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
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
This bookcase was a roadside find of my friend Tom. He is an excellent scout of cool, quality furniture that just has some aesthetic issues. This bookcase didn’t disappoint. It is well constructed and has sliding doors at the bottom for storage. It is also a hideous shade of green-gold. It actually looked kinda like… Continue reading Whimsical Book Case
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
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
Ok, she’s not looking as elegant here, but you can tell this little side table was just lovely in her original glory! She just needed to be stripped down to her bare bones and given a fresh start. Structurally, the table is in excellent condition. It just had wear and tear from use, as well… Continue reading Elegant Side Table Makeover
