Dresser Makeover and Giveaway

I found this three piece bedroom set earlier this summer. It is probably from the 30's according to my mom.

I love the vanity and the big round mirror, but the bed and dresser were pretty great as well.

The only thing I have finished so far is the tall checst. It had that real shiny finish that was flaking off badly and some veneer that was buckling. Perfect for the ASCP. I didn't even have to sand it, but I did glue the loose veneer down before painting.

Here she is before.  Really needed some help, huh!

And, here she is after two coats of ASCP in Old White. Mild distressing and one coat of wax later, she looks like a new model.

I love the trim and how it shows up after the distressing.

I have to get to work now on the other two pieces of the set.

Keep an eye out for the finished product. Here are the before pics.

I hope you like my painting projects and I love to hear from all of you.

Be sure to visit my giveaway for this apron, here.

You only have until midnight tonight to enter.

Linking to the following parties:

Restyled Sundays #10 and a Giveaway

OK, I know it is Monday again, but yesterday was a day filled with computer problems. It was taking five minutes to load a single page, so I ran every virus scan and malware I could find. Finally by this morning I had my computer back in working order! Yeah!! I just could not deal with writing a post in slow motion.
Well, enough of the excuses, on to the party.

I loved all of the entries to the party last week and I am so excited to have some new participants as well!

My personal favorite of the week was from Mindy at Pretty in Paint

She painted this hutch with Mermaid (isn't that a cool name for a color) on the inside and white on the outside. Be sure to check out the before!

I also loved all of the links from Angie at Knick of Time Interiors,

but my favorite was the makeover of her new hallway.

Be sure to go to her blog to see the before. What a difference a little paint will make,

 and I love the door at the end.

Kathe With An E share some great vintage finds.

I love these glass cruets and they are so hard to find with the stopper still intact.

There were two great coffee table makeovers

First is this coffee table to ottoman makeover by Jenni at Who Makes Up This Craft

And the second was this very nicely updated coffee table from Chrissy at The Taylor House.

Thanks so much for all of the great posts.

 Be sure to add the Restyled Sundays button from the sidebar if you have been featured.

Now before with start the next party, I am so excited to announce a giveaway! I make hostess aprons and want to give someone an embroidered Thanksgiving apron to wear while you host the big dinner!

The winner will be announced next Sunday when I start the Restyled Sundays party on Nov. 6th.

To win you must be a follower of Stylish Once Again. You have two options for entering.

1. Post a link to a restyling project or a vintage finds post.

( must have a link back to Restyled Sundays)

2. Leave a comment about your favorite post from this weeks party.

The more entries the more chances to win. Now let's party!

Be sure to link back to Restyled Sunday's, the button is on the sidebar.

Monday's Treasures - Vintage Aprons

Whoops, it's Tuesday morning and I am just now posting Monday's Treasures. I have been completely lost in my basement for days and days. I am painting furniture like a crazy woman and rearranging my sewing and craft area in between posts.

I am so excited to show you the collection of aprons that came from my in-laws attic. I know aprons have become very popular again, but these are the real deal from the 50's and 60's.

Of course, my favorite first. This turquoise and purple half apron with flowers in the checks is so cute. I love the rick rack trim along the edge.

This lovely pink half apron with deep floral pockets is the most feminine one in the bunch. I can truly see my mother-in-law wearing this.

This cute yellow apron has a matching bib and pocket. It is very faded so it must have been a daily favorite.

This cute apron his and hers set is decorated with a kitschy 50's print of food and kitchen sayings.

A close-up of the cute print.

His apron to match. How cute these would have been to wear while hosting a casual cook out.

( Yes his is on my girly maniquin:)

Here is a fancier hostess apron. It is made of black tulle with pink satin ribbon and rick rack trim.

A little hard to see, but there is a cute black poodle on the side. I never realized how hard it is to photograph tulle. And last but not least it a very special Christmas apron. It is a sheer red with flocked wreaths and candles.

I hope you enjoyed seeing this fun collection. I love them all. I will be sharing at the following parties: Apron Thrift Girl