Paris Gray Keepsake Dresser

Searching online for quality second hand furniture isn't for the faint of heart. It takes a combination of perseverance, patience, and plain shear luck to find a really good deal from the comforts of your living room. My latest 13CCF client, Lori, can certainly attest to this! 

Lori, is a doting grandmother to her three precious grandbabies. Several months ago Lori told me she'd like to give each of her grandchilden a keep sake dresser. She asked if I would customize the pieces if she were able to find something second hand. After a long search and some frustrating second place online finishes, my client finally found this French Provincial style dresser for her granddaughter, Macy.

As a keepsake, it was important to choose a paint color that would allow the piece to grow with her granddaughter throughout the years. We decided Annie Sloan's Paris Gray would be the perfect choice for a French curvy dresser.

Here is the finished product:

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Well, what'cha think?

I LOVE IT!

The Paris Gray chalk paint has such a subtle, feminine hue.

It's like a breath of fresh air!

I love the way it accentuates the ornate qualities of the dresser without dating it.

We opted to keep the existing hardware. 

I simply painted the knobs with chalk paint and 

 then used Gold and Silver leaf Rub'n Buff to draw out some of the detailing. 

Of course the sun popped out right before I took these photos 

so it's kind of hard to see the gold and silver.

I wanted to keep the piece light and airy

with minimal distressing/aging.

Had I gone hog wild with the dark wax

it would have been just as gorgeous with all these curves.

Just imagine the dresser with a

gilded, metal, or sunburst mirror behind it.

Oh...or maybe chevron cork board?  

Honestly, this soft gray color is so neutral the design options are limitless.

Hopefully Miss Macy will enjoy it for years to come.

As always thanks for reading 13CCF. Have a great Labor Day weekend!

~Wendy