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Green Empire in a Castle

June 17, 2013 Rachel 17 Comments

I picked up this dresser at a garage sale a couple months ago and it was in need of so much repair I just let it sit in my basement for awhile. Then, a couple weeks ago I had two women interested in buying Esmeralda, and when one bought it almost immediately, I offered this empire dresser to her! She was saw the potential and character of it and I got started with the repairs and painting!
As you can see there was chipping veneer everywhere. I worked some magic with wood filler, had to reattach the top, and fix the drawers. The drawer bottoms were missing, all the joinery needed to be glued and clamped, and there was some other major work needed to get them to slide in and out smoothly and evenly.
But you can see, it was worth it for the great curves, cute keyholes, and that awesome empire shape.

 

I decided to photograph this dresser a little different. Instead of indoor, staged with home decor, I went outside in search of some texture and visual interest that could surround the dresser and possibly tell a story.
I found some castle ruins.

I’m not certain it is a REAL castle. But it looks like a small one and I know it dates to pre 1900s, so THAT is pretty cool. And it is just down the street from me! 🙂

I decided to give this one some cute knobs that were turquoise-y teal-ish colored (the larger ones have more green in them). The green and blues just looked gorgeous together, and I couldn’t resist.

I love the way Antibes can change the way it looks in different lights. It’s not too yellow and not too blue, but has that perfect depth and richness of color, especially with the dark wax.
Corridor shot.

 

 

Linking up with:
Silver Pennies
The Dedicated House
Elizabeth & Co
Redoux Interiors
Miss Mustard Seed
Savvy Southern Style

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Comments

  1. Melody Smith says

    June 17, 2013 at 5:06 pm

    Beautiful job Rachel! I love Antibes as well. It photographs so nicely outside too….brilliant idea. I’m going to share this on my FB page this week if you don’t mind!!

    Melody
    My Passion For Decor

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    • Rachel with Shades of Blue says

      June 17, 2013 at 9:00 pm

      I would love that! Thanks so much Melody!

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  2. Pam says

    June 17, 2013 at 7:36 pm

    LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this dresser! IT turned out great! The photography is gorgeous, too! Thanks for doing this for me! You are spectacular!

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    • Rachel with Shades of Blue says

      June 17, 2013 at 9:01 pm

      You are quite welcome Pam! You are awesome to work for!

      Reply
  3. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    June 18, 2013 at 12:54 am

    Wow, not only is your dresser beautiful, but you sure know how to stage a piece! Beautiful photos! I hope you come by and link up, I’d love to share this!

    Reply
  4. Our Pinteresting Family says

    June 18, 2013 at 12:59 pm

    Such an amazing dresser! I love the color and your photos are beautiful.

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  5. Jo Coastal Home Love says

    June 18, 2013 at 1:14 pm

    Stunning, love your photos. Jo 🙂

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  6. denise...on a whim says

    June 18, 2013 at 3:38 pm

    What awesome photos! Love the dresser. I’ve never done green on any furniture, but this looks so darn pretty I might need to give it a try too 🙂

    Reply
  7. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says

    June 19, 2013 at 1:54 am

    this is stunning and i love the staging! so fun!

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  8. Good Time Charlie says

    June 20, 2013 at 12:49 am

    Such a cool photo shoot for such a cool dresser! Thanks for sharing, featuring tomorrow, I just love this!

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  9. Brynne says

    June 21, 2013 at 5:14 pm

    Visiting from Miss Mustard Seed’s blog – I just love the way you photographed this dresser! It looks lovely refinished, but photographing it in the ruins really takes it out of this world 🙂 I’m so jealous that you live somewhere with access to an old “castle”!

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  10. House Crazy in Michigan! says

    June 21, 2013 at 6:36 pm

    Popped over from MMM. I love the Empire shape…..LOVE that Antibes! And that setting with the stones to die for. Nothing could be more perfect than that setting for a photo shoot. Couldn’t you just see a bride and groom photographed there!

    Small House / Big Sky Donna
    White Oak Studio Designs
    Hand-Painted Vintage Furniture Transformations
    BLOG: http://smallhouseunderabigsky.wordpress.com
    FACEBOOK: donna.allgaierlamberti@facebook.com

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  11. Danielle says

    June 21, 2013 at 11:01 pm

    So pretty and I love antibes! it is a great color. Your dresser looks lovely amongst the castle! Thanks for sharing at Silver Pennies Sundays. x

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  12. Stacey Merrill says

    June 22, 2013 at 7:49 pm

    nice piece & refinish. How lucky to have such a cool place nearby!

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  13. Katie says

    June 23, 2013 at 4:12 am

    What a gorgeous color! I love it! And gorgeous scenery!!

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  14. Lauren Davison says

    June 25, 2013 at 1:49 am

    straight out of a magazine!!! wouldn’t you love to go back to the original garage sale and show them a picture now, their mouths would drop!

    Reply
  15. Maizie Brown says

    May 27, 2014 at 3:27 pm

    What is that color? It is beautiful!

    Reply

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