Leah was wanting to replace her IKEA Hemnes dresser with something that had a little more vintage appeal. But guess what? Those Hemnes dressers are actually pretty sturdy and mouse-poop free, which is not always a guarantee when dealing with antique furniture. So she decided to stick with it and add a little pizazz instead with textured wallpaper and trim instead. I double love it! Check it out on her blog California Callahans.
And just in case you were lusting for more dark furniture with a vintage vibe from a California girl, check out Summer’s sewing desk. She battled raging winds, the likes of which California had never seen – just to complete this project. Patio furniture was flying around her, but she persevered! I love the pulls; I’m so glad she didn’t replace them, or lose them in the wind! See more on her blog Shades of Summer.
11 Comments
Lindsey @ Better After
December 22, 2011 at 4:57 PMThanks for letting me know! It’s all fixed now! 🙂
Somebody's Nana
December 22, 2011 at 4:36 PMThe Shades of Summer link goes to the California Callahans… oops.
Shades of Summer
December 22, 2011 at 9:21 PMLindsey! Thank you soo much for featuring my humble little blog and my sewing desk! Happy Holidays to you and yours!
Best,
Summer
Almamira
December 22, 2011 at 9:24 PMThe gray dresser turned out gorgeous. And thank you for making me laugh so much when I read your blog.
Mrs. Chic
December 22, 2011 at 10:31 PMBoth turned our lovely, I really like the desk!!
Laura
December 23, 2011 at 7:02 AMLindsey, Thank you for these inspirations! Hemnes dresser has got a great new design!
I also have Hemnes in my bedroom. When we bought it I always knew that it will be the piece that we will make to change its looks. YOur featured Hemnes is a great example – thank you! 🙂
Matt and Leah
December 23, 2011 at 12:37 AMLindsey, thank you so so much for featuring my dresser 🙂 It means a lot to me!
SK
December 26, 2011 at 8:23 PMGOD!! That would be the perfect changing table for my little man’s room <3
awesome I tell you 😀
Jaida McKie
November 28, 2012 at 12:29 PMI really love this desk and the paint job makes it look brand new with a vintage touch. 🙂
Desiree @ The 36th AVENUE
June 24, 2013 at 5:48 AMI LOVE the dresser… I am pinning 🙂
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