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Sunday 15 January 2012

Curb Shopping Luv.....and...the Answer....

This old dresser travelled across the country with me - crazy
I know - but I found it on the curb in our neighbourhood in
Toronto and I just could NOT leave it behind.  I've been
carting it around for almost 4 years so YEAH ME - I finally
finished it!

Here's what the poor old dear looked like before:

And here's how she turned out.....


If you read my post (here) I might have picqued
your curiousity on the "bling" teaser.

Here's what I
did with the gems.....




And here's how I did it. (Please forgive the out-of-focus
pics - I was the do-er and the photographer!)






I found these ones for 25 cents each but I have seen
them at Fabricland (if you are in Canada) sold by the box.

I don't think they would stand up to kids pulling on them but
for my purposes - a server in the dining room - they will be
just fine.  I have lots of treasures to share this week - some
of which you can see on top of the dresser.......

So be sure to c'mon back to see more!
Have a great week!








22 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hi Peggy - I saw your link over at DebbieDoo's. Love this little dresser! The knobs are really neat - love the idea. I have something this may work well on. Thanks for the inspiration.

Shabby chic Sandy said...

So cute--I love it. Can't believe someone left it on the curb!

chateau chic said...

Love the transformation of your dresser. I also really like how you styled the dresser top.
Your newest follower, Mary Alice

Bliss said...

Pretty darn clever drawer knobs. I never would of thought of something like that, and they look just like those expensive little glass ones, maybe even better!

~Bliss~
BlissRanch.blogspot.com

kt said...

lovely! WHO in their right, repurposing mind--could throw away a piece w/ legs like that? Great job.

Jan@southernjunkin' said...

Lovely refinishing job! Adore the blingy bling knobs! I'm one of your newest friends! Drop by for a visit sometime soon!

andrea@townandprairie said...

The little dresser is darling and perfectly styled! The soft cream was a sure bet for a color selection! a new follower, andrea@townandprairie

Simply Beautiful Now said...

That is a such a pretty and clever use of your "bling" for the dresser handles. So lovely!

Love your new blog header design/name. New Year, new look...fantastic!

Janel from NellieBellie said...

Love the gems! Great way to be creative and add some fun bling!

Anonymous said...

The dresser looks really good. I like that paint color. I'm also looking forward to hearing about your other treasures.

Sharon

Debbiedoos said...

Thanks for sharing Peggy with my newbie party. This is gorgeous!

Mary @ Sea Quilts said...

I love what you did with the knobs. I can see that I paid WAY too much for some knobs I used.

Lesson learned. Thank you.
Mary @ SeaQuilts

eleven-o-one said...

I love curbside saves and this is a beauty. Love the little knobs.
Fran

Deborah Kay at The Paint Splash said...

Great job on a found piece. Worth the carting I would say. Blessings, Debbie

Helen said...

What a great idea for the pulls!!! The dresser looks great too but I really can't get over how you did the pulls. AMAZING!
I found you on Southern Lovely link party and I am now following you!

Vicky @ Mess For Less said...

Wow, I just love the knobs on the dresser. So pretty and sparkly. Great job! I am a new follower visiting from Project Queen. Vicky from Mess For Less

Karen said...

Its gorgeous, love those knobs, that was really creative.

Mariaelena said...

so pretty and I love the vignette on top!..nice to meet you...come over and visit...Mariaelena

Christine at DIY+FYI said...

absolutely beautiful! i just got myself an antique dresser and needed ideas for new knobs!

ℳartina @ Northern Nesting said...

LOVE IT and love those knobs, very clever!! Stopped over from Restyled Sundays party. Would love you to stop on by when you get a chance. Martina

Anonymous said...

Luv luv luv it! What kinda paint did you use? I live in Toronto, there is only 1 retailer that sells Annie Sloan Chalk Paint which is in Bath, Ontario (Oh only a 5 hr drive!) I will have to order it online. I want to paint an art deco dresser but then transfer an image on to it by burnishing it with pastel so I don't want to use something with a sheen. Do you have any advise for me?

Peggy said...

@ Bellamella - the paint is actually a kitchen/bath oops can - its slightly off-white. It doesn't have too much of a shine to it. I needed something that could take the wear and tear in the dining room. I have made my own chalk paint successfully and would suggest you try out some of the recipes. I used about 2 tblsp NON-Sanded white grout to every 1.5 cups of paint. It goes on gritty but dries smooth.
Peggy