Wednesday, January 18, 2012

A New Look for an Old Piece

This is the piece that I gave you guy's a little peak of in my last post. I found this at a garage sale right before Christmas on my way to drop Toby off at the groomers. The man sold it to me for $20! It's been sitting in our garage ever since (way to dirty to bring in the house)!! So after deciding on the perfect color I got to it, and I have to say I love how it turned out and love this color. AS Aubusson Blue.




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.
                  I guess Victoria got tired of waiting for her mama!

      * My GIVEAWAY ends tonight at midnight*


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65 comments:

  1. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2012 at 11:14 AM

    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 ;)

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  2. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsJanuary 17, 2012 at 11:14 AM

    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.

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  3. GoldieJanuary 17, 2012 at 11:23 AM

    I love the way that turned out!

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  4. Teresa@1800 Farmhouse RdJanuary 17, 2012 at 11:25 AM

    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!

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  5. GailJanuary 17, 2012 at 11:38 AM

    It's gorgeous Martina! Love the appliques you added. How sweet is that little one of yours...she's precious!!!! Enjoy your day, Gail

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  6. KathyJanuary 17, 2012 at 11:54 AM

    Wow...what a differnce, just love it and that special angel of yours!!!

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  7. AntiqueChaseJanuary 17, 2012 at 12:44 PM

    Love the piece now with the dark top! Hey I recognize that "nesting" pillow behind your darling girl!! I have it too!

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  8. AndreaJanuary 17, 2012 at 12:56 PM

    I love that chalk paint colour, and your dresser looks glorious in it!

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  9. Donna~One Simple Country GirlJanuary 17, 2012 at 1:05 PM

    That turned out great. You'd never know they were the same tables. Love the details you added and that color is gorgeous!!

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  10. KellyJanuary 17, 2012 at 1:15 PM

    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.

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  11. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleJanuary 17, 2012 at 1:34 PM

    Martina, I love it. My favorite color that I so want to use on something else. Love the appliques.

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  12. KarenJanuary 17, 2012 at 1:52 PM

    Wow Martina, that looks like a completely different piece. Love the color, its gorgeous.

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  13. DIYbyDesignJanuary 17, 2012 at 2:37 PM

    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.

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  14. Penny from Enjoying The Simple ThingsJanuary 17, 2012 at 2:55 PM

    It turned out wonderful. I love that color too.

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  15. Something Nice and PrettyJanuary 17, 2012 at 2:57 PM

    Fantastic Martina! It turned out so pretty and I love the color and the appliques!

    Rondell♥

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  16. Shannon FoxJanuary 17, 2012 at 3:06 PM

    What a great tranformation. The color is so rich and lush now. I love the depth. Enjoy!

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  17. YayiJanuary 17, 2012 at 3:06 PM

    ¡Un cambio sensacional! Fantástico trabajo. Te felicito.
    Saludos.

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  18. GinaJanuary 17, 2012 at 3:19 PM

    It's fantastic, Martina! I love the color you chose.

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  19. Sunflowers With SmilesJanuary 17, 2012 at 3:39 PM

    Love it Martina!

    Victoria is adorable!

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  20. UnknownJanuary 17, 2012 at 3:43 PM

    You did a great job making that one over. Victoria looks so sweet!

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  21. TanyaJanuary 17, 2012 at 4:06 PM

    This turned out so nice! Great job :) Love the color.

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  22. CindyJanuary 17, 2012 at 4:11 PM

    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

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  23. MariaelenaJanuary 17, 2012 at 5:26 PM

    Love this piece Martina...you are doing such a great job painting the furniture....xo, Mariaelena

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  24. Sissie's Shabby CottageJanuary 17, 2012 at 5:57 PM

    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

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  25. Becca BertottiJanuary 17, 2012 at 6:24 PM

    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!

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  26. DebbiedoosJanuary 17, 2012 at 6:30 PM

    Martina, this piece is da bomb girl! I do not think I would have looked twice at it myself. Amazing job girl!

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  27. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeJanuary 17, 2012 at 6:32 PM

    Wow Martina, what a beautiful transformation! Love the color and embellishments...very nice!!!

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  28. Katie @ Wildwood CreekJanuary 17, 2012 at 7:09 PM

    Beautiful! Aubusson Blue is one of my favorite colors.

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  29. d e l i g h tJanuary 17, 2012 at 7:27 PM

    Martina, that is just beautiful! I love the color you chose! The handles are so my style! Great job!

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  30. Pat@Back Porch MusingsJanuary 17, 2012 at 8:06 PM

    I love the color! Beautiful makeover Martina!

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  31. At The Picket FenceJanuary 17, 2012 at 8:11 PM

    So beautiful Martina! I love that color! :-)
    Vanessa
    P.S. Such a cute pic of your daughter!

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  32. Pam@OurAdventuresInHomeImprovementJanuary 17, 2012 at 8:15 PM

    Beautifully done! I love the new color and love the embellishments. Oh, and I especially love that price!

    Have a great day.
    Pam

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  33. debbie refresh restyleJanuary 17, 2012 at 9:05 PM

    The color is perfect and the addition of the embellishments takes it to the next level! I love it!
    Debbie

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  34. Miranda @ Pressing OnJanuary 17, 2012 at 9:43 PM

    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.

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  35. Honey at 2805January 17, 2012 at 9:44 PM

    The is a gorgeous piece, Martina! The color is beautiful and the added details really set it off perfectly!

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  36. NanaDianaJanuary 17, 2012 at 10:11 PM

    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

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  37. Ramblings of a Southern Girl ~ Rhonda GJanuary 17, 2012 at 11:10 PM

    Beautiful piece! Love the blue color and added decals to the front!

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  38. Linda@Coastal CharmJanuary 18, 2012 at 12:51 AM

    WOW...what an awesome deal you got here...$20? Lovin' the color that you used on it...so very pretty.

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  39. Sharon Lee JohnsonJanuary 18, 2012 at 1:08 AM

    Your chest looks wonderful. I have been "collecting" blue painted furniture for a blog post and would love to include your piece. x Sharon

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  40. LoriJanuary 18, 2012 at 6:54 AM

    and... extra STORAGE! Lucky you, it looks wonderful.

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  41. Linda (Nina's Nest)January 18, 2012 at 7:38 AM

    Wow - absolutely fabulous! You REALLY got a deal on that piece and turned it into Cinderella at the ball! Linda

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  42. KathyJanuary 18, 2012 at 7:53 AM

    Love the color you choose. Adding the wooden medallions really added to the piece of furniture -kicked it up a notch :-) beautiful project.

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  43. Christine @ Stonehouse LivingJanuary 18, 2012 at 8:08 AM

    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

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  44. Anita at Cedar Hill January 18, 2012 at 8:51 AM

    Nicely done, it is beautiful, and i love the color.

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  45. Dusty McRaeJanuary 18, 2012 at 1:17 PM

    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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  46. By NelaJanuary 18, 2012 at 1:24 PM

    He descubierto tu blog y me ha encantado. Desde hoy lo sigo, si lo deseas te invito a conocer mi blog y si es de tu agrado, me gustaría tenerte como seguidora en mi blog para seguir en contacto. Un saludo muy cordial.
    Manoli.

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  47. LindaJanuary 18, 2012 at 2:50 PM

    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!!

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  48. Deidre~January 18, 2012 at 4:29 PM

    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

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  49. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereJanuary 18, 2012 at 4:47 PM

    Martina, The chest looks wonderful and I love the color you painted it. xo, Sherry

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  50. KristelJanuary 18, 2012 at 10:21 PM

    Love how the chest turned out! It is the perfect blue. Now I want an AS in blue too...ahh!

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  51. Dear LillieJanuary 19, 2012 at 12:28 AM

    Oh my goodness! It looks fabulous! And I love seeing the shot of your daughter.So adorable!

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  52. xinexJanuary 19, 2012 at 5:02 PM

    I love the transformation, Martina! Great job and beautiful choice of color. Your Victoria is so beautiful!...Christine

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  53. Brenda PruittJanuary 19, 2012 at 8:38 PM

    It's absolutely gorgeous! And the prettiest shade of blue. Wish I'd found it. I STILL need something for my clothes.
    Brenda

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  54. Rosemary@villabarnesJanuary 20, 2012 at 12:00 AM

    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.

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  55. PamelaJanuary 20, 2012 at 12:14 AM

    Martina it looks wonderful! I love the detail that you added! Congrats Terri!

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  56. pam {simple details}January 20, 2012 at 8:18 AM

    Gorgeous!! The hardware is beautiful with the color you chose, can't wait to see what you do with it!

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  57. Honey at 2805January 21, 2012 at 8:41 PM

    Thank you for sharing this fabulous post to Potpourri Friday!

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  58. The Tuscan HomeJanuary 22, 2012 at 9:56 PM

    Martina~ WOW, what a phenomenal transformation! I love-love-love that piece! Well done! xo ~Liz

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  59. Jeannie MarieJanuary 23, 2012 at 2:54 PM

    I gave a similar chest to my daughter in law when we moved. I'm sending her the link. What a beautiful transformation!

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  60. Pam KesslerJanuary 24, 2012 at 8:55 PM

    That color just pops! Great choice.

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  61. The Charm of HomeJanuary 25, 2012 at 9:26 AM

    That turned out awesome! Love how the color and appliques transformed it. Thank you for joining me at Home Sweet Home!
    Sherry

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  62. Courtney ~ French Country CottageJanuary 25, 2012 at 11:28 AM

    Gorgeous - love the color on this!! Thanks for linking up!

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  63. savvycityfarmerJanuary 27, 2012 at 12:03 AM

    ya done good honey ... !!!

    thanks so much for linking ... se ya next week

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  64. AnnJanuary 29, 2012 at 9:35 AM

    I really love the idea of adding the trim pieces! Thanks again for sending so many followers to my Restyled Sundays party!

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I love reading your comments! Thanks so much for stopping by, Martina