Here's a Before after I washed the whole thing down with Murphy 's Oil soap. The chest was missing one of the handles on the top so I removed them both, filled in the holes and added two new knobs. I really think my hubby thought I was losing it when I brought this one home;)
And here's the after. I love the patina the dark wax adds!
The draws where pretty plain so I glued these appliques on them.
I love the look it added.
Decided to leave the top part stained.
Original hardware just cleaned it up a bit.
One more before and after, I just love how this piece turned out!
I'll be back with another post to show you the vignette.
After working on this piece most of Saturday, here is what I found when I walked into the family room.
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65 comments:
Martina! It's gorgeous! I love the color and those little wood medallions just added the wow factor! Precious little sleeping one! You did great as always.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Wonderful transformation, Martina! I can see why you suggested that blue to me for my dresser. The appliques were the perfect touch, too. They really changed the look of the front.
I love the way that turned out!
This turned out beautiful. So far, I have not liked anything that I have done in the Aubusson blue, and have re-done all of it. I loved it in the store, and I love your piece, so I don't know what my deal is? Great deal on the chest also!
It's gorgeous Martina! Love the appliques you added. How sweet is that little one of yours...she's precious!!!! Enjoy your day, Gail
Wow...what a differnce, just love it and that special angel of yours!!!
Love the piece now with the dark top! Hey I recognize that "nesting" pillow behind your darling girl!! I have it too!
I love that chalk paint colour, and your dresser looks glorious in it!
That turned out great. You'd never know they were the same tables. Love the details you added and that color is gorgeous!!
I really like how that turned out. It has much more personality with it's new color. Your daughter looks so sweet sleeping there. She reminds me of my son . Mine has done that before and then I felt guilty.
Martina, I love it. My favorite color that I so want to use on something else. Love the appliques.
Wow Martina, that looks like a completely different piece. Love the color, its gorgeous.
Love that dresser makeover. It looks absolutely gorgeous. Great color and I love the top being a different color. So smart to add the appliques.
It turned out wonderful. I love that color too.
Fantastic Martina! It turned out so pretty and I love the color and the appliques!
Rondell♥
What a great tranformation. The color is so rich and lush now. I love the depth. Enjoy!
¡Un cambio sensacional! Fantástico trabajo. Te felicito.
Saludos.
It's fantastic, Martina! I love the color you chose.
Love it Martina!
Victoria is adorable!
You did a great job making that one over. Victoria looks so sweet!
This turned out so nice! Great job :) Love the color.
Your old piece looks fabulous, my friend! You did a great job on it, I love the color, the stained top and the new appliques. I have never used dark wax, I need to look into it, I think.
Hugs, Cindy
Love this piece Martina...you are doing such a great job painting the furniture....xo, Mariaelena
Hi Martina,
You did a beautiful job on your chest. I love how you added the medallions and the color is fabulous.
Love the pic of your little darlin.
hugs
Sissie
Wow, Martina ... now *that's* a transformation and an amazing one at that !! I love it ... you truly brought it back to life, with its new color being spectacular ... the dark wax was the perfect choice, too! And, what a cutie patootie!
Martina, this piece is da bomb girl! I do not think I would have looked twice at it myself. Amazing job girl!
Wow Martina, what a beautiful transformation! Love the color and embellishments...very nice!!!
Beautiful! Aubusson Blue is one of my favorite colors.
Martina, that is just beautiful! I love the color you chose! The handles are so my style! Great job!
I love the color! Beautiful makeover Martina!
So beautiful Martina! I love that color! :-)
Vanessa
P.S. Such a cute pic of your daughter!
Beautifully done! I love the new color and love the embellishments. Oh, and I especially love that price!
Have a great day.
Pam
The color is perfect and the addition of the embellishments takes it to the next level! I love it!
Debbie
This looks fantastic! I LOVE the blue. I have an AS Duck Egg Blue and it's just not dark enough, but your blue is very striking. I love how you gave this so much pizazz.
The is a gorgeous piece, Martina! The color is beautiful and the added details really set it off perfectly!
Martina-That looks GREAT! You did a wonderful job of it..and the color and appliques are perfect.
Love the picture of the sleeping Little Miss. xo Diana
Beautiful piece! Love the blue color and added decals to the front!
WOW...what an awesome deal you got here...$20? Lovin' the color that you used on it...so very pretty.
Blessings,
Linda
Your chest looks wonderful. I have been "collecting" blue painted furniture for a blog post and would love to include your piece. x Sharon
and... extra STORAGE! Lucky you, it looks wonderful.
Wow - absolutely fabulous! You REALLY got a deal on that piece and turned it into Cinderella at the ball! Linda
Love the color you choose. Adding the wooden medallions really added to the piece of furniture -kicked it up a notch :-) beautiful project.
Hi Martina,
Love this makeover...the appliques make a big difference and the hardware is beautiful...Looks so fresh!! Great find!!
Your little one is so sweet!
All the Best,
Christine
Nicely done, it is beautiful, and i love the color.
Great color!! What a great find for $20.00 you rocked that piece. Great Job!!!
Your little sleeping angel is precious!!
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Manoli.
That turned out beautifully...I have been looking for a narrow dresser to redo for our bedroom...our big one is almost that same color! Have a great day!!
Just beautiful! LOVE the color choice too:) Stop over to my blog and check out my desk its the same color:)) Love what you did:) Deidre~ http://simplysiomplisticated4.blogspot.com
Martina, The chest looks wonderful and I love the color you painted it. xo, Sherry
Love how the chest turned out! It is the perfect blue. Now I want an AS in blue too...ahh!
Oh my goodness! It looks fabulous! And I love seeing the shot of your daughter.So adorable!
I love the transformation, Martina! Great job and beautiful choice of color. Your Victoria is so beautiful!...Christine
It's absolutely gorgeous! And the prettiest shade of blue. Wish I'd found it. I STILL need something for my clothes.
Brenda
First of all, Victoria is so cute. Love what you did with this piece. The appliques add so much, and the blue is wonderfully dramatic.
Martina it looks wonderful! I love the detail that you added! Congrats Terri!
Gorgeous!! The hardware is beautiful with the color you chose, can't wait to see what you do with it!
Thank you for sharing this fabulous post to Potpourri Friday!
Martina~ WOW, what a phenomenal transformation! I love-love-love that piece! Well done! xo ~Liz
I gave a similar chest to my daughter in law when we moved. I'm sending her the link. What a beautiful transformation!
That color just pops! Great choice.
That turned out awesome! Love how the color and appliques transformed it. Thank you for joining me at Home Sweet Home!
Sherry
Gorgeous - love the color on this!! Thanks for linking up!
ya done good honey ... !!!
thanks so much for linking ... se ya next week
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Great Project!
xo,
mONICa
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