Can I be honest? Sometimes I just don’t feel like crafting or DIY’ing or repurposing.
Sometimes I just feel like buying.
But when I realized that what would help our closet feel less like it was going to burst at the seams would be rearranging some things in our bedroom and adding a large dresser, I had every intention of finding an old dressser and giving it a facelift. Honestly I did!
But after visiting every second hand/consignment/thrift store in town I just couldn’t find the right size, the right shape or the right style dresser anywhere.
So I expanded my search to Craigslist and lo and behold, there it was.
The perfect dresser.
And the best part of all. It was already done!
Someone else had lovingly given it new life and not only was it the best price I had seen anywhere (even among the pieces I was going to have to makeover) she was even willing to deliver it to our house.
All we had to do was click to pay and haul it upstairs to the master bedroom.
Oh how I love it so.
I think not having to paint or stain it made it even prettier in my eyes.
(paint color is Aubusson Blue by A.S. Chalk Paint)
It has a wonderful mix of hardware that is original to the dresser with newer hardware on the top drawers.
The young gal who sold it to us is just starting her own business repurposing and selling furniture. She’s pursuing her creative dreams and as we chatted in the driveway I could feel her passion and eagerness for this season in her life.
It was infectious.
It reminded me of my own passions. My own eagerness.
And it made me so happy to know that by buying this dresser we were helping her on her journey.
Of course, it also made me happy that SHE was the one who painted it! š
P.S. While we are on the subject of supporting those who are pursuing their passions you absolutely have to check out the darling Farmhouse Collection store on Etsy! You will find so many amazing signs for your home and I’m thinking this one just might need to come to MY home!
AND there’s still time to enter to win the $100 Visa Gift Card Giveaway fromĀ Pepperidge FarmĀ® MilanoĀ® Cookies!
Oh my goodness Vanessa, that dresser is gorgeous!
I am in love with the hardware and the filigree detail,
not to mention the beautiful blue color. Well done!
: )
WOW, this is so beautiful, and what a coincidence! I JUST redid my bedroom furniture and used a dark blue paint and silvery drawer pulls! I loved my choice of color for my own, and it is such a compliment to know that you picked the same color for your dresser… Thanks for writing your great blog, it is always an inspiration to me. (If there is a way to upload a picture of my own to you I will be glad to, if you want to see it.)
Beautiful! The color is so great…what an awesome find! Love the gold mirror above : )
How lucky were you to find that beauty and I am sure that the one who painted it is happy that it is going to a great home….so happy you found each other! Love the color!
What a beautiful dresser!!! I love the color combined with the stain….just gorgeous! I think it’s very good for the soul to purchase something already done. Makes my heart smile and recharges my spirit.
What a great find. I love the shape of it and the color!
That dresser is beautiful! What a find!
Would love to know what the dresser color is…. beautiful!
Hi Dee Ann! The color is Aubusson blue by Annie Sloan Chalk paint. š
Great story. Thanks for sharing. š
Your dresser is gorgeous! I can especially appreciate not having to paint it, as much as I love making stuff over, I’m pretty burned out. I’m ready to be done and enjoy my home and family!!
Sounds like you and the dresser seller were a match made in heaven! Isn’t it fun that you were able to help that girl along toward her dreams while you bought just the right piece for your home. It looks great; of course you have it styled beautifully. And you didn’t even have to scrub paint out from under your fingernails!
The dresser is is beautiful , your room looks great. What a find,,
Have a great tomorrow .
Pam
Absolutely love it! You give this decorating challenged lady some much needed guidance š
Love it!!! Thanks for all the ideas you and your sister share. It helps the decorating challenged, like me ;).