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Hardwood Hamper Makeover It seems the northeast has been hit with the entire winter all in one weekend, not literally but that’s how it feels. Since 30 of snow was dumped on us this past weekend I’ve been unable to have full access to my inventory. My unfinished pieces are kept in a drive up…
Toasted Almond Sofa Table with Stenciled Drawers I’m not quite sure why, but when it came time to name this piece I thought of food. The first and only thing to come to mind were toasted almonds for this sofa table. It came to the shop in nice shape, very plain, nothing fancy or striking…
French provincial painted dresser. Painted French provincial furniture in two-tone gray for a soft and feminine painted finish. French provincial furniture always looks prettier when painted. I just love the curves of a french provincial painted dresser. It’s so feminine! So when I came across this provincial set to say I was excited is an…
This decoupaged lingerie chest actually had a bit of an Asian flair in the ‘before’ stage. With its wider base and round dangle pulls it made me think of something in a geisha house (not that I’ve ever been in one to actually know). When I purchased this chest I confess that I actually bought two….
Save a pair of vintage handmade wooden apothecary tables in 3 simple steps. Restore and revive old wood. Not all furniture needs paint. See how to refresh old wooden furniture the easy way. Vintage Handmade Apothecary Tables Part I Let’s start with the predicament first. Part I is less about a project and more about…
Vintage Lingerie Chest Makeover This vintage lingerie chest was in very nice shape when I purchased it. I’m sure there are many people who would like it in its original condition and would say “don’t paint it” but I beg to differ. By painting it, it becomes that much more unique and instead of appealing…
Painted Lingerie Chest in Shades of Green I am a sucker for a painted lingerie chest, and I absolutely love redesigning them. They are often hard to find. This chest was no different. I accidentally stumbled upon it when I was purchasing something completely different. It’s always fun when a seller says “Oh, by the way, I…
Thin Blue Line Tables and the Meaning Behind the Blue Line Thin Blue Line Painted Tables A Little History Have you heard of the thin blue line? Do you know what it means? What it stands for? Have you ever heard “my blood bleeds blue”? The simple-looking emblem has multiple meanings, all arising from…