In my last post was titled "go bold or go home," I showed you a pretty bold paint choice for an old dresser.


As much as I can appreciate the photo above, I realize that a) the color I chose is very different b) my dresser is not nearly as lovely as this one & c) it just isn't very me. While I love the idea of going bold, I think I should focus on a bold move to Chicago rather than bold furniture choices. And if I do go bold, I would much rather have a fun faux bamboo chair or throw pillow. I could even consider a blanket. But a dresser? Too difficult to undo that boldness.


When I think of what I envision for this space, I imagine the Something's Gotta Give house mixed with the house from The Holiday with a touch of color here & there. Something a bit younger with my own little twist. White sofa & jute rug in the living room. Blue/cream striped rug in the entry hall. Industrial bar stools. Very chic, clean, and lovely.


But this? Not so much. I chose the wrong blue & also realized that I don't like this dresser very much. I am so tempted to scrap the entire project, but want to give gray or even a gray/blue {the colors I initially wanted} a chance.

If it comes down to going bold or going home, you may just find me sitting at home with my pup, watching some good TV. You know how much I love TV.

I think this means I have to prime the dresser again. Do I have to sand it down, too?

2010 has been a year of branching out for me. I subleased an apartment in Chicago for 5 weeks. A city where I knew no one. I cut all my hair off. I will be moving to Chicago pretty soon. All this from a girl that has pretty much played it safe her entire life. I am a creature of habit. Or I was.


I have had this old dresser in storage for years & have had dreams of painting it. I decided that my entry hall to be would be the perfect spot for this dresser, and knew that I would have to overcome my fears and paint my first piece of furniture. I could paint it it my mom's yard in LA, or on my balcony in Chicago. I opted for the yard.



I thought about my typical color palette. A shade of gray, maybe a soft blue... But after reading endless design books & blogs, I thought about all those people that go bold with those fun pops of color. Could I pull it off?

I went to the hardware store yesterday and fell for a color that was a little bolder than I'd normally go. I was pretty much set on said color, but sent a text to my sister to confirm that it was a good choice. When I received the response of "oh hell yes" {I love my sister} I decided it was a go.


Drawer pulls may need a coat of black paint {still debating that one}. I get to put the drawers in later today, and will post a photo once I have everything done. Or maybe I'll make you wait to see it once it's in my entry hall.

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