Another Furniture Project

Yes, I am bored.  And yes, I am painting everything that I can since I can't paint the walls.  The goal?  To be completely ready when we move into our next house to decorate the way I want to.  My project for today was to make something old new again.  This dresser was from my friend Colleen.  It was in her nursery when she was a baby (which technicaly makes this an antique since we're 27 now).  It has been a perfect dresser/changing table.  I've been mulling over ideas for two years now and finally something clicked after reading through my Southern Living magazine...to use wall paper on the drawers and pick a paint that matches. 

A few before pictures...from Connor's original nursery (pre-baby)

 

From today in the garage before I got started.

I used Eddie Bower "Mercer Blue." 

To add some dimension to the drawers, I found some textured, paintable wall paper instead of one with a pattern. 

The drawers after the first coat of paint with the wall paper. 

Drying in the garage!

The almost finished product.  I am still debating the top knobs.  I kept the original knobs on the main drawers because I like the old with the new look.  I'm thinking about some small crystal knobs.  Just not sure yet!

I have a few more paint projects in mind along with some sewing projects and recovering my dining room chairs.