This piece, along with another dresser, was given to
me. They once belonged to my Great Aunt
B and since it has some sentimental value I was hesitant on painting it. This dresser was
already a beauty but my daughter turned her nose up at it. Those of you that speak teenager facial
expressions know that this translates to – You’ve got to be kidding me. So the challenge begins…..
She had a few scratches so I sanded them down. I tried out my new $7 belt sander that I
picked up at a yard sale this past summer. Yay!
I’m not sure I really know how to use the thing but I sure gave it a
try.
I wanted to do a pattern on the drawers but the thought of
measuring it out was not the least bit appealing to me. I am challenged when it comes to reading a
tape measure. Just ask the Man. Then I
found this online……..
Genius!
I wanted to try out the Sherwin Williams paint line that I've read so much about but I about passed out when I saw the price. I needed two colors so $50 in paint was not going to happen. I picked out two colors, Westhighland White and Front Porch, and purchased them in the Color To Go samples. Yep, I'm cheap like that. Less then $15 for two!
I used 3 coats of the Front Porch as my base on the drawers. Once it dried I put the chevron tape on and painted the drawers with the Westhighland White. I removed the tape right away.
Look how pretty......
She needed some color and this Chevron contact paper in Aqua from the Macbeth Collection was clearly the winner. I put it inside of the drawers.
Look where else I put it.......
Now isn't she stunning?
This stunning lady is singing a new tune! In the words of Beyoncé, “I woke up like this”.
From Great Aunt B to Ms. Chevron. Flawless.
