before & after: barb’s dresser + wendy’s home exterior

January 28th, 2010 admin

every time i see an email from barb at knack studios in my inbox i get excited. her makeovers are always so lovely, and her latest project is no exception. this dresser is a piece that a customer of barb’s brought in to redo for her daughter’s bedroom. i love the mustard color and new knobs- it really gives the …


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