Cowgirl Chic. . .

From the moment I first saw this "cast away",
I knew  e x a c t l y  what color it would be!

I know I'm not a furniture whisperer. . .
but I'm sure I heard this four~drawer dresser shouting,
"Make me pretty!"

And so~o~o. . . 
I began with a vision in my head 
of what this petite scarred and homely dresser could become.

First, 
I began with a coat of bonding primer.
On the dresser itself. . .

and all four drawers!

Then,
"Mr. Ed" attached these cute little "bun" feet.

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Of course,
"Mr. Ed" always accompanies me
when I go shopping for furniture accessories.

Far too many times, 
I've purchased the wrong item or forgotten the needed hardware!

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Before adding these "bun" feet ,
"Mr. Ed" had to cut and attach a bottom board to the cabinet.

Next,
a complete coat of Lampshade Black of Martha Stewart Collection
from Sherwin~Williams Paint gave this petite "little lady" that perfect
Little Black Dress!

No more scarring,
no more scratches. . .
just sleek and streamlined all dressed in Black!

But w a i t  just one minute. . .
the vision from the beginning 
was that this four~drawer dresser would be Red. . .Cherry Red!

Isn't she l o v e l y?


After her Little Black Dress,
I applied a layer of crackle medium.

The hardest part is the required amount of wait time
before brushing on a coat of Cherry Red and observing
the character building this process brings to the piece of furniture.

Finally,
 two coats of sealer were applied atop the red.

After which, 
"Mr. Ed" fastened the s t a r drawer pulls to each drawer. . .
all tips pointing upwards!


This petite four~drawer dresser 

went from scratched and scarred. . .

to Cowgirl Chic!

The transformation was every thing I had envisioned it would be!

No more shouts. . .
but I do believe I heard her say, "Ah~h~h. . ."


Until next time. . .

On Crooked Creektt will be joining

Debra @ Common Ground for Be Inspired Friday!

And. . .

Susan @ Between Naps On The Porch for Metamorphosis Monday!

And. . .

Marty @ A Stroll Thru Life for Inspire Me Tuesday!

And. . .
A New To Me Linky Party. . .

Dawn @ We Call It Junkin  for History and Home Party Tuesdays!

Inspiration bounds at the above linky parties

be sure to visit each for you'll come away

with amazing ideas for your own home decor!