Check out this new bad boy. I crammed this Drexel dresser into my wagon last week and got an incredible deal for it. I knocked it down from $50 to $35. It seriously never hurts to ask for a teen–tiny discount at a thrift store. I bat my little lashes for my favorite Salvation Army ladies and it just melts their geriatric heart away. Whatever it takes to save a few bucks. You feel me?
It's about time I updated my dresser. Things have been looking same old, same old around here. Here's the before. I love the ribbed, wooden panels and the gold trims. I definitely think it jibes better with all the knickknacks. The old dresser is relegated as a working station and for storing prints in the workroom.
Anyway, I'm thrilled to get a nice buzz over at Apartment Therapy for my evolving vignettes. Thanks Laure! There were a few comments about it being too cluttered. I'm a listener so I tried the "less is more" approach. This is as less as I will go. What are your thoughts? But of course, it just ended up being like this later. Hah! So don't worry, I don't plan to change my ways around here.
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WOW ITS GORGEOUS!
I am a more is less or more is more or something person...I always feel like I need to add one more thing to get a vignette right - so in other words: I'm a fan, man!
I wish I needed more furniture...we are full up around here!
Nice find! As to the "less is more" -- keep doing what you do; it's fabulous and no one does it like you do! You are an inspiration.
I love the 1970s-ish look the dresser has! Also...we need to talk about your bookends. I'm in the market for a nice new pair. xoxoxox
What a fantastic piece! And beautifully styled, I might add.
Great piece! I can't believe you got it for $35. Bravo!
Another wooden treasure for a heck of a deal.
Looks great! {the later picture, too}
personally, i tend to like the "cluttered" look. you have to do what works best for you and suits your personality in your space. i really admire super streamlined and barren homes, but i know that i'd feel like i was living in an empty house if my home looked like that. ;)
p.s. what's up with your AMAZING luck?!
I can't believe some Apartment Therapy-ers poo-poo'ed your vignettes- they're all rad! Soon a DUNST PRINTS framed masterpiece will be featured too, I'm sure. *evil finger rubbing-together*
Dude, I think if I were to walk into your place, I would fall in love about 50 times before I finished the lap ;)
@ Shannon There is also a place for less is more but for the most part, I'm a more is more person. I need to have my shiz where I can see them.
@ Japanese Trash Thanks for the encouragement. That means a lot. Always go with your gut instincts.
@ Sallylouvintage Talk to me, girl!
@ Design Junkie Thank you!
@ Christina I know. When it comes, it pours and then I'll hit a dry spell.
@ Celia Right. I also love looking at super minimal, barren homes but when I try it out, it just feels sterile to me. I need to be surrounded by things. And for luck part, I don't know. They come in waves.
@ Süsk I know, those poopers. Go Dunst Prints! Because we just LOVE our Dunst girl.
@ Cassandra Aw, you're too sweet.
Fuh me! This is amazingly G O R G E O U S!! How do you find these things?! I loved seeing your evolving vignettes over on AT. Just don't do anything or try to change your ways because of whatever you read. It's why I love seeing your styling and photos.. you're unique. Please don't become a sheep! lol. Stay true to yourself D.
@ Chantale Thanks for the support. I don't plan to change one bit but I am a listener and I will try things out to see if it could be better. But trust me, girl, I'll never be a sheep!
I'll come out from "lurking" to say I love all your finds and all your styling. As others have said, "less is more" is just a style, not a rule. And you do "more is more" (as Shannon called it) with such skill and finesse! Your very inspiring and that Drexel is a beauty - can't wait to see more evolving vignettes on it!
Emily Hey! Thanks for coming out to play! I consider this a little play area. You're totally right, less is more is such a snooze rule. Thank you for your nice words. See ya around. And the vignettes are changing as I type!
i heart a little clutter here and there as long as its super cool thoughtful clutter. love those pig bookends!
$35! Fabulous. What a find, what a steal!
Keep on keepin' on, friend! xo
@ lara Super cool, thoughtful clutter—exactly! My clutter takes time to execute. It's no ordinary clutter.
Capree Yea! Thank you!
Great find! Im always amazed at what is still lurking out there for us treasure hunters!
It is definitely one sexy beast! Knocking things down to $35 is an incredible accomplishment, too. The Goodwills ladies in my parts are not allowed to budge one cent on prices...
...Never stops me from asking :)
@ Allan I know, so many treasures I never knew I needed. Loves at first sight.
@ Van I have a hard time getting any of the Goodwill gals to budge too. The Salvation Army ones are waaay nicer and more generous.
Oh I love this so much! What a find. Thanks so much for playing along this week with Flea Market Finds too. So lovely of you. I'm such a fan of the cluttered look, and I find your vignettes endlessly inspiring.
Sophie
@ Sophie Thanks for hosting it. It's great to see what everyone got up their flea market sleeves. And thank you for lovely words. See ya at next week's FMF!
Love your vignettes! Although I tend to declutter a lot at my home, I still find it extremely inspiring to see your evolving vignettes. Looking forward to more!
Oh and the dresser looks great, what a find!
You seriously need to host a sexy 70's disco party in homage to this fabulous piece! Shrimp cocktail, fruit punch, fondue, disco lights, Farrah Fawcett hair, bell bottom jumpsuits...the works! Seriously, it needs to be done hehe ;D.
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@ Anna G. Thank you.
@ Lola YES, I totally agree. I still haven't thrown my housewarming AND my bday is coming up. You're getting an invite! I'm dying to bust out my bell bottoms.
AT readers are such Debbie Downers, Jessica Depressicas and Cranky Charleses. It's so funny how many of them come out of the woodworks to put someone else's home down. UGH! I love your vignettes and the constant changes. Keeps things interesting.
@ megan And Sad Susans! haha. Thanks, girl! It's so awesome to have you guys back me up!
hey i'm no sad susan! lol i am also on the camp of stuff where i can see them - if they're put away, i forget about them. this drives my boyfriend NUTS as he is a "less is more" and gets upset at all the "clutter" on our shelves and such. to me those spaces always feel so sterile as well! i always love your evolving vignettes - to each their own!
@ susan Of course not! You're Stunning Susan because your photos are awesome!
i say, embrace the clutter.
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