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April 28, 2015

New Dresser in the Master Bedroom

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!

aubusson blue dresser1 atthepicketfence.com

 

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.

dresser with painted bottom and stained top

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.

dresser painted blue with dark top atthepicketfence.com

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.

bedroom dresser with french country styling atthepicketfence.com

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.

dresser with tray on top

Of course, it also made me happy that SHE was the one who painted it! 😉

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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!

sign

 

AND there’s still time to enter to win the $100 Visa Gift Card Giveaway from Pepperidge Farm® Milano® Cookies!

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  1. Peg says

    April 28, 2015 at 4:19 AM

    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!
    : )

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  2. Sue Tait says

    April 28, 2015 at 5:49 AM

    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.)

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  3. Deb says

    April 28, 2015 at 6:01 AM

    Beautiful! The color is so great…what an awesome find! Love the gold mirror above : )

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  4. Shirley@Housepitality Designs says

    April 28, 2015 at 6:40 AM

    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!

    Reply
  5. Debbie says

    April 28, 2015 at 6:43 AM

    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.

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  6. Kim says

    April 28, 2015 at 7:31 AM

    What a great find. I love the shape of it and the color!

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  7. Julia says

    April 28, 2015 at 7:51 AM

    That dresser is beautiful! What a find!

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  8. Dee Ann says

    April 28, 2015 at 8:37 AM

    Would love to know what the dresser color is…. beautiful!

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    • At The Picket Fence says

      April 28, 2015 at 9:31 AM

      Hi Dee Ann! The color is Aubusson blue by Annie Sloan Chalk paint. 🙂

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  9. Nikki says

    April 28, 2015 at 8:59 AM

    Great story. Thanks for sharing. 🙂

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  10. Michelle says

    April 28, 2015 at 10:25 AM

    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!!

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  11. Richella Parham says

    April 28, 2015 at 11:12 AM

    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!

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  12. Pamela says

    April 28, 2015 at 8:01 PM

    The dresser is is beautiful , your room looks great. What a find,,
    Have a great tomorrow .
    Pam

    Reply
  13. Sarah Adams says

    April 30, 2015 at 5:37 PM

    Absolutely love it! You give this decorating challenged lady some much needed guidance 🙂

    Reply
  14. Sarah Adams says

    April 30, 2015 at 5:39 PM

    Love it!!! Thanks for all the ideas you and your sister share. It helps the decorating challenged, like me ;).

    Reply

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