Saturday, September 18, 2010

New Bedroom Suite

Remember when I showed you the desk I got off of Craigslist?

Well when I got that desk I also got a dresser, nightstand and mirror. 




Oops I forgot to take a picture before I took off the hardware. 
BAD Blogger, Bad!
I also forgot to take a picture of the mirror too!! 

Here is a picture of the handles AFTER I spray painted them silver.
 
I am losing my blogging-before-pictures MOJO people!!

I decided to go with white, since I have the never ending can of white paint.
Then I glazed the pieces.

TADA!






To me these pieces look pretty girly. Maybe it is because I am itching to do something girly, but I just do not see these pieces in a little boys room. 
And since I have already shown you a sneak peak, you know that I used some pink.

This will be the first time I have bought something pink to do any decorating!
It was a big day people!

I wasn't sure what kind of pink I should go with when I went to the store.
When I went to the spray paint aisle and I saw a pink can called Sweet Pea.

Sweet Pea was my dad's nick name for me. 

My decision was made. 
I do believe I got a little emotional about the Sweet Pea cans, cuz I ended up buying 4 cans. 

I used 1 and a half cans.

 I do foresee some pink decorations in my household.

With the pink I spray painted the drawers.
Then I found this wrapping paper that was pink and brown and frenchy. 

PERFECT!

I sprayed down some adhesive, cut the paper to size and now I have a cute liner!

The bottom drawers are actually 2 drawers in one.


Which is perfect to hold all the million sweaters you need up here in the next couple of months!

One of the top drawers has a jewerly holder.


 How cute is that?

I was even able to save the Bassett emblem.


The nightstand is my favorite.
 
This was such a fun project for me and it went really fast! 

For the record, I had every intention of taking the pictures of the finished product outside, since it has been so pretty the past couple of days.
Unfortunately I didn't consult with the weather forecast when I made this decision because it was dark and rainy ALL DAY!
Which is why the pictures are so dark. 

Anyways, all you Chicagolanders I am selling the set for $350. 
Let me know.

I am posting to these parties

Have a great weekend!

45 comments:

Debbiedoos said...

That is a gorgeous piece Katie...you did an awesome job!
Thank you so much for your comment on the poo poo head, he totally is a well, I will refrain lol!!~ But you made me laugh so hard about the TP, I just loved it...and my Mom sure will get it a kick out of it too when she reads it. I just left a message on his blog, and said you may want to go check out my post. I will give him one last chance to make good! Thanks again. Debbie

Handbags*and*Pigtails said...

I just brought home twins to this set last weekend from my local thrift store(and blogged about it). Im planning on painting them when we re-do our master BR this fall/winter(like my flexibility on that time frame? haha)
Its always fun to see what people do with something similar I own.
Sarah
HandbagsnPigtails.blogspot.com

Chrissie said...

I love what you did with this set! The drawers are wonderful.

Kenzie said...

Great finds! I love the curves. The pink is adorable too!

Unknown said...

It was lovely! The drawers of the bureau were an excellent idea. I also have one with a little much space out...I´ve got to think better about that!

kiss

Tanya said...

pretty in pink for sure!

Susan said...

I love the night stand with the pink paint!! Nice set and nice transformations!!

Suzanne@thriftstoredecorjunky said...

Oooo, so pretty! Love the detail inside the drawers. Wish I lived in Chicago.

Unknown said...

Beautiful and oh so girly! You did a lovely job on these pieces.

Jami

Found you at the DIY show off.

Nina @ Momma Go Round said...

Oh I'm with you, the night stand is my favorite! I love how the pink shows, but especially once there's stuff in it, it won't be overwhelmingly pink. So cute!

Found you @ It's So Very Cheri!

www.mommagoround.blogspot.com

gena said...

What a great transformation - love it !!!!
thanks for sharing,
gena
www.thehouseonlavenderhill.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

Coming over from It's So Very Cheri!

Love your little nightstand! What a wonderful job!! Love the pink!

bee blessed
mary

curlyQdesign said...

Love what you did!! It looks beautiful!

Julie said...

That nightstand is my favorite too! So cute.

Courtney said...

darn... if I were within a 200 mile radius from you, I would totally buy that. Beautiful. It would be PERFECT for my daughter's big girl room.

Any chance you can move to NC?? :)

Anonymous said...

You know from my past comments that I am not all foo-foo and girly, but you did an outstanding job on this,
You have a great eye for dragging home good things.

Lisascraftiques said...

Oh your bedroom set is just gorgeous! The pieces have such great lines. So what if its a little "Girlie"! What you did with the drawers is so neat:)

Melissa said...

Fun surprise with the pink drawers.

Anonymous said...

Oh...I love the pink surprise! It's perfect and adds a nice pop of color and interest!

Great job, they turned out awesome!

decorating diva {aka deanna} said...

LOVE IT! you're right those curvy pieces lend themselves to girly-pink-ness! great idea!

Unknown said...

Perfect! Just perfect! The sweet pea is the perfect shade. So is the liner. Everything came together wonderfully.

If you're up for another party, stop by Sunday & link it up to Passion for Paint!

Rhiannon said...

that is sooo cute! love the little touches like that it makes all the difference

malia said...

Lovin the pink! We'd love for you to link up at A Crafty Soiree Party-- every Thursday at www.yesterdayontuesday
cheers! Malia

Ashley said...

The nightstand is my favorite too! I love the pink on the inside of the drawers...If it were mine I might never close the drawers! You did a GREAT job on the sweet pea color. P.S. I came over from Shabby Chic Cottage transformation Thursdays.

oops! said...

I just painted a pink dresser and I made a note to myself - pink sells!! I love how you finished the drawers too! Beautiful

notyet100 said...

looks so good,..

Michaela said...

Okay this is sooo adorable!! Sometimes items with a surprise on the inside is what sells me...like shoes or coats with a cute printed lining. The pink is way too cute!
~Michaela

Anonymous said...

love it all! I'm no where near Chicago but it's tempting anyway!

Great job, here from tidymom, have a super weekend!

Дуся-Маруся said...

очень здорово!!красиво

- Brittany aka Pretty Handy Girl said...

That is a cute dresser. I'm working on one myself just like it. Love that you painted the insides of the drawers pink!

Thanks for sharing.

Brittany
http://www.prettyhandygirl.com

Sonya@Beyond the Screen Door said...

I love the surprise of pink when you open the drawers! Such a great touch! You showing the Bassett emblem touched my heart...I grew up in the tiny town of Bassett, Va where all the furniture was made back in the day! Brings back memories! Thanks for sharing!

Erin said...

Wow, that is an amazing transformation. Great pieces of furniture to boot!

Debbiedoos said...

Hey there!!~ THanks so much for joining me this week...what a great project to show off. Enjoy the rest of the weekend. Debbie

Hollie said...

this looks great! i am in the middle of a furniture re-do myself.

Unknown said...

Great job on these pieces!! I LOVE the liner and those deep drawers :)

Blessings!
Gail

Angela said...

What an absolutely amazing job you did. I just love it..I've been on the hunt for a dresser for my son for quite some time this year. Can't believe how long it's taking me..yepper, I'm praying impatiently for patience too,lol

Becky@Beyond The Picket Fence said...

What a great piece, I love the touch of pink. Thanks for sharing at Beyond the Picket Fence's Under $100 Party.

Unknown said...

what a beautiful chest of drawers, i really like its design, it can be used to store anything from clothing to dishes and anything else of importance, beautiful storage set

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Unknown said...

what a beautiful chest of drawers, i really like its design, it can be used to store anything from clothing to dishes and anything else of importance, beautiful storage set

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Katie said...

I was already in love and then I saw how nicely you finish off the inside! I love the wrap, perfect ending touch. Thank you for joining us at A Crafty Soiree! We hope to see you again.

Holly Lefevre said...

What a fabulous transformation! I just love what you did with the pieces....the pop of pink is very clever too!

Julie @ Frugal and Fabulous Design said...

Your furniture looks fabulous! Great job.

Thanks for linking up to Fab Friday -

Cheers!

BB said...

There must be no end to the number of these bedroom sets they created in the 60's and 70's they just keep popping up at thrift stores and yard sales all over the place..I have done 2 of them myself.. and am working on a third.. it' like recurring dream.. the same project over and over

Laurie from Laurie Jones Home said...

So pretty! I'm with you the nightstand is my favorite too, just enough pink, not too much not too little!!

marilyn said...

OH MY HEAVENS!!! That's my dresser!! I got it, along with the headboard when I was about 14. My husband has the matching chest of drawers. If everyone promises not to do the math, I'll tell you how long I'v had it. About 45 years. And I still like it!