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
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 recently visited the home of a wonderful couple. When I walked in the front door, my eye immediately went to a fabulous red high chair in the next room. I was curious because the couple does not have small children, but it was just such a cool piece. After chatting with them for a… Continue reading One-of-a-Kind Sets You Apart
I acquired this desk through a friend and I just knew it was asking to be special (and for those raised eyebrows, no-I don't hear voices- but the furniture does have a way of communicating with you if you are willing to listen). The desk is very heavy and extremely well-constructed. What better transformation than to… Continue reading How I Transformed a Desk into a Kitchen Island
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 my stash, I create projects where I can use… Continue reading What do you do when life hands you scraps?
I get so excited when I get to work on gorgeous pieces like this desk. It is a high-quality piece of furniture and came to me in pretty good condition. The few areas of damage, however, presented a challenge. The top of the desk had a pretty deep scratch. While normally it could be easily… Continue reading Amazing Desk Transformation
Sometimes old furniture is not salvageable in its original form. Sometimes it needs to be reimagined into something brand new. This was the case with this old vanity piece. It was one of two ends to a vanity that held a mirror, and somewhere along the way it became separated from the other parts. When… Continue reading Old Vanity Piece Gets Repurposed into Side Table
Sourcing furniture for DIY projects can be fun and exhilarating. Check out my top 5 resources for scoring the best pieces. If you are interested in DIY furniture upcycling, the first obvious step is sourcing your pieces. I have gone through a lot of trial and error to determine the best places to find furniture… Continue reading Top 5 Ways to Source Furniture for DIY Makeovers
"There’s nothing here that’s too perfect. And that’s OK. It works with the house." -Carey Vizzi Jacobs, Magnolia Journal, Summer 2017 Have you ever looked around your house and seen everything that was "wrong"? Do you find yourself apologizing to company about the rug that needs replacing, the table that is showing its age or… Continue reading Time to Let Ourselves Off the Hook
