Today Better After presents: A Dresser’s Servitude: the lifelong journey of a work-weary dresser, and the family that wouldn’t give up on him.
Our story begins with this hand-me-down dresser, which stood proudly in Ashley’s master bedroom, despite its terrifying mix of colors, starburst appliques, and tear-drop pulls. He was only a temporary furniture fix however, and he knew his days were numbered.
But then, a short while later, a job opened up in the nursery! Our friend would gladly transform himself into a feminine changing table, supplying an ample diapering surface and much needed storage for all of baby’s needs.
Alas, baby wouldn’t be in diapers forever, and the dresser braced himself for the day he would accompany the bassinet and baby swing to the curb.
But by then, the family had grown fond of the dresser, and decided he was worth another chance. The boys were getting a bedroom makeover, and with a few small tweaks and a set of chunky new feet, he was first in line to help furnish the room. But would this really be his permanent home?
In a word … no. Sadly not.
The End.
(fade to black. begin rolling closing credits)
(record scratch!!!!)
Hold on just a doggone second! That’s not where his story ends! Unbeknownst to him, the family had been searching for a new vanity for the bathroom. Guess who fit perfectly in the space, within half an inch? Our hero! It was always meant to be!
So here he sits, planning to live out the rest of his days as a permanent resident of the home, and honorary member of the family. I love a happy ending.
Read all about his saga on Ashley’s blog Domestic Imperfection, and more on how he became a vanity here.
9 Comments
Jodi
November 21, 2013 at 2:51 PMBest. post. ever! 🙂
LeeAnn
November 21, 2013 at 3:28 PMI agree with Jodi. I love that green color, too.
Lesley
November 21, 2013 at 3:31 PMwhat a versatile piece! SO loved
Jake's a Girl
November 21, 2013 at 3:32 PMAbsolutely perfect! This post rocks!
JaG
Antonia
November 21, 2013 at 4:24 PMHahaha, you said so much in so few words, epic!
Beth
November 21, 2013 at 4:32 PMI LOVE LOVE LOVE the addition of those feet! It takes that dresser from “meh” to “OH MY!” Great job refinishing the same piece so many times too. I have a hard time making a piece over once!
colleen
November 22, 2013 at 6:37 AMI laughed, I cried. I cheered the little green dresser on!
Kristin F
November 22, 2013 at 8:59 AMI think you missed your calling. Tinseltown and the Screen Writer’s Guild is the home for you!
Maru
December 13, 2013 at 1:23 AMI seriously think that this is one of my faterivos of all of your home before and afters. At least that I can think of off the top of my head! That glaze is perfect. It gives it a distressed look that makes me think of the English countryside. It would fit right in a Secret Garden or something. So yes, something cypress-y might be a good idea, Holly!