First, let me tell you the story behind this little bugger! He wasn’t easy to get! Seriously, I had to fight for this piece, literally!
Here it is in its original state, as I found him at the garage sale. I spotted this piece as soon as I stepped out of the car and {briskly} walked straight towards it to check out the sticker. Problem was, that there was no sticker. Gah! So, temporarily claiming it as my own, I stood by it with my elbow on the top, waiting patiently for the seller to finish talking to another customer. Just as I was about to ask, enter the thief. “How much is that dresser?” she asks. I hear the seller say $25 and I speak up, “Oh, I’m getting this. I’ve been standing here waiting.” Long story short {and this is a shortened version}, the lady said a few words and finally {as much as I didn’t want to} I walked away and said, “Take it.” At the time I really didn’t have any specific use for it, I just knew I loved it and could find something to do with it. But it wasn’t worth a fight. As I was walking back to my car, I looked back and told my mom that I bet she wouldn’t even buy it. Well, I was right! I hear the seller yell, “Are you kidding me?!” and her husband came running after me. Turns out she began inspecting the piece {because she hadn’t even looked at it yet like I had} and the seller asked her if she was even planning on buying it. She flat out said no and walked away! Crazy!
Anyway, I got him for $25 and some drama. Not to mention that the poor seller was freaked out because I think she thought a fight was going to occur in her driveway. I was still very happy to take him home. I sanded off the finish,
primed,
and painted with two coats of Valspar Juniper Breeze.
If you are a regular here, you know what I did next. I pulled out my sandpaper and went to town.
The body of the dresser was finished, not it was time to work on the drawers.
I wasn’t quite sure what to do with them. I didn’t want the entire piece to be painted the same color, but I wasn’t sure which part to leave the original wood. I decided on the inner parts of the design on the drawers {each drawer has a different shape}. I used my Frog Tape
to create a border since I tend to get sloppy. 
to create a border since I tend to get sloppy.
I did the same thing, one coat primer and two coats of paint.
Even though I used the Frog Tape I still got a little sloppy. Very simple fix. I folded my sandpaper and gently ran it along the grooves.
The natural wood was in rough shape so I lightly sanded it and added a coat of Minwax stain.
Here is the before, during, after.
The drawers were put back in the dresser, then YANKED out again. They were sticking. Nothing a little WD40 couldn’t fix!
He was finished! He looks more like a she, huh? Either way. . . .
It’s fabulous! I love it!
And the best part – all three drawers are filled with my craft stuff! That means a little more space in one of my closets!
I’m still looking for inspiration for other parts of the room! I have also had a lot of readers telling me that they are also looking for craft room inspiration! If you have a craft room/creative space/office/organization idea that you want to share, please link up!
Awesome Job!! I love how different this dresser is.
xx Liz Marie
Lizmarieblog.com
I love the juniper breeze color – ooooh how lovely!
Very pretty! I love the two toned look!
What a great find at a great price! Worth the drama. You did a nice job.
This looks lovely, Jen! I love the curves showing off!
I am going to come to the yard sales with you from now and will bring my Turkish temper with me! Some people don't have any decency!
Many's the time that I have just painted over those lovely designs not knowing what else to do-never again! Terrific job!!
P.S. Have you tried drawer number one as drawer number three to change the design? Could be cute!
LOL love the drama!! pretty color you picked!
Very nice…I have had similar situations at garage sales too…crazy people out there!! Love what you did, so interesting BUT absolutely perfect!
Looks fantastic!
Surely a piece to remember with all the drama involved. It turned out so lovely and so worth the drama.
Love how you made this uniquely yours! Maybe it was worth the almost fight
very cute. i love the design on the front.
lauren
I love this piece and the Valspar Juniper Breeze! You have a beautiful blog!
I totally want to hear the long version of the story! lol
What a cute piece! I love the distressing and we can always use more storage. I agree with Sue, above, the before photo gives a clue that the drawers look like they fit in the same spaces and it might be cute to try the top drawer at the bottom.
Great little dresser and glad you got it~
~Pam
wow thats looking gorgeous!
Looks great! way to fight for it
I'm a follower of your blog now – thanks for the great ideas!
How beautiful! I love the design on the drawers!
Love what you did to it. I'm looking for a dresser that is similar size. Hope I don't have to fight for one!
Love the color and how you left part of the drawers unpainted! Totally worth all the drama!
Glad you won the-fight-that-really-wasn't-a-fight! It's a great piece.
Very unique. Love it.
You did a great job, I love that you left the design of the drawers the original wood, gives it a very unique look!
I love the dresser!! So fun!
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This is a fantastic project! Thank you so much for sharing.
Happy Tuesday!
Our dressers are long lost cousins!! I love it!!
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