I am excited to share this makeover today!
I had asked for your thoughts on what you would do to dress up this old beauty?
She was pretty when I found her and I gasped when I went to pick her up.
She was even better than I thought!
The picture listed on Craigslist did her no justice.
She was listed for sale at $50, bt since I always try to score a bargain, I offered her $35 for the piece.
What did I have to lose?
(For more furniture buying tips for Craigslist, click here to read my post on this)
She told me she couldn’t go lower as it had the original hardware.
She did tell me that if I wanted to buy it without the hardware, she would sell it to me for $25.
Holey macaroni!
Can you guess what I did?
I wasn’t worried about the hardware.
I was in the clouds when I picked her up.
She was a true beauty.
The inside label read Widdicomb Furniture Company out of Grand Rapids, Michigan so I knew she was a quality piece.
She needed some repairs to one leg and some gluing on the front drawers, but overall she was in good shape.
I toyed with the idea of refinishing her, but I chose not to for several reasons.
I can tell you more this week as I plan to post a full tutorial on how I recreated her.
Seems people would like to know how I create my pieces and I would love to tell you how so you can learn to do this too!
But for tonight, let me show you the new and improved vanity…
say hello to Marvelous Marigold!
So do you love her of hate her?
Me?
I think she is a keeper.
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Stunning! I really love the marigold, and those new knobs! Oh lala!
Bev
Thank you Bev!
Absolutely gorgeous!
Thanks Lynn!
WOW! What a gorgeous piece!! I absolutely love the color you chose! I popped over from I Heart Nap Time–thanks for sharing!
~Abby =)
Thank you very much Abby!
Fascinating! Did you research the color or just happen to choose it? I have a John Widdicomb dining room suite the former owner of my house insisted we purchase it from her. The table,sideboard,mirror and a darling green faux marble top(original 1929)-2 drawer dresser-like piece all in that gold!!!! Wish I knew how to post it for you to see. Wrote to Widdicomb before they were bought out by Stickley to find out about the set, age etc. They were wonderful and sent me old advertising brochure for suite showing variety of pieces orderable. The color was very popular. The table and sideboard had tops that were French Polish. What a major process that is!!! I really have appreciated the owner insisting as we love the furniture now.
Very nice Heather! It is without a doubt a wonderful brand of furniture. Built to last. If you ever want to email a pic..my email is freetstacey@yahoo.com. Have a blessed week!
What a beautiful piece and an amazing transformation! I’m looking forward to your post on how you recreated her.
Kim
Thanks – hope the tutorial is helpful!
LOVE HER!!!! Great color choice š
Thank you very much!
She’s beautiful!!! Great Job!
Thanks!
STUNNING. Perhaps my favorite re-do of yours.
XOXO,
Meredith
Thank you Meredith!
This has to be one of your best pieces ever Stacey! You were so inspired with every choice you made!
Thank you Julia!
Love her!!
Thank you Maxie!
Beautiful!!! What an awesome piece and price!! Love the color!!!
Thank you Jamie!
Yeah, she’s a purdy one.
Bliss
Thank lady
It looks great, love the color
Thank you Michelle!
This is beautiful and I LOVE the color š
~Katie
You should TOTALLY keep her!! Perfection!
Thanks Allison!
I’ve been waiting for this! It looks even better than I could have imagined! You should definitely keep this, it is gorgeous. I love the color you chose. Can’t wait for your next project!
Thank so much Kristen!
I LOVE it! The color and the aging are perfect. The knobs are great too!
Cynthia
LOVE THE REDO, THE YELLOW LOOKS BEAUTIFUL ON IT, I WOULD LOVE TO FEATURE IT, IF THATS OK , DROP ME A LINE
LAUREN
Awesome Lauren – thanks!!
Definitely a keeper Stacey. I love all your paint makeovers!
Thank Kathy! I LOVE your makeovers!!!!
You did an amazing job on this piece! I would say a definite keeper!
Thank you so much Kim!
I think I’m in love! I pinned this to my Furniture Makeovers board. The color is stunning and just the right amount of antiquing. I want one.
Thank you Angela :O)
WOW!!! What a knock out…. BEAUTIFUL!
Thank you Mary!
Love, definitely love!
Thank you Taunnie – LOVE is right. I just can’t part with her yet.
Wow! She is beautiful. Good move changing out the knobs, I like the ones you picked. Thanks for sharing. Blessings Paula
Thank you Paula!
Can I keep her???
Maybe we work a trade for some of your beautiful things ;o)
So pretty! Love that yellow & those knobs are too cute! I’m featuring your vanity in this week’s Power of Paint Party.
Yea! Thanks so much for the feature! I love your party :o)
This is a great color. I have been trying to decide on a color for my kitchen island and this may just fit the bill. If you don’t mind I would love to know the color. Now I am really excited about working on the island.
Thanks for the inspiration.
Traci
Thanks so much Traci! The yellow is a great color…I do need to check the exact shade though. I am on vacation this week so let me check when I get home and get back to you. If I forget, please feel free to drop me a line. Things have been crazy busy for me! Take care!
Hi! Beautiful work!!! Where is the tutorial? What color is the paint & whst brand?
Many thanks!!!
So beautiful. Do you mind sharing the color you used? Thanks!
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