Remember the big surprise I kept hinting about? Well, I had a big reveal all planned for you today, and then WHAM -- I got hit with a nasty cold. So much for sharing my finished project!
All I have to share now is a little peek at the progress! I decided to do a mini-redo of Abby's room. Poor thing was living with mismatched bedding and random furniture pieces ever since she left for college. This week is her spring break, and I wanted to create a restful retreat for her to enjoy on her week off. She chose to come home to spend the week with us instead of taking off to the beach with friends, so we are still going to make the most of our week together!
If you follow Opulent Cottage on Facebook, you can see the item that I gave a peek at in the mirror's reflection!
My mom bought me this dresser for my first apartment, and it's been due for an update for a long time now. Abby and I both love the crisp white and fresh green pairing. Not bad for a piece that was $40 at Salvation Army some 30-plus years ago, would you say?
Back to my chicken broth and vitamin C, and I hope to have more to share with you all soon!
I'm joining:
Nita for Mod Mix Monday at Mod Vintage Life
Brenda for Tweak It Tuesday at Cozy Little House
Dawn's Budget Decorating Party at Creative Cain Cabin
Kim's Wow Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style
Cindy's Show and Tell Friday at My Romantic Home
Wow- You are right there with the color of the year-the emerald green! It is a wonderful looking piece- Hope your cold is gone soon- xo Diana
Posted by: Nana Diana | March 11, 2013 at 03:24 PM
Love the colors you picked for this great piece of furniture. Now rest up.
Posted by: Olive | March 11, 2013 at 03:34 PM
I love the green with the white. Have fun redecorating with your daughter and get well soon!
Posted by: leslie | March 11, 2013 at 03:35 PM
Love the green and white and hope you feel better real soon.
Posted by: kim | March 11, 2013 at 03:54 PM
Great dresser, Andrea! I almost thought you were going to tell us you were redoing your bedroom and I was like "What???". : ) I'm looking forward to seeing what you did in this room. Hope you feel better soon. I've had sniffles and a headache for the past few days, but for all I know it could be allergies starting already.
Posted by: Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions | March 11, 2013 at 04:25 PM
Love the colors you are using in there. It looks so fresh and pretty. Sure hope you feel better soon. I just had breakfast and a movie with a friend the other day..she has that bad cold too.
Posted by: Stacey | March 11, 2013 at 05:20 PM
I love the paint treatment on the dresser! It looks so fresh & modern with just a touch of prettiness with the shape of the legs & drawer pulls.
Posted by: Kim @ Vintage Pretties | March 11, 2013 at 08:18 PM
LOVE the preview of this room! I can't wait 'til the reveal!
Posted by: Ricki Jill Treleaven | March 11, 2013 at 08:36 PM
Love the green with the white and that blue tone on the lamp and chandy sure make it all pop. Great color combination, bet your daughter loves it. Thanks for sharing at the Cabin this week:)
Posted by: Dawn | March 11, 2013 at 09:00 PM
Hi Andrea. Love the green and white dresses. Sneak peek is very nice so far, can't wait to see the rest. Get rested and hope you feel better..Happy Monday..Judy
Posted by: Judy Neumann | March 11, 2013 at 10:00 PM
the dresser looks really nice!:D
Posted by: faye | March 11, 2013 at 10:17 PM
How sweet of you to do this for your daughter! I love the colors of that dresser and the curves...definitely worth hanging on to. I have an Abby, too, that's in college!! It sounded like you were describing her room! And even more funny, she's going to Florida in May and I was going to do a small redo of her room as a surprise! lol! Such a coincidence!
Feel better soon!
XO,
Jane
Posted by: Jane | March 11, 2013 at 10:23 PM
Gotta enjoy those kids when they still come home! Get well soon.
Posted by: Ann | March 11, 2013 at 10:26 PM
I had a very similar dresser when I was growing up. I like your modern version! The green and white is very pretty.
Posted by: cottage and broome | March 11, 2013 at 10:48 PM
Can't wait to see the rest!!! Looks great so far. I've been sick with a cold for a few days too. It's totally kicking my butt. Hope you feel better soon!
xoxo,
Kim
Posted by: Kim | March 12, 2013 at 09:45 AM
I hope you feel better! Thanks for the tease ... love it! The green you added to your dresser is spectacular ... especially paired with a crisp white! Look forward to seeing more!
Posted by: Becca | March 12, 2013 at 02:10 PM
I absolutely adore this green dresser along with the blue lamp and plates. Great design and color. Hope your daughter loves it!
Posted by: Melanie | March 12, 2013 at 07:21 PM
This piece is simply gorgeous! Love the color combo, brought it new life and newer kind of beauty! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Vel | March 12, 2013 at 07:47 PM
I love the green drawers! I had a dresser like this growing up that was my mom's when she was growing up. Seeing yours brought back a lot of memories. Great job! Visiting from WOW.
Posted by: Jaimee Hingerton | March 13, 2013 at 05:40 AM
I really like the color you painted this dresser
visiting you from Savvy Southern Style
Posted by: Curtains In My Tree | March 13, 2013 at 08:30 AM
Really LUV the color choice!
Visiting from Savvy South-Style!
Catherine
Posted by: Catherine | March 13, 2013 at 09:18 PM
Love, love the combo of the white and green and the blue plates on the wall are lovely. Sorry to hear you are under the weather. Hope you feel better soon. I have a link party, Share Your Cup Thursday. Would love if you shared sometime. It's all about sharing what makes you happy.
hugs,
Jann
Posted by: Jann Olson | March 13, 2013 at 11:42 PM
wow it looks beautiful!
Posted by: Karen | March 14, 2013 at 08:10 PM
The green and white looks fabulous on the dresser! Can't wait to see the whole re-do.
Posted by: Manuela@a cultivated nest | March 14, 2013 at 08:18 PM
It turned out beautiful! I am looking forward to reading more. I am your newest follower! Visiting from Mod Mix. Have a lovely week and get better. Love Wanda
Posted by: Wanda | March 18, 2013 at 04:26 AM
I featured your pretty dresser today at Mod Mix Monday! I hope you are feeling better now.
Posted by: Nita {ModVintageLife} | March 18, 2013 at 01:12 PM
What a great dresser I can't believe it's not new! and I love the lamp too! Beautiful!
Posted by: Sandra | March 26, 2013 at 06:00 PM
Love what you have done with the dresser. Hope you are feeling better. xo Laura
Posted by: Laura | April 05, 2013 at 05:26 AM