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
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
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
I've noticed a couple of trends emerging this year. Relax, I'm not going to get into politics or any of the social quicksand that we are all dealing with. Quite the opposite. I am finding that people are in a desperate search for a way to feel good. So many people have stopped watching the… Continue reading All The Good Feelings
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!
In speaking to clients and potential clients, I get a lot of information about why people are hesitant to have their furniture refinished. 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 having… Continue reading The beauty of a paint and stain combination
When my client contacted me about refinishing this cool corner shelving unit, it seemed pretty straightforward. She requested a combination of paint and stain. The trick was fixing all of the damage that plagued the shelves. It had fallen forward at one point and that caused damage throughout the structure of the top. The fronts… Continue reading The corner shelf that was begging to be beautiful again
Check out this fantastic little cabinet! My client was originally going to get rid of it, but at the last minute changed her mind. I'm so glad she did because by highlighting the unique features of the design, the makeover turned out fantastic! The cabinet was in rough shape but had fantastic features. Definitely worth… Continue reading You won’t believe this cabinet makeover
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
