Sunday, December 25, 2011

Rain, Rain, Go AWAY!

Just my luck...  It was the first day of my winter break.  My sister was in town with a "To Do" list in hand.  Our painting clothes were on and we had determination in our eyes.  We looked outside and what do you know.... IT WAS RAINING.  Ugh!  We had both looked forward to painting for weeks, and Mother Nature had different plans.  So... instead, we organized and unpacked some of the boxes that were thrown in our new home.  (We officially closed this week - more details on that soon!)  We also tackled some smaller accessory projects that I'll share with you in future posts!

The next day, we woke up and the sun was shining (sort of).  The weatherman said that showers were coming, so we sprinted outside and grabbed our sanders.  We decided to tackle the beauty below.   

 

From this picture, it doesn't look like she is in really bad shape.  However, the top was pretty scratched up, and you could just tell that she desperately needed to show off some of her incredible curves and details.  The dark wood did not do her justice.  

My sister and I used quite a bit of elbow grease to sand the top down to the original wood. 


Then we painted the bottom antique white.  While painting, it started to sprinkle.  I finished putting the final coat on the bottom of the piece and carefully lugged her into the garage.  When she was finished drying, we distressed the edges, and stained the top.  Now she is absolutely stunning.  In fact, I think that I have convinced Mr. Dump to let me hang onto this one!


Here's another shot of the piece in the dining room.  You might notice the crazy lady sitting on the floor in front of her.  I'm not sure why I let my sister take pictures of me in front of our pieces.  She's the picker and the cleaner - not the photographer!


I hope that everyone has a wonderful holiday season!  I can't wait to bring you MANY more Dumped and Discovered treasures (weather permitting) this week!
Happy Junkin'!

Sarah

44 comments:

  1. Please tell us what your secret project is!

    Merry Christmas!!!!

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  2. I love it! And not just because I sanded my fingerprints off on this project! Anyone wanna rob a bank? It was so much fun to work on this piece with you, Mrs. Dumped! Can't wait to paint more furniture - in the sunshine next time!

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  3. It came out great! I love it.
    Karah @ thespacebetweenblog

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  4. I need to do my buffet. What paint did you use for yours. Brush or spray?

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  5. I used a latex paint from Lowe's. I loaded it up in my fancy sprayer and transformed this beauty! Good luck with your transformation!!!

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  6. I love old furniture and found a 1920's era dresser at Goodwill for $75. For now it remains
    with it's original stain, but I may paint it white
    and give it to my granddaughter. You did a beautiful job on your piece.

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  7. Great piece! You did a great job. I love restoring old furniture. I just restored a lawyers cabinet that I got for free!

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  8. Looks wonderful! You did a greta job transforming it to such a beauty!

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  9. The piece had great bones already and now a great color! Faulous!

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  10. What a clever idea! I am so glad I found your link on the blog party list! I have been wanting to do this with furniture for years, but I haven't had the guts to start, lol. Maybe I can live vicariously through your projects!

    Happy New Year!

    Shannon

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  11. What a transformation. This looks wonderful. Great job. I am your newest follower!

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  12. Love your beautiful project! Absolutely gorgeous in your home--can't wait to see what you bring us next! Have a great and Happy New Year!

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  13. You really brought the old girl back to life! Keeping the natural wood for the top and painting the rest was a great choice. Just lovely!

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  14. ooh i love that! so stately- and i love that hardware!

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  15. What a gorgeous Side Board, you did an amazing job! It's been cold and foggy here where I am so our paint projects are taking forever too. Have a wonderful year, hugs, tami

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  16. Wow! I love and am so impressed with your transformation. And tell your sister that is a good picture of you! I am a new follower visiting from The Girl Creative. Vicky from Mess For Less

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  17. This is a beautiful piece of furniture and you have done such a wonderful job restoring it! Excellent! I am now a follower of your blog and look forward to return visits. I invite you to join me as well at http://atastefultouch.blogspot.com

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  18. Great spruce up of a lovely buffet!

    Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
    Best wishes for a fabulous New Year 2012!
    Jill @ Creating my way to Success
    http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/

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  19. Beautiful piece. Thanks for linking up to my newbie party.

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  20. This is so beautiful! I love the contrast between the dark wood and lighter paint.

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  21. Wow! This came out beautiful too! Thanks for sharing at my link party. I am following you too :)

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  22. This turned out so beautiful! I love how you left the wood on top, it turned out great! I'm your newest follower from the somewhat simple party. If you get a chance, I'd love you to stop by my blog & follow along too!
    Sally
    loveofhomes.blogspot.com

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  23. It turned out so pretty! I would definitely hang on to that piece! Love it with your wall color!

    Thanks so much for linking up to this week's Catch a Glimpse party! I will be featuring this tomorrow!

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  24. The dresser looks great! Awesome job!

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  25. I love it!! I'm so so glad you linked it up to Latest and Greatest Friday. I have been scouring Craigslist for something like this! So well done. I'm a new follower.

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  26. I love this buffet! You did an amazing job! I've been surfing craigslist looking for one like this! :)

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  27. that is so gorgeous! i love the two toned look, as well. well done!

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  28. Gorgeous!! I've been on the hunt for a buffet like this for months! You guys did a terrific job on it!

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  29. Beautiful! I love how it turned out. I so wish I could find a buffet like that.

    ~Angela
    The Not So Functional Housewife

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  30. Happy New Year. I hope yours is filled with love, joy, peace and creativity!

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  31. Great piece, love the two tone...will you share the brand and model of your beloved sprayer. I keep on saying I am purchasing one and Mr keeps on telling me I am not because it will cost too much to buy one that will work well....I am still determined. Help!

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  32. Fabulous transformation!
    Thank you for for sharing at Potpourri Friday. I wish you a healthy, prosperous and sparkling New Year!

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  33. NOW THIS "IS" A MAKEOVER!! FABULOUS!!! Im LOVIN your blog:) followin you ,stop by and chat and follow me too wont you?Deidre~ http://simplysimplisticated4.blogspot.com

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  34. It looks amazing! I love your blog. Thanks for sharing :)

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  35. just a note
    to let you know
    that i'm featuring your buffet
    on this week's Fridays Unfolded!

    alison

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  36. Super cute- love how it came out! Thanks for linking up at Feathered Nest Friday!

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  37. I loved this so much that I featured you today! I'm so glad you linked up! Hope to see you this week too!

    http://daysofchalkandchocolate.blogspot.com/2012/01/features-from-last-weeks-party.html

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  38. what a great piece and I love the transformation!

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  39. Check out my features-you're in my TOP 10. Grab a "I've been featured" button.

    http://itssoverycheri.com/2012/01/21/top-10-features-from-1-1-2012-party/

    Cheri from Its So Very Cheri

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