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Vintage Asian Inspired Night Stands

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Hi Friends! I am spending today at my desk, and staying out of my shop.  You see, yesterday I threw my back out.  Ugh.  Nothing major, just a tweaked lower back from poor body mechanics while moving a chair. Something this former nurse should know better than to do, but it is what it is.  So… Read more

Night Stand Makeover with Old Fashioned Milk Paint

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  Hi Friends! Today I’m sharing a step by step tutorial on how to update a tired and ugly night stand by removing the skirt, removing the doors, adding legs and giving it a new color using Old Fashioned Milk Paint.  OFMP has been around since the 1970’s making authentic true milk paint that is… Read more

Broyhill Premier Dresser in Navy and White

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Hello Friends! I’m pleased to report that I am making good progress working on my unfinished inventory.  I have also been showing incredible restraint in making any new furniture purchases.  The net effect has been much more space in my shop.  Yay! Today I’m sharing some before and after photos of a midcentury Broyhill Premier… Read more

“Silky Smooth” French Provincial Dresser

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Hi Friends! When I find a piece of furniture to refinish, I have several options – paint, stain, paint/stain combo, or leave the original finish as is. For example, mid century modern pieces often have wood veneer that is exceptionally beautiful.  Even though painting the entire piece would be lovely, as a very general rule,… Read more

Coastal Inspired Vintage Chest using Saltwash

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Hi Friends! I’m at it again with another round of the Fab Furniture Flippin’ Contest!   The sponsor this month is Saltwash, and the theme is “Coastal Inspirations.”  Aw yeah!  Saltwash is a product that I have just been itching to try.  It’s a paint additive that creates a time worn, salt and sun look…. Read more

Flow Blue Empire Buffet

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Summer is here and one of my goals is to clear out (some of?) the unfinished inventory from my shop.  With the completion of today’s project, I am making progress toward that goal.  I picked up this vintage empire buffet many, many months ago.  So many that I can’t recall exactly when I bought it…. Read more

Mint and White Midcentury Dresser

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Hey Friends! I don’t usually have the time – or energy – to blog on a Friday night, but my daughter is snoozing on the couch and my son is at a sleepover.  Today was the last day of school for my kids, and there is a noticeable shift in energy around here.  The house… Read more

Coastal Blue Teacher’s Desk

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Hi Friends! If you have been following me, you know by now that one of my favorite places – and probably the favorite place – to find furniture to refinish is the Seattle Goodwill *.   It’s on my way to my daughter’s school, so I pop in regularly to search for great finds.  I also regularly… Read more

Vintage Dresser in Lamp Black

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Happy Memorial Day Friends! Today I am sharing some before and after photos of a dresser I just finished up.  I saw this one on Craigslist and was drawn to all the great details.  The seller was in my neighborhood, so I decided to buy it.  She was moving and no longer had room for… Read more

French Provincial Vanity in “Elegance”

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Hi friends! This month I am participating in another round of the Fab Furniture Flippin’ Contest.  I have participated twice before – you can see those projects here  and here.  This month, the sponsor is Country Chic Paint and the theme is “Bling Bling.”  I jumped at the chance to participate this month because I… Read more