Even Bigger and Better Union Jacks!
So remember my post on Union Jacks the other day? The very next day, the very fabulous Decor Demon posted about Betsy Burnham’s house and in her daughter’s room was this amazing dresser:
This has DIY written all over it. So I did a little more web surfing and I found this:
at French Provincial Furniture. She even shows a step-by-step of how it was done. I’ve said over and over that I’m completely useless at DIY but I am so tempted to try my hand at this!!!
And if that doesn’t work out, I could just buy this one from the Paris Apartment:
or maybe this one from Sharland and Lewis:
if one of my buddies in the U.K. wants to pick it up and ship it to me. HA!
What do you think? Should I give it a go myself?
these dressers are amazing! I say that you should try to DIY the dresser if it isn't too hard. I'm sure you'll succeed!
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Go for it…they are fab…especially the smaller one!
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Ally, now what you could is send Miss Mustard Seed or The Magic Brush an email to inquire about them painting a dresser. It wouldn't hurt to ask. These two ladies and fabulous a furniture makeovers. I've seen these union jack pieces too. I'm sure that if you really want one you will work it out
Happy Monday.
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I loved betsy's daughter's room and that dresser is so fabulous. I also just saw a dishwasher door with the jack on it at Visual Vamp. Too cool. YOu should try it for sure. It is just paint if you mess up you can always paint over it.
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love the legs on the Paris Apartment piece…
YES!! go for it then please show us when your done, i love this idea
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yep, go for it. totally do-able and mega impact. would be a great project! jxx
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Love the dressers – especially the more distressed one!
Oh please do paint a dresser like this, it is so cool! Personally, I like the high-gloss version of it better than the flat paint. My husband isn't a big fan of painted furniture, so I have to live through others (and the irony is that I love to paint, and would be that person who wants to save every worn-our piece of furniture with good bones!).
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yeah! Why not!?
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Yes yes yes! Have a go!
I agree with Donna. The French Provincial ones work the best. Love the contrast of the graphics with the softness of the wood carvings.
Can't wait to see what you cook up!
x Charlotta
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You absolutely should give it a go … and post pictures for us. These pieces really make a statement – love the boldness!
Such fun! Give it a try…you might be very surprised! Janell
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Heroic job on the dresser (and Kate Moss).
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Oh I love how its styled in the first picture! Give it a shot. I have to warn you tho' DIYing is addictive.
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Yes!! My Dad did something similar with a vintage Coca-Cola beverage holder and it was amazing! You should definitely go for it!
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I have to admit the dresser is just a little much for me. But it sounds like something that would be perfect for your home.
I think you can do the DIY version. It will be great!
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I think you should give it a try. I believe you can pull it off with ease! and then let us see the results:-).
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I say DIY. Come on. Love the look.
mb from Dallas
Wow, that dresser is way too cool!! I'm with you though – not great on DIY but wouldn't this be fun to try? I fear mine would look nothing like the union jack though
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I love the second dresser, the one from Sharland and Lewis. I think you should do it!
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How fab are those dressers??? I can't decide which one I like best, I think the first one. I think you should give it a go…it'll be a fun DIY project, wouldn't it?
-marie
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Sure! doesn't look too hard…although it would take me forever!
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I think that would be a tough DIY- The pressure to get the lines right would be enough to make me crazy!
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I definetly see this as a project in your future! One of these would make such a huge impact in a room.
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DIY this! And post the results. I love a fun diy project.
A do-it-yourself project that requires precision and straight lines?!? Dangerous…at least if you're as easily distracted and impatient as I am.
Check out this stunning bombe chest from Sweetpea and Willow (warning, the price makes me cringe…but it's so great):
http://www.sweetpeaandwillow.com/p2361/Very-Briti…
Maybe diy is the way to go…
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WOW I'm feeling so inspired! Thanks for sharing that amazing DIY, darling. P.S. Swing by + enter to win Perricone's Summer Survival Kit Giveaway!
YES! I love it. Goodness I am tempted to try and get a hold of one myself.
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oh, i love these! i'm pretty lousy with diy as well but this is really speaking to me. so perfect for the boyfriend's boudoir! thanks for the lovely inspiration.
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DIY DIY DIY DIY DIY DIY
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So love this! I say go for it!!
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i too have been tempted to turn my blue buffet into a union jack myself. ooooo lets all do it and show the world what complete tools we all really are!!
They're popping up everywhere in blogland, aren't they? I love painted furniture, so I love the personality that the Union Jack brings to space. You can't be mild-mannered for these pieces….and I"m not!!
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do it! do it! do it! Can't wait to see the results!
xo – jami
i m a g i n e
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Fabulous find, vintage charm and playful all in one!
I LOVE these, I want one too!
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No question about it – go for it girl! It is going to be the DIY project of the year! And HGTV is going to hire you! (You all read it here first!)
oxox, Mon
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