yep, back to the trailer park loot is where i'm headed with this one. i plucked up four fine pieces from that apple-orchard-embedded double-wide and here is number two.
meet braeburn. (i like a theme. it's an apple theme, in case you're new here.)
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| handsome and strong as an old oak |
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| well, except for his top that was a bit loosey-goosey |
i have a thang for these older dressers and also i have regrets about selling this one BUT...that's not what this is about. braeburn is about lines. just LOOK at those LINES! straight, classic, fine lines... on the side, too! sometimes, it's best to step back and just enjoy THE LINES. i'll stop yelling now.
so, he had great lines and great grain--great oak grain--and no major burn marks, scabs or scars so there was no reason to cover up those linear love marks, right? agreed.
after some serious sanding with the big gun 50 grit (it's OAK!)....
some rooftop repair and base realignment... (refer to my strappin' cool tools post if you're wondering what's happenin' down below.)
and some simple sill lifts (under $3/ea at HD & Lowes) for an industrial look...
taaaaa-flippin'-daaaaaaaa!!!
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| sharp, yet sorta soft and sweet at the same time |
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| hmm... reminiscent of a firm, strong yet tart apple. |
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| did you know that the braeburn apple "re-established the importance of flavor in the commercial apple?" |
he's done, he's gone, i'm over him.
on to the next apple in my life.
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10 comments:
Sounds like you're gonna be busy!! This came up so nice! Can't beleive you used 50 grit!! Not afraid are ya? It did the job, obviously, well done!! Thanks for your cool comment at my blog and I'll be following you right back!
I have a thing for dressers too - and I love this one so much! What kind of finish did you put on it?
Nice find, and even nicer finish. I love it! Thanks for visiting, and for following my blog. I'm following you back.
Hi Amy, LOVE this piece. It reminds me of Restoration Hardware finish.
As for the Martha stencil, I only did a little spot and washed it off, but YES it did feel flimsy. I only bought 1 bottle of paint too and seeing how much paint it would take to GO ALL the way around 2 curtains...I wouldn't have had enough.
So now I know, I will need MORE paint for the next project:)
this fancy restoration hardware look alike is finished with watered down white latex paint. brush on, wipe off....taa-daa! thanks for the comments, ladies!!
Great job!!! The furniture has great bones...you really brought it back to life!
looove old dressers.
i would love for you to link this post up to flashback fridays going on now over at love notes.
go check it out!
{love} lauryn @ lovenotesbylauryn.blogspot.com
Love this!! What a charmer and love your post!! How fun and can't wait to see what else you found!! Thanks for linking up at Feathered Nest Friday! :)
Wow you did a wonderful job on the dresser! Thank you for sharing at Simply Creations Link Party!
Somebody has a feature from the Fancy This Fridays link up! *wink wink* http://www.trulylovelyblog.com/2011/09/fancy-this-features-43.html
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