Thursday, January 7, 2010

Vintage Dresser

Have you seen the latest issue of 100 Decorating Ideas under $100? Well I fell in love with the furniture piece on page 27 using vintage buttons. Isn't it lovely.


Well I found this dresser on the curb a few weeks ago and of course knew it had potential. Missing the top drawer again, Chris just cut it down like we did with the other dresser.


After a fresh coat of paint, some distressing,

and of course some buttons for each side,


I have my own version for way less then $100.

A beautiful Vintage Dresser!




Please go visit these great blogs I am linking up to:

http://twiceremembered.blogspot.com/

http://funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com/

http://missmustardseed.blogspot.com/
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26 comments:

  1. LynetteJanuary 7, 2010 at 10:45 PM

    What a great idea and the dresser looks fab! You did an incredible job - it looks better than the one in the mag!

    Oh - PS - Love your signs!

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  2. WhisperWood CottageJanuary 7, 2010 at 11:04 PM

    First of all, cutting down the dresser in insanely clever! Second, the button swirls are fabulous!! Great project!!

    Amy

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  3. Linda@Coastal CharmJanuary 7, 2010 at 11:09 PM

    It looks outstanding...neat idea! Look you have a new follower...it's ME!!!

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  4. Michelle, All Home and LoveJanuary 7, 2010 at 11:11 PM

    Wow, I can't believe how you cut down that dresser, so neat. It looks GREAT!
    ~Michelle

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  5. VanessaJanuary 7, 2010 at 11:39 PM

    Very cute dresser!!

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  6. ChristineJanuary 8, 2010 at 1:19 AM

    that is so awesome I love the buttons

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  7. Farming On FaithJanuary 8, 2010 at 7:53 AM

    You so inspire me~
    What a blessing. I check your blog evert time I see a new post. I need to get out and about to find some treasures!
    I love all your ideas! Do you have a secret to finding things? I check all the thrifty store already!

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  8. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsJanuary 8, 2010 at 8:19 AM

    I would never have thought to cut down the dresser! What a great idea and it makes this piece more of a size that could really work in any room. Love this, Christina!

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  9. Sarah @ Hennessey HouseJanuary 8, 2010 at 9:38 AM

    First of all, I'm amazed at what people discard these days - despite the missing top drawer, that dresser has so much character! And second, I can't believe you'd think to just cut down that missing space - genius. And third, what a romantic and creative touch those buttons add. I love this!!

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  10. AnonymousJanuary 8, 2010 at 10:29 AM

    Well that is just stinkin adorable!

    Hugs,
    LeAnn:)

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  11. AnnieJanuary 8, 2010 at 10:30 AM

    That is absolutely adorable! I love what you did here!

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  12. asnipofgoodnessJanuary 8, 2010 at 10:49 AM

    That is FANTASTIC! I LOVE it! OK, so where do you people live that you find great furniture on the side of the road???? That doesn't happen here!

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  13. PollyJanuary 8, 2010 at 11:00 AM

    Christina, it is fantastic! I love that you are always finding these things on the curb and making them wonderful! You are lucky to have a husband that is willing to indulge you in your efforts as well!

    Love it!

    Polly

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  14. TammyJanuary 8, 2010 at 12:26 PM

    Love it. Your hubby is quite talented..wish he was here to cut out my butler's pantry bottom cabinet.. :)
    tammy

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  15. Nancy @ Live love laughJanuary 8, 2010 at 6:19 PM

    What a great idea to cut down the dresser! It came out beautiful-you have great vision!
    ~Nancy

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  16. LoriJanuary 8, 2010 at 11:19 PM

    I am on the search for some vintage buttons myself ~ loving what you did with this dresser and the buttons just finish it off!

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  17. Amy@TheLemonCottageJanuary 8, 2010 at 11:41 PM

    Wow! That is so pretty. You did a wonderful job on it! Cute, cute, cute!
    ~Amy

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  18. CricketJanuary 10, 2010 at 12:36 PM

    Wow, I never, ever, would have thought to cut the top off. What a brilliant idea. And to think I have actually passed some pieces up because of missing drawers...

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  19. Funky Junk InteriorsJanuary 10, 2010 at 2:48 PM

    Ok, this one has caught me off guard. How is it that I envisioned doing something similar to a dresser I have without even seeing the vision online first? I have NO idea. But when I do what I want to it, I'm linking yours up to my post too. Unreal.

    LOVE how you cut the dresser down. That is brilliant!

    Thanks for linking up to SNS!

    FJ Donna

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  20. Miss Mustard SeedJanuary 10, 2010 at 9:54 PM

    I love it! What an amazing find on the side of the road. The idea of cutting of the top was brilliant. The button design is such a pretty touch as well. Great project!

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  21. Niesz Vintage HomeJanuary 11, 2010 at 11:55 AM

    Oh, I love that idea!
    It turned out so cute. And how smart of you to cut down the dresser!
    Great job. :-)

    Kimberly

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  22. MarianneJanuary 11, 2010 at 2:27 PM

    That is cute! Got to put this in my someday file.

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  23. AnonymousJanuary 11, 2010 at 5:31 PM

    Thanks for stopping by my blog! Your dresser looks awesome! It is so fun to transform junk into something beautiful.

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  24. CharityJanuary 11, 2010 at 8:05 PM

    cuteness, I saw it and wanted to try it but have now where, so glad to see someone else has.
    Cha Cha

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  25. The House CreativeJanuary 22, 2010 at 11:25 PM

    Very darling! I love the way that it turned out.

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  26. KimMalkJanuary 23, 2010 at 9:01 PM

    Best use of buttons that I've seen - so cute!

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