Wednesday, June 1, 2011

My sister's campaign dresser makeover!

I really wish the title of this was MY campaign dresser makeover...but alas mine still sits unfinished in the garage babysitting the spot where my car should be parked!  This heat is a serious motivator to get my crap projects finished and out of the garage!

So here is her before.  Remember she found a Goodwill Campaign dresser the same day I found one at my goodwill.  Here's the story for the new readers! 

Before:



And here is her AFTER!!!




Didn't she do SUCH a fabulous job!!  I am so in love with it!  The color is perfect!  Not too bold but definitely not your standard white or black.  I'm so proud!  Can't wait to see what she does with her card catalog.

My mom helped her with the painting and bought a new toy to help them get it done quickly. 
This is what she used.  Can you believe how affordable it is. 
Home Depot $68
Wagner Control Spray Double Duty

They raved about it!!! My sister is coming to visit in a couple days and bringing it with her!!! Happy day to me!! Can't wait to try it out.  Maybe she will paint my dresser for me  show me how to use it ;)


Linking up my sisters gorg dresser to these wonderful blogs (is that even allowed I don't know, but I want to show it off!!!)
http://www.primitiveandproper.blogspot.com/
http://www.houseofhepworths.com/
http://missmustardseed.blogspot.com/
http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/

Posted by Richmond Thrifter at 9:52 PM

22 comments:

  1. Cassie BustamanteJune 1, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    oh my god!!!! that is EXACTLY the color i have been envisioning for when i do my own. which i have yet to find, but i plan on it. LOOOOVE it!!!!

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  2. Jamie @ Modern Vintage CoastalJune 1, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    Way tooo cute and I'M IN LOVE!! I love projects like this they're so much fun. Great job!! xo

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  3. AnonymousJune 1, 2011 at 10:31 PM

    What a lovely makeover - I wish we had campaign dressers in Australia! I have that exact spray gun as well. I bought it a few months ago to finish the headboard for this project http://mydesignethos.blogspot.com/2011/05/beachy-display-home.html (actually it's a very similar colour too!).

    I really loved it but I did find that on the first two coats the spray wasn't as even a finish as normal spraypaint would be, although you can't tell after the third coat! I just love the fact you can use them for every colour and aren't limited by the spraycan colours, and can use low VOC paint as well.

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  4. EvieJune 1, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    oooo I want that tool! I LOVE the color your sister chose...unexpected and refreshing! I just linked up (thanks to you!) at Prim and Proper with my chair re-do and ended up right next to you...I think our projects(or rather your sisters!) look good together in their shades of blue!

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  5. Richmond, Baby!June 1, 2011 at 11:06 PM

    Wow, beautiful! She did an amazing job! And I love how furniture redos run in your fam! :)

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  6. middle childJune 1, 2011 at 11:20 PM

    Well, for once I am out of the loop. Jut what is a campaign dresser?

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  7. SkinnyMegJune 2, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    love the color!! I heart my paint sprayer too, best thing ever!!

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  8. JamieJune 2, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    Love the dresser and I want that paint sprayer! I think she should come and paint all of my kitchen cabinets :)

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  9. AndreaJune 2, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    Love it. Such a great color . Now get to work so we can see yours! Oh, no pressure though.

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  10. Erin @ 3 Meadow Lake CottageJune 2, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    Oh so pretty! What a FABULOUS transformation!
    I'd love it if you'd link it up to The AFTER Party @ 3 Meadow Lake Cottage...

    http://www.3meadowlakecottage.com/2011/06/striped-curtains-finally-and-after.html

    ~Erin

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  11. Miss CharmingJune 2, 2011 at 10:52 PM

    She did a beautiful job! I love how each of you found one at the same time. (And for only $25--a steal!)

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  12. Nita StacyJune 2, 2011 at 10:54 PM

    Oh this looks so great. I've always thought this kind of furniture was so ugly until I started seeing it all painted wonderful colors and now I love it so much.

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  13. AnonymousJune 3, 2011 at 1:16 AM

    This is lovely! I want to do something in a similar colour. I'm a new follower from Miss Mustard Seed :)

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  14. Little Miss MarthaJune 3, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    This si absolutely GORGEOUS! I'm looking for something just like this so I'm loving the beautiful inspiration!

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  15. Jane @ Jane's Junk and TreasuresJune 3, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    Campaign dressers everywhere out here in blog land!!

    I had one going up in my room..........the lovely brown!

    She did an awesome job!!

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  16. Hollie @ I'm Busy ProcrastinatingJune 4, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    Love it! I found a campaign dresser at a consignment shop, but it was still too pricy. Would love to find one at a thrift store. The color is perfect. Oh, and I have the same paint sprayer. I've only done one project so far, but I'm really happy with the sprayer.

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  17. Cassie {Hi Sugarplum}June 6, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    AH-MAZE-ING!!!!!

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  18. UnknownJune 7, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    i actually just purchased this sprayer but haven't opened it yet. let me know how you like it. I love the dresser the color- perfection. i redid a campaign desk in red and that's my favorite piece Ive ever done..
    Lauren

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  19. Ashley @ DesignBuildLove.coJune 10, 2011 at 12:09 AM

    OMG gorgeous!!! I would DIE to have that dresser!!!

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  20. Catie @ Catie's CornerAugust 2, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    I am in LOVE! That is just gorgeous. Ahh... I also saw your several other post with other campaign furniture pieces. Wow, I'll have to keep my eye out for one. They're amazing!! ~ Catie

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  21. Dina @ Honey + FitzAugust 15, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    Well geez, I wish I'd seen this last week when I was agonizing over what color to paint my campaign dresser! I ended up going a very similar shade of robin's egg blue and I love it! Just posted about it today. I love that your sister's has that smaller drawer in the middle!

    http://honeyandfitz.blogspot.com/2011/08/before-and-after-campaign-dresser.html#axzz1V3avuIpf

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  22. UnknownJune 5, 2012 at 12:04 PM

    so nice to find you ( from Linda at My Crafty Home Life)- I saw the word Richmond in your title and had to join! Im in Manassas..not too too far.
    I love that dresser!
    Nancy
    Powellbrowerhome.com

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