Thursday, October 17, 2013

Lavender Roses French Dresser

I recently received a tall French Provincial dresser from a neighbor of my parents as a gift. I love this style of furniture as I have several pieces and they are always fun to remake. This dresser I particularly liked because I knew it would be a perfect place to store fabric.


It turned out exactly as I had pictured and it helped satisfy my craving for some lavender color which I have recently been so drawn too.

Here is the transformation...



Oh, isn't she pretty?!

My Grandmother's favorite color was purple and lately it is mine too! I bet Grandma would have just loved this dresser :)

Such a wonderful storage dresser too.



I think the hardware is just beautiful in it's original state.


I have done many posts on the lace technique...I think it is my favorite and I just can't get enough. A post that shows how I did it is here..http://loveofwhite.blogspot.com/2011/11/lace-on-bed.html


We have been having beautiful Fall weather--making for good painting project temperatures!


It makes me happy walking through the house and getting a glance at this pretty dresser. The lavender makes me happy! Been thinking about painting my pink door lavender too--not sure yet. Janae likes it pink :)


I wanted to thank all the people who pin me..I have noticed recently most of my blog traffic comes from Pinterest..and it is fun to get new foillowers that way!

Thanks for stopping by!
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36 comments:

  1. DebOctober 17, 2013 at 6:05 PM

    Oh, that is pretty. Deb

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  2. Penny @ Penny's Vintage HomeOctober 17, 2013 at 6:22 PM

    I love your lace technique! I may just have to copy it on my next paint project....hugs, Penny

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  3. Sweet MelanieOctober 17, 2013 at 6:49 PM

    Sandy! It is gorgeous!!! I just love lavender and blue/aqua together so I can see why you are drawn to it. I love how you did the lace right into the drawer top...looks like true lace! I have been wanting to try this, so maybe this will push me right over the hump to just go for it!

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  4. Sherry HicksOctober 17, 2013 at 8:08 PM

    Sandy I love what you did with the dresser so cute! I also love the "wine and roses idea".......got me to thinking about your suggestion!! Thanks for sharing your beautiful transformation and I am so glad you left the pretty knobs!!
    Sherry

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  5. The Polka Dot ClosetOctober 17, 2013 at 8:25 PM

    I love the lace, You picked a great lace to work with and the color combo is breathtaking! Great job

    Carol

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  6. Butterfly 8)(8 Bungalow October 17, 2013 at 8:58 PM

    So pretty!

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  7. JanaeOctober 18, 2013 at 1:00 AM

    It turned out even better than I imagined it would, it looks perfect! I love it and I really like the purple with your aqua walls. But I still love the pink door too!

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  8. farmhouse-storyOctober 18, 2013 at 3:19 AM

    it's gorgeous, sandy! i've been looking for a dresser for my craft room just like this pretty one. thanks for sharing the lace tutorial:) happy weekend!

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  9. sunnyskiesandsweetteaOctober 18, 2013 at 3:48 AM

    Sandy,

    I love the dresser. It turned out beautiful. My favorite color growing up was Lavender. I love the color. My room was Lavender, even my radio was lavender... I tried painting a room lavender a few years ago and it was quite hard to get the right shade. It always seemed to have a muddy undertone...I may try again some day.
    Blessings,
    Amy Jo

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  10. MelanieOctober 18, 2013 at 4:46 AM

    It is lovely Sandy! You did a fabulous job! Love the lace technique. The hardware is perfect as is, I agree. It would make me happy to walk through my house and see that too!

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  11. Lady of the WoodsOctober 18, 2013 at 5:36 AM

    That is a magical improvement! love it! so you used lavender spray over the rose lace? I think I need to email you a couple of questions. lol.

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  12. Grandma CaroleeOctober 18, 2013 at 5:45 AM

    I love how this turned out...absolutely beautiful!! Looking forward to sending Elma (the neighbor) a picture.

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  13. JunkchiccottageOctober 18, 2013 at 5:57 AM

    Sandy,
    This turned out great. I love how pretty it is. It is so you and looks awesome. Tooo sweet.
    Kris

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  14. Susan EvelynAndRoseOctober 18, 2013 at 7:26 AM

    How clever to use that lace technique on the dresser! What a great transformation!

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  15. AnonymousOctober 18, 2013 at 7:32 AM

    Stunning, Sandy! I love your use of lace on the drawers! This is a lovely piece now!

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  16. UnknownOctober 18, 2013 at 7:37 AM

    This is beautiful! You did an amazing job, love the front!

    Brooke
    startathome.blogspot.com

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  17. chandrieOctober 18, 2013 at 8:20 PM

    nice love it

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  18. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsOctober 19, 2013 at 5:53 AM

    Very pretty, Sandy! I love these pieces of furniture, too. They have such great lines. I love the detail around the drawers. It really makes them stand out.

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  19. DianeOctober 19, 2013 at 11:41 AM

    I love the lacy lavender look on the front of your dresser. Such a pretty accent and it goes so well with the rest of your lovely room. I'll have to check out that tutorial!

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  20. THE FARMHOUSE PORCHOctober 19, 2013 at 11:53 AM

    Ooh...how pretty! You really transformed that chest into something pretty and romantic♥

    Linsey

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  21. UnknownOctober 19, 2013 at 2:22 PM

    So 'drooling' pretty.

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  22. MarpetOctober 19, 2013 at 10:17 PM

    What a lovely blog do you have......thank you for sharing your live....I enjoyed it!
    with love,marjolein

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  23. SarahOctober 20, 2013 at 12:00 AM

    What a beautiful dresser! I really love lavender as a color to decorate with as well, though getting my husband to agree isn't always easy! ;)

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  24. AnneOctober 20, 2013 at 2:34 PM

    Lucky you! I have a piece similar and I love it.You did a beautiful job transforming it!
    xx
    Anne

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  25. JuneOctober 20, 2013 at 8:14 PM

    Oh my goodness Sandy...it turned out so beautifully!!! I love how you did that! SO PRETTY!

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  26. Heirloom treasuresOctober 21, 2013 at 3:11 AM

    So beautiful Sandy. I thought I would pop over for a looky since I don't seem to be getting my blog friends posts any more. I think it's ever since Google friends threatened to be gone. I am going to click onto follow again to see if it sends you back to me. x

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  27. UnknownOctober 21, 2013 at 9:45 PM

    its gorgeous,This turned out great, You did an amazing job, love the front.furniture company UK

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  28. AnaOctober 22, 2013 at 6:42 AM

    Absolutely beautiful Sandy. Great job.

    Hugs,
    ❤️Ana

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  29. AnaOctober 22, 2013 at 6:42 AM

    Absolutely beautiful Sandy. Great job.

    Hugs,
    ❤️Ana

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  30. CeliaLindsell.comOctober 23, 2013 at 2:30 AM

    It amazing how you can transform furniture, well done! I lived in France for year and started my collection of <a href="http://www.celialindsell.com/category.php?cid=7”>Lavender Accessories</a> from there. I LOVED it!

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  31. JenneliseOctober 23, 2013 at 7:42 PM

    Oh my gosh! It's stunning! What an amazing transformation! You did such a superb job!
    Jennelise

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  32. Kerryanne @ Shabby Art BoutiqueOctober 23, 2013 at 8:53 PM

    I love the painted lace technique you have used on the drawers Sandy... it really adds a feminine touch to what is already a very sweet little dresser.
    Thanks for linking up at Shabbilicious Friday. I'm thrilled to be featuring this post at tomorrow's party.

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  33. Donna WilkesOctober 24, 2013 at 3:51 PM

    Came over the feature on this lovely dresser at Shabbilicious. Of course I am pinning it and hopefully be able to use the technique on a project of mine. It made my heart beat faster and faster as I read down the post and saw the beautiful photos.

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  34. CindyOctober 29, 2013 at 9:36 AM

    It's amazing! I have to go read about the lace technique, as i was looking at it i was wondering how you did that! I've been drawn to lavender too lately and can't quite figure out where in my house to put it! Your house looks so so pretty in the photos. That chandy really is wonderful too...

    Cindy

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  35. SandiNovember 9, 2013 at 7:54 AM

    This piece is beautiful Sandy! I could read your posts all day, but I better stop here because I have to get busy and do something! ha!!
    Blessings~

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