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Sunday, March 3, 2013

Stop! Stop! I Shouted, Don't Throw That Away!




Hello Again From The French Hen's Nest,

  I  was getting ready to enter the maintenance
yard of the development that I live in,  you have to swipe your card to open the gate.   That was when I spotted a French chest being carried to the dumpster.  I said stop! as I tried to swipe my card, it didn't take, I shouted stop! as I tried it again.  Of course no one could hear me, so they started taking the drawers out,  they took out the first drawer, and I'm saying no, no, then the second.  



  Anyway, by the time I got to them they had thrown all four drawers in the dumpster.  When I told them I wanted it, they climbed into the dumpster and got the drawers for me.  They even loaded it in my car.  It would still be there if my sister, Linda, and her husband hadn't come to visit me and brought it inside. It was the chest that I've been looking for, matches my bedroom perfectly.


  Needless to say, a couple of the drawers needed a little glue.  And they were a little rough, but had the  curvy drawers that I love.
  I decided to paint it blue, a light blue.  I don't have painted furniture in my bedroom, so I wrestled with the decision, but it really needed paint.  I did the trim in gold.  I still need to touch up a little, but I've touched up, painted, touched up, etc, until I'm tired. 



  So here it is, I really like the way it turned out.  Hope you do too.



Till Nest Time,



Jeannie

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54 comments:

  1. Market Nine homeMarch 3, 2013 at 7:13 PM

    So pretty! What a great find... and for free!!! Love it! ~Kristie

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    1. Jeannie and LindaMarch 3, 2013 at 8:27 PM

      Hi Kristie, Thank you, I love that it was free, I've been looking for one a long time. What luck.
      Jeannie

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  2. UnknownMarch 3, 2013 at 7:14 PM

    This turned out beautiful! What a great find!

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  3. Jeannie and LindaMarch 3, 2013 at 8:29 PM

    Hi Kristen, Thank you so much, I'm really happy with it. Thank you for visiting.
    Jeannie

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  4. UnknownMarch 3, 2013 at 8:36 PM

    Hey I'm hopping over from the linky Partay "I should be mopping the floor". I really like your blog.

    according2sharon.blogspot.com

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    1. Jeannie and LindaMarch 4, 2013 at 3:36 PM

      Hello Sharon, Thank you so much for visiting us, I'm going to pay you a visit.
      Jeannie

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  5. Donna WilkesMarch 3, 2013 at 10:58 PM

    I love a story where the orphan is saved at the last minute and is transform into a thing of beauty. Good job!

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    1. Jeannie and LindaMarch 4, 2013 at 3:39 PM

      Hi Donna, can you imagine someone throwing this away? Perfect timing.
      Thank you so much for the visit.
      Jeannie

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  6. Meredith @ The Laundry Can WaitMarch 4, 2013 at 12:47 AM

    Shut up!! I'm so jealous {in a good way}!! It's charming and poised and...perfect. You are so fortunate to have been at the right place at the right time.

    XOXO,
    Meredith

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    1. Jeannie and LindaMarch 4, 2013 at 3:38 PM

      Hi Meredith,thank you so much, guess it was just meant to be. This doesn't happen often. Thank you so much for the visit.
      Jeannie

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  7. SylviaMarch 4, 2013 at 7:38 AM

    Very pretty, how lucky for you to come by at just the right time.

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    1. Jeannie and LindaMarch 4, 2013 at 3:34 PM

      Hi Sylvia, how lucky was I? Nice to hear from you, thank you for coming by.
      Jeannie

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  8. Raindrops and DaisiesMarch 4, 2013 at 11:09 AM

    It is beautiful.

    Wow.

    Have a good week


    Fiona

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    1. Jeannie and LindaMarch 4, 2013 at 3:29 PM

      Hi Fiona, Thank you so much for the visit. Hope your are having a great day.
      Jeannie

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  9. Krystie March 4, 2013 at 1:19 PM

    what a lucky find! It's beautiful!

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    1. Jeannie and LindaMarch 4, 2013 at 3:32 PM

      Hi Krystie, It really was a lucky find, a few minutes later, and it would have been gone. Thank you so much for you comment.
      Jeannie

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  10. UnknownMarch 4, 2013 at 3:01 PM

    Love the fresh look!
    I'm having a link party at Homa Style that ends Tuesday evening.
    I would love you to link up!
    The link to the party is
    http://homastyle.com/wp/2013/02/27/inspire-me-link-party/

    I help promote links to my parties by additional links to facebook, twitter, or pinterest.

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    1. Jeannie and LindaMarch 4, 2013 at 3:30 PM

      Thank you Jeanette, a little paint certainly does make a difference.
      Thanks for the link.
      Jeannie

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  11. Good Time CharlieMarch 5, 2013 at 12:23 AM

    That is a good story! I can't believe they were throwing it out!!! Luckily you were at the right place at the right time! Great save!

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    1. Jeannie and LindaMarch 5, 2013 at 9:27 AM

      Good Moring Karen, In the development where I live, my neighbors throw away wonderful pieces, if only I had a truck, I'd take it all to GW. Almost every week there are oriental carpets, desks, chairs galore, new sofas and tables...anyway, you would love it. Unfortunately, the trash trucks take it all away.
      Have a great day, and thank you for stopping by.
      Jeannie

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  12. Katie B. of HousewifeHowTos.comMarch 5, 2013 at 1:55 PM

    I'm so glad they rescued it for you, Jeannie! What a great piece of furniture. :) If you haven't already, I'd love if you'd come join my How To Tuesday link party, too.

    http://housewifehowtos.com/link-party-2/how-to-tuesday-link-party-11/

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    1. Jeannie and LindaMarch 5, 2013 at 6:33 PM

      Hi Katie, Thank you so much, I really love this piece. And thank you for the invitation, I'll make sure we are linked.
      Jeannie

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  13. Curtains in My TreeMarch 5, 2013 at 4:27 PM

    your darn lucky to get that , when so many of us out here are looking for just that chest.
    I have been looking for a friend that wants one

    So glad a gorgeous piece has a new loved home

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  14. Jeannie and LindaMarch 5, 2013 at 6:31 PM

    I was really lucky, a minute later and it would have been gone. Good luck with your hunt, and thank you so much for stopping by.
    Jeannie

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  15. Dayle ~ A Collection of DaysMarch 5, 2013 at 8:03 PM

    Wow! Hard to believe the things people discard. I love what you did with it.

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    1. Jeannie and LindaMarch 6, 2013 at 4:43 PM

      Oh, I know it, but lucky for us. Thank you so much.
      Jeannie

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  16. ScribblerMarch 6, 2013 at 11:28 AM

    Now that's what I call good timing! It looks absolutely beautiful.

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    1. Jeannie and LindaMarch 6, 2013 at 4:41 PM

      Thank you so much, I almost missed it, so glad I didn't.
      Thank you for you visit, and comment.
      Jeannie

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  17. Antiques And TeacupsMarch 6, 2013 at 2:07 PM

    Hi there, nice to meet you and thanks for your visit! I LOVE fr provincial, and grew up with a cherry set. I still have the dresser. Good save! That would have been a shame!
    Ruth

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  18. Jeannie and LindaMarch 6, 2013 at 2:25 PM

    Hello Ruth, Thank you so much, nice to meet you as well, and thank you for stopping by. I love it too, but I always like to add a little gold to make it special.
    Jeannie

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  19. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenMarch 6, 2013 at 5:21 PM

    Hi and thank you for visiting my blog. I love your chest and thank goodness you were able to get it before it was trashed. I love making new friends and am following you *_*.

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    1. Jeannie and LindaMarch 6, 2013 at 10:03 PM

      Hi Kitty, I'm so happy I was able to rescue it. We are so happy to have a new friend, and look forward to many visits.
      Jeannie

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  20. Christy@Confessions of a Serial Do-it-YourselferMarch 6, 2013 at 9:44 PM

    Wow, what a lucky find! Good thing you caught them in time! I love the pale blue you chose and the gold trim is just the perfect touch:)

    XO,
    Christy

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    1. Jeannie and LindaMarch 6, 2013 at 9:56 PM

      Hi Christy, How lucky was I? I've been looking for this chest a long time. Blue and gold are my favorites, glad you like it.
      Jeannie

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  21. SandyMarch 7, 2013 at 5:29 AM

    Haha, a woman after my own heart!
    I would have been there with you.
    You made it beautiful...
    Sandy

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    1. Jeannie and LindaMarch 7, 2013 at 5:08 PM

      Hi Sandy, A woman has to do what she has to do, I really wanted that chest. Thank you so much for the visit, and for taking the time to comment.
      Jeannie.

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  22. Sooner LauraMarch 7, 2013 at 4:01 PM

    Oh so pretty. It's unbelievable what people will throw away! I would have been yelling too! Good save and good job on the paint!

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    1. Jeannie and LindaMarch 7, 2013 at 5:06 PM

      Hi Laura, I know it! But lucky for us, Thank you so much for stopping by, I appreciate your comments.
      Jeannie

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  23. The Vintage ChateauMarch 7, 2013 at 5:16 PM

    What a dramatic rescue! I love the pale blue color!
    Karee

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    1. Jeannie and LindaMarch 8, 2013 at 10:56 PM

      Hi Karee, Thank you so much, I chose the pale blue so it wouldn't be to dramatic. I'm really loving it. Thank you so much for stopping by.

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  24. AnonymousMarch 8, 2013 at 8:46 AM

    Wow it's gorgeous! Great save! - Susan

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    1. Jeannie and LindaMarch 8, 2013 at 11:00 PM

      Hi Susan, Thank you so much for your kind words.
      Jeannie

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  25. Liz @ Quirky VistasMarch 8, 2013 at 7:22 PM

    So cute! I'm glad you got it. I found a four drawer version nearly just like it in someone's front yard and got it too. It had been painted appallingly, so it took a while to get all of that off, and it's missing one of the handles, sadly. I love those and have to keep my eye out for one so I can finish that dresser off one of these days. I hope you get a lot of great use out of those sweet curvy drawers.
    Liz

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  26. Peggy~PJH DesignsMarch 8, 2013 at 9:24 PM

    Wow Jeannie what a find! You did a beautiful job painting it and I especially like the gold trim. Thanks so much for joining us at Transformed Tuesday. Have a great weekend.
    Hugs,
    Peggy

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  27. Michele M./ Finch RestMarch 10, 2013 at 12:12 AM

    OH my goodness, what an amazing thing = and you saved it from the landfill - very well done, indeed! YAY! Looks great!

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  28. Jeannie and LindaMarch 10, 2013 at 11:23 AM

    Good Moring Michele, Thank you so much, I wasn't a minute too soon. I love the way it turned out, just what I wanted.
    Have a great day!
    Jeannie

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  29. kristi@ishouldbemoppingthefloorMarch 10, 2013 at 2:20 PM

    What an awesome save/find! You’re featured today at Mop It Up Monday. Have a fabulous week!

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  30. Christina at I Gotta Create!March 10, 2013 at 6:42 PM

    Great save! A little vision and elbow grease make all the difference.

    Thank you for partying with the Wildly Original Crowd.
    <3 Christina at I Gotta Create!

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  31. Jeannie and LindaMarch 10, 2013 at 10:16 PM

    Hi Christina, It is amazing what a little paint will do. Thank you so much.
    Jeannie

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  32. Orlando DesignsMarch 11, 2013 at 10:06 PM

    it looks Fabulous! Great Job!

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  33. Jeannie and LindaMarch 12, 2013 at 1:29 PM

    Hi Orlando, Thank you so much for stopping by, and your kind comments. I'm going to go check you out rigt now.
    Jeannie

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  34. Malinda TamlynMarch 12, 2013 at 6:23 PM

    Great find, nice painting job. It looks just like a dresser my mother bought at an estate sale in 1965. It belonged to a 1920 movie star named Margaret Quimby. We had just moved into our new house and were badly in need of furniture. My mother bought it for me. I used it for years and passed it on to my daughter. Thanks for bringing back sweet memories.
    Reuzeit Emporium Blog
    Reuzeit Emporium

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  35. Ruthie MillerMarch 14, 2013 at 7:13 AM

    Dear Jeannie,
    Your persistence paid off. It is perfect. Love the color you chose. Doing the gold must have been tough. Wow, great story. Enjoy it now.
    Ruthie from: http://www.ladybstimefortea.blogspot.com

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  36. Jeannie and LindaMarch 15, 2013 at 7:07 PM

    Hi Ruthie, Thank you so much for stopping by. The gold did take a little effort, and a lot of touch ups, but finally have it the way I like it. Have a great weekend.
    Jeannie

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