Meet Georgina. Secretary desks aren’t exactly rare—but finding one that still feels this good is a different story. There was just enough detail—and just enough potential—to make me think twice about how I approached it. An antique secretary isn’t just another dresser or cabinet. It has presence. It has purpose. And it has just enough… Continue reading This Antique Secretary Was Too Good to Ignore
I was so sure it was tiger oak. Not in a casual way—more like that quiet confidence you get when you’ve seen enough pieces to recognize something good when it shows up. The grain had that movement. That depth. The kind of pattern that makes you pause a second longer before scrolling past or walking… Continue reading Is it real tiger oak? Here’s what I found.
We've all been there: the thrill of the hunt at the thrift store, a potential treasure catches your eye – a vintage armchair, a charming side table. Visions of weekend DIY projects and a perfectly restored piece dance in your head. But hold on, there's one crucial step before you race to the checkout with… Continue reading Thrifting this weekend? Do the shake test.
This was so ironic! My dear friend asked me to redo a hutch she found on Marketplace, and it was almost identical to the donation project I did for my local Habitat for Humanity's ReStore. See that amazing makeover in gray here. She and her husband drove it up, and we chatted online about color,… Continue reading A 2nd Hutch – New Look
I don't dislike mid-century modern furniture, but it's not my first choice. I'm just naturally drawn to vintage styles that have more curves, moldings, details that excite me. Maybe it's the romantic in me or that tie to long-ago history that I feel is being lost. Despite my tendencies for chunky or curvy legs, MCM… Continue reading An MCM Makeover: Not My 1st Choice
I crossed off a big goal on my list near the end of this year! I've wanted to donate my time and skills in some way to give back. I discovered a perfect way to do this was to redesign a vintage furniture item and re-donate it back to the Habitat for Humanity ReStore for… Continue reading Habitat ReStore Donation Project
I bet you or someone you know is looking at their old, wood dining set and thinking, I wish I could get a new dining table and chairs! Then you go to the furniture stores or online and end up saying, Well I can live with this another year or two. Rather than replacing them,… Continue reading Tackling 6 Dining Chairs
Well, I definitely want to do this again. I mean it's a lot of work, but when you see the results...it's hard to come by tall side tables like this on their own. I've always wanted to turn the vintage ends of a desk or vanity into bedside tables. When I spotted this beauty at… Continue reading Desk Upcycled to Farmhouse Nightstands
I had a vision. Sometimes these visions don't work, but sometimes they do. And you just never know where you're going to get inspiration. Here's how this one came along. I subscribe to a few magazines that always give me lots of creative ideas. One is Better Homes & Gardens Do It Yourself magazine. I… Continue reading Dare to Go 3D on Furniture!
Last week I shared the many steps to refinish/paint a vintage piece of furniture. And promised to share the end result. Here's a little before/after fix for you! As you can see from the before pic, this is becoming a bathroom vanity. It's going to be a classic beauty! Something New With the weather so… Continue reading Tissue Decoupage – This Works!
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