Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Winston Part 2

Remember the 1st Winston?


Well turns out he's got a twin.




and here's the before


I was thrilled when a sweet client approached me about doing another Winston.

I love his vibrant colors against the stain and I was SO happy when she wanted the double rings in the top drawers. I love the little bit of elegant quirkiness it adds. 

After doing two of these I am more determined to make one for our home.
Winston needs to be a triplet. :)



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Posted by Julia @ 551Eastdesign at 4:00 PM

46 comments:

  1. laxsupermomFebruary 21, 2012 at 4:47 PM

    Definitely needs to be a triplet! Love the double ring handles! Thanks for sharing.

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  2. UnknownFebruary 21, 2012 at 4:59 PM

    this makes me happy... such a fun, unique dresser!!

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  3. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.February 21, 2012 at 5:16 PM

    How much fun is that!

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  4. Nicole Joelle February 21, 2012 at 5:21 PM

    I love winston's twin! How bright and fun :)

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  5. Anneke at This, That and LifeFebruary 21, 2012 at 5:22 PM

    I love this one Julia! I agree...a triplet is in order! :-)

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  6. DanielleFebruary 21, 2012 at 5:26 PM

    Love this. You def. have to do a third for you own home!

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  7. Cassie BustamanteFebruary 21, 2012 at 5:38 PM

    wow- that really is a twin!!!! it looks as awesome as winston the original!

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  8. Katie @ Wildwood CreekFebruary 21, 2012 at 5:40 PM

    I love Winston I and II. Can't wait to see Winston III.

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  9. Good Time CharlieFebruary 21, 2012 at 6:36 PM

    I need to do a Winston. Love the detail. How fun this is going to someone's home who you know. Great work.

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  10. Twice NiceFebruary 21, 2012 at 8:38 PM

    Wow, those 2 really are twins! Love those details on both of them ;-).

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  11. *Shabby LOCO!*February 21, 2012 at 9:04 PM

    Julia! I LURV this... bring Winston's butt on over to my partaayyyy..Pllllllease

    http://shabbyloco.blogspot.com/2012/02/wtf-wednesdays.html

    Your crazy pal,
    Melissa

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  12. Mr. Smith@TheSmithGarageFebruary 22, 2012 at 12:41 AM

    Great pieces - very nice finish

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  13. UnknownFebruary 22, 2012 at 4:57 AM

    Hi Julia!

    I second Karen's comment! I'm such a dork, I didn't even catch the double rings the first time 'cuz I was looking at everything as a whole. Smart idea, especially when you don't want to move extg. holes from drawer pulls.

    Really cool pieces!

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  14. the cape on the cornerFebruary 22, 2012 at 9:00 AM

    ooh, how great! love the flag look and the new knobs!

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  15. memakeythingsFebruary 22, 2012 at 3:05 PM

    This is so classy. I love it. I never seem to find these dressers. I always find crappy construction that smells like mold. Oh well, you have inspired me to keep looking!

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  16. DeniseFebruary 22, 2012 at 6:42 PM

    Awesome transformation, I like the choice of colors.

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  17. StaceyFebruary 22, 2012 at 8:44 PM

    I love Winston! What a great name! He is just oozing cool! I would love for you to come by and link it up at my Creative Inspirations Party and Embracing Change going on right now! I would love to have you there!
    Stacey
    http://staceyembracingchange.blogspot.com

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  18. Rosemary@villabarnesFebruary 22, 2012 at 9:14 PM

    The second Winston is pretty cool too. Great design. Following your new Linky.

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  19. Linda @ it all started with paintFebruary 22, 2012 at 10:22 PM

    Love it! And go for three ... threes a charm, right? Or is that four or five ...

    :)

    Linda

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  20. Megan GunyanFebruary 23, 2012 at 4:01 PM

    How about a quadruplet? He's beautiful! I love the lines and the rings are exactly what I'm looking for on a dresser! Where did you/she get them?

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  21. UnknownFebruary 23, 2012 at 5:15 PM

    So cute! I love it.

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  22. Honey at 2805February 23, 2012 at 7:13 PM

    Very nice transformation! Thank you for sharing at Potpourri Friday!

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  23. Tracy's Trinkets and TreasuresFebruary 23, 2012 at 8:23 PM

    I love everything about this. I really like how you only painted the drawer areas, the colors and pulls.

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  24. 6th GradeFebruary 23, 2012 at 8:58 PM

    go, julia, go!! how about going wild with some wild colored cousins???

    love it, as usual!

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  25. UnknownFebruary 23, 2012 at 9:28 PM

    Love this dresser. Found you over at common ground. Would love it if you shared it over at Furniture Friday.
    http://www.decoratinginsanity.com/2012/02/furniture-friday-6-and-link-party.html
    xo...mONICa

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  26. Fiona, Lilyfield LifeFebruary 24, 2012 at 1:41 AM

    love this (via MMS). it's so bold and i love the you've left the wood showing!
    cheers Fiona

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  27. Alison AgnewFebruary 24, 2012 at 5:33 AM

    love these cheeky dressers

    thanks for sharing at Fridays Unfolded and
    i'm now following you
    via GFC, Linky Followers
    and FB

    (might as well be thorough!)

    alison

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  28. Our Pinteresting FamilyFebruary 24, 2012 at 6:17 AM

    Amazing transformation. I'm a new follower via Simply Designing Link Party. :) ~ Megan

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  29. AnonymousFebruary 24, 2012 at 6:49 AM

    Love it. Brilliant use and (non-use) of paint!! Well done!

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  30. thistlewoodfarmFebruary 24, 2012 at 7:56 AM

    Absolutely brilliant! I pinned this for inspiration and joined your linky!

    Have an awesome weekend.

    blessings,
    karianne

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  31. UnknownFebruary 24, 2012 at 1:10 PM

    What an amazing finish result.

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  32. At The Picket FenceFebruary 24, 2012 at 3:46 PM

    That is so fantastic! Thank you for sharing it at Inspiration Friday this week! :-)
    Vanessa

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  33. UnknownFebruary 25, 2012 at 8:28 AM

    Hi Julia. Me again. I love Winston so much he's been featured.
    http://www.decoratinginsanity.com/2012/02/weekend-features-6.html
    xo...mONICa

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  34. Daena from Bad Rabbit VintageFebruary 25, 2012 at 4:48 PM

    I have a crush on Winston!

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  35. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2012 at 7:23 PM

    so great! what a difference some paint makes! You are inspiring me to start on some of my craigslist find that have been sitting in my garage.
    http://hilldalehouse.wordpress.com/

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  36. PamFebruary 26, 2012 at 3:14 PM

    Cool....that looks great.

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  37. RuthieFebruary 26, 2012 at 9:22 PM

    Hey 'Third time's a charm' right?

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  38. AnonymousFebruary 27, 2012 at 4:45 PM

    Very cool!

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  39. StaceyFebruary 28, 2012 at 4:32 AM

    Hi Julia!
    Come by later today to see my features form my party - you are one of them! Yeah! Thanks for linking and please do come back again!
    Stacey of Embracing Change

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  40. Victoria ObSEUSSedFebruary 28, 2012 at 2:06 PM

    Amazing to find such similar pieces. They both look great. You do need to find and make another for yourself.

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  41. The Hell on Heels HousewifeFebruary 28, 2012 at 8:29 PM

    This is gorgeous!! Nice work...looking forward to seeing more! Now following you through LF!
    Maggie
    www.thehellonheelshousewife.blogspot.com

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  42. UnknownFebruary 28, 2012 at 11:55 PM

    Featured you tonight!

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  43. Anita at Cedar Hill March 1, 2012 at 7:52 AM

    Great job and I love that you named him. Thanks for linking to cowgirl up.

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  44. Andrea BMarch 2, 2012 at 7:17 AM

    Such a great transformation!

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  45. Be Colorful CoastalMarch 3, 2012 at 12:00 PM

    Winston 1 and Winston 2 :D Love them. I like how you decided to leave some of the original stain showing. I also work with painted furniture so I am always looking for new ideas and I am crushing on yours. Thanks so much for linking up to BeColorful's Motivated Monday
    pam

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  46. Hospitality design firmsMarch 5, 2013 at 10:52 PM

    Absolutely brilliant!! Thanks for linking to cowgirl up.

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I really appreciate all of your thoughts and comments! They bring a smile to my face!

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