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
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
Admittedly, having a business built around upcycling can lead to a little bit of a storage problem, and one of the challenges I face is what to do with leftover cuts of wood. The words “you never know what this could be the perfect solution for” go through my head more often than it should.… Continue reading Problem Solver #2
We are all certainly aware that we are spending time at home more than ever these days. I just rewatched this video from my very gifted friend Erin Cochran from Revealing Redesign. In this video, she talks about creating a more abundant life at home. As our perspectives and situations have changed so drastically in the… Continue reading Creating a More Abundant Life at Home
I get a lot of feedback in my day to day conversations about why people are hesitant to have their furniture refinished or painted. Some people strongly believe that you should never paint “good wood”. Others think that a particular piece is too damaged to be salvaged. Still, others are just creatively stuck. They are… Continue reading Combining Paint and Stain on a Single Piece of Furniture Opens Endless Possibilities
We needed a sofa table to go in our newly refinished basement. But what do you do when shopping is not an option? You build from scraps! Sure, you could order online, but with furniture that gets dicey. Plus, this way you get EXACTLY what you want. Size, color, finish...all custom made. I do have to… Continue reading These Days, Necessity Truly Is the Mother of Invention
As I recently covered in a blog post, custom-built furniture is the perfect way to get EXACTLY what you want. Don't let big box stores dictate your options. This week's post illustrates design and finish options of the same basic table build. The possibilities are limited only to your imagination.… Continue reading Farm Tables Any Way You Like
We all dream of the perfect home that meets our needs and nurtures our families. Let us help you navigate some of the challenges of creating YOUR dream home! Erin Cochran of Revealing Redesign and Amy Konop of Amy's Upcycles, LLC are hosting a Reworking Home Workshop on February 6th!! Bring your pictures and your… Continue reading Reworking Home Workshop
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 Antique sewing table adds some entryway flair
I recently visited the home of a wonderful couple. When I walked in the front door, my eye immediately went to a fabulous red high chair in the next room. I was curious because the couple does not have small children, but it was just such a cool piece. After chatting with them for a… Continue reading One-of-a-Kind Sets You Apart
