It’s not often I get to work on bathroom vanities. While I don’t do work on-site, I was able to refinish this vanity for my client because they removed it during demo of their bathroom and will reinstall it once I’m finished. The cabinet (pictured here on its back in the workshop) is oak and… Continue reading Bathroom Vanity Makeover
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Pew Gets a Fresh Makeover
Not all makeovers need to be drastic to be effective. When my client sent me a photo of this pew, I thought it was gorgeous. I mean, it has tons of character, it’s 8 feet long and it has been lovingly worn over the years. My client was looking to “crisp it up” for a… Continue reading Pew Gets a Fresh Makeover
Vertical Garden
I absolutely love living on a wooded lot. Every day our backyard looks like a Disney movie with deer, rabbits, groundhogs, wild turkeys, and even the occasional skunk. The downside to all of this activity is that having a garden is virtually impossible—at least if I want to be the one eating the fruits of… Continue reading Vertical Garden
Creative Storage Solution
My client originally contacted me to build storage cabinets to flank her distressed black buffet and hutch. She does not have enough storage for pantry items and needed a solution. We discussed options back and forth and never really could come up with an option that would give her what she needed without taking away… Continue reading Creative Storage Solution
Half of a Hoosier Cabinet for the Laundry Room
This little cutie was saved from a dumpster by the keen eye of one of my clients. It is the bottom half of a Hoosier cabinet (the top was no longer with it), but my client's vision was to use it in her laundry room. The enamel top and plentiful storage lend themselves perfectly to… Continue reading Half of a Hoosier Cabinet for the Laundry Room
A Sunny Little Dresser Makeover
What is better than a gorgeous dresser makeover? A dresser makeover in a sunny yellow tone! My client salvaged this dresser and will be using it in her foyer. She wanted a pop of color to break up an otherwise neutral palette. I love the color she selected--it is a gorgeous, buttery yellow. This dresser… Continue reading A Sunny Little Dresser Makeover
Sentimental Setting
A lot of my refinishing projects focus on sentiment. This project has a different twist because the finished piece is designed to create a feel. This piece belongs to Lilac and Lace -- a company that rents out furniture for events. So sentiment comes in the form of creating a wonderful backdrop for a memorable event.… Continue reading Sentimental Setting
Unique Details–and Unique Challenges
I'm always excited to work on furniture with unique details, and this was no exception. It did, however, come with some unique challenges as well. The client asked for this beautiful cabinet to be stripped and refinished to what was likely its original stain color. When the client dropped off the piece, she said she… Continue reading Unique Details–and Unique Challenges
Sewing Table Repurposed into an Entry Table
I absolutely love these Martha Washington sewing/knitting tables. I think they are so quirky and fun as entry tables. This one, however, came to me in pretty rough shape. The drawers were in pieces (puzzles anyone?) and the bottoms of the storage areas were in bad shape. Obviously, repairs were the place to start. I… Continue reading Sewing Table Repurposed into an Entry Table
Walking Down Memory Lane with the Hoosier Cabinet
I was looking through pictures of my work and came across this beauty! I wanted to highlight this piece because it is the perfect example of taking something old but amazing and making it work for you and your lifestyle. My client was given this cabinet and it was in pretty rough condition. Although the… Continue reading Walking Down Memory Lane with the Hoosier Cabinet