chirp chirp

Birds seem to be everywhere these days.  Everywhere, that is, except for the pillow I am still searching for!


This dresser had great lines and a solid structure.  It was an easy purchase to make.  And although I love the original hardware, I didn't use it on the refinished piece.  I am saving it, though.

Because the wood was super grainy, I primed first in white.  Then I had some of my dear friends help me paint it in Paris Gray (thats another story for another day, but just know I'm thinking of having a 'painting party' soon ~ everyone could bring their own piece & I'll provide all of the materials.  FUN!)  I finished it with some light distressing, clear wax & then a teensy bit of dark wax.

Here is the after:

I was going to fill the double holes in the bottom drawers for the bird pulls… but the look of a single pull on the bottom drawers didn't work for me.  So I used these iron cup pulls that I had and painted them to match the birds.  I used a combination of Rustoleum's nutmeg, oil-rubbed bronze and black, and wiped off a good bit of each coat with a paper towel to get just the right finish.

Because I know people will ask, HERE is the link for the bird pulls!


Have a great week, everyone!!
kathie

linking to these great parties:
Domestically Speaking's Power of Paint Party

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