Dresser Dilemma

One of those pesky New Year's resolutions that I mentioned before is to finish decorating and organizing the house. I'm pretty sure that it will be a perpetual task, but I'm just looking for some progress. So, that brings us to The Dresser. There are several pieces of furniture that have made the rounds through my family. This is one of them. This dresser used to be my brother Cory's, then it was my brother Jonathan's, then it was mine, then it was my sister's Carina and she used it for her son, Jackson. Then they moved and we got it again. Now it is Ben and Sam's. See? It has made the rounds. There may even be a couple other family members thrown in there somewhere that I do not remember.

Now, here comes the dilemma. My parents always encouraged our creative sides and what not, and this is why, while Cory had it in his possession, he Sharpied it.

Sharpied Dresser as it is today.
(note: The top of this dresser has never, ever been this tidy before. That's why I took the picture today.)

Now, I really like the squiggles. I always thought they, and Cory, were pretty awesome. So much so, that when Carina had it in her and Jackson's possession and wanted to paint it, I protested.

Squiggly details

I think this is why I ended up with the dresser in the (possible) end. Now some of the ink is fading and it doesn't really match the boys room decor (Decor: Little Boy) and I am wondering if I should paint it, in spite of my previous stink.

more details

So, what think ye people? Should I paint it, or leave it as a memorial to artistic idealism? If I did paint it, I was thinking of doing something like these pictures below, except in different colors. Also, I wouldn't be able to do the cut-outs because the drawers are not flush like those below.

Possible Paint Ideas

Well? What do you think? I'm also open to suggestions, but nothing too cutesy or kitschy please. What would be the most awesome solution? Because that's what we're going for here, people. And we will settle for nothing less. Unless it's too hard. Then, well... we'll just settle.

And the winner is...

No one. Sadly, they tied. Three for blue, three for red. I appreciate the input though. Thanks everyone. Though there were some really good arguments for red. And Theresa really through her weight behind lime green (Thanks, Theresa!). I think I may just have to grab some acrylic paint and paint a little section on each of the chairs. That'll be fun. I'll let you know what I end up going with. Thanks!

my mother told me to pick the very best one and...

I have had it in my head for some time now that I would like to paint our kitchen chairs. They just are not cutting it for me. They are chairs that have been passed around the family for quite some time and are showing it. This is the state of things:Not absolutely dreadful, but nothing to write home about either. So, I was thinking, why not go with something really dramatic and awesome and paint them a bright cherry red!? Fabulous, right? Red is one of those colors that I just can't get away from and am always picking out. So, here is option red:

But then I got to thinking again. Because I pick out everything red, maybe painting four chairs a bright, shiny red would be overpowering. Also, it is often difficult to match reds. So, the brain continued on. My favorite color combinations right now, bordering perhaps on an obsession or fetish, is cherry red with light robins egg blue. So, thinking along those lines I came up with option blue:

So, what do you think? This is a little brighter blue than I was intending, but it has already taken me far too long to get it to this shade, so just imagine it a wee bit lighter. Also, bare in mind that we have a white on white on more white kitchen. I would like to ask everyones assistance to help out with the decision. I'm going to have a little poll over to the right. Thanks for your input. You can also suggest other colors, but I'm not promising anything.

Also, a big shout out to RQ! Happy Birthday, Dad!