August 01, 2013

Empire Dresser & a Change of Plans

I adore Empire style furniture and I think this one might be my favorite (so far). 
I feel like I should warn you now that I don't have a color name for you. I know, I know....I always do this. 
But what had happened was......

I originally wanted to paint this in milk paint and I actually painted it with 2 coats of Tavern Green milk paint. 
I wanted a chippy look and the milk paint was not chipping. Seriously, not one single flake of paint. I had to improvise. 
I found two colors from my stash that I liked and had intentions of picking one.
One was too dark and one was too light so I mixed them together and got this pretty deep shade of blue green. I think it looks prettier in person!

 I painted right over the milk paint and had no problems. I lightly distressed a few edges and sealed with wax.

 I've had a few questions about the bunting. 
It's super easy. It's a pack of 6x6 paper, scissors and string. SUPER EASY!
I will try to do a tutorial post soon.


Even though I really wanted a chippy milk paint look for this piece I think it came out perfect!




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29 comments:

  1. Deborah@Green Willow PondAugust 1, 2013 at 4:52 PM

    The dresser turned out beautiful and I love the bunting too! Sometimes the best things come when something else doesn't work out. Have a lovely week!

    Hugs,
    Deborah

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  2. Reeves @ The Weathered DoorAugust 1, 2013 at 6:02 PM

    Helen, this is gorgeous! I am a huge fan of blues and white knobs, and I really love it on this empire piece! I can't seem to stay away from blue :)

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  3. Cassie BustamanteAugust 1, 2013 at 6:29 PM

    so pretty! i love that color!

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  4. Something Nice and PrettyAugust 1, 2013 at 7:27 PM

    I love the color too, makes me want to do everything in blue.lol
    Love how you have the knobs in your header, my bff laughs everytime we shop because I always buy a knob, last one from Anthropologie on sale of course!

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  5. LindaCAugust 1, 2013 at 7:32 PM

    Lovely piece of furniture. Great bunting!

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  6. AnneAugust 1, 2013 at 9:39 PM

    Its beautiful! The bunting is super cute!
    Anne

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  7. UnknownAugust 1, 2013 at 10:10 PM

    Helen I love love love this! I love your style! Thank you for linking up

    Brooke
    Startathome.blogspot.com

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  8. Ivy & CoAugust 2, 2013 at 2:49 AM

    It's a gorgeous color!

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  9. BlissAugust 2, 2013 at 7:55 AM

    I get visions of you holding a baby in one arm and a paint brush in the other!
    Bliss

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  10. Jessica | Petal + PlyAugust 2, 2013 at 8:32 AM

    I have the twin of this piece sitting in my living room waiting for paint! I'm so happy to see how pretty it looks in blue because mine has a date with a box of MMS French Enamel next week! I love the double know in the top drawer. Mine has single but I love the double so much I might have to do some hole filling. :)

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  11. Chelsea @ Making Home BaseAugust 2, 2013 at 3:01 PM

    That color is so beautiful! I have a dresser similar to this in my garage, but it needs a lot of work. I love your piece, and the bunting is adorable!

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  12. RPK InteriorsAugust 2, 2013 at 5:30 PM

    Empire styled pieces are gorgeous to start with..but what you did with this piece is stunning. The color and knob choice are exquisite. Hope you don't seeing on it floating around on Pinterest...gotta keep this one in mind for an inspiration! :)

    Robin

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  13. The CottagerAugust 2, 2013 at 6:23 PM

    gorgeous! i think your custom color looks perfect. adorable knobs and bunting as well. hey, if you have a chance... could you let me know what your wall color is? it's great!

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  14. Rasmussen FamilyAugust 2, 2013 at 11:32 PM

    love this! you couldn't find a more perfect dresser. super jealous:)

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  15. CynthiaAugust 3, 2013 at 12:40 PM

    LOVE this dresser and color.

    Cynthia

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  16. Jamie KoenigAugust 5, 2013 at 9:54 AM

    This looks awesome!!! I would love it if you would link up at our first linky party this Wednesday :
    http://thekoenigscreate.blogspot.com/

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  17. Allison @ The Golden SycamoreAugust 5, 2013 at 6:45 PM

    LOVE this piece, Helen! I'm obsessed with empire style furniture! It's gorgeous! Totally love the color. It turned out so pretty!

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  18. Selene @ Restoration BeautyAugust 7, 2013 at 4:32 PM

    Beautiful! Love the color and flat finish!
    Visiting from My Girlish Whims link party and following you via GFC

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  19. UnknownAugust 7, 2013 at 7:16 PM

    I am featuring your dresser at my Paint Party Starting tonight I just couldn't resist, the color is amazing! Come by and check it out!

    Thank you,
    Brooke
    startathome.blogspot.com

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  20. Beja {Howdy-Honey.com}August 9, 2013 at 3:48 AM

    Really love this custom color!!!! What a gorg job you did! Found you earlier this week on FB, but saw your dresser at the MMS party, and I just had to come say hi!

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  21. Fiona, Lilyfield LifeAugust 9, 2013 at 5:38 AM

    hi Helen, found you via MMS, this is a beautiful piece and the colour is stunning. I think it did turn out perfectly (and your bunting is great also)
    cheers Fiona

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  22. City FarmhouseAugust 10, 2013 at 6:12 AM

    Hi Helen! A-MAZING!!! Lovely! YOu are so talented girl! You are featured today at the Inspiration Exchange:). Jen-City Farmhouse

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  23. SusanAugust 12, 2013 at 8:11 AM

    This is beautiful! I love how you improvised and made your own color; clever. Yes, and the bunting definitely adds to the charm of the dresser.
    have a lovely week,
    Susan
    http://sugarbeans.org

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  24. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.August 12, 2013 at 7:48 PM

    I have a similar piece in my dining room, one of my favorites too. And I just love that color! I think its just perfect without the chippy look! ... Cute bunting too!

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  25. Maryann @ Domestically-SpeakingAugust 13, 2013 at 1:32 AM

    Love how the color turned out! That piece is gorgeous... I'm featuring it in the PoPP Spotlight this week. Thanks for linking up.

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  26. Emily @ The Diligent OneAugust 13, 2013 at 9:51 AM

    It's beautiful!

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  27. Rebecca @ My Girlish WhimsAugust 13, 2013 at 8:53 PM

    Thanks so much for linking up to Your Whims Wednesday, I featured this on my blog tonight! Come stop by and grab a featured button: http://www.mygirlishwhims.com/2013/08/your-whims-wednesday-124-and-features.html

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  28. LisaOctober 4, 2013 at 12:34 PM

    Gorgeous color!

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  29. Christa ZitkoJanuary 25, 2016 at 9:57 AM

    Love the dresser.....I pinned it a while ago! The color is beautiful, it is VERY similar to my kitchen back splash. I got the color from a shirt in my closet! I took the shirt to Home Depot or Lowes...cant remember which, had them color match, it was perfect....and easy to do:)

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