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Before and After: Lokate's Dresser Update

051409 dresser before.jpgWe must admit that if we walked by this dresser on the street, we'd probably keep on walkin'. But not Lokate, who could see the piece's potential despite its sad state: a sunken middle drawer, only three wheels on the legs, and that ghastly paint job. Check out her impressive "after" below the jump...

 
 

051409 dresser after.jpgWow! We love it. Lokate spiffed it up with some paint, a few plates, cups and a pencil on a string to stencil in the circles. Read the full details of her project here, and make sure to check out the rest of ReceshBreak, Lokate's hilarious blog featuring money-saving tips for dealing with the recession.

(Images: ReceshBreak)

posted originally from: AT:San Francisco

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painting, fixing & repair, inspiration, decorating

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pretty cute!

posted by ellehudson on May 15th 2009 at 12:21pm
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I just love it, great job!

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posted by beachyrustica on May 17th 2009 at 5:04pm
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great idea! that looks awesome

posted by rmhct on July 17th 2009 at 5:05pm
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