Sunday, July 25, 2010

Antique Dresser and Mirror.


Here's the before picture of the boys' dresser (the mirror is not pictured) that Joel's parents had given us a while ago.  From what we can tell from the date on the mirror, it was built in 1918.  Like I mentioned earlier, Joel's mom had found the dresser in a barn quite a few years ago.


And here is what it looks like now!

We went with the same blue that we used for Wyatt's bed.

We distressed the dresser and mirror, and found some boyish knobs.

Yes, that's a rubbermaid bin in the background.  I pretend that since it's green it's supposed to be used for toys.  Next on our (meaning Joel's) list to build is toy shelves :).

I'll be joining a few of these linky parties!

38 comments:

Staci J said...

I LOVE this color, and the mirror is the perfect finishing touch! Visiting from justsewsassy.com

saganaga said...

great job ! that blue is one of my favorite colors :)

Leslie said...

this is stunning. the color is amazing. you did such a beautiful job. do you have any tips or tricks to share on your distressing techniques, it is just the right amount and it looks great.

Nancy said...

I love the transformation. You picked a great color,

Stevie @ Home is Where My Heart is said...

It looks great!!

Pam said...

This is a top shelf redo! Adding to the fun is the fact that it was free, right? Following now thru Motivate Me Monday....drop by and enter my giveaway! :) Pam @ Sallygoodin

Kaysi said...

LOVE the blue, it looks so great!!

JHill said...

Thanks for linking up to the Mad Skills party!

Julie said...

It's adorable! And I love the details on the mirror!

Amanda@The Hand Me Down House said...

That blue is fantastic! And I LOVE that the mirror hangs on the wall, not on the dresser. You did such a great job - LOVE it! :)

Catch A Falling Star said...

It looks great!
I really like the color you used.
great job!

Ms Bingles Vintage Christmas said...

Love it! Love it!
I just happens to be my favorite color! ha ha
Thank you for sharing!
Leticia

MessyMissy said...

That blue looks incredible. Nice job on those pieces, they came out beautifully.

Cassie @ Primitive & Proper said...

that's gorgeous! i love the color and the detailing on the mirror is fabulous!

Kimmy said...

Great re-do! I love the color you picked and the mirror is so cute!

Becky said...

I love the color!! Great job =)

Mo said...

Adorable!!! Love the color, love the look! Great job!!!

Yanet @ 3 Sun Kissed Boys said...

Looks great. I like that blue.

Tammy said...

Very nice! The color is perfect!

Lee Laurie said...

Looks great! I love the color. I really like your blog too. I just started following.

HeathahLee said...

How pretty! Even if it is for a boy's room! : )

Fresh Poppy Sisters said...

gorgeous!

Jennifer said...

So cute! Great job!

Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. said...

Beautiful blue and the mirror is so cute!

Mine for the Making said...

Love the color!!!

Visiting from the shabby nest linky party :)

Kara @ mineforthemaking.com

Joy @ Thrifty Parsonage Living said...

What a great transformation! I LOVE the color!

Andi's English Attic said...

Love the colour and the mirror is so pretty. xx

Tania said...

very nice colour - perfect for a boy's room, visiting from miss mustard seed

robyn said...

ohhh I love it! Great transformation and it's so perfect in your little man's room! Visiting from the shabby nest party! btw, I agree, it's the PERFECT amount of distressing!

TidyMom said...

I LOVE it!! We are currently looking for a small desk and mirror for my 14yo's room and we want to paint blue or green to match her room!

That mirror is fantastic and I love the simplicity of the dresser!

Thanks for linking up!

June said...

Wow, it turned out great.

I found you from Frugalicous Fridays.

RJ @ A Life Designed said...

Love that colour! I'm planning to pain my kitchen chairs something similar.

kelley blake said...

Beautiful! Oh my, I love that color! Visiting you via Finding Fabulous! I'd love for you to stop by my blog and enter my CSN Stores giveaway! I am your newest follower! :)

Suzanne@Meridian Road said...

LOVE the color! It looks great.

Kim said...

What a nice transformation. You did a wonderful job.

the Lola Letters said...

I am dying to do one of these! Just waiting for the perfect dresser... yours turned out so GREAT!

★All Thingz Related★ said...

Sorry I am late getting to see your project...thanks for joining us last week for Anything Related! ~Bridgette

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