Inspiration Photos For Distressed Dressers.....

I mentioned in the previous post that I had a file saved on my computer consisting of my inspirations for painting my dresser.  Here they are: 

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hmmm....Maybe I SHOULD do the brown glaze to antique my dresser.  These pictures always make me change my mind!

My son's room

I painted my son's room a beautiful  bluish gray color.  Oyster Bay is actually the official name but, the image doesn't do it justice at all!  

 I have a darling white dresser that looks almost identical to this one:

 But, I'm thinking of painting it a fire engine red or even deep ruby red.  I also want to stencil some navy and white sailboat patterns on the doors.

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Some family members are telling me to leave the dresser white saying the red will conflict with the Oyster Bay.  I put it together against the paint chip and I think it would look kind of like this:

Personally, I love it! Any ideas?!  Help is always needed!  Stop me if I'm going to make a big mistake!!!!

Monday Color Punch

 

 

Phoebe Howard

Timothy Mathers

 

 

 

 

Architectural Digest

 

 

 

Images via House Beautiful

 

 

 Kendall Wilkinson

Kristin McGinnis

 

Image via Momoy

 

 

 Mary McDonald 

No words needed for these beauties.

To a Patriotic Weekend!

First I'd like to say that this Fourth of July weekend we'll be remembering all those troops out there.  Thank you for risking your lives for our country.  Second, I leave you all with some patriotic photos.  Love you all and I hope you enjoy the Fourth!

 

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