I hope this post finds each of you safe and healthy. I have been uncharacteristically quiet lately because, frankly, I don't know what to say. I find that personally, I am sick of hearing about the Coronavirus. In contrast, anything else seems frivolous. So I'm just going to speak from my heart. This situation sucks.… Continue reading I’m Still Here…Wondering What I Can Do
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 Old Dresser Makeover
I have a garage full of furniture waiting to be transformed into something amazing. But when a friend sent me pictures of this desk that one of her clients was selling, I had to jump on it. This trestle desk is so cool, has plenty of workspace and tons of storage. The finish and hardware,… Continue reading Trestle Desk with Great Bones
Many of the pieces that I make over have elements of paint. Paint can be used to refresh a dated look, coordinate with a client's style, express creative license or cover damage too extensive to blend into a stained finish. However, when I client asks me to return a piece to its original finish, there… Continue reading Returning Furniture to its Original Finish
I recently hosted a workshop with Erin Cochran of Revealing Redesign on how to get "unstuck" with your home challenges. One of the topics we covered with this wonderful group of fun and energetic people (I'm telling you, this group was a hoot!) is working with what you already have. You may look at some… Continue reading Work With What You Have
This dresser may go down as one of my all-time favorite makeovers. It was a custom order from a client who wanted me to give it a fresh face. It was a sentimental piece which once belonged to her father-in-law. There were several coats of paint on the entire dresser, and there were two small… Continue reading Sentimental Dresser Becomes Beautiful Again
I absolutely love the story behind this desk. My client took over her father's business, and he had taken it over from his father. This desk was the original desk in her grandfather's office. You can actually feel the history and sentiment when you look at it. It was well worn from generations of use.… Continue reading The Sweetest Story of a Desk Reimagined
Not all upcycled furniture starts out in bad shape. These nightstands are the perfect example. They are traditional in design and finish, with modern hardware. The client was moving to a new home and wanted to update the look. The nightstands were solid and in excellent condition--they just didn't fit the new decor. The… Continue reading Changing the Style of Furniture
When a client contacted me to revive her grandmother's dresser, estimated at about 100 years old, I was so excited for the opportunity! Restoring old, sentimental pieces makes me swoon!! Upon seeing the dresser in person, I realized it was going to be a big undertaking. All of the drawers needed to have the bottoms… Continue reading Saving Grandma’s Dresser
As many of you who follow me know, I am no stranger to the occasional roadside find. So when my husband spotted this television armoire with a FREE sign on it, he naturally alerted me to the location. I couldn't believe my good fortune! I headed out with my trailer and met my husband at… Continue reading This Armoire Was My Biggest Makeover Yet-Literally!
