blog design. Well done! It looks incredible. You and your sister are so talented…and so lucky to have each other. I’ll try to come back for Inspiration Friday. Hope you are having a great week! ~Ann

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  22. Gina says

    May 17, 2011 at 11:57 PM

    That is one fabulous vanity…vain or not!

    Reply
  23. Robin says

    May 18, 2011 at 12:29 AM

    Oh how pretty. It’s so perfect. The color, the sheet music used to line the drawers and the little stool. What a great find.

    Reply
  24. Judy says

    May 18, 2011 at 12:32 AM

    I’m so glad you linked up your daughter’s gorgeous vanity. It’s so beautiful!!

    Reply
  25. Kim @ Savvy Southern Style says

    May 18, 2011 at 1:09 AM

    Wow, Vanessa that piece is in such great shape. Love the fabric you covered the stool in, too. Thanks for joining the party!

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  26. Dee says

    May 18, 2011 at 2:18 AM

    Absolutely darling. Great find.

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  27. Emily@LovelyBeasts says

    May 18, 2011 at 5:31 AM

    I love this! A vanity that she can enjoy now and forever. And the new fabric you chose for the stool is perfect. So glad your daughter liked it!

    And thanks so much for always supporting my work and my blog! It’s been forever since I finished a project and can’t wait to party on Friday :).

    Emily
    https://lovelybeasts.blogspot.com/

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  28. Terry says

    May 18, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    Adore the details you did on this piece.

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  29. Haniela says

    May 18, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    What a fantastic find!
    Fantastic work on this piece.
    I love the color.

    Reply
  30. Susan (My Place to Yours) says

    May 18, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    Love it all! What a fantastic find. But I’ve gotta say that the library comment is the very best part! That love of books and “pretend” will take her far!

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  31. Kathy says

    May 18, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    Wow love this so pretty!

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  32. Pamela says

    May 18, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    Super super sweet Vanessa!

    Reply
  33. michelle says

    May 18, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    What a beautiful vanity Vanessa!! I love all the little details, they are so sweet and so perfect. I can see many hours of hair brushing here. 🙂

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  34. Cozy Little House says

    May 18, 2011 at 11:58 PM

    This is just stunning! Love the lining of the drawers.
    Brenda

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  35. Shelia says

    May 19, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    What a sweet piece and I just love it. That is some sweet fabric on the stool too.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia 😉

    Reply
  36. Cindy says

    May 19, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    Adorable, the style and colors are so sweet! The vanity and stool are perfect for a sweet little girls room! 🙂

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  37. Sherry @ No Minimalist Here says

    May 21, 2011 at 2:33 AM

    Hi Vanessa, This vanity is adorable and how great someone had already transformed it. I can see your daughter as a teenager still using it. Thanks for linking up to my party.
    Hugs,
    Sherry

    Reply
  38. Traci says

    May 31, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    What a great piece Vanessa! Perfect for a little girls room & it can grow with her.

    Reply

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