Project Dresser

I spent most of the weekend browsing all of the loveliness on HGTV, DIYnetwork, and all the other project centric home decor websites. And I think I'm finally ready to tackle the giant project that is refinishing our bedroom furniture.

My mom bought me this Pier 1 dresser set when I was still in high school - and it looks a little outdated and frankly - sad. Since reading Holly's post on Decor8 a few weeks ago - I've been kind of obsessed with how I could update the look.

Here are some of the before pictures of our dressers with all of their "rustic" charm...

I just love the pulls featured in the Real Simple Article. There are also a few more beauties over on Anthropologie's website that I just love.

So, wish me luck! I'll be sure to post the results... even if they are disastrous!

DIY - Mirrored Dresser

I think I mentioned earlier that my husband and I have lived in our house for almost two years. We live in a tiny (1200 sq ft) 1950's rancher that just oozes goofy tract home charm. When we bought the house, we were convinced we had the chops to take on all the projects that the house needed to become the stylish abode we both dreamed of. Let me just tell you - we're not so handy.


But that doesn't stop me from dreaming. I stumbled upon this fabulous DIY mirrored dresser on Apartment Therapy yesterday, and just had to share. I think that girl may have ended up with some of my creativity.