I painted the pulls in a satin nickel (I almost went gold but that's a whole other agony), and the top is stained with a polyurethane topcoat. The body is clear waxed. I tried to get a few side views for you so you can catch the waves.
Someone picking up one of my kids gave me the best compliment when she saw this in the driveway as it sat awaiting staging and its little photo shoot. She stared at it with wide eyes and kept saying it was so beautiful. Whew. I was a bit scared to hear what she thought. Then she said to me, "you should do this for a living." Now that is something that is a symphony to my ears when you have only your own opinion to rely on while designing pieces. My heart smiled. I did not know what the reaction to this would be, but I knew I adored it. Yes, it is bright. Yes, it is bold. It is also warm and striking and soft. I was very thankful for her encouragement. Now I want to redo my bedroom around it and keep it. But I shall not. I shall reluctantly say it is available to grace someone else's space. I painted the pulls in a satin nickel (I almost went gold but that's a whole other agony), and the top is stained with a polyurethane topcoat. The body is clear waxed. I tried to get a few side views for you so you can catch the waves. This dresser was going to be red, then a denim blue, then taupe and blue, I considered black and pale yellow. I saw it in so many variations, it was plopped dead center in a crayon box sardined by possibilities. It ended up deep mint and deep coral. That's just how it goes. What changed my mind was I never felt settled on any of the colors I proposed to myself. As funny as it may sound the inspiration for these colors came from my shirt. I was at the paint store buying the deep coral holding it in the crook of my arm against my rib while I poked around. I loved the tone, but admit I had no idea what I would use it for. A frame? A side table? A small cabinet? Hmmm... Then I glanced back down at the splotch on the lid cornered in my elbow, and discovered it was quite striking against my shirt. I just so happened to be wearing a mint colored cotton shirt. It captivated me. I love mint and coral in my wardrobe, and here it was begging to be partnered on furniture right under my nose. I obliged. I also replaced the center pulls by filling in the old holes and adding the glass knobs. Darling, I say.
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Karen
5/21/2015 12:11:03 pm
Gorgeous!!
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Pat
5/21/2015 02:41:56 pm
That's such an unusual combination - just stunning!
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Kara
5/22/2015 01:04:23 am
Thank you very much! That is wonderful to hear :)
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