November 6, 2011

Birds and Branches

This dresser started out as a plain old wood dresser and now with the help of my bird stencil it has plenty of character.  I used three different colors: dragonfly for the base of the chest, atmospheric (grey) and clear pond (light blue) for the drawers all by Behr.  


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21 comments:

  1. WendyNovember 7, 2011 at 4:47 AM

    I love the variations on a theme.

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  2. UnknownNovember 7, 2011 at 5:52 AM

    Love your work. So glad I found your blog. Sweet dresser.

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  3. Good Time CharlieNovember 7, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    Emily that is so lovely! I am inspired to try a delicate little stencil like this. I have several dressers just like this one in my garage, awaiting my attention!

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  4. Kristin @ Chi-Chi Studio DesignsNovember 8, 2011 at 5:08 AM

    Great job! Love the stencil!

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  5. MicheleNovember 8, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    I love this! It looks so awesome! Great job.

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  6. Cassie BustamanteNovember 8, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    ooh i love it! the colors are awesome and the design is so pretty!

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  7. Michelle {Jarrah Jungle}November 9, 2011 at 2:50 AM

    I'm a sucker for anything with a bird on it! Great makeover :)

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  8. Jenny @ Simcoe StreetNovember 9, 2011 at 3:29 AM

    This is beautiful. Your dresser turned out so well.

    Jenny
    www.simcoestreet.blogspot.com

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  9. Decor & HarmonyNovember 9, 2011 at 5:36 AM

    Very nice it's a work of art!

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  10. SusanNovember 9, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    I love this!!! I really like the color you chose for the stenciling, not to mention the sweet stencil. Gorgeous piece!!!!

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  11. Debra@CommonGroundNovember 10, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    This is so beautiful, Emily, I love anything "bird". that stencil is wonderful. thanks so much for linking to VIF!

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  12. Small Holdings FarmNovember 10, 2011 at 7:25 PM

    Great color combo...I just love giving new life to an old piece. Stop by my blog for a handmade driftwood sailboat give-a-way. Would love to hear from you. Sherron
    http://smallholdings.blogspot.com

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  13. WhyCuzICanNovember 10, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    Love your pieces, Emily ...and this dresser shows that you still surprise me-- love the multi blues and of course the branches and birdies :)


    Thanks for sharing :)
    Visiting from Miss Mustard Seed's linky party,
    Smiles,
    Suzanne at WhyCuzICan

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  14. Maggie LamarreNovember 10, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    this turned out beautifully, Would luv for my readers to see this awesome idea, will you please join our weekly party at
    http://www.passionatelyartistic.com/2011/11/thanksgiving-showcase-tutorial-with.html
    Maggie
    http://passionatelyartistic.com

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  15. Mary Mollica, Owner & Artist of The Decorative PaintbrushNovember 10, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    Hi Emily! Mary @ The Decorative Paintbrush here, love the piece! Color choices-rock! The branches-awesome! And the simplicity of the whole layout-perfect! Found you on Miss Mustard Seed and now following you via e-mail (and Pinterest, cause I'm crazy about Pinterest, lol!) Look forward to some more inspiration!

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  16. JacquelineNovember 11, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    I love this dresser you did especially the birds and branches!

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  17. Alida - RadcrafterNovember 11, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    Love the transformation. You do beautiful work.

    I'd love to invite you to my Thursday Thingamajig party... http://radcrafter.com/2011/11/thingamajig-thursday-party-2/

    Alida

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  18. Shabby MarilynNovember 12, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    Love the birds and branches, not to mention the total look of the dresser.

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  19. Gwen @ The Bold AbodeNovember 14, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    Deee-lite-ful! Thanks so much for joining The Bold Abode Family! I look forward to getting to know you better, Emily!

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  20. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleNovember 15, 2011 at 5:39 AM

    Love what you did here. Thanks for sharing at Wow.

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  21. Kathy Owen, Petticoat JunktionNovember 19, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    a wonderful makeover, so soft and dreamy

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