Who doesn’t love a beautiful wooden cutting board? There are so many different kinds… butcher block, end grain, bamboo, walnut, olive wood… I could go on and on. They obviously have their utilitarian purposes, but they also display beautifully. They can be hung on walls, showcased in cabinets, or my favorite—layered against a backsplash in… Continue reading Cutting Board Stand
I bought this little table at a thrift store a few years ago. It is in great condition, it just didn’t have a lot going for it aesthetically. It had this great inset area on the top that was just begging for something interesting. I decided on penny tile for the top, so that I… Continue reading Eye Catching Little Table Makeover
I have a thing for old dressers. I love their lines, curves, and style. I love their quality–even if they are in need of repair. I simply could not pass on this dresser. The curved top drawer, the detail in the shape and that cool (and somewhat odd) vacuum cleaner stamp on the back of… Continue reading Dresser Makeover
I was offered this cabinet by a friend of a friend, and for some reason, I was just drawn to it. Upon closer inspection, the entire cabinet is handmade! Even the decorative carvings around the glass in the doors are done by hand. I guess that explains my interest in it. But let’s be honest…this… Continue reading Handmade Cabinet—Before and …During
This trestle desk has a fabulous design, plenty of workspace, and tons of storage. The finish and hardware, however, were making it look dated. But when the bones are this great, you know it can be something really special. I had visions of this desk sitting by an open window with a soft breeze… Continue reading Trestle Desk Makeover
Live edge wood is wood that maintains its organic, original shape and texture and its edge has not been altered by tools. It may or may not still have the bark attached. I have used it throughout my house for a mantle, shelves, and even a charcuterie board. I love live edge because it is… Continue reading Live Edge Coffee Table
Yes, I crack myself up with the puns! Freewheeling…bicycle…get it??!! Anyway, I had this end table that I received in trade. It had some cosmetic damage to the top in the way of scratches, and parts of the decorative legs were missing on 3 sides. Luckily, the missing parts were saved inside one of the… Continue reading End Table Transforms from Formal to Freewheeling
As is common with older furniture, this dresser is very well made. The only repairs that were necessary were cosmetic from years of use. I started by filling in deep scratches and giving it a good sanding. Since I knew I wanted to paint the dresser white, I sealed the entire piece to keep… Continue reading Floral Accent Dresser
I hate to iron. Seriously. I avoid purchasing items that require ironing. And if I do happen to purchase something that I later discover it does require ironing, I won’t wear it because, let’s face it, once I do I will just have to wash it and iron it all over again. It… Continue reading Ironing Board Cabinet
This piece belonged my my client’s mother in law. We are unsure if it originally functioned as a dry sink or a potting bench, but either way, it is a great sentimental piece that she wanted to use in her kitchen. She chose a silvery-gray color to blend with her kitchen counters. After completing the… Continue reading Rustic Inheritance Turns Functional for the Kitchen
