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Mar 29, 2012

Getting In On The OMBRE Trend!

I purchased this dresser at an auction.  It was originally part of a set... the auctioneer wouldn't separate them. I ended up reselling the rest of the pieces to the man bidding against me.  I didn't particularly want too, but we don't have a large house to store extra items in and I was already going to have to make two trips home that day, and if I had kept the other dresser and nightstands... well, that would have made three trips and an unhappy husband, so the best case scenario was ditching the rest of the set. 

I have seen several ombre dressers, and have really loved them.  In fact, ever since I saw the one, from Primitive and Proper, I have been on the lookout for a mid-century piece to redo.

And here is my version...


I used Rustoleum semi-gloss white paint on the body and Ace Hardware's new line of paint on the drawers.  Too be honest, I wasn't totally impressed with it.  It took three coats to give it good coverage, and seemed a little thin.  But, since we were able to take advantage of their promotion a few weeks ago, I'm not complaining. If you are interested, the colours were: Carthage, Peace River, Rossland and Eastern Shoreline. 

Eastern Shoreline was the darkest one, and I found it a little too dark and too much contrast between it and the next lightest, Rossland, so added some lighter paint in to lighten it up a bit. 
Sorry, but this is the only in process picture you're going to get of this one!  I thought I had taken a before picture, but I guess I thought wrong!

I used Rubb n buff on the hardware.  It was my first experience, and I quite liked it.  In fact, I will be sharing a lamp in a few days that was refreshed with it. 

Here's some more pictures...



If you are interested in how I made the framed chalkboard, you can click HERE.

Linking to:
My Repurposed Life: Catch as Catch Can
Miss Mustard Seed's Furniture Feature Friday
The Shabby Nest: Frugal Friday
Chic on a Shoestring
Making Lemonade
Finding Fabulous: Frugalicious Friday
Five Days...Five Ways Friday Free For All
Funky Junk: Saturday Night Special
Classy Clutter
Sweet Saturday @ Gingerbread
My 1929 Charmer
Bringing Beauty
Primitive and Proper: POWW 
Domestically Speaking: Power of Paint
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33 comments:

  1. Ooh So ShabbyMarch 29, 2012 at 6:54 PM

    Love how this turned out, and you have just inspired me. I bought a small chest today & was trying to figure out something new to do and THIS is a win. LOVE LOVE LOVE the blues.

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  2. MillieMarch 29, 2012 at 7:19 PM

    excellent...well done.

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  3. Simply DelusciousMarch 29, 2012 at 7:50 PM

    Wow I love your turquoise things and your ombre dresser, the colours are beautiful!

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  4. Maureen WyattMarch 29, 2012 at 8:13 PM

    Very nice job! Guess it's time for you to get a truck or trailer. Then, you won't be leaving things behind at the auction! ~ Maureen

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  5. KatieMarch 29, 2012 at 9:58 PM

    Love it!! I loved Cassie's piece as well, and I love yours! The color look great together! Such a cute dresser!

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  6. StaceyMarch 29, 2012 at 11:12 PM

    Adorable! You did a wonderful job!
    Would love for you to come by to link it up to my Creative Inspirations party happening NOW! I would love to have you there!
    Stacey of Embracing Change
    http://staceyembracingchange.blogspot.com

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  7. DeniseMarch 30, 2012 at 1:05 AM

    love love love it!

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  8. Debbie @ OtRDMarch 30, 2012 at 10:37 AM

    Gorgeous!

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  9. KendraMarch 30, 2012 at 11:39 AM

    I love this! You did a wonderful job!

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  10. LYNDA QUINTERO-DAVIDSMarch 30, 2012 at 12:10 PM

    FANTASTIC end result! LOVE it!

    xo Lynda

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  11. Beth@Makemeprettyagain.comMarch 30, 2012 at 12:14 PM

    Hi Cynthia, thanks for stopping by. I love the colors on this dresser! You did a fab job!
    Beth.

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  12. Rachel @ Thrifty InspirationsMarch 30, 2012 at 12:41 PM

    Oh A girl after my own heart! I just did a blue ombre kitchen cart and it would totally match this dresser color for color! I would love for you to come link it up at my Thrifty Under {$50} Friday Party! Hope to see you soon!

    XOXO,
    Rachel

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  13. gail@My Repurposed LifeMarch 30, 2012 at 12:54 PM

    Your chest of drawers is simply beautiful! Love, love, love the colors! So calming!
    thanks for linking up and linking back to catch as catch can!
    gail

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  14. gail@My Repurposed LifeMarch 30, 2012 at 12:54 PM

    ugh! blogger ate my comment.
    love, love, love your chest of drawers! thanks for linking up and linking back to catch as catch can.
    gail

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  15. AnneMarch 30, 2012 at 8:50 PM

    Love those bright vibrant colors.
    Anne

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  16. Claire JainMarch 30, 2012 at 9:57 PM

    This turned out great! I love the colors you chose. What a beautiful piece of furniture :-)

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  17. M.L. @ The House of WhimsyMarch 31, 2012 at 2:19 AM

    That is completely awesome. I love the graduation of colors!!! I also Posted about a little piece of furniture today. Two shades of yellow painted in wide vertical lines. I LOVE it. And found the perfect place in my house for it.
    Kudos on such a great job!
    M.L.

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  18. Danni@SiloHillFarmMarch 31, 2012 at 9:34 AM

    So beautiful! Saw you at Gingerbread's and am now a happy GFC follower.

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  19. Tanya from Dans le LakehouseApril 1, 2012 at 11:15 AM

    That looks lovely! Your version is so pretty, the turquoise is perfect.

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  20. HeatherApril 1, 2012 at 5:58 PM

    Absolutely beautiful! Love your version better!! Give yourself a big pat on the back - for a terrific job! Heather :)

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  21. Decor & HarmonyApril 1, 2012 at 6:48 PM

    This makes me smile I love the combination of colors it looks really great.

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  22. Michelle LopezApril 1, 2012 at 9:32 PM

    This looks fabulous! I'm a HUGE fan of Mid Century Mod anyway but with these colors....DREAMY!

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  23. AnonymousApril 2, 2012 at 3:10 PM

    Cynthia, Great job on your dresser. Love the colours!!
    Aunt Barb

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  24. Jena @ Involving Color and HomeApril 2, 2012 at 3:17 PM

    Cynthia, your ombre dresser looks amazing and I am in love with these turquoise colors! That's too bad about the paint quality, but the colors really look fantastic!

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  25. momto8April 3, 2012 at 3:12 PM

    another treasure!! looks great!

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  26. Cassie BustamanteApril 3, 2012 at 4:35 PM

    gorgeous! i love the colors- i did a similar piece last summer that i kept for myself. i love the fun look!

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  27. JenniferApril 3, 2012 at 6:07 PM

    It's beautiful! You did a lovely job and the colors are perfect!

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  28. Alison MeadeApril 4, 2012 at 12:25 PM

    I love the colors you chose for this piece! Thanks so much for sharing at Beautify It Monday - We hope you'll come back next week!

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  29. Tisha @ Delectable HomeApril 4, 2012 at 1:37 PM

    too cute!!

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  30. BethApril 5, 2012 at 11:49 AM

    I have been spying these ombre pieces and I hope to do one before they're out of style. LOL! I think I love the turquoise shading like yours the best! You did a GREAT job on your own version & thanks for the clue-in on the paint quality.

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  31. Wendy@Once upon a rose havenApril 5, 2012 at 1:18 PM

    Great job! The colors are beautiful!

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  32. AbbieApril 5, 2012 at 2:13 PM

    You did an absolutely awesome job!

    I'm sharing this on our FB page today!

    Thanks so much for linking up at Feature Friday FREE-FOR-ALL!

    ~Abbie

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  33. AnonymousApril 7, 2012 at 8:21 AM

    Your dresser is lovely - you've done a beautiful job! I have this linked to my ombre post too today, well done!

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