During the warm spell we had here in Michigan in March, the Hubby & I were walking the dog in our neighborhood. We stumbled upon the best Roadside Treasure yet! I could hardly believe my eyes.....gasp....there wasn't a thing wrong with it!!! The neighbor was cleaning out her garage & said they just didn't need it, they had to many dressers, then she loaned us her dolley so we could get it home. Here is what it looked like:
It had so much potential. I could do a Union Jack, no... Maybe a silhouette white on black real big, no............. Gradient dark to light, no.......
After alot of pondering, googleing & surfing I just decided to paint it white & hope something would come to me.
So we prepped it for paint & gave it a couple of coats of DIY chalk paint in pure white. Now I had a blank canvas. This is what I came up with:
I just love its simplicity. I love to put numbers on my pieces & this fit perfectly. I like the way the drawers are framed in by the wood. That was a lucky mistake. We didn't realize the front inset part would show until we were finished painting & put the drawers back in. What a nice surprise & lucky too because we were out of paint! Here's another look at this beauty:
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What a score!!!! I'm sure my neighbor would want it back if she seen it now. I have this Roadside Treasure in my booth at Collette's Vintage & Antique Mall in Burton, MI.
Have you scored a Roadside Treasure lately?? I would love to hear about it. Thanks for visiting & have a great week! ...... Dee
wow - luck and talent - what a terrific combination! I love it!
ReplyDeleteThe combo of white and wood is perfect! I have a thing for putting numbers on drawers, too. ~ Maureen
ReplyDeletethe dresser turned out so cute i love the numbers!
ReplyDeleteYou lucky, lucky girl!!!! What a find! I love the simplicity and the numbers!
ReplyDeletevery nice restyle simple and classic it really looks great!
ReplyDeletelove it! so sleek and love what you did with the drawers!
ReplyDeleteThat is a huge score! Simple and elegant, love it!
ReplyDeleteDeb
Really sweet! Why do people just throw away such great pieces? Great rescue!
ReplyDeleteThe brand is Conat Ball. I have two dressers and a corner vanity that fits between them and a bookcase headboard. It belonged to my parents and was purchased in the 50s. It is very good furniture.
ReplyDeleteLove this, very nice!
ReplyDeleteI'm new to your site, but will be following now as I have 2 old leaded glass windows I saved when they were replaced! I'm wondering what DIY chalk paint is. If it's chalky, do you have to seal it?
ReplyDeleteCathy