Yee Haw!

In the beginning there was this lovely, substantial, curvy dresser full of possibilities.  One drawer had fallen apart and the bottom was a bit warped so she needed work.  Which is why she didn't sell at her owner's garage sale and became such a sweet deal on CL!  Thank heaven's for a handy Mr. Twice Nice who is more than willing to put nice dovetailed drawers back together and cut out a nice new bottom for it.
Due to her shorter stature we also found some nice wooden casters to place her on because she was really quite, ahem, heavy to move around.  This dresser is truly a solid piece of art!  While cleaning her up we even found a date written on one of the drawers, "Winter, 3/17/1938".  We assume that might be when it was built or purchased.  I'm calling her "Cowgirl", because, well with the Provence chalk paint and the beautiful wood we left alone it gives the appearance of some fine western apparel.  I'm a little uncertain if I totally love the combination, but I had a truly difficult time even thinking about painting over the wood that was in good condition.  The chipped veneers were another story.  Thus the two-tone effect that is still bothering me a bit.  So, look and tell me what you think!

Look at those curves?!  Wavy on the bottom, bow front top drawers, I should name her "Dolly"!

The 2 side doors open up for a bit of vertical storage.  Interesting, since I can't imagine what they would have been originally intended for.

I love this color, Provence.  Is the wood just too distracting though?  It's just so very lovely and it would be a shame to cover.  These drawers will hold a ton of clothing!

Well, tell me what you think!  Should I leave her alone and hope someone loves her as much as I do, or make her a more uniform, conforming dresser.  

I'm linking up to Primitive & Proper's Wednesday furniture party.
Have a great week!
Deb