Shabby Dresser Re-do

Whew! Just finished redo-ing my "new" little dresser... Another Craigslist find. The guy wanted $95, I emailed and asked if he'd take $50.. he wrote back and said YES! Yippee!!

Here's the befores: (Yep, I remembered this time!!)

This peice is in really good and clean condition, so that saved me alot of prep time..

Alot of sanding, painting and scuffing up later.. and here is the finished product!

Soooo much prettier.

I lightly sanded everywhere, bought new knobs that were already "shabbied" from Hobby Lobby and added the rose applique' to the top drawer:

What do ya think?

Edit: (7:10 pm EST)

I've been watching TV  thinking about what type of runner I wanted to sew for my new little dresser. My mind just won't shut down! My body, however, has been arguing with my mind the entire afternoon and evening.. guess who won?! haha

I decided I didn't have the energy to sew anymore tonight and will give it a whirl tomorrow. Instead, I did "dress" up my new little dresser a bit and snapped some shots.. enjoy!!

I'm hoping tomorrow morning the sun is shining.. can't wait to see the sunshine through my blue jars..
and brighten up my ironstone..

This rosy runner I bought from Salvation Army for .99 cents awhile back.  It's so long, it does fit from one end of my 6 seater kitchen table to the other, but, I am loving the way it hangs long on the sides of the dresser now.  I think tomorrow, insted of making a completley new runner, I'll keep this one and just add a few ruffles.



To end the night, here is a picture of my dinette area.

Yeah, I gotta get my butt movin' on paintin' the chairs and table!!



Linking up at:

Faded Charm Cottage for White Wednesday
Domestically Speaking for Power of Paint Party
A Beach Cottage for Good Life Wednesday
The Shabby Chic Cottage for Transformation Thursdays
Savvy Southern Style Wow Us Wednesdays
Romantic Home for Show and Tell Friday
3 Meadow Lake Cottage for The After Party

Hobby Lobby Trip

Took a little "road trip" to Hobby Lobby today.  It's not that far away, only about 30 miles, but, it sure seems alot longer.. it's "oh so worth it", though!!

Had to pick up more stuffing for the new pillows I made last night, found a pretty rose shaped button for one of the pillows, a couple of really cute ladybug pinwheels for outside, and this awesome wooden birdcage at 60% off!
Of course, it'll be painted white to match the other birdcages on top of my hutch...

Oh.. I didn't mention I have a hutch?! hehe

I will show her soon enough. Right now she's a mess.. so, I 'll have to clean and organize her up a bit before I reveal her to ya'll!

Love this birdcage though.. with a price tag of $24 bucks and some white paint, it'll fit right in!

On a sidenote - please excuse the mess in the garage!  I didn't even notice the milkjug and cocacola box.. what the heck?!? LOL