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Saw Nail and Paint

Lovingly refinished furniture, vintage and thrifted home decor, urban farming and city chickens

Morganton Dresser in “Cumulus Cloud”

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I’m back today with another Goodwill dresser makeover.  If you have visited my blog before, you know that Goodwill is my favorite thrifting spot.  Not only do I regularly find great vintage furniture there, but I find so many treasures I use to stage my furniture pieces and to furnish my home – decor, art,… Read more

Adjustable Drexel Coffee Table Makeover

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I spotted this table hidden under another table at a local thrift shop.   I liked the size, shape, and pretty brass accents, so I decided to give it a closer inspection.  As I always do, I got down and checked out the under side of the table.  It’s part of my usual inspection to… Read more

Vintage Desk Makeover with Fusion Mineral Paint

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Happy almost holiday weekend, friends! I thought I would pop in with a desk makeover I finished up a while ago (but haven’t gotten around to blogging about).   I found this sweet vintage desk (vanity) and was immediately drawn to the pretty curved front.  As with most of the pieces I find, the finish… Read more

Vintage Dresser in “Fort York Red”

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Earlier this fall, I made an impromptu stop at an estate sale in my neighborhood.   I met the lovely woman who was running the estate sale on behalf of her parents who had lived in the home for many years.  In the basement, I spotted this cute little vintage dresser.  The woman explained that… Read more

Cozy and Traditional Holiday Home Tour 2016

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Welcome, friends! I’m sharing a tour of my home decorated for the holidays on the Jennifer Rizzo Holiday Housewalk Linky Party.   Each year, bloggers share their homes all decorated for the season.  If you haven’t already, you can head over to the party here to see some jaw droppingly gorgeous homes and lots of holiday inspiration…. Read more

White Dipped Blanket Ladder DIY

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If there’s anything I love more than throw pillows it’s throw blankets.  Especially as the weather is cooling, they are a must in my home for snuggling up on the couch.  To keep my collection of blankets tidy and on display, I made a simple and rustic blanket ladder for my den.   This was… Read more

Vintage Dresser Makeover with “Casement”

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Hi Friends! My last couple of posts have featured my recent outdoor projects (you can see those here and here), so today I’m back with an indoor furniture makeover.  Over the summer, I worked on getting some space cleared out of my shop, and I was fairly successful.  Now that my kiddos are back in school,… Read more

Front Porch Makeover for Fall

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Hi Friends! It’s hard to believe that fall is already here.   Where the heck did the summer go?  My kids are back in school and the weather here in Seattle has been wonderful, so I had no good excuse to put off refinishing my porch floor any longer.  It’s a big job and I… Read more