Jul 25, 2015

Dressing Up a Tired Pine Dresser with MMS's "Tricycle"

Wow....where has July gone?  This summer is flying by and I have been so busy with family things and housework....

Nonetheless...work has to fit in there, too!  I just finished this adorable dresser painted in Miss Mustard Seed's Milk Paint in Tricycle.  This is one color that I have not used until now....but since it IS a Color of the Month pick, I had to try it....and so glad I did!  It was the perfect color for this very sad looking pine dresser.


With a little milk paint and some dark wax, it now has style and character!



It only chipped a bit on the top, but I distressed it some around the sides and drawers. 


I simply used a little Orange Glo on the knobs after cleaning them a bit.  I really love how the rustic look of them blend nicely with the piece. 


Much better.


I know I keep teasing about exciting news for us...but it is coming soon....in a BIG way! 


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