Sunday, November 27, 2011

A Grandmother's Dresser Refinished

This dresser belonged to my mother-in-law when she was a little girl.
 She gave it to Rob and me when we were first married, almost twenty years ago.  When we moved to our current home, we gave it to Rob's brother. 
I sanded and painted the dresser with Sherwin Williams 'Creamy' paint.  It is now going to be used in my niece's room.  I did a little staging before we took it over on Thanksgiving Day!  These are some little shoes both my daughters wore.
 Vintage coat hanger...
...and some vintage-looking paper to line the drawers.
I found the scented paper at Tuesday Morning...so, so cute and has a baby powder scent.
I replaced the big, round wooden knobs with these from Hobby Lobby for a sweet, girly touch.
After...
Before!


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21 comments:

  1. Yvonne @ StoneGableNovember 27, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    Oh Christie, This heirloom-of-a-dresser is so lovely! And you made it even lovlier with a creamy coat of paint and some precious knobs.
    And those baby shoes are so sweet! Beautiful job!
    Yvonne

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  2. ℳartina @ Northern NestingNovember 27, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    I love it Christie!

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  3. GailNovember 27, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    So pretty Christie! What a gift to now give it away! Love the cute scented paper too!

    Hugs,
    Gail

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  4. LoriNovember 28, 2011 at 4:21 AM

    I love it and what a work of love. Your Grandmother would be so proud.

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  5. Linda November 28, 2011 at 6:16 AM

    The dresser turned out lovely. I love the knobs.

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  6. Pamela GordonNovember 28, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    Beautiful! I love the drawer liner paper. Our daughter had similar shoes in red leather and they were my favorite. Wish I'd saved them.

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  7. UnknownNovember 28, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    Christie -- it is adorable! I love the pulls and the scented paper lining is precious! What a lovely chest of drawers for your niece :)

    Blessings!
    Gail

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  8. UnknownNovember 28, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    what a fabulous makeover, that dresser is so sweet, love the handles and the paper!

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  9. Cassie BustamanteNovember 28, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    that is so sweet and beautiful!

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  10. UnknownNovember 28, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    Christie, it is adorable, and especially so with that vintage liner. It will definitely grow with your neice as it is such a versatile piece. Great job!

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  11. At The Picket FenceNovember 28, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    That is just absolutely beautiful Christie! What a transformation. :-) The paper lining the drawers could not be more perfect. You done good friend!
    Vanessa

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  12. 1 Funky WomanNovember 28, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    You did a marvelous job! What a difference paint can do and the liner is just darling!

    Megan

    http://1funkywoman.blogsppt.com

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  13. KellyNovember 28, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    That turned out so pretty! I love all the details you gave it with the drawer liners and pretty knobs.

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  14. AnonymousNovember 28, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    What a great transformation..That dresser is to sweet..

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  15. JillNovember 29, 2011 at 5:23 AM

    So pretty! I love Creamy too :) Now the dresser can stay in the family for another generation :) -Jill @ Junky Vagabond

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  16. Lynn at Cottage and CreekNovember 29, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    What a lovely transformation. The dresser is so pretty and I love the little pink hanger too. I'm your newest follower and I hope you have a minute to stop by Cottage and Creek for a visit back. Looking forward to reading more ...
    Lynn

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  17. Jennifer @ Town and Country LivingNovember 30, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    Found you at Wow Us Wednesday. I ADORE this dresser. The knobs, the drawer lining paper. It's so cute! I'm now a follower.

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  18. SaraNovember 30, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    Thank you so much for your sweet comment. I am so glad that you like the pillow and can't wait to see how you incorporate it in your beautiful home. I'm a big fan of Jenn's too - she's a great friend.

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  19. NinaNovember 30, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    The dresser looks just beautiful! I love when things get passsed down/arond a family.

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  20. Carol BennettNovember 30, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    Great makeover, Christie! Good classic furniture never goes out of style.
    Carol

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  21. AnonymousDecember 6, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    Hi there. I'd like to use the picture of your white candy canes in a story I'm doing for CBN. It's about how the candy cane originated. May I use it? :)

    Please let me know and Thanks!
    Zsa Zsa Palagyi
    CBN

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