Quirky to Quaint Little Dresser

by Lauri Black / Shabby 2 Uniquely Chic

I immediately saw the potential in this little dresser, it had nice detail, but that detail was being lost by the funky stain color. The lighter wood looked yellowish and the darker stain had a greenish hue. After I bought it I saw that it was a veneer, and I couldn't quite tell if the veneer was even real wood or not. Perfect little piece to paint if you ask me.

quirky to quaint little dresser, chalk paint, painted furniture

Someone put router detail on this piece and went off course a few time to I had to fill the funky grooves before getting started.

quirky to quaint little dresser, chalk paint, painted furniture, At this point I am already in love I used Annie Sloan chalk paint in Duck Egg French Linen and Old White

At this point I am already in love! I used Annie Sloan chalk paint in Duck Egg, French Linen, and Old White.

At this point I decided I did not like the grey top so I painted it Old White.

All ready for waxing

I even painted the back.

Isn't she a charmer!

quirky to quaint little dresser, chalk paint, painted furniture, I still wish I had kept this one and didn t sell it I am hoping to come across with another one someday

I still wish I had kept this one and didn't sell it. I am hoping to come across with another one someday.

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Lauri Black / Shabby 2 Uniquely Chic on Jul 17, 2014
I am still on the hunt for another one, and I still haven't found one, and really really want one I can keep this time.

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Dolly on Jan 19, 2015
You definitely made the right choice,looks 100% better. And if there were mistakes in the router details you did a professional job fixing it. Great job!

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