Makeovers

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

white buffet, lilac and lace co
Makeovers

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

Painted antique storage cabinet with shelf
Makeovers

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

Martha Washington sewing/knitting table, painted furniture, Amy's Upcycles, upcycle
Makeovers

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

Hoosier Cabinet, Amy's Upcycles, upcycles, refinish, repurpose, customize, painted furniture, Pottstown, PA, TCACC
Makeovers

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

Gloss white desk
Makeovers

A Desk for Generations

Sentimental furniture makes me so happy.  It is such an honor to be a part of keeping a piece of furniture beautiful and useful for a family. A client recently asked me to refinish her father’s desk so that her daughter could use it.  It has the original built-in leather desk pads on top and… Continue reading A Desk for Generations

Completed trestle style dining table with pecan stain and painted white base.
Custom Built

Trestle-Style Dining Table

If you follow my blog, you know that I have built many farm-style dining tables over the years.  So when I received a request for a trestle dining table, I was excited for the challenge!  I had never built a trestle base before, and I think it is such a fantastic style. The base is… Continue reading Trestle-Style Dining Table

Custom Built

Custom Built Your Way

One of the great benefits of having furniture custom-built is that you can solve tricky problems in your home by specifying dimensions, colors, and finishes.  My client was looking for a TV console with specific dimensions for her living room.  She sent me a photo from Remodelaholic.com of what she was looking for, and the link… Continue reading Custom Built Your Way