Sep 3, 2010

DRESS(er)ING


See this old dresser…
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It’s a good sturdy piece but not fit for my new bedroom so…
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I painted it…
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And sanded it…
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Too bright…
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So I added a little stain…
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Getting there….
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Then it went in my bathroom while I painted the floor…
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All done…
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And speaking of dressing, this is what my daughters do in dressing rooms…
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linking to http://www.justagirlblog.com/2010/09/show-and-share-day.html


19 comments:

NanaDiana said...

Love those glamour girls AND the dresser/wardrobe thingy! Nice job! Diana

Crystal said...

That dresser is just completely gorgeous!! I absolutely love antiqued turquoise furniture. Good job!

good goods & co said...

Just found your blog via the Lettered Cottage!! I just LOVE your painted floors-fantastice.

And your girls are a hoot!

good goods & co said...

ok, it is too late so I was misspelling some here!!

Granny said...

That dresser looks perfect with your newly painted floor.

Unknown said...

I like it all, but I LOVE your painted floor.....good job! And the girls are pretty funny too! Must be a hoot when you go to the mall...lol
**Tami

Anne Fannie said...

No way! That dresser looks wonderful! Good Job!
Your daughters cracked me up. Something that my friends and I did moons ago!
Have a fun and safe holiday weekend!
Hugs, Ann

laurmela said...

Love, Love Love your blog! You are so creative! I love the floors! Can't wait to see what you do next!

Toodles,

Laura

Mickey said...

I stumbled across you blog..don't know how I got here but, I love it. I have spent the last hour going through all your stuff. All of your stuff is INCREDIBLE!!! You are a GENIUS!! I am so impressed!!!
mickey

Mariel said...

Very impressive!

Hey, we would love for you to come by "Or so she says..." and do a guest post for us. You're too creative to overlook. Email us at ladies@oneshetwoshe.com and we'll shoot you over the details.

Thanks :)

Mariel
www.oneshetwoshe.com

Mimi Sue said...

Your silly girls are adorable. And so is that dresser. Mimi

Proper Prim said...

The dresser looks amazing...

I spent a whole afternoon going through your posts... you are amazing. I love your mind and your talents. I am now a follower and will be checking on you everyday now.

Hugs, Deb

Suzanne@Meridian Road said...

What a pretty dresser!

I think you're girls would get along great with mine. :)

Is there a post about the floor? It looks phenomenal!

Erin said...

Great dresser!! I see that my girls won't be out growing that trait if your's is any indicator, lol!

Funky Junk Interiors said...

What a gorgeous outcome! I had my doubts but you've convinced me 100% I just love the layers of colour. Awesome!

Donna

alice said...

Oh my gosh! I love both! The floors are spectacular as well as the cabinet! The girls are a hoot!
smiles, alice

from me to thee......... said...

hi gram !!!!! just found your blog. I am a stay at home gram to 5 (I watch them during the day, while their mommies and daddy's work). Busy, but love it. Don't know what I would do with myself without them....now about your projects...LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the floor and dresser !!!!!!!!! Awesome, I will add you to my list of favorites, your inspiring...smiles, Linda

Anonymous said...

Great blog & beautiful things!!! Can you please tell me the color you used on the dresser? Thanks!!

GRAMS said...

Dear Anonymous, The paint I used was from Ace Hardware and it is called Calypso Blue