Monday, April 25, 2011

Before & After {a petite dresser}

A friend who knows how much I love to refurbish furniture gave this small dresser to me years ago...


It was so plain that I felt it needed a touch of Morrocan spice and color. Being a Queen (of Craiglist) and all ;), I decided on 'Your Majesty' by Benjamin Moore...

Benjamin Moore 1400 Your Majesty

   Actually I was just in the mood for purple after I did a long post about it for Cassie of Primitive and Proper. I then enlisted a loyal subject (my husband ;) to draw an outline that I had in mind...


After that I applied regal gold leaf and transformed the dull dresser into it's current royal state...

My guest room.

I now need your help...I have been searching for small cylindrical brass/gold gilt knobs and can't seem to find exactly what I am looking for. Do any of you know of a source? I would be so thankful if you did.

p.s. A picture to show the importance of always using a large tarp when you paint...

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13 comments:

  1. Cassie BustamanteApril 25, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    it looks awesome! so glad you got something painted! :)
    fyi- i am not sure if it is just me but the last picture is not showing up.

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  2. ginaApril 25, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    Looks great! I have a piece that looks EXACTLY like the before pix (only worse). I have had this piece since I was a child and was just recently thinking it was time for an update. Love the Moroccan flair!

    Last pix not showing up for me either.

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  3. A Flair for Vintage DecorApril 25, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    Great job!!! I have never tried to gold leaf something...but I really want to try! Happy Monday! Caroline

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  4. LiveLikeYouApril 25, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    I love your purple dresser!! Just in time for the royal wedding...And what a great helper you've got...!! The site launches tomorrow - just testing it today!

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  5. quintessenceApril 25, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    Fabulous!! You're so lucky you have a willing, eager, not to mention cute helper!! It looks perfect in your guest room!!

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  6. Alicia@ eco frindly homemakingApril 25, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    Wow what a transformation on that dresser. You did a great job. Just wanted to let you know that I have hit a milestone on my blog and am having a all natural organic giveaway. Hope you enter!

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  7. AliceApril 25, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    amazing job!! i love the looks of that room!!!

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  8. AshleyApril 25, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    OH WOW! Love this "before and after"! Was gold leaf easy to use? I'm a bit hesitant but this project is making me want to use it! I'll search around to see if I can find a good source of knobs for you, too...

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  9. Denise WillardApril 26, 2011 at 5:03 AM

    Looks Great Danielle!!! You are so talented and have such an eye for how to transform something 'less than stellar' into something stunning! Great job!!!

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  10. designchicApril 26, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    Such a great look...love the gold leaf!!

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  11. PattyApril 26, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    Love what you did and can't wait to see what kind of knobs you find. Sorry, I don't know of a source for you. Also....anyone would be so lucky to stay in your guest room...it is lovely.

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  12. Danielle Sigwalt InteriorsApril 26, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    Thanks again ladies!

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  13. Alena: Oh, Its Just Perfect!April 27, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    What a great royal subject! I hope he bowed down to you first :) Your makeover is stunning!!! I love the purple and gold--very royal looking!

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