Don't Be Mad, Mom. I Painted the Dresser.

I’ve had this little dresser for over 30 years. It has been in our family for over 80 years. Mom gave it to me when our first child was born to use for all the little baby clothes. It was the perfect size. I used it for all the baby clothes that came into our home for all the babies (four of you!) that came into our lives. 

And when all the babies were grown up, I used it to hold various miscellaneous items, photos, office supplies, etc.

One important note. When Mom gave this dresser to me she said, “Whatever you do, don’t paint it!” She had a particular dislike for all the painted furniture of those days. Lots of folks did. There was something about putting paint over nice wood, like cherry and mahogany. So even though it looked a bit worn back then, with the faded and worn flower decals and the loose top, I didn’t paint it. Try as I might, I didn’t have the nerve. She had that “Mom Power” over me. I wonder if she even remembers that she said that? 

Several years ago I got an estimate of over $300 to have it refinished. No thank you. And since some of the veneer was cracked and peeled away, a refinishing job was not something I felt I could do at the time.

So about a month ago I got the courage to defy Mom and actually paint it. I thought I might freeze when it was time for the first brush stroke, but I didn’t! And I’m am loving how it is coming out! Pictures soon!

Mom, I think you'll like it.