There she was sitting amongst the
trash cans begging me to love her...
A simple yard sale made
my heart skip beats as the gentleman
said I could " take the trash off of his hands "
She was missing much of her back and yet
she held her beauty with chippy remnants
of paint and beveled drawers...
Even with her weather beaten top
I knew I could not leave her behind...
Mr. Dior spent many hours along side me
as we worked to bring new life
back to her...
She fit so perfectly in the Dior home...
Along side my rusted
clocks and coral...
I was so delighted that
she still had her original hardware...
I'm sure that I will
dress her up throughout the summer...
With driftwood
and gifts from the sea...
Isn't she lovely...
I gave her my signature
dry brushed gray white mix
and sealed her with clear wax...
One man's trash
another woman's treasure!!!
I will be linking later this week
with my favorite gals!
Kathleen's White Wednesday # 158
Jann's Share your cup Thursday
Debra's Vintage Inspiration
Donna over at Funky Junk Interiors SNS
Becky atBeyond the Picket Fence
Much love to all of you
XOXO
you lucky duck!!
ReplyDeleteAmy
Ummm, I think that's my basket, yes? This dresser took my breath away, knowing the before and now seeing the after. Sweet!!
ReplyDeleteYou did such a great job restoring this piece! I love her subtle curves! It's amazing what people think is junk.... And they probably think its amazing that we like their junk!! Really beautiful work.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beauty. You did a great job.
ReplyDeletenow that's my kind of trash;)
ReplyDeleteAnd you did miracles,I am sure this is one happy chest,finally loved and shown as the treasue it is!Lucky you Kate...and talented you Kate :)))
Tovehugs :)
love her! that rusty clock is a cutie too! look at you doing your thing........you're too cute, even when you're working!! :-)
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Pols
What beautiful treasure you acquired! It is so gorgeously chippy!
ReplyDeleteIs your signature gray/white paint mix a family secret or would you share the recipe?
ReplyDeleteLove it.
So much character and charm! She's perfect!!
ReplyDeleteMary Alice
Kate that is just beautiful!! I love how
ReplyDeleteyou have it displayed with the things on it ~
simply beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI happened upon your blog this morning, and was blessed to read your posts.
ReplyDeleteGreat writing! You let your heart lead.
I love the way you decorate...very nice!!
Congrats on all of the business coming your way, and the magazine article!
Have a wonderful week.
Once again Kate, an outstanding piece!!!
ReplyDeleteBlessings to you and your family,
Jeanette
You've worked your magic on this wonderful piece, Kate. I love her simple lines, she's just perfect. Glad you were there to save her!!
ReplyDeleteYour new chest is a beauty! No one would ever guess she was a curbside find :o) Love your driftwood too!
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Kate,
ReplyDeleteI see the beauty that you do.What a treasure!!And you brought her back to life in your lovely home.
((((Hugs)))
Anne
Did you heart skip a bit when you saw the dresser and then skipped two bits? It turned out beautiful. Your home feels really peaceful. So glad to see you at CR! Ciao Rita
ReplyDeleteA serendipitous moment indeed. She was just waiting for you to bring her back to life and you did a beautiful job! Wishing you a lovely rest of the week. Tammy
ReplyDeleteOh she is so beautiful Kate!! You always have such a way with bringing things back to their former glory!!
ReplyDeleteThank you again for yesterday, you are such a special and lovely person, and I feel so lucky to know you!
Have a wonderful day.
Sincerely,
Melinda
Nice rescue, Kate. Yes, she is lovely.
ReplyDeleteHMMmmmm . . . Looks like something we would have in our home . . . She's BETTER THAN EVER !! Awesome Find KATE ! TAKE CARE, JOE & GLENN
ReplyDeleteBeautiful job you did !!....love love love Ria...xxx..
ReplyDeleteOh Kate I would have carted her home in a minute and she would have found a comfortable place in my home as well. I so wish I could find pieces like these with little life left to them, I always find the pieces I have to nudge there life in the direction of old, making there old age look old.
ReplyDeleteThis is a piece to love, and the display is soulful. Did you say this is in your home, home? or your shop space home? I understood it to be in your home and it is the perfect weathered piece washed with your beauty artistically.
You have inspired me to find something of this despair, I am inspired.
Lots of inspiration in all you seek this coming week.
xx
Dore
WOW Kate, she's amazing! You're amazing! I bought a piece a few years back that has been dying a slow death...maybe you can help me bring it back to life.
ReplyDeleteYou might have to hook it up to an ASCP IV but if anybody can do it...you can.
Besos,
Irma
It's a beauty now. You did a great job.
ReplyDeleteYou found such a treasure there Kate. It is the perfect piece! I love yard sales where they just 'don't get it' : )
ReplyDeleteI hope you are having a stellar Summer sweet friend.
sending hugs...
You create magic Kate!
ReplyDeleteShe surely looks wonderful under your spell....
:)
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ReplyDeleteBeautiful job on your new addition, Kate! I can't believe that guy wanted to let this treasure go! You breathed new life into her and she looks just perfect in your home dressed for summer! :)
ReplyDeletexoxo laurie
super pretty! I am looking forward to a fixer upper project like this too. One that was sitting in a barn for several years! {yikes!}
ReplyDeletebeautiful.
Beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteblessings
barb
She is shining from all the love you put into her!
ReplyDeleteShe is gorgeous, just like her new owner, Kate!
ReplyDeleteXOXO,
Anne
I always get so much inspiration from you. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteNell
Love it, Girl! :) She looks fabulous!
ReplyDeleteWHOO HOOO!!! BRAVO!!
ReplyDeleteYou (and Mr. D) did a tremendous job - yay!
I'm loving it's new/old look. Lovely!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful blog I have found here!
ReplyDeleteYou have really brought life back to a neglected old piece... lovely!
I am definately returning!
Bec x
Such a beautiful job, I so enjoy finding treasures like yours on craigslist or even garage sales, it is true, one can feel the heart skip a beat because of the joy found in something that someone else does not want.
ReplyDeleteBless You today and Always,
Michele
Pearl 13.1
Would you believe I have a dresser almost identical. I bought it over 10 years ago from the Long Beach flea market and it's such a versatile piece that I'll never sell it. Right now it's being used in Ally's room, but for years it was in my bathroom! You did a wonderful job on it and it looks perfect. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteSimply stunning. I love how you give new life to so many things!
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lynn
traumhaft deine kommode.
ReplyDeletewünsche dir ein schönes wochenende.
herzlichst daniela
Precious finale Kate! You did "her" proud.
ReplyDeleteBlessings & hugs,
Karen
Totally gorgeous!! You are amazing girl! :)
ReplyDeletexoxoxo,
Shellagh
Kate, you can turn any trash into a treasure. If only that man could see her now. Mr. Dior is such a good helper. I think you have a keeper for sure! I love your signature touch and yes, she fits right in the Dior home. Thanks for sharing with Share Your Cup.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Jann
Yep, I would have looked at that, scratched my head, and kept on walkin'. To quote Russel Peters, 'its mindblowingly fantastic'!!
ReplyDeleteOh kate, she does look lovely! I'm also drooling over those bunches of driftwood!
ReplyDeletePat Allen
Beautiful! I love when I find treasures like that!
ReplyDeleteLooks like it was meant for you to find her. Looks amaze.
ReplyDeleteShe is stunning....you have returned her to her former glory and then some!! x0x0
ReplyDeleteA lot of work.....but totally worth it! She is singing now!!!
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI see my mom was right about alot of the things she told me when I was growing up. This one does it though! "Someone elses trash, is someone elses treasure!" So true here. lovely!!!
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