September 01, 2013

Dresser: Moss Point Green

I hope you had a good Labor Day weekend! 
We spent ours around the house. Elise watched Ghostbusters for the first time, I worked on furniture and my hubby built me stuff. 
Notice the old wooden "thing" on the wall. I'm drawing a blank on the name...a wooden plank??
Any way, it's super sweet and I'm hoping to use it in many more photo staging op's.

 The old ladder came from my mother-in-laws house when she moved. It's been living in our garage for a while now and I finally found something to do with it. I didn't realize it was 12 foot tall until
 I put it against the wall. YAY, for vaulted ceilings!
 

These shades of green and orange make me ready for fall.
 Are you tired of my bunting? If you are, I have bad news because I am really hooked on it.  I do try to make a new color each time I use one for staging. Maybe a new pattern soon?
 This shade of green is perfect. 
It's moss point green in satin by Olympic One (found at Lowe's).

The original top had that hazy white film on the top and iron marks. I stripped the top and added a dark walnut minwax stain and protected the whole piece with wax. 
I kept the original pulls and sprayed them in oil rubbed bronze. 

I wanted the grooves in the legs to pop so I distressed the legs and lightly along the edges.

I mentioned this green makes me think of fall. Here's hoping it will bring the change of the season!


linking up:
under the table and dreaming

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21 comments:

  1. Cassie BustamanteSeptember 2, 2013 at 7:06 AM

    beautiful!!! i love the mossy green!

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    1. HelenSeptember 6, 2013 at 11:47 AM

      Thanks, Cassie! Now I'm thinking I could use some green in my house!!

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  2. House Crazy in Michigan!September 2, 2013 at 7:58 AM

    Green my most favorite color...anything green and I'm in love. Gorgeous piece! Oh yes, love those drawer pulls too!

    Small House / Big Sky Donna / White Oak Studio Designs / SW Michigan
    Hand-Painted Vintage Furniture Transformations
    Blog: http://smallhouseunderabigsky.wordpress.com
    Facebook: donnaallgaierlamberti@facebook.com (for portfolio of chalk painted work)


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  3. StaceySeptember 2, 2013 at 7:59 AM

    I love that color AND your bunting :)
    Stacey of Embracing Change

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  4. BlissSeptember 2, 2013 at 11:35 AM

    The dresser is nice, for sure, but how about some cute baby photos along with it? You know, stage the dresser and casually get the new baby in the picture. For me? Pretty please?

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    1. HelenSeptember 6, 2013 at 11:48 AM

      You got it lady : ) I will work one in on my next post. Promise!

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  5. AnonymousSeptember 2, 2013 at 6:58 PM

    I love, love, love this piece and the planks on the wall too! Super cute!

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    1. HelenSeptember 6, 2013 at 11:50 AM

      Thanks! I'm racking my brain on new ways to use the plank....

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  6. Maria ElenaSeptember 3, 2013 at 7:24 AM

    Beautiful piece of furniture! Love, love the color! I have a new weekly link party which is live now and I would love if you stop by and link up this wonderful post! Hope to see you there! http://mariaelenasdecor.blogspot.com/ Hugs, Maria

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  7. Allison @ The Golden SycamoreSeptember 3, 2013 at 8:48 PM

    Gorgeous!! Love that color! Looks beautiful with the stained top!

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    1. HelenSeptember 6, 2013 at 11:50 AM

      Thanks, Allison! Every time I paint something I make it my new favorite color. There are too many good colors out there!

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  8. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeSeptember 6, 2013 at 11:12 AM

    I love this color green and the style of this dresser is stunning. Perfect redo. Thanks tons for joining Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty

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  9. UnknownSeptember 6, 2013 at 5:33 PM

    I absolutely love that color green! Please send this to live with me! I found you through Make the Scene Monday! If you like to link up come over to Craft Frenzy Friday at www.craftdictator.com!

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  10. RitaSeptember 7, 2013 at 11:15 PM

    Gorgeous! I love the color! If you get a chance, please link up to my linky party going on now: http://suburbsmama.blogspot.com/2013/09/sunday-linky-24.html

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  11. Decor To AdoreSeptember 9, 2013 at 5:33 PM

    Hi, I am visiting from A Stroll Thru Life. Your gorgeous dresser caught my eye. Well done!

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  12. Fiona, Lilyfield LifeSeptember 9, 2013 at 7:12 PM

    Helen - definitely not tired of your bunting - I LOVE IT. Your chest of drawers is very beautiful also!
    Fiona

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  13. UnknownSeptember 11, 2013 at 1:42 PM

    Helen this is beautiful as always! I love the color and your style! I am featuring you tonight at my Furniture/Paint Party! Thank you for linking up!

    Brooke
    startathome.blogspot.com

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  14. Restyled VintageSeptember 12, 2013 at 2:33 AM

    I'm kind of obsessed with green, and love your dresser! This is my latest green project http://www.restyledvintage.com/2013/09/china-cabinet-for-paula-and-story-of.html

    cheers
    Karen :)

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  15. Good Time CharlieOctober 3, 2013 at 9:46 AM

    This is just gorgeous. Thank you for sharing at Redoux! Featuring at my party, starts today at 2:00 PST!

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