My Dresser DIY Makeover: Good Riddance Pink Bows
August 15, 2011 in Beige, Bright, Chic, DIY, Flea Market Finds, Pastels, Pink
We bought a new camera a few weeks ago, so now I can finally share some of my DIY’s! First up: a dresser I bought at a goodwill store. This is what it looked like when I brought it home:
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Not so pretty. But it is solid wood and has a lovely classic shape and long legs, which I love.
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I needed it to be a light color that didn’t stand out too much, so I chose one that had the same undertone as my walls. The details are wooden sticks that I picked out of a bamboo place mat (!). I started by drawing the pattern on the front and sides with a pencil, then glued each stick on with regular wood glue. Tape held the sticks in place until the glue way completely dry.
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Using my fingers, I added spackle to smooth out the edges of the sticks.
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When the spackle was completely dry, I sanded it down with fine grain sand paper.
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The plan included another coat of paint, but for now I like the crude look of the plaster. The pulls I got for free at a flea market about to close, I screwed them off of another dresser. What do you think?
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dayka@life+style said on August 15, 2011
my first thought was–”what magazine did this come from??”. Beautiful job on the dresser (looks like something from a retail store!) and great photography.
Natasha Simpson said on August 15, 2011
Omigosh you are so creative! It looks amazing!
Jeanette Van Wicklen said on August 15, 2011
absolutely LOVE it…the details are wonderful…
thanks for stopping in my blog yesterday….
i haven’t had the time to stay very active in my blog writing OR blog reading….
school starts back next week for my youngest, so maybe i’ll find more time….i look forward to catching up on all your great posts…
xoxo
Melissa Crochet said on August 15, 2011
Love your vision for this chest and your blog. Goodwill is full of potential! Check out my blog and you will see the amazing things I have found.
barbara@hodge:podge said on August 15, 2011
What a gorgeous dresser Linda! Love the added details with the bamboo. Much nicer than bows ;)
Hope you are having a wonderful summer!
Hugs,
Barbara
Conspicuous Style said on August 15, 2011
Absolutely BRILLIANT! I love it! The pattern you designed is terrific!
Stacy
Natalie@inthenightsky said on August 15, 2011
Great job, love the reuse of the bamboo placemat!
Karen said on August 15, 2011
It is fabulous! love the pattern you designed, that is brilliant.
Jennifer said on August 15, 2011
Wow, not only did you take a great picture but you also did an awesome job on the dresser (LOL the bows in the “before” made me laugh. Were those drawn on with crayons??) Ahhh, I love a good makeover!
Victoria @ Edin's House said on August 16, 2011
This is fabulous Linda! Love the detailing you added, and agree that the plaster-look is great: very unique!
Victoria
Victoria @ Edin's House said on August 16, 2011
P.S. I’m happy that you love my orange dining room!!!! <3
Sharon said on August 18, 2011
AMAZING job Linda! the bamboo sticks + spackle idea was pure genius!
Nancy@marcusdesign said on August 19, 2011
Gorgeous!!! I love what you have done Linda! And how creative, using the straws from a bamboo place mat, ah-mazing! Not to mention your styling of the dresser looks fabulous too, kudos!
Nancy xo
margaret ryall said on August 20, 2011
How ingenious of you! I would never think of using bamboo sticks for detail. When I looked at the first pic I just assumed you had gotten narrow trim at a hardware store. I’m enjoying your blog.
Adrianna said on August 27, 2011
Yes yes yes! DIY at it’s finest!! And did you do that painting also? If so, it’s time to open up shop for your art. I love your paintings.
Linda @ theLENNOXX said on August 30, 2011
Aww Adrianna you are way too nice! I did paint the stripes as well as the jellyfish, but the stripe one was never completely finished. If I ever decide to make an art shop, I will send you a pinting just for being so encouraging all this time ;)
xoxx Linda
CrystallineB. said on August 28, 2011
How inspired! What a wonderful way to add texture.
Linda @ theLENNOXX said on August 30, 2011
Thank you so much!! I’m so overwhelmed by all the lovely comments. Sweet people =-X
xox Linda