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Remeber this Craiglist beauty? It’s really not all that bad (but it’s really not all that good either).

I found this lamp several months ago. When I saw it, it was love at first sight. The color was all wrong but that’s no problem.
Ta-da!

Here is my DIY custom art project (read about it here). I sprayed the lamp base a cream white and also sprayed the dresser my yellow accent color.

Updated the hardware.


Your’s truly with her arm stuck behind the dresser. Our tiny little tv had to go for the pictures so I slid my arm behind the dresser to unplug the lamp and got it stuck. No. Really. Got. It. Stuck. Kind of like a kid who sticks their head between the stair railings. Easy to get it in, hard to get it out. So instead of grabbing the Crisco, my friend grabbed her camera and LOL’ed. I have a nice bruise to show for it. Thanks a lot M.

Comments

  7. Yes, it’s me AGAIN! As for the paint- did you use a spray gun or brush? The finish looks amazing! And what type do you use to paint your lamps? Ok, I think thats it! hehe.

  8. Wise Owl,
    I used Laytex Eggshell on both the dresser and lamp. I use a spray gun attachment that connects to my air compressor, bought both at Home Depot.

    As for the glass on the dresser…it came that way. Although I do know that Ace Hardware will cut glass and plexiglass. You can also go to a specialty glass company and have it done. Hope that helps.

  9. Girl that dresser is nice…wow..you are the bomb! And to piggy back off your comment about friends…when your a mom with kids friends without them just dont understand when you cant spend time with them….and then there are the moms that arent that into family and have the same attitude…I live and live by my family and my home…I have a few friends but none as wonderful as my best friend THE HUSBAND.

  14. Love the new color combo and dresser is amazing!! I have to ask because I’ve been coveting at your best bedroom pictures…where did you get your bedding?!…I adore it!

  16. So pretty. I love the color. Love the picture of you stuck too. By the way, my 5 year old son says he wants striped walls in our house like yours. I’m having a giveaway for the next week. Stop by and enter if you get the chance.

  17. Ah, yellow, my favorite color…brightens everything up…the project is first class!
    Way to score again!

  19. My sister just told me about your blog, and I loOove it!!
    Tons of cute ideas. You don’t mind if I steal them, right 😉
    Added you to my blog roll.
    p.s. Love what you did with the dresser. That yellow is perfect.

  20. I just found your blog! I love your dresser… I am not a yellow person at all, but it looks great… makes me want to paint something yellow. Then, I scrolled down and saw your fabulous little marble bistro table…I love it!!!! I became a follower as fast as I could so I could remember to check out your projects!

    SMiles!
    Michelle

  21. Hey Michelle,
    Where in the world did you find the awesome silver hardware…lovelove love them! I am looking for some for a project. It looks great by the way- I wish you weren’t on the far side of town or I would have you help me spray a dresser:)

  24. Loving your bedroom pics, can’t wait to see the whole thing! I think your bedroom is the same exact color as mine, but then the wall behind your bed looks so much darker… camera trick or two different colors? Guess I’ll just have to wait and see. It definitely makes me want to bring in some yellow though.

  26. OMG I’m in love! With the dresser, of course! Gorgeous. I can’t wait to see the finished room. You are so talented.

  27. Where is the Joshua Tree art from?
    I love it. I grew up in and around Joshua Tree Nat’l Park and the Mojave Desert.

  28. Okay, nevermind the “where’s the art from?” comment. After looking around your totally awesome blog (you rock) I found the post where YOU MADE IT YOURSELF in a very creative and fantastic manner. Sadly, this means I can’t have one like it. But go you!

  35. This is VERY strange. I just moved into a new apt. painted my walls grey, a little lighter than yours.
    and YESTERDAY- my parents brought me their old dresser…its EXACTLY the same as the one you got on craigslist. I was thinking last night of how to make it better, I looked at design sponge this a.m. and there is your post! I think i may go yellow.

  36. I just logged in to write that my parents have the exact same furniture – purchased when they got married in 1952!

  40. What color is the yellow? I love yellow, but it is so hard to get the perfect shade. I love how you have carried the same shade throughout your house.

  42. Love your re-do! You have great combinations all around! I have the same dresser and have lost 2 of the handles in a previous move…any interest in selling the handles you removed?? Sonya

  45. OK, I’m in distress seeing your projects. I love your style…. I love every single bit. I have sooo many pieces in my apartment that I would like to paint but just to think of all the sanding turns me off. (No exterior – so a challenge to paint anything!) Did you do all the sanding, and what tools did you use, step by step, materials and details if possible, so I can literally copy you? You have just earned the title of MY Creative role model!
    Thanks so much for sharing your inspirational ideas. Just what I needed today….

  47. Hi,

    I’m new to blogging and have just found your site. I LOVE everything you have done. Thanks for sharing. Will definitely come back for more ideas!

    Norma
    YOUnique727

  49. Michelle,

    Such a great job!!! Thanks for the inspiration!

    How did you fill the holes where the old hardware use to be?

  51. What is the name of the yellow paint? It was never answered. Thanks!
    Love the dresser!

    Rebecca

  53. I absolutely LOVE the color you chose for the dresser; it takes guts to go yellow 🙂 I’ve really enjoyed all of your tutorials, you have the diy knack!

  55. What is the exact color of yellow you used? I found a couple that I think are close (from Behr) but none as perfect as the yellow you chose!

  56. just picked up a dresser that looks just like yours!! I am so excited to redo it 🙂 Couple questions, do you know the name of your tassel pulls? I checked myknobs.com and cant find them…also, did you put the new hardware in the existing holes or did you change them? Thanks so much! LOVE what you do

  57. Hello Michelle from your new fan!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE WHAT YOU did with your room and home…. it’s beautiful… my mom has the same dresser and she is painting it blue, if you don’t mind me asing.. did you fill the old holes from the previous and just drilled new ones for the new knobs?? if so can you please with cherries on top share what is your measurements oon how far apart to drill the new holes and what size dril bit you used?? thanks sooo much…

    Jenn

  59. Hi! I know you did this a few years ago, but I absolutely love it and your home. Your style is so fun. I’m looking to refinish a craigslist piece myself. Did you sand and prime the piece before paining? Did you hand paint or spray? Was finish was the paint (high gloss etc.)? Did you use any kind of protective coat or polyurethane? Thanks so much!

  60. Did you sand the dresser before painting? I’m looking to paint this exact dresser, but don’t have a spray gun and will have to paint by hand. Wondering if the sanding will be too big of a project? (I’m also 7mo. preggo so don’t want to get too far in over my head w/ a DIY project)!
    thx.

    • I didn’t sand first but wish I would have. The paint has been flaking off in a few places (but has also been moved 3 times and beaten up by little boys). I would also suggest using oil based paint if you’re going to apply by hand instead of a sprayer. It’s will even out better and not leave as many lines. Happy painting!

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