Chippy Mustard Farmhouse Dresser Before and After

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I’m a little out of it today.  I had to have a little operation on my foot to remove a shard of black plastic that I stepped on a few weeks ago.  I was just hoping it would get better all by itself but (of course) that wasn’t the case!  Such a freak accident!  And, can you believe it?  Poor Lucky has hurt his foot as well.  He sprained it.  The two of us are both feeling like this today…Lucky

In the spirit of yesterday’s post on a pop of mustard for fall, I am sharing last year’s Chippy Daisy Dresser Before and After.  The dresser sold at last year’s Luckett’s Spring Market and is still one of my faves!

I have been working for the past few days on this vintage dresser than I refinished in General Finishes Milk Paint.  The color is Somerset Gold and is a gorgeous, deep mustard color.  It looks amazing with a dark wooden top and lends itself to the farmhouse aesthetic.

I thought to try a new approach on this piece.  I love to paint and draw and decided to try out my talent on the drawers.  I first used chalk to outline the design and then acrylic paint to color it in.  Then came the fun part!  I just love the look of old, chippy painted pieces.  General Finishes does not naturally chip off so I went to town with my sand paper to create the look.  It was a lot of fun to heavily distress the piece back.  The idea of rubbing off most of my hard work was daunting at first but once I got started I had a ball.

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Here it is all done and ready to share!Chippy Mustard Farmhouse DresserVintage Mustard Dresser www.thepainteddrawer.comVintage Mustard Dresser www.thepainteddrawer.comVintage Mustard Dresser www.thepainteddrawer.com

Vintage Mustard Dresser www.thepainteddrawer.comChippy Farmhouse DresserIt’s waiting patiently for the Luckett’s Spring Market!!

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  4. Absolutely wonderful job…I look at hand-painted furniture daily on many blogs…most are very, very nicely done…but the addition of your painted flowers makes yours unique…I truly love your finished piece. Your expert sanding gives it the perfect “antiquey” touch!

  7. This is absolute perfection !!!
    What a gorgeous lady 🙂
    Thanks for sharing – popping by from Savvy Southern Style
    xoxo

  8. Visiting from WOW Us Wednesday — very pretty dresser. I was looking through your site — don’t think I ever heard of this brand of paint. It is appealing to me because you say it does not chip which is what I prefer. I am going to look at some of your other work — I like what I see!

  9. Very nice!
    You said you used acrylic to paint your flowers. Did you have any trouble with it balling up while sanding like latex does, or did it sand off nicely like chalky paints do?
    I really like the effect. Should we be seeing more, completely unique pieces out of your creativity!? There are 10 gudzillion French Linen, Old White, and Duck Egg Blue. Been there, not my colors to start with! This yellow and your treatment are refreshing!

    • Hi Christine, I didn’t have any trouble with the acrylic paint. It sands off very well and is better than chalk paint which may sand off too much. I was able to control how much I wanted to show. Thanks so much for your comment! I really appreciate it and yes, I hope to be doing more original work. I find that I get bored with the same old techniques and have to change it up as I go or it just won’t be fun anymore!

  16. This is absolutely stunning! Well done! I love that the daisies are distressed as well and the fact that the whole thing doesn’t appear “deliberate”. Looooove it!
    Smiles!
    Terry

  17. I love this dresser and am pinning! Although pretty, painted decorations, etc on dressers usually don’t wow me. The painting you did on this one is so nice and muted – it’s perfect!

  23. Oh my goodness…I love, love, love this dresser!!!!! The color and flower design are beautiful!!! Did I mention that I love this piece?