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  1. Red Door Home
    January 6, 2011 @ 7:53 pm

    A perfect color for a room meant for fun! I have been on the search for somenthing similar for our basement and have yet to come across something as great as the piece you found. It looks terrific in your space.

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  2. Kate @ The Gaines Gang
    January 6, 2011 @ 7:57 pm

    Yep, looks like a whole lot of fun is going to be happing in that room!

    Turned out great!

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  3. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper
    January 6, 2011 @ 8:12 pm

    oooh i love it! and i am actuially painting a bamboo dresser that i was contemplating acobalt blue or a similar green…. might have to go with the green!

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  4. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper
    January 6, 2011 @ 8:14 pm

    ps- i am having a furniture redo party going on now and would love for you to join!

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  5. Blessed Mommy of 2
    January 6, 2011 @ 8:22 pm

    I will have to remember that angle on getting a new thing! 😉 Looks great and a very festive and fun color! =)

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  6. Carisa
    January 6, 2011 @ 8:25 pm

    So fun!! I wish we had a "Den" so I could go color crazy on pieces! Someday! I really love your choice of color!

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  7. Dayhomemama
    January 6, 2011 @ 8:39 pm

    Wowie, that is sure gorgeous, you made it perfection!!!

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  8. Tyla
    January 6, 2011 @ 8:40 pm

    I love this! Green is my favorite color and this would be a fun piece and place to use it. Thanks for sharing.

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  9. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions
    January 6, 2011 @ 9:05 pm

    Ooh, I'll be back for that party, Julie! I have a paint color that I just love in my house.

    What a fun color you used is right! I love the piece, too; lots of storage which is always a plus.

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  10. judi
    January 6, 2011 @ 9:14 pm

    julie,
    this is so fun..it's perfect for a gameroom & really adds a pop of color against the walls. i love the vases filled with game pieces. i've used the scrabble and the dominoes but i love the legos! i will have to raid my son's (he's 21) stash that's packed away.
    judi

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  11. Carmen @ Life with Sprinkles on Top
    January 6, 2011 @ 9:57 pm

    I love it! So unexpected. And it looks like it fits perfectly in that room.

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  12. Ashly@Moon Walk
    January 6, 2011 @ 9:58 pm

    I love the color and so perfect for the game room. I can't believe that is the same hardware. It looks brand new.

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  13. Between Blue and Yellow
    January 6, 2011 @ 10:53 pm

    Wow! That is one fantastic color, what a statement piece in your room. Great job!

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  14. Ben and Theresa Q
    January 7, 2011 @ 1:49 am

    You are a color genuis!!! It's funny: just as I finished reading this post, my husband said we need to get a cabinet for the kids' games and puzzles….hmmmm!!!

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  15. Lois@frugaldecormom
    January 7, 2011 @ 2:21 am

    Super Duper Awesome! I'm always afraid to try bright colors like that so I love it when someone else does! Really great job.

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  16. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.
    January 7, 2011 @ 3:31 am

    What a great color! Look how those details just pop!

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  17. Chrissie
    January 7, 2011 @ 3:36 am

    Your dresser is just awesome. I love the bold color, I think you have found the color of fun!

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  18. June@I will craft
    January 7, 2011 @ 3:43 am

    What a fun color. I don't think I would have been as brave as you were in color choice but it is great.

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  19. Madigan at madiganmade
    January 7, 2011 @ 4:03 am

    What a great pop of fun color! It looks like it will hold a lot, too.

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  20. Kelly
    January 7, 2011 @ 4:03 am

    I love it! So vibrant!

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  21. Handy Man, Crafty Woman
    January 7, 2011 @ 4:43 am

    Ooooh, I love those colors!! Nice an bright. I'm really liking having some bright red touches around my house at the moment…

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  22. Paula Montalvo
    January 7, 2011 @ 5:31 am

    How FANTASTIC! I absolutely LOVE the bold Green! I looks amazing. Great job.

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  23. Shawna
    January 7, 2011 @ 5:35 am

    I love, love, love that color and the dresser is perfect!!!

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  24. Kim @ Second Time Furniture
    January 7, 2011 @ 6:07 am

    Wow! It looks great! It's so fun to see a color that is so bright and cheerful!

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  25. Teresa@oursoutherncountryhomeandfarm
    January 7, 2011 @ 12:11 pm

    Hi and wow, you are so much braver than I am! I like it but would have never ventured this far out on my own. I am a new follower, grabbed your button for the paint party, and even tho I am trying to "tone" down and be more neutral (so far it isn't working lol) I will be back for the party. Would love for you to stop by my place some time.

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  26. Nan
    January 7, 2011 @ 12:28 pm

    What a fantastic piece! I love the way paint changes even the most ordinary piece of furniture! I'm going to be following your blog – can't wait to spend some time perusing all of your ideas this weekend. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  27. Sugar Mama
    January 7, 2011 @ 1:55 pm

    That color is gorgeous! I love re-finishing furniture. Can't wait until the weather warms up so I can do another piece. I love all of the detail & how the paint brings it out. Great job!

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  28. Siggy Spice
    January 7, 2011 @ 2:39 pm

    I love this color! I love it so much, I may have to find something to paint in my living room!!!

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  29. Leasa
    January 7, 2011 @ 3:42 pm

    I love it! So very cute. Green is my favorite color… Festival green so perfect for fun. I'm also a new follower. Come check me out and follow back at funkymomcards.blogspot.com

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  30. Katie
    January 7, 2011 @ 3:50 pm

    Yummy! I love green and even more I LOVE the details of the piece! I did a similar piece for my living room in purple! These dressers turned console are great for housing games, both board and video, and DVDs! Awesome!

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  31. Laurie Jones
    January 7, 2011 @ 6:14 pm

    I love the green, it's amazing how paint can transform and bring a piece of furniture back to life. I recently did a similar makeover in my basement. I love how mine turned out but I played it safe and painted it black. http://housetoyourhome.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/after-console.jpg
    Love your blog always!!

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  32. Christie, Describe Happy
    January 7, 2011 @ 6:46 pm

    Fantastic how much the paint color has changed that once drab into something I like a lot! I also like the contrast of the black hardware. Very cool!

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  33. lauren@WESTFURNITUREREVIVAL
    January 7, 2011 @ 8:42 pm

    I DID A COUPLE PIECES IN A SIMILAR GREEN AND I LOVE THEM. THIS PIECE IS GREAT AND THE PERFECT COLOR

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  34. Kelli @ RTSM
    January 8, 2011 @ 2:26 am

    I LOVE the color! The walls in our kitchen are similar to that, but I never thought to paint a piece of furniture that color:)

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  35. LP
    January 8, 2011 @ 3:09 am

    I *love* it! I love green anyway but I love the bold statement it makes! (this, coming from me who painted my entry hallway blood red) Makes me want to find a space for some of my own Festival Green! (found you on Tatertots & Jello)

    http://beadsbuttonsbubbles.blogspot.com/

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  36. MarytheKay
    January 8, 2011 @ 4:25 am

    OH. My. Word. I LOVE LOVE the console, and the color!!! Wow. I sure wish I had the gift to visualize hidden treasures like that. Love it! Thanks for the inspiration…I am now searching around my house for something to paint Festival Green!

    Happy weekend! 🙂

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  37. Trish
    January 8, 2011 @ 5:42 am

    LOVE IT — Your brave sole.
    Is this paint – spray paint or regular paint. Wondering how you made it looks so good in all that detail work.
    -Trish
    lilybellesdesigns@gmail.com
    lilybellesdesigns.etsy.com

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  38. Jennifer
    January 8, 2011 @ 9:10 am

    I can't get over this green. I just keep looking at it, and loving it more. You're right, this color is the exact color of "fun". I featured you today on my favorite things 🙂

    http://sunshineandchaucer.blogspot.com/2011/01/my-favorite-things_08.html

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  39. mapleandmagnolia.com
    January 8, 2011 @ 12:21 pm

    Awesome…you were brave (and correct) to choose that color! It makes the room! What a fun place to hang out.

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  40. Meg
    January 8, 2011 @ 5:04 pm

    I never thought a color could describe "fun" but I think you found it. Congratulations! I love the console, the lines are wonderful. I'm a huge fan of glaze and it added the perfect touch. I'm excited to see your plans for the room! Thanks for sharing!

    I hope you can join the "our nest" sign giveaway going on now! http://alittleknickknack.blogspot.com/2011/01/giveaway-with-shinar-mountain-designs.html

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  41. jandjhome
    January 8, 2011 @ 8:03 pm

    So fun and so cute. I wish I had the guts to do something like this. I love the bold use of color. Great find and great fix!
    http://jandjhome.blogspot.com/

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  42. Steph @ BirdhouseFamily
    January 8, 2011 @ 8:54 pm

    I love this color! Thanks for sharing.

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  43. jennoreilly
    January 8, 2011 @ 10:23 pm

    Looks great! I admit that I've always been afraid to actually paint furniture and I've always just settled on staining it instead but very soon (hopefully) I'll be able to do some work on my own bedroom furniture and I'm loving the idea of a red dresser (little does hubby know ~ha!)

    Found you on TidyMom, have a great weekend!

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  44. The Tootsie Wootsie
    January 9, 2011 @ 2:40 am

    i actually did a green dresser almost the same as your about 3 weeks ago! isn't it fun to have a pop! of green like that in a room!? i love it!

    starting every monday over at http://www.tootsiewootsieboutique.blogspot.com there will be giveaways and linky parties! so come and join in for some fun and inspiration!

    -The tootsie wootsie

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  45. Kristyn @ Good Gravy Crafts
    January 9, 2011 @ 2:47 am

    I am in love with this! So brave and so gorgeous!!!!

    xx-Kristyn

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  46. Tammy
    January 9, 2011 @ 3:08 am

    i love that color, the piece turned out great, and the tv looks awesome over it.

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  47. TidyMom
    January 9, 2011 @ 4:25 pm

    I LOVe IT!! Thanks for linking up!
    I featured your post in the wrap up! http://tidymom.net/2011/im-lovin-it-wra-up-1911/

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  48. L
    January 9, 2011 @ 5:04 pm

    Beautiful…Would love for you to add it to my party The Treasurista's Thursday Treasures. http://www.thetreasurista.blogspot.com

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  49. JBarone
    January 9, 2011 @ 5:07 pm

    love the color and what a great idea!

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  50. The Crafty Gals
    January 9, 2011 @ 6:08 pm

    I must say, I am in LOVE with that beautiful piece! The color, size & details are all lovely. Thanks for sharing!
    ~Mary
    http://www.thecraftygals.blogspot.com

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  51. April
    January 9, 2011 @ 8:49 pm

    I love this color! It is perfect for your dresser turned console. It really brings out the details…looks like you got it at PB! I would love if you would link this up to my Sew Crafty Saturday Party!

    http://wildflowersandwhimsy.blogspot.com/2011/01/sew-crafty-saturday.html

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  52. Donna
    January 9, 2011 @ 11:19 pm

    I posted your color party on my blog! look forward to keeping up with you! Hope you will check out my blog:

    http://paintedfresh.blogspot.com

    thanks!
    Donna

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  53. Sausha @ {show and tell}
    January 10, 2011 @ 2:09 am

    hey, thanks so much for the shout out!! your dresser looks awesome 🙂

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  54. Elizabeth
    January 10, 2011 @ 10:31 pm

    Super fun! What a great color choice! I am terrified of furniture redo! Would love for you to come visit me at Sew Chatty and link up to Made With Love Monday! The party will be open all week if you'd like to link up multiple projects. Have a great day! http://sewchatty.blogspot.com

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  55. Jana
    January 11, 2011 @ 2:50 am

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  56. Anestazia
    January 12, 2011 @ 4:02 pm

    Hey there! New follower, here! I love how festive and fun this dresser is! …Now if I could only find a similar dresser. Hmm… Hehe.

    Anestazia <3
    http://yourworkistodiscoveryourworld.blogspot.com/

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  57. Nuha Sofiyan
    January 13, 2011 @ 12:59 am

    I love it! I would never dare paint anything green but it looks so good!

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  58. Jessica Hills
    January 14, 2011 @ 1:05 am

    Just wanted to let you know that I featured this post today on FTF! Thanks for linking up and grab a featured button if you would like one! 🙂

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  59. The Starr Family
    January 14, 2011 @ 1:10 pm

    That green spells fun. Just love it and love that you are hosting a paint party! Thanks Julie!

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  60. Jenni
    January 18, 2011 @ 4:32 am

    ok, so what a find on the dresser, it is beautiful! and the green, wow! to say that i am obsessed with it would be an understatement!

    you actually inspired me to go find one for my craft room! it is in the works, aqua ocean is the color i am in the middle of painting it!

    THANK YOU for the post! can't wait to get mine up soon!

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  61. Jana
    January 18, 2011 @ 1:56 pm

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  62. lauren@WESTFURNITUREREVIVAL
    January 24, 2011 @ 9:47 pm

    love this piece. i did a piece in green and im working on another. i love the color green…
    and im your newest follower

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  63. Bargain Princess
    January 24, 2011 @ 10:56 pm

    YUM!! what a beautiful piece. I love that it's not distressed =D

    Might have to consider this for my next redo and give up the predictable black lol

    I'd love to have you follow me at http://www.bargaincornerdesigns.blogspot.com

    Thanks =D

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  64. Minnesota
    January 31, 2011 @ 8:23 pm

    Beautiful! I am loving your use of pops of color.

    I can't figure out a way (since my OpenID seems to be broken) to link to my own blog, so I'll just put it here. 🙂

    http://minnesotamom.wordpress.com

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  65. Jamie
    April 29, 2011 @ 1:55 am

    I really really really want that dresser. I keep finding stuff that is similar, but just lacks a little something. And the drawers never open very well. Maybe they just need some festival green paint…

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  66. Lindy
    July 15, 2011 @ 6:17 pm

    I found this post when we were living abroad and decided that when I got home I was taking my mom's ugly old dresser (which she had previously offered me, but I declined) and transform it. I finally got started. I have a dresser and matching nightstands and I am painting them a grayish blue. I still need another coat on the drawers. Before I move on to glaze I wanted to find out if you used the exact recipe as the tutorial you linked to. Did you use the walnut stain mixed with the glaze? How much do you mix together for a piece this size? I'm a newbie but I really want my project to turn out right. Thanks for inspiring me.

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  67. Julie
    July 16, 2011 @ 12:22 am

    @Lindy
    Hi, Lindy! Yes, I did use the exact "recipe" & as I recall, this piece only took about 8 oz of glaze mixed with maybe a tablespoon of stain. It does depend on how heavy you want it glazed, but it's simple to mix more if needed. Feel free to email me if you have other questions. Good luck with your pieces!

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  68. Jamie @ Sew Rockin'
    January 8, 2012 @ 5:50 pm

    Love the color, that looks amazing!

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  69. Jess @ Colorful Ones
    May 16, 2012 @ 3:29 am

    Hello! I just wanted to let you know that I featured your awesome dresser makeover on my 13 DIY Green Projects post this evening. You can check it out here:

    http://www.thecolorfulones.com/2012/05/inspirations-13-diy-green-projects.html

    Thanks, and God Bless!
    ~Jess

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  70. shannon
    October 30, 2012 @ 12:19 am

    I just found this project via pinterest. I have been searching for a dresser to do this very project and have a question: how did you hide your cords from the TV and other devices? We want to mount our TV on the wall as well but don't want all the cords and stuff to show.
    thanks for your help!

    ~shannon
    shannon-goodday.blogspot.com

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