This chest of drawers was given to us years ago. This might be the only mid-century piece we have in our house and I love it. Love the clean lines and solid maple wood construction. Take a look at the recent paint job on it. The muted mustard color was a mix I made of old paint left in the garage. Sorry that I don’t have the formula. The white color was also an old quart found in the garage.
I lightly distressed it, revealing old paint jobs of dark green and pink.
The brass dials used behind the drawer pulls are old spare parts from post office mailbox door fronts. I found those on ebay and knew they could be put to good use. To install them behind the drawer pulls, I simply placed them over the screw and then screwed the drawer pull on. No need for glue since the drawer pull holds the dial tightly against the dresser. This piece is for sale. Hope you enjoy it!
Linking to:
http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/
http://michellelunt.blogspot.com/
http://www.fivedaysfiveways.com/
http://cedarhillranch.blogspot.com/2012/03/cowgirl-up-linky-party-5.html
Martha Leone Design 
Wow! love this chest o’drawers… the color is great and that is a cool idea for the knobs and plates…
very unique!
way to go
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So sweet. And I love the idea of using the post office brass knobs! Thank you so much for linking up on Fabulous Friday at Faith, Trust & Pixie Dust. You are invited back next weekend.
Warmly, Michelle
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Thank you Michelle. Quick question, are your parties on Friday? That’s what I think but couldn’t find the link to this week’s party today. Just wondering. Have a great weekend and thanks again for featuring my work!
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Very pretty chest – cool hardwar Please come by my linky party hapening now to link it up – I would love to see you there!
Stacey of Embracing Change
http://staceyembracingchange.blogspot.come!
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Here goes.. i’m linking. thanks!
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Really pretty and unique! And those brass dials are awesome! Thanks so much for joining the party! Hope to see you back regularly!
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Hi:
You’re on my regular list of link up parties! I’ll be back each week! Thanks for the nice comments.
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Very nice. Seeing all your stuff gives me the impetus to finish a couple of projects that have been laying around for too long. Thx!
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Go for it. It’s so much fun.
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oh, my, ohhhhhh, my, do i LOVE those mailbox backings! to die for!!
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Hi Amy: Funny how social media works.I found you this weekend and love your style. Thanks for the fun comment. There’s more where those mailbox backings came from… I’m posting something every couple of day (trying to!). I’ll follow your beautiful blog. Thanks again.
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This turned out so great! Those knobs are fantastic, and I love the idea of sandwiching a bit of color between the top and bottom shelves!
And I would LOVE IT if you’d share this at Feature Friday FREE-FOR-ALL going on right now!
http://www.fivedaysfiveways.com/2012/03/feature-friday-free-for-all-10-my.html
Hope to see you soon!
P.S. I tried to follow with Linky Tools, but it only let me see your other followers for some reason? : (
~Abbie
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Hi! Thanks for finding me. I just linked the dresser to your party! I’ll do it every Friday. Super sorry for the linky tool problem. I’m new to this. I’ll go there now and try to figure out what’s happening. I’ll get back to ya.
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Way cute!!! I love the mix and match!
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Hi Deana:
Thanks for the comment. I found you several weeks ago and am following your blog. Your instructions/tutorials are especially helpful. I love the thoughtful consideration of your company name. I hope to stay in touch! Have a great day.
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love the knobs, great idea! The piece looks so cute.
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Great piece – found you through Decorating Insanity.
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Oh my word seriously this is amazing!!!!!! I am totally addicted to MCM furniture…but I love the mail box pieces you added to it. VERY nice…love love love the whole thing…
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I love the way this came out. I especially love those dials. I want some!! Thank you so much for sharing at Furniture Friday.
xo…mONICa
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I love it! you did a great job on this dresser.
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So lovely! All your piece are, really. I wish I had more patience with furniture. I have a few pieces that I need to tackle and have been putting off …
🙂
Linda
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Thanks so much for the encouragement. I’ll start following your blog. I’ve just begun a blog and am figuring out how to make money, connect, etc. Looks like your post today can help! I’ll read it. Thanks again.
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