I have seen posts over the years of people turning beds into benches but had never had the opportunity to convert one myself. That is, until now!! My client had her childhood twin size bed which held sentimental value but she didn't have a use for it as a bed. We discussed options and decided… Continue reading Bed to Bench Makeover
I was contacted recently by a client to paint this dresser to give it a fresh, clean new look. It was in great condition except for a "chunk" broken off of the corner of one of the drawers. There was a little damage to the top, but nothing that a bit of sanding wouldn't smooth… Continue reading White Paint Creates a Crisp Finish for a No-Cost Treasure
What do you do when life hands you scraps? You build lanterns!! When you do as many projects as I do, you end up with scrap wood. A LOT of scrap wood. If I’m not careful, I can become overrun with these little treasures. When I get to the point where I need to reduce… Continue reading Lanterns From Lumber Scraps
Did you ever have a quality piece of furniture that was nice, but just not something you needed? Consider transforming it into something you will love--and that will fit your lifestyle! This desk is high-quality and extremely well-constructed. I wanted to take the opportunity to transform it into something completely different. Considering the size, quality,… Continue reading Repurposing Furniture: Turning A Desk into a Kitchen Island
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
I was reviewing some pieces that I refinished a few years back, and this sideboard always remains one of my favorites. My client is an author and photographer with an eye for art and design. Her choice of color for this sideboard was both bold and perfect! The sideboard was a piece that had been… Continue reading Adding Style and Sophistication with a Bold Paint Color
I was looking through some old pictures recently and came across this makeover from a few years back. I thought it was a good representation of possibilities. I still love the soft neutrals and how the hardware POPS! The dresser was in pretty rough shape when I bought it. There were a lot of scratches (and… Continue reading Damaged Dresser Gets a Classy Makeover
Well, we have been at this "new normal" for a while now. I have seen my life change in many ways, as I'm sure everyone has. Out of curiosity, I recently posed the following question on a social media site (Creating a Cozy Life - Hygge style): What positive habits or routines that you adopted… Continue reading Positive habits
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
