Sunday, July 17, 2011

All dressered up



Things are getting pretty tight in the Garage Where Cars Can’t Park.
And yet, I still managed to squeeze in a dresser.



It wasn’t on my yard sale shopping list but I've always believed that when life gives you dressers, you make space in the garage.



This poor thing had a terminal case of the flakes.




Not the sought-after, time-worn, chippy paint kind of flakes but more along the lines of varnish dandruff.



One $4 can of steely-slate-gray 'oops' paint later and things are looking up for this old dresser.




That’s right, Sandy’s back with a vengeance. J

And there's even more transformed furniture here.

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37 comments:

  1. Blessed SerendipityJuly 17, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    What a cute dresser! Hope she doesn't stay in the garage where cars don't park very long. She deserves some space inside so she can be appreciated. Very nice transformation.

    Danielle

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  2. Burlap LuxeJuly 17, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    What a beautiful transfermation in French Blue!!

    Loving all things vintage as well :)

    xxo
    Dore

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  3. Debra@CommonGroundJuly 17, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    Great job, "Sandy"! LOVE that gorgeous blue!!

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  4. UnknownJuly 17, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    This is Nirvana Amy.....just Nirvana!!!!! I am glad Sandy is back! I wish she would be able to show up here! :)

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  5. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresJuly 17, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    What a find!! I know I'd have a real hard time turning my back on that beauty. I love the color and the way you left the front legs and knobs natural. Great transformation.

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  6. Sherry@Back2VintageJuly 17, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    You did a great job! Love the blue!!! Did you reglue the veneer or just remove it?

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  7. laurie -magpie ethelJuly 17, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    There is nothing "oops" about that paint and the transformation. You are certainly one busy beaver...
    love it when I get a shot of your garage!

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  8. Cheryl ~ ZanyMaydJuly 17, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    I Love, Love, Love that color ~ What a transformation....

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  9. Sherry@The BarnQuiltStore BlogJuly 17, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    What fun you have!
    Thanks for sharing!!
    ♥'s
    Sherry

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  10. GARAGE SALE GALJuly 17, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    LOL!! Very nice makeover. I must say that we have the same garage...LOL! It's so hard not to buy a great deal when you see one!
    Thanks for the visit.
    Deb

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  11. Maria (Magia Mia)July 17, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    Oh how I love your garage.....looks like a great place to shop.....:)

    That dresser is a real show-stopper. Seriously diggin' the details, and you morphed it quite nicely!

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  12. Andy's AtticJuly 17, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    I LOVE the transformation. Wish I knew how to do that (or should I say had the patience to do that). Hope you are bringing it to A Vintage Gathering. It will run off the field.
    Annette

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  13. My Vintage MendingJuly 17, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    Amazing...You can have part of my garage if you bring in things like that! Smiles...Renee

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  14. georgiapeachezJuly 17, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    That dresser made it out of the garage and down the road to fabulous pretty quick.

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  15. PriorJuly 17, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    shoot, get a bicycle, it'll give you more room in the garage for great dressers! love it! Lezlee

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  16. Barbara JeanJuly 17, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    Absolutely beautiful!!
    Love the color you chose.

    blessings
    barbara jean

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  17. klulessJuly 17, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    Varnish dandruff - hahahahahaha! I love that! It looks beautiful now, thanks to you. Great rescue.

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  18. Tammy@T's Daily TreasuresJuly 18, 2011 at 12:00 AM

    That is a great piece. No wonder it made its way home with you. Love the color you chose! Have a great week. Tammy

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  19. ★Carol★July 18, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    "I've always believed that when life gives you dressers, you make space in the garage". I like your motto, but if I were to borrow it, I'd have to leave the "dresser" part open, and just fill in the blank every week! LOVE your color choice!

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  20. AnonymousJuly 19, 2011 at 5:28 AM

    this is gorge! you did a wonderful job.

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  21. UnknownJuly 19, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    Love it!

    Deb @ Garden Party

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  22. Kellie CollisJuly 20, 2011 at 3:20 AM

    Gorgeous finds! The transformation is lovely! Have a fabulous day, Kellie xx

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  23. tinksmeadowJuly 20, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    the comment post is not working well for me, if you did not get the other post. I had great visit , beautiful things here , tks Tink of the Meadow

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  24. Rosemary@villabarnesJuly 21, 2011 at 7:25 PM

    Nice job. I really like the fact that the front legs aren't painted. Unexpected.

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  25. kathieJuly 21, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    Love your line about 'if life brings you dressers…', how true is that!! Your piece is gorgeous!

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  26. retrorevival.bizJuly 22, 2011 at 2:30 AM

    Ooooh, I likey! What CAN'T you do with a little oops paint & "sandy?" I'm impressed:)

    ~Cindy

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  27. Shabby Vintage JunkJuly 22, 2011 at 2:36 AM

    Oh Amy what a GORGEOUS piece....Oh YES my Friend....There's ALWAYS room for dressers....hahahahaha....!

    I hope you've been well Lovey....have a FAB weekend....!

    Cheers from HERE,
    Tamarah xx

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  28. PamelaJuly 22, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    How pretty!! Just love it!

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  29. AnonymousJuly 22, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    I LOVE this! You did a beautiful job. :)

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  30. VanessaJuly 22, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    "varnish dandruff"

    You are a genius.

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  31. Carrie @ lovely etc.July 22, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    So beautiful. This is an amazing makeover - because it came so far from the before and also just because it turned out so lovely. I would love to know what you did to fix the peeling veneer.

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  32. LindseyJuly 22, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    That dresser is GORGEOUS! I just love the lines on it. You did a really, really great job!

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  33. BeataJuly 22, 2011 at 10:51 PM

    Stunning!!

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  34. Vintage GirlJuly 23, 2011 at 1:20 AM

    Hi wow what a gorgeous dresser! I also wanted to say thanks for stopping by Vintage Girl and commenting- and yes you must visit Aus soon!
    Bec & Simone

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  35. TinaJuly 23, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    I like the color you chose and I liked the original patina; easy to see why you brought this one home.

    Now following you via my blog roll, neighbor! :)

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  36. Hello VintageJuly 23, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    Wow, lovely. I wouldn't pass that one up either!

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  37. Gypsea NurseJuly 25, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    Gorgeous job! I am in the midst of transforming some myself before I move!
    Smiles~
    C

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