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a serendipitous kind of day (dresser reveal)

 
Driving home from a craft show a few months ago, my husband suggested visiting a Goodwill in the area. As we were already running late getting home, we debated it for a moment, but decided to make a quick trip.
I am so glad we did…
 
Hard to tell from the pic, but this dresser had a lot going for it. Gorgeous detailing and casters, and very little damage made it an easy decision to bring her home.
 
The hard part, then, was deciding what to do with it. I ended up choosing a light blueish-gray for the paint color (Sherwin Williams “Misty”, for those who are curious), gorgeous knobs a la Anthro…
 
..and my favorite part: thick, gray stripes along the top….
 
It’s now in my craft room holding Etsy supplies and various gift wrapping paraphernalia.
I adore it.
What was your last unexpected, yet fabulous, thrift store find?
 
 

all about knobs (and some winners)

Tuesday 8th of February 2011

[...] received lots of lovely comments on my latest furniture rehab post, and almost every single one of them mentioned The Knobs. Those glorious, turquoise, teardrop [...]

Kristy

Friday 4th of February 2011

I love the dresser! It looks great. I'm wondering what your wall color is in that room?

Sue

Thursday 3rd of February 2011

Gotta love Goodwill!

It looks fantastic; I haven't been in a while but I ALWAYS find something fabulous!

Thanks for sharing!

Sue @ Beach Bungalow xo

Kelsey

Tuesday 1st of February 2011

This is gorgeous! I love the stripes on the top and those beautiful knobs! Great find :)

A Cottage Muse

Monday 31st of January 2011

I found a dresser in the trash but not as nice as this one! Your makeover is great and the knobs are the perfect touch!