Gone are the days of those televisions that are 2 feet deep, 1000 pounds and require their own piece of furniture. As a result, half of the population is left with television cabinets they no longer use. Many thrift stores are so overrun with these cabinets that they will no longer accept them. Most have… Continue reading Old TV Cabinet
When I first saw this buffet, I knew that it was special. It had beautiful detail that was going to be spectacular once it was highlighted. Overall it was in excellent condition aside from the giant chunk out of the top and several deep scratches. The chunk eliminated any chance of staining the top,… Continue reading Summer Color
Do you have a room that looks like this? It's most likely the room where the family gathers to relax and watch TV, but it ends up looking like a giant nest of pillows and blankets. This room in my house was really working my nerves, but I was struggling to find a solution that… Continue reading Blanket Rack
There is something so special about a bookcase. It is a single place to hold the pages that can take you anywhere in the world, all in a tidy, compact spot. Put a comfy chair next to a bookcase and you can pass hours on end. I have a lot of fun refinishing bookcases. They… Continue reading My Love of Book Cases
This desk was donated to me and although it was in good condition, it was plain and dated. For some reason, the vision that popped into my head was a desk that would work in a home's "hub". I wanted it to fit in with countertops and cabinets or family room furnishings. The finished piece… Continue reading Mundane to Refined
This cabinet came from the basement of a friend's house and was donated to me to see if I could do something with it. From the moment I laid eyes on it, I knew what it wanted to become. It was destined to be a beautiful coffee bar, with an open space for a coffee… Continue reading From the Moment I Saw It…
I have a friend who ordered this cute little storage unit, but unfortunately, it arrived with the door broken. She called the company and they told her to just dispose of it and they would send her a new one. Sooooo.... I loved the size and functionality of this storage unit. But without the… Continue reading Damage Repair and a Makeover
I had the real honor recently of being asked to refinish a sentimental hutch that came from the client's childhood home. It is amazing to be able to take a piece of someone's history and bring it to life in a real, modern-day and useful way. The original hutch was taller than the client wanted,… Continue reading Saving the Sentimental
I was scrolling back through the photographs of all the pieces I have refinished, and a couple of oldies but goodies caught my attention. The theme? REPURPOSING!! Making something entirely different out of a common item. Let's take a look at a few of my favorites. First up is this suitcase end table. Hard-sided suitcases… Continue reading Throw back (Tuesday??)
With the advent of laptops and tablets, formal desks (particularly wooden ones) are not in demand the way they once were. There are tons of these desks at garage sales, flea markets, and auctions. Usually, you can score one pretty cheap. The end goal? A vanity of course! Vanities appeal to girls of all ages.… Continue reading Vanity
