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Sunday, July 10, 2011

Audrey Hepburn Dresser






Why can't there be more people like Audrey Hepburn in the world? She was beautiful inside and out!


She is inspiring too! With times changing, she was an image not to be forgotten. One word....CLASS!



I thought of her the day I bought this dresser and brought it into my home.


It had a 1950's feel with the square, flat look and peg legs.

But I was perplexed with how I would transform this piece. As an artist, I don't really like doing things the same. It gets hard when you are painting a lot of furniture. I sometimes ponder at it way too long.


This was one of those times...

I decided to go with a chevron print since I hadn't done that yet but it seemed like so many have, so I started thinking outside the box again.


If you follow me I tend to stray away from the norm. Sometimes good Sometimes bad I don't know.
What I do know is I have to feel it! My art is all about the way I feel at the moment.


So when I decided to go with color, I thought Tiffany Blue and Black.

The colors are striking together. It also keeps the 50"s feel I was going for.


I sat in my living room staring at it for a day and decided to hand paint a figure on it. It couldn't be any figure. It had to go with the feel of the piece.


I thought of the movie Breakfast at Tiffanys. I guess because of the color. Audrey Hepburn had to be the one I painted.


This decision wasn't easy. Painting a face of someone popular is hard because it has to be just right.
So I chickened out. I did. I am not proud of that. Till the next day.


I waited till the next morning and jumped into it thinking I could always paint over it.

 

I have to say it was hard to do. I think it was because I wanted it to look perfect.

It wasn't perfect but I loved the way it came out. No painting over it! Yipee!




It was hard to paint the image with the drawers at a curve. I don't think it mattered because you are drawn into her eyes.

It changed it from an ugly before.... to a 50's Mod after!

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110 comments:

  1. CarolJuly 10, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    OH!!!!!! I love it!!!! It's the perfect piece to do that way too :) To bad you live so far away!

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  2. ScarlettJuly 10, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    oh my its amazing!! You are so talented! Im sure someone will snap it up :o) Scarlett x

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  3. AnonymousJuly 10, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    ooo, well done,, I have painted this image on a board for a friend once and I still love it!This is so beautiful colors,, cool,

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  4. TheCrankyCrowJuly 10, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    Oh...I beg to disagree...I think it IS perfect!! It just screams '50's!!! Wouldn't go in my house, but it doesn't stop me from loving it! Happy Sunday! Smiles & Hugs ~ Robin

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  5. Sissie's Shabby CottageJuly 10, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    This little chest is absolutely charming. I love the look and the artwork is perfect.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  6. Sue@Uniquely ChicJuly 10, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    Very awesome and creative...your artwork is fantastic!! Excellent change up on this one.

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  7. UnknownJuly 10, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    Fabulous idea. I love it. Don't dare change it. The Audrey Hepburn silouette makes it! I just became a follower . Please follow me at http:encorehomestagingredesign.blogspot.com. Also a Jersey girl living in Jacksonville, Florida. Found you on Blogaholics Social site

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  8. Rose Petal HollowJuly 10, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    Wow I love what you did with it. It's not my style but it's perfect. Someone is going to just love having it.
    MaryAnn

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  9. EmilyJuly 11, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    Loving the colors and Miss Hepburn on the front.

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  10. KatieJuly 11, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    Awesome!! Audrey is beautiful! I love the tiffany blue with black - it looks perfect on this style dresser!!

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  11. UnknownJuly 11, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    This is SOOOO gorgeous! I love love LOVE that it's the Tiffany teal/light blue color with Audrey... and I can't believe you just painted her face and that's not vinyl or a stencil or something... it's amazing! : )

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  12. HeatherJuly 11, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    I am impressed, this is beautiful!

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  13. AnonymousJuly 11, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    I think you are wrong.
    I think it turned out PERFECT.

    It is AMAZING.

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  14. Devon EsquéJuly 11, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    WOW! I love this! I've been meaning to re-do an old dresser from my parent's house. And wanting to do it in a 50's style. Beautiful work!

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  15. the junk in our trunksJuly 11, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    Awesome, I love Audrey Hepburn and you captures her perfect. I too love doing something out of the norm. Great dresser and great art work.

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  16. AmandaJuly 11, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    Oh my goodness, this is wonderful! It looks so impressive!

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  17. July 11, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    You are SO talented--she looks amazing!

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  18. KimMalkJuly 11, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    Wow, no foolin' you're an artist. I've looked around and like all of your redone items. :) Hugs, Kim

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  19. Neha @ All things beautiful...July 11, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    It looks stunning! You've done a wonderful job on it...!

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  20. Cass @ That Old HouseJuly 11, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    You did a splendiferous job on this old chest! Beautiful.

    I have a niece who would LOVE this piece ... unfortunately she lives in NYC. But I'm sure someone will fall in love with it!
    Cass

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  21. CindyJuly 11, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    Absolutely stunning!!!
    Cindy

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  22. Building It On PenniesJuly 11, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    LOVE THIS!!!
    Jeanne
    www.buildingitonpennies.com

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  23. Gloria FoxJuly 11, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    I love it! The colors and the subject are perfect for that piece.

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  24. Deneen@dreaming-n-colorJuly 11, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    Thank you all for the wonderful comments! I am so glad you stopped by to view this!

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  25. Amanda @ The Little GigglerJuly 11, 2011 at 11:41 PM

    I LOVE this!! What a before and after! It looks Amazing!!

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  26. nicolette {momnivores dilemma}July 11, 2011 at 11:46 PM

    Adore it. The color. The pop art factor. Pinning you, because I don't want to forget this piece...

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  27. Yanet @ 3 Sun Kissed BoysJuly 12, 2011 at 12:18 AM

    Just PERFECT! Oh, I love it so. You have some talent, my friend!

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  28. ChristineJuly 12, 2011 at 1:43 AM

    That dresser is so cute! I love the painting, I am so glad that you didn't have to paint over it.

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  29. Jennifer DawnJuly 12, 2011 at 6:28 AM

    This really caught my eye. I just adore Audrey. Great job!

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  30. Patti @ Pandoras BoxJuly 12, 2011 at 6:32 AM

    Very clever idea...I am sure we will see this idea popping up all over blogland in different forms! I am sure this piece will sell quickly - well done!
    Stop over to enter Vintage Linen Giveaway

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  31. JacqueJuly 12, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    I love, love, love this!!! I hope you will stop by Jacque's Soda Parlor and share this on the "Sundae Shake Up" link party because it is a vintage based themed party. I'm sure all of the ladies there would love to see this!!!

    Thanks for sharing

    Jacque @ Jacque's Soda Parlor
    thesodaparlor.blogspot.com

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  32. Decor & HarmonyJuly 12, 2011 at 7:02 AM

    It's chic and modern! Fantastic color choice :)

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  33. Carrie @ Dittle DattleJuly 12, 2011 at 7:06 AM

    All I can say is WOW! I am totally surprised by the transformation. Great job ;D

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  34. Rachael@LovelyCraftyHomeJuly 12, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    Wow it's stunning!! Outside the box paid off this time for sure!

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  35. Deborah MarchJuly 12, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    This is BEYOND FABULOUS!!!! WOW!!!

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  36. Elle The HeiressJuly 12, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    I know so many people who would love this dresser.

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  37. Korrie@RedHenHomeJuly 12, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    That's incredible! I can't believe you hand-painted the image; it looks perfect to me! Love the colors.

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  38. JennaJuly 12, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    Who doesn't love Audrey? This is a fabulous piece... great job!

    2027

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  39. TisforTonyaJuly 12, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    oooh, obviously I'm gonna love this one!!!!

    wish we lived nearer - and that ManOfTheHouse wasn't such a stickler about our furniture all matching - because I'd totally go snatch this up for my room :)

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  40. UnknownJuly 12, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    Wow- what an incredible job you did and the Tiffany blue is the perfect backdrop to your artistry-love it-I'm following!

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  41. AnonymousJuly 12, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    I absolutely LOVE this!!! I am now a follower. I found you through "my uncommon slice of suburbia" blog. So amazing!...what kind of paint did you use for the base color blue?

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  42. Deneen@dreaming-n-colorJuly 12, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    I had a Tiffany's box with me and matched the color to it.

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  43. liZ July 12, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    Wow! That is such a great make over. I love it!
    liZ
    (simplesimonandco)

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  44. LeonorJuly 12, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    I LOVE it! You are so very talented.

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  45. Cassie BustamanteJuly 12, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    holy freaking moly!!!! that is FABULOUS!!!!!!!!

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  46. Twice NiceJuly 12, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    This dresser is simply STUNNING...just like Audrey Hepburn! You have a gift.

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  47. Rosemary@villabarnesJuly 12, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    Love Audrey, love this piece!

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  48. ColeyJuly 12, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    WOW, I LOVE that. I am re-doing my studio in teal and black and white and it has a very Breakfast at Tiffany's feel to it.

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  49. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonJuly 12, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    I love Audrey Hepburn! What an amazing piece. You have got some talent girl. The only way I could have done that is with a pattern to follow and then fill it in. Even then, it wouldn't be as stunning as yours. Love the colors! I am now following you.

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  50. UnknownJuly 12, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    fab color and I love Audrey!

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  51. MeredithJuly 12, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    Gorgeous job Deneen! You nailed it! :)
    Meredith @ Welcome to Heardmont

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  52. Ivy and ElephantsJuly 12, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    I love Audrey and I simply adore this project.

    Paula
    ivyandelephants.blogspot.com

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  53. UnknownJuly 12, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    Fabulous!!! I adore everything about it! Fantastic job!

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  54. Pam KesslerJuly 12, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    Definitely not the normal. I see those types of dressers all the time at thrift stores, but never thought of a good way to paint them. Great idea to put Audrey on it.

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  55. very merry vintage styleJuly 12, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    Beautiful--you did a great job painting her likeness and I love the color choice. I'm sure it won't last long & will sell fast! Thanks for linking up to Share the Love Wednesday--!
    Mary

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  56. Martha's FavoritesJuly 12, 2011 at 11:15 PM

    Wow! I wish I knew how to do that! It came out beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing. I am your newest follower. Have a great week. Blessings, Martha

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  57. MaureenJuly 13, 2011 at 12:46 AM

    THIS IS INCREDIBLE!!!

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  58. MelJuly 13, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    Your vision turned this into a masterpiece. Love it.

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  59. DearHelenHartmanJuly 13, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    Stunning! So creative, fun and well done. Happy to have found your blog and now following you!

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  60. DearHelenHartmanJuly 13, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    That should have read and LOVE following you.

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  61. laxsupermomJuly 13, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    Wow! What an unexpected makeover! Love everything about this! The Tiffany blue is so bright and fun, and the Audrey pic is just perfect! You are so talented! Thanks for sharing.

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  62. AnonymousJuly 13, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    Amazing. Would love if you shared it here:
    http://decoratinginsanity.com/category/show-off-sundays/

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  63. CarolynJuly 13, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    It's AMAZING!! Great colors, beautiful artwork! Simply a stunning statement piece. Too bad I live across the country. :(

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  64. Mariel@ www.sexymodeststyle.comJuly 13, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    defenetly gives it a modern look!

    I love the dresser!

    Come link it up at WOOT WOOT WEDNESDAYS!

    http://tootsiewootsieboutique.blogspot.com/2011/07/its-official-every-wednesday-i-am-doing.html

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  65. ElenaJuly 13, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    That is adorable. The Audrey caught my eye. DD loves Audrey and she has her all over her room! I could never do something like that!!

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  66. c.w.frostingJuly 13, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    I love Audrey & Breakfast at Tiffanys! This came out beautifully!

    -caroline @ c.w.frosting

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  67. HowsewearsJuly 13, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    Very cool. I have a fun, upcoming project on my blog. Stay tuned.
    Fondly, Tami
    www.thisandthatfromtami.blogspot.com

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  68. Julia @ 551EastdesignJuly 13, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    Absolutely incredible! You are so so so talented:) Thanks for sharing!

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  69. Caroline (Piorra Maison)July 13, 2011 at 10:25 PM

    It's great to see something different. You did a great job
    Caroline

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  70. YadiraJuly 14, 2011 at 1:41 AM

    Gorgeous! I love the color combinations and the Audrey Hepburn portrait.

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  71. AniJuly 14, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    Oh my gosh. How can you sell it? It is such a beautiful dresser! I know part of the joy in creating art is releasing it out into the world, but I think I'd have to keep this one for myself. Lola from Buddhatropolis.com

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  72. Lyuba @ Will Cook For SmilesJuly 14, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    Wow, I mean wow. Beautiful job!! Loving it :)

    Come see me at http://www.willcookforsmiles.com/

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  73. Miss CharmingJuly 14, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    You did such a wonderful job on this. Magazine worthy for sure!

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  74. AnonymousJuly 14, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    You did a lovely job with this dresser. Be proud of your rendering of Ms. Hepburn's image.
    ~C8>

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  75. Deneen@dreaming-n-colorJuly 14, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    You are all amazing leaving such wonderful comments! I am blessed by you friendship!

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  76. Decor To AdoreJuly 14, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    Oh my! This is the best "after" I have seen in a long while. Well done!

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  77. Emily@LovelyBeastsJuly 14, 2011 at 11:38 PM

    Amazing. You're such a talented painter. I think Audrey looks perfect and the color you chose for the dresser is, well...perfect too! Let us know how fast it sells :).

    I'm a new follower. Stop by my blog if you get a chance! http://lovelybeasts.blogspot.com/

    Emily

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  78. Bethany @ A Fish Who Likes FlowersJuly 15, 2011 at 1:42 AM

    Your dresser makeover is amazing!!! I'm also a huge Audrey Hepburn fan, so I might be a little bias, but I love everything about this dresser, the colors you used, the painted graphic. You did such a good job!

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  79. Jayna RaeJuly 15, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    I LOVELOVELOVE this dresser. Audrey is my favorite. I have a painting of this pose in my office. My brother's friend painted it for me while in prison (yeah, I know. Weird). Anyway, I think that the dresser is phenomenal. I may have to have my husband do something like this for me since I cannot paint but he can.


    Oh yes, and the colors . . . PHENOMENAL!!!!

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  80. La-Dee-da crafterJuly 15, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    this is beyond amazing!!!! I am a huge Audrey Hepburn fan!!
    ladeedacreations.com
    featuring this on my FB page today!
    i have to share this!!!
    ladeedacreations.com

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  81. mary kathryn @ mathews family happeningsJuly 15, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    WOWZA.
    what an incredible piece of art! I would buy this in a heartbeat if I lived in TN. Thanks so much for sharing! I'm visiting from Whipperberry's Friday Flair.

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  82. UnknownJuly 16, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    love your dresser , i love audrey hepburn and id love to feature it on my next revival monday, if thats ok with you please let me know.
    lauren

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  83. Courtney ~ French Country CottageJuly 16, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    How incredible!! What a gorgeous dresser! I love the color and love the design!! Thanks for sharing at Feathered Nest Friday! :)

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  84. The Revamped SoulJuly 17, 2011 at 3:31 AM

    Awesome, awesome, awesome! You did an incredible job and I love the way it turned out, you're amazing!

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  85. Kim RosemaJuly 18, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    That dresser is amazing! And I can't believe you hand painted her face! You did such a great job! Is there a term for that kind of look, like is it a silhouette of some sort?

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  86. ChrissieJuly 18, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    I adore this dresser. I would love to be able to paint that kind of detail! You do amazing work :)

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  87. Becky@Organizing Made FunJuly 19, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    Gorgeous! I love the idea of painting the top of it with a different color and then using that for her face! I am trying to come up with ideas for my daughter's nighstand and I may do something similar!

    Becky B.
    www.organizingmadefun.com
    Organizing Made Fun

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  88. UnknownJuly 19, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    So cute, great job! Thanks for linking it up:) I am going to be featuring you at my party tonight:)

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  89. KristinAugust 5, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    Do you happen to have a space at the Roost in Nolensville? I just saw this dresser there and saw that it had sold! I love it!

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  90. Deneen@dreaming-n-colorAugust 7, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    Kristen I couldn't reply to you because your email is set to a no reply but yes I have a spot at The Roost. Please come visit often! Thanks for the comment!

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  91. Kristin FitzgeraldAugust 8, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    Just realized that! I go to the Roost quite a bit. Love your stuff! :)

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  92. AnonymousAugust 21, 2011 at 4:39 PM

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  93. elizabeth embracing lifeOctober 6, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    Stunning piece. I love how you think. I often go into projects in the same way, and end up liking the results. Good work.

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  94. TinaOctober 23, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    AHH it is fantastic!! You are so talented! Love Audrey :)
    Tina

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  95. Nikki MonetOctober 24, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    O.M.G!!! I looooove this. I want this in my house!! Pinning it!

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  96. CorinnaDecember 7, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    This is spectacular!~

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  97. Kim @ Too Much TimeJanuary 7, 2012 at 5:43 PM

    Are you kidding me with this? It is freakin awesome beyond words! I would love for you to link up this weekend!

    http://kim-toomuchtimeonmyhands.blogspot.com/2012/01/get-schooled-saturday-5.html

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  98. Sumaya at Evocative VintageMarch 24, 2012 at 9:56 AM

    Iconic, awesome, fabulous. I am glad I stumbled onto your blog!!!

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  99. Kathryn J CainOctober 19, 2012 at 11:31 PM

    I still think this is my all time favorite makeover on a dresser..I have one..that does not have the flat flat surface...I do know I planned immediatly on a Tiffany Blue...and I might do some quotes of Audreys...and thinking of a bow ...for the idea of a Tiffany box...someday I will find a flat front dresser...Or I amy go the other way and do a Celtic knot...have not seen that yet

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  100. UnknownNovember 30, 2012 at 11:44 AM

    Did you paint this free handed or did you transfer the image and then painted it? It is really pretty and you did a wonderful job. Keep up the good work!

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  101. Deneen@dreaming-n-colorNovember 30, 2012 at 12:14 PM

    Brenda it is freehand...can't you tell? Her eyes are a little wonky! lol

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    You are SO TALENTED!! And creative!

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