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Holy Cow-hide! A dresser make-over.

February 26, 2011 137 Comments

Hooray! I might actually be ahead of a trend!
There was a fabulous collection of cowhide rugs show-cased at The Stories of A to Z. I don’t know that I want a whole (very expensive!) hide. However, I am glad I hung on to a dresser re-do from a while back. I did this project for an old cabin we had several years ago, but I liked it so much that I kept it even after we sold our cabin.

I’m using it as a buffet in our dining room.

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This dresser started out as a purple, aqua and white monstrosity. Someone tried their hand at sponge-painting. However, it was solid and was only $25 on craigslist.

I used a chemical paint stripper, scrapers and finally a wire brush to get the paint off. Since it was acrylic paint, it really wasn’t too bad.

Once all of the paint was off it was obvious the dresser had previously been stained a dark wood color. It looked old and rustic (perfect for a cabin), so I just rubbed a little wood polish onto it.

I scoured ebay looking for genuine cowhide. After a couple of weeks I had enough to do the drawer fronts.

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Each of the drawer fronts had a raised rectangular panel. I cut the cowhide to size and then used regular old Goop/Gorilla Glue to adhere the hide to the wood. (I had been thinking that if I got tired of the cowhide, I could also do a similar treatment with burlap or some other fabric…)

I used nail-head upholstery trim on the edges. This was the fabulous trim that comes in a roll and you only need to nail in every 5th or 6th nail-head. Making sure the corners lined up well was a bit of a challenge, but otherwise it was very easy.

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I like the texture it adds. I used the hole placement from the old knobs to poke a hole in the cowhide and add new ones.

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This definitely falls under the “eclectic” category of home decor. I put all the things I like together… doesn’t matter the style, as long as it is pleasing to my eye. I’m sure I’m breaking all sorts of design rules, but I figure if I like it, then it works in my home.

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I’ve received a lot of questions about the orange subway art/family rules piece above the dresser.
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Comments

  1. Tracy's Trinkets and Treasures/Treasured Moments says

    February 26, 2011 at 1:11 AM

    I think your dresser is so cool. It was really really bad before. I am amazed you could get all that paint off. I saw you at TT&J.

    Reply
  2. Alison@Oopsey Daisy says

    February 26, 2011 at 1:15 AM

    Oh my goodness!! I can’t believe you turned something so hideous into something so exquisite! Love that upholstery trim!! Well done!!

    ~Alison
    http://oopsey-daisy.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  3. Melissa says

    February 26, 2011 at 1:49 AM

    Wow!!! Looks great!

    Reply
  4. MiMi says

    February 26, 2011 at 2:00 AM

    I remember this! It was fabulous!
    So. Let me get this straight though. You have a cabin and a house by the beach? And then just your regular house?? I’m coming to stay with you. Or in your cabin. Or whatever.

    Reply
  5. Prudently Painted Vintage says

    February 26, 2011 at 2:21 AM

    Visiting you from Tatortots and Jello.

    I love this Idea. Very cool! I am racking my brain right now trying to think of what I can do this on!

    http://prudentlypaintedvintage.blogspot.com

    Reply
  6. Amy@ Just Pleased as Punch says

    February 26, 2011 at 2:44 AM

    I absolutely love this! I don’t know if I’ll ever have the patience to strip a piece of furniture, but if I do, this is what I’ll try!

    Reply
  7. Lina - Fancy Frugal Life says

    February 26, 2011 at 3:39 AM

    That is a really neat idea! ๐Ÿ™‚ Great job!

    Reply
  8. Heather at Dragonfly Designs says

    February 26, 2011 at 3:56 AM

    OMG. I freaking LOVE this! You have some mad skills! Thanks for sharing ~ come by and say HI sometime!

    Reply
  9. Jayna Rae says

    February 26, 2011 at 6:34 AM

    I love it! I know that the hubs would too. He has asked me in the past to get a cow hide from our friend who owns an animal reclamation business, but I just never knew if I was keen on one as a rug. This is AWESOME though.

    Reply
  10. driftwoodesign says

    February 26, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    Love it, you did a great job. I’ll hve to add this to the idea folder. Thanks.
    Kristy @ 4 the love of WOOD

    Reply
  11. Sassy's Ramblin's says

    February 26, 2011 at 1:20 PM

    This is unbelievably awesome!!!

    Reply
  12. Jamie says

    February 26, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    That look fabulous. I’m your newest follower. It would be great if you could stop by my blog Monday and add your project to The More The Merrier Link Party.

    http://diyhshp.blogspot.com

    Reply
  13. Laurel {Make and Takes} says

    February 26, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    Oooh, I love this! Nice job! I’d love for you to submit this to the M&T Spotlight at http://www.makeandtakes.com/spotlight

    Reply
  14. Keetha Broyles says

    February 26, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    Very fun, very cabiny, and I would never ever have thought of it – – – EVER.

    Reply
  15. mama-face says

    February 26, 2011 at 11:31 PM

    Very Pottery Barn! (I consider that a compliment.)

    I’ve been catching up… Grant’s b-day post is so sweet!

    And I love the bird with the rhino toes. (The after bird of course).

    Reply
  16. Crystal says

    February 27, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    How did you get all the pieces without buying a whole rug?

    Reply
  17. Michelle @ Sweet Something Design says

    February 27, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    That turned out fantastic! What a project, very upscale looking. Cabin or not, that piece would work with a lot of different styles, great job!

    Reply
  18. Rhonda says

    February 27, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    Very unique and beautiful! What a transformation!!!!

    Reply
  19. Cgal says

    February 27, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    GORGEOUS!! What a great transformation…job well done!

    Reply
  20. shabbylisaw says

    February 27, 2011 at 11:04 PM

    This is A-mazing! I sent this off to my friend and told her that I’m going to make her do something similar in her house because it would match her decor. Great job!

    Reply
  21. Lucy Designs says

    February 28, 2011 at 2:41 AM

    this is freaking awesome! I love it..bookmarking in my head!

    Reply
  22. Mamarazzi says

    February 28, 2011 at 4:47 AM

    i am sooooo in love with this. gorgeous!

    Reply
  23. Impulsive Addict says

    February 28, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    You’ve got girl balls for linking up with all those people.

    I think your work is OUTSTANDING! Good job. Bravo.

    I still hate your creativity. Whatev.

    Reply
  24. Carmie of the Single Nester says

    February 28, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    Uh-mazing! You saw the sweetness behind all that horrible paint!

    Reply
  25. willowcreek says

    February 28, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    Looks great! I found you at chic on a shoestring. Come visit me when you have time!

    Reply
  26. Elizabeth (Blue Clear Sky) says

    February 28, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    Wow, such a huge change. We love cowhide and anything western or rustic. Looks like a very high end piece.

    Reply
  27. J.J. says

    February 28, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    That is AWESOME! I love it! So glad that you kept it. Now I just need to go find a cow.

    Reply
  28. Becca says

    February 28, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    DId you check with the hubs to make sure the cows were treated fairly? I mean, maybe they didn’t want to be turned into a dresser…..

    ~Becca

    Reply
  29. Mommie T says

    February 28, 2011 at 11:15 PM

    I love your idea!I am in the process of trying to find a dresser or something I can use for a buffet in my dinning room and would love to use your idea.

    Reply
  30. sitting on the mood swing at the playground says

    March 1, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    That’s so great! I love that you can take hideous and make it high end.

    Reply
  31. Lisa Cash says

    March 1, 2011 at 6:00 PM

    Wow! I don’t think I would have been able to get past the before state – it was bad. But you turned it into something amazing!

    Reply
  32. Mrs. DeVore says

    March 1, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    LOVE this! What a great before and after!

    Reply
  33. Beth@The Stories of A to Z says

    March 1, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    Love it! Thanks also for the shout out :).

    Reply
  34. Sarah, Three Boys says

    March 2, 2011 at 2:58 AM

    I need that dresser! I soooo love it. always looking for new and fun ideas and this is totally awesome!!!! May have to copy:)

    Reply
  35. Heather@The Black's Best says

    March 2, 2011 at 3:26 AM

    What a great idea. I love this use of cowhide instead of something so overwhelming like a rug. Very creative and the before and after is spectacular!

    Reply
  36. Dreamingof03 says

    March 2, 2011 at 4:40 AM

    That is brilliant!

    Reply
  37. Dawn says

    March 2, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    Gorgeous! I wish I were that crafty.

    Reply
  38. Lindy says

    March 3, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    I think this is a great look and well done, too! I love it!

    Reply
  39. Jodie says

    March 4, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    It looks fantastic,amazing transformation! I love cowhide too and am doing my first project with it, a chair I want to post next week. Now I know what I can do with any scraps. I will be following to see more of your projects. You’ll have to take a look at my holy cow chair next week.

    Reply
  40. Barb@curlywillowdiy says

    March 4, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    Crazy good! I’ve never see anything like it! And that before pic, what a hot mess!
    -Barb-

    Reply
  41. Kelleyhausen says

    March 4, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    OMGEEEE, that is one amazing trasformation! The orignal painting…what was that person thinking?

    Reply
  42. Kelley says

    March 4, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    That is one FEEEE-nomial makeover.

    Reply
  43. Karen says

    March 5, 2011 at 3:43 AM

    I LOVE this dresser! What a creative idea. My son (bachelor) is a rancher so I’m thinking about stealing your idea to do a dresser for him. Thanks for sharing it with us. Karen from NE

    Reply
  44. lauren@WESTFURNITUREREVIVAL says

    March 5, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    beautiful job.. love it.. very creative idea.

    Reply
  45. Megan says

    March 6, 2011 at 2:49 AM

    this looks positively amazing!!!

    megan
    craftycpa.blogspot.com

    Reply
  46. Sherry @ No Minimalist Here says

    March 6, 2011 at 4:36 AM

    How very creative and I love the finished dresser!

    Reply
  47. Emily {WhipperBerry} says

    March 6, 2011 at 11:04 PM

    What an improvement! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  48. Jen says

    March 7, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    okay so glad I found you. I saw this on TT &J and almost died. I would have never in a billion years thought of putting cow hide on a dresser drawer but I am in LOVE. Rules were meant to be broken, girl! Great job!

    Penny Wenny

    Reply
  49. Judy says

    March 7, 2011 at 11:12 PM

    That is one of the most amazing before and afters I have ever seen. Seriously!! I don’t think I would have bought it in it’s original state. I am your latest follower. I would love for you to come and check out my blog and follow me back at http://www.diybydesign.blogspot.com. Thanks so much.

    Reply
  50. Paisley Walls says

    March 7, 2011 at 11:23 PM

    Wow! That is amazing! I have never seen cowhide on a dresser and I’m in the southwest! Absolutely a trash to treasure! Great job!

    Reply
  51. Terry says

    March 7, 2011 at 11:44 PM

    I know some country folk that would love this in their homes.

    Reply
  52. B.Large says

    March 8, 2011 at 12:06 AM

    Cow hide is awesome! I would have never thought of this! Your crafty! I’m your newest follwer and would love you to be mine! Thanks for linking up at Sumo’s Sweet Stuff!
    Many blessings!
    http://brandlarge.blogspot.com
    Brandi Jo

    Reply
  53. Chrissie says

    March 8, 2011 at 5:05 AM

    So awesome! I love what you have done here!

    Reply
  54. Egghead says

    March 8, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    Wow! Quite the transformation. I could not imagine what it would look like. Really great idea.

    Reply
  55. Suzanne@thriftstoredecorjunky says

    March 8, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    Awesome job! Right up my alley with the cow hide. This is not too much, just enough. I looove this~!

    Reply
  56. Erin says

    March 8, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    The dresser looks great! I found your blog at the DIY Showoff. You have such great ideas and I’m your newest follower! I’d love it if you’d follow me back: http://stillwaterstory.blogspot.com/
    Again, you did a fantastic job with this!! ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  57. Lisa says

    March 8, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    Stunning! Absolutely STUNNING! Gotta love that before picture..lol
    What a fabulous and inventive idea with the cowhide.
    Great work
    Lisa

    Reply
  58. Angie @ The Country Chic Cottage says

    March 8, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    Okay — my mouth hit the floor!! WOW what a transformation!!

    Reply
  59. junkermidge says

    March 8, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    That dresser is TOTALLY cool! I hope you are at the front edge of a trend if things looked like that. You did an awesome job!
    Midge

    Reply
  60. Rachel says

    March 8, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    Wow- that is unbelievably gorgeous!
    I LOVE THIS PIECE!!!!

    Followed your link from This and That!
    ~Rachel @ cookscleansplayswithpaper.blogspot.com

    Reply
  61. Cowgirl Crafter@www.mycowboyswife.blogspot.com says

    March 8, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it!!!!!

    Reply
  62. Susan says

    March 9, 2011 at 12:08 AM

    You did a great job on this! I love the cowhide. Very chic!

    Reply
  63. Polly says

    March 9, 2011 at 12:14 AM

    Now that is something I haven’t seen! I just did a dresser makeover myself. Check it out at http://learnandgopollyco.blogspot.com/2011/03/dinky-dresser-do-over.html
    Thanks for sharing your creativity.

    Reply
  64. Tammy @ Type A says

    March 9, 2011 at 12:51 AM

    this is a first for me, never seen anything like it. it’s crazy awesome. i want one! i would love it if you shared this at my party today. http://typeadecorating.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  65. Jennifer says

    March 9, 2011 at 1:22 AM

    Now that is fabulous! Something totally original that I have never seen before. I absolutely love it! You better get some feature postings for this! Found you over at DIY by Design.
    Jen

    Reply
  66. Kim @ Savvy Southern Style says

    March 9, 2011 at 2:41 AM

    This is terrific! Thanks for sharing it at WUW. I see a lot of links, but not one to my party!

    Reply
  67. Anny says

    March 9, 2011 at 3:14 AM

    What a clever idea, this is really cool!

    Reply
  68. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says

    March 9, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    holy cow is right! that looks sooo cool! what a funky piece!

    Reply
  69. Katie says

    March 9, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    I love your project, it turned out splendidly!

    I am wondering if you can share where you got your brad roll from? I have an ottoman I’m re-doing and I can’t find those brad rolls anywhere, it’s become an obsession! I know years ago I picked some up at JoAnn’s, but they no longer carry that product. Grrr!

    Any info would be appreciated. And again, nice job on your dresser!

    Reply
  70. imperfectlypolished says

    March 9, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    This is amazing!!!!

    Reply
  71. Prudently Painted Vintage says

    March 9, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    Congrats on the feature at better after! Well deserved! I love this dresser!

    Reply
  72. Sarah @ Sarahndipities says

    March 9, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    Amazing!!! Thanks for linking up at Make Something Mondays!
    -Sarah

    Reply
  73. Ashley Sinatra says

    March 9, 2011 at 11:33 PM

    I cannot stop laughing at the before picture. Poor crafter! The after look amazing though!

    Ashley
    http://www.TheThriftyWife.com

    Reply
  74. Debra@Common Ground says

    March 11, 2011 at 1:04 AM

    I love this look, you did a fabulous job, very professional!

    Reply
  75. Sommer says

    March 11, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    Oh my gosh. It’s official. I have a girl crush on you lol! This is AWESOME! And I love your name. In 8th grade french class we all had to give up our american names for french names and for an hour each day I was Vivienne ;P

    Reply
  76. poindextr says

    March 12, 2011 at 12:55 AM

    oh my goodness gracious! Viv, I think you are a visionary. You spun gold out of hay with this transformation. That WAS a monstrosity to start with. The new look just rocks. Totally cowboy cool. LOVE it ๐Ÿ™‚ also, thank you for stopping by my blog and your very kind comment.

    Reply
  77. Lori @ Projects Plenty says

    March 12, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    I LOVE cowhide and what a unique application. The dresser is amazing! The nail head trim puts it over the top. Well done!

    Reply
  78. Selina says

    March 13, 2011 at 12:13 AM

    This has to be one of the coolest things I have ever seen! I LOVE the texture it adds!!! How much is cowhide off ebay? Seriously, I just think it’s so great!

    Reply
  79. Tanya says

    March 13, 2011 at 3:44 AM

    Very cool and unique.

    Reply
  80. Christina @ The Tattered Tag says

    March 13, 2011 at 4:19 AM

    Amazing! The transformation takes my breath away. Thank you so much for linking your wonderful creation to my blog bash K.I.S.S. So looking forward to your next project. ๐Ÿ™‚

    Drop by The Tattered Tag

    Reply
  81. Kim says

    March 13, 2011 at 6:00 AM

    You are awesome. This is so fabulous! Seems like EVERYONE else loves it too!

    Reply
  82. KeetaCollection says

    March 13, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    That is awesome! I want one! ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  83. Kate @ Chic on a Shoestring Decorating says

    March 13, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    Wow… this turned out so cool! Never would have thought to cover it in cow hide, bet you would pay big bucks to go out and buy a similar one, good for you! Thanks for linking Flaunt it Friday, I’m featuring you so stop by and grab a button if you’d like! ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  84. Sherree says

    March 13, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    I love your dresser. I can think of alot of places that I would love to have one in my home. Now I am going to have to add another project to my list. Not that I mind.

    Reply
  85. Sherree says

    March 13, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    I am a new follower of your’s. Enjoy your blog.

    Reply
  86. Gina says

    March 14, 2011 at 12:16 AM

    SO creative!! Thats awesome. I love hides and am desperate for one for my home too! Did you buy them in small pieces on ebay? Fantastic job lady!! <3

    Reply
  87. rita jean says

    March 14, 2011 at 1:15 AM

    That’s really amazing!!! I want one! ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  88. Debra@Dejarenew.blogspot.com says

    March 14, 2011 at 1:29 AM

    I don’t care what anyone says that dresser is so rock and roll it amazes me. I love the studs, I love the cowhide. It just rocks. The only thing that makes me sad is that I never thought of it. I am so into thinking out side of the box. I am glad we have that in common. You should come by and check out my tinfoil dress ๐Ÿ™‚ lol. It is in my archives.

    New follower by the way. Gonna go tool around your blog.
    Take care.
    Deb
    http://dejarenew.blogspot.com

    Reply
  89. TheCraftInMe says

    March 14, 2011 at 1:54 AM

    This is too hot! What a fabulous job!

    Reply
  90. Yanet @ 3 Sun Kissed Boys says

    March 14, 2011 at 6:00 AM

    That’s just sexy!!! I love it. You did a wonderful job. It’s a good size dresser too, right? I love the length of it.

    Reply
  91. Mary says

    March 15, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    I love this transformation, amazing! I’m sure you could sell this for really big bucks in Mt or one of the Western states.

    Reply
  92. Maggie says

    March 16, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    this is way too impressive, luv luv the transformation. where did you find cowhide?
    would luv for you to add it to our linking party this week.
    http://www.passionatelyartistic.com/2011/03/orange-blossoms-with-linking-party.html
    Thanks
    Maggie

    Reply
  93. Tricia says

    March 16, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    I would have never thought to use cow hide. It’s fabulous and I love it!

    Reply
  94. Elaine says

    March 16, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    Absolutely love it! Came from Apartment Therapy!

    www.clothedmuch.com

    Reply
  95. allysonadeney says

    March 17, 2011 at 2:43 AM

    I love this! WEll done. Do you mind it if I share it with my readers on my upcycling blog?
    So inspiring.
    Ally <'v'>

    Reply
  96. Soccer Mom Style says

    March 17, 2011 at 2:55 AM

    Oh, WOW!!! This is simply amazing!
    I am your newest follower. Please check out my blog.

    Reply
  97. Holly says

    March 17, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    what? you did not love it before…oh my. SUPER COOL makeover!

    Reply
  98. Lindsey @ Inspiring Creations says

    March 18, 2011 at 3:00 AM

    That before dresser is the ugliest thing ever! You did an amazing job!

    Reply
  99. katy says

    March 19, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    Wow, you did an outstanding job! I need help with a chest of drawers, do you live in North Carolina??!!
    http://createdbykaty.blogspot.com
    katy_lunsford@yahoo.com

    Reply
  100. Jaderbomb says

    March 20, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    SOOO cute!!! Thanks for linking up to “say what saturdays”!!!!

    Reply
  101. Lolly Jane says

    March 20, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    holy taledo! how creative is that?! LOVE how the print!

    we’d love for you to link this @ our weekend party ๐Ÿ™‚
    lollyjaneboutique.blogspot.com

    Reply
  102. mustangkayla says

    March 21, 2011 at 3:39 AM

    Wow…that looks FABULOUS! Absolutely LOVE it!

    Reply
  103. Faye says

    March 21, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    What a difference! What a great idea. I’ve been collecting cowhides and I have one large, not perfect, hide I bought just to use for things like this. Now all I need is to find an old dresser or buffet. Thanks for the great idea!
    Faye
    WildRoseVintage

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  104. Inspired by you says

    March 22, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    What a statement! I love it!

    Reply
  105. Cindy says

    March 22, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    i think this is brilliant!!!! love the cowhide!!! but i have a question….does the wood splinter when you use gorilla glue and pull the fabric off???

    great job….

    hugs, cindy

    Reply
  106. Hi I'm Misty. says

    March 23, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    This is an amazing transformation. What a good eye you have, because that was one ugly dresser before!

    Reply
  107. Doreen Grace says

    March 28, 2011 at 4:55 AM

    I love what you have done to that dresser!

    Reply
  108. Angie says

    April 5, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    LOVE it! Amazing job!

    Reply
  109. Illuminations Design Studio says

    April 16, 2011 at 2:45 AM

    Wow, what a transformation. It is stunning!

    Reply
  110. Stacy says

    May 10, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    Aaaa!!! I love it. Amazing. Something you would see in a high end furniture store or a Park City Ski lodge. LOVE it.

    Reply
  111. Michaela Dunn Leeper says

    May 12, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    AMAZING transformation!! Love the cowhide!!

    Reply
  112. Christine says

    May 13, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    Whoa! That is crazy incredible. I love cowboy furniture and this is just beautiful.

    Reply
  113. Laryssa says

    June 3, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    Thank you for saving that horrifying dresser! It looks great now. I saw the nail finish around the drawer edges and thought, I don’t even want to try, but your explanation sounds doable. Great redo!

    Reply
  114. Renee @ where the grass is greener says

    June 3, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    Whoa! What a transformation! It looks awesome.

    Reply
  115. Amanda says

    June 17, 2011 at 12:35 AM

    This piece is such an inspiration. It really shows that mixing styles can really work. I would have NEVER considered cow print in my home but I would take this piece any day. Pure perfection!!

    Reply
  116. Sandra says

    July 18, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    O-M-G! I am so glad I stumbled upon your blog…I found you on A2D. I cannot believe you turned something so fugly into something so beautiful! I am in awe!!!! what a great piece! I’m your newest follower, btw! ๐Ÿ™‚

    -Sandra

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  117. Anonymous says

    September 29, 2011 at 3:20 AM

    I LOVE your piece. Congratulations. Your comment (“I put all the things I like together… doesn’t matter the style, as long as it is pleasing to my eye”) inspired me to write because you echoed my feelings exactly. Who needs rigid design “rules”? Surround yourself with what you want to look at everyday. Enjoy your beautiful dresser! Susan L

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  118. Floppin Flower says

    November 2, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    Oh my goodness! I LOVE your piece! It is gorgeous! Now all I have running through my head is what dresser in my house I can redo!!! (wink) Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  119. Kassi @ Truly Lovely says

    November 2, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    This looks so great!!! Definitely something I would love to have in my home!! Cow hide furniture like this is SUPER expensive if bought retail too! Very cool Viv!!!

    Reply
  120. - Brittany aka Pretty Handy Girl says

    January 8, 2012 at 2:23 PM

    Wow Viv! I love this. Such a cool idea and I like the variation in color of the hides.

    Brittany

    Reply
  121. Tanya Frost says

    January 9, 2012 at 5:07 PM

    This is so beautiful. I love it and I think I can convince my Pinterest frustrated hubby that we can do this!

    Reply
  122. Funky Junk Interiors says

    January 9, 2012 at 6:01 PM

    WOW!!! This is just soooo amazing… truly speechless here!

    Donna

    Reply
  123. Olga@Stardust-Decor&Style says

    January 9, 2012 at 7:48 PM

    Absolutely fabulous! So talented! I’ve voted for you!
    Love, Olga
    http://www.stardust-decorstyle.blogspot.com

    Reply
  124. Crafting Rebellion says

    January 9, 2012 at 9:49 PM

    I need to try this! Very cool
    http://www.craftingrebellion.com

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  125. Kelly @ View Along the Way says

    January 9, 2012 at 10:24 PM

    Flawless! SO creative! Congrats on making the top 6 – well-deserved! ๐Ÿ™‚ I’m still blown away that my project was included among such crazy awesomeness as this!

    Reply
  126. Ashlyn says

    January 10, 2012 at 12:27 AM

    Eclectic Awesome-ness!! I love it and I so need one in my master bedroom!! Thanks bunches for the inspiration and I’m voting for your project on Not JUST A Housewife!! ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  127. Chatty Chics says

    January 13, 2012 at 8:09 PM

    Truly awesome. I love it! You did an amazing job! Thank you so much for the inspiration! I’m dying to try it! I hope you win the contest!
    Melody
    ChattyChics.com

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  128. Trish says

    January 30, 2012 at 12:26 AM

    I love what you did with the dresser. I have the same style dresser, only I got it for $1.00 at a church auction….i took most of the paint off, but need to finish it after we move. (it’s my daughter’s dresser, age 13) I don’t think I want to use cow hide, lol, but love the idea of trimming the drawers with some sparkly “diamonds” instead. If you have any ideas for pics, that would be great!!!!

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  129. Trish says

    January 30, 2012 at 12:27 AM

    oops, forgot to click on email me!

    Reply
  130. Robin @ Redo It Yourself Inspirations says

    September 26, 2014 at 3:07 PM

    LOVE this! Sharing it and you on my Favorite Five today on my blog. Beautiful job.

    Robin

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    • vivienne says

      September 26, 2014 at 3:17 PM

      Thank you so much! ๐Ÿ™‚

  131. Brittany Wood says

    August 5, 2019 at 4:23 PM

    I love Your dresser. It is beautiful. I was looking for ways to do this for a vanity I just found (that is currently a hideous purple color) when I found your post. Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    • Vivienne says

      August 5, 2019 at 5:41 PM

      Awesome! I hope it’s helpful! Good luck with the purple vanity! ๐Ÿ™‚

  132. Shelley says

    July 23, 2020 at 5:06 PM

    Looking to purchase something exacTly like this. Any ideas where to find something like this? Ive had no luck. This is beautiful!

    Reply
    • Vivienne says

      July 27, 2020 at 3:37 PM

      Shelley, I found the one that inspired the make-over in the mountains at a specialty shop. It was too expensive, which is why I decided to DIY it.

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