Dining Chairs Redo

Dining Chair Makeover

One of my clients brought me these gorgeous dining chairs that she wanted refinished. I had already refinished the matching table top, which came out so beautiful! But darn it! I forgot to take good before and after photos!! The chairs and table had a shabby white finish. She decided to keep that finish on the table base and go with a dark grey on the chairs ...continue reading

Tracey’s Fancy Inspired Armoire

Painted Vintage Jewelry Armoire

The story of a little 'Tracey's Fancy' Inspired Armoire  So while I was out of town at the SNAP! Convention, one of my bestest clients ever, dropped off this oak jewelry armoire. She seen it and had to have it, but had no idea how she wanted it refinished. She didn't like all that oak... She didn't like all that brass... We spoke of French designs, ...continue reading

Little Birdie Dresser

Little Birdie Dresser

The story of a Little Birdie Dresser, starts out kinda sad... It was neglected, falling apart, and much too small to be of beneficial use to any one. Or so I thought! After I cleaned it up, and completed all the necessary repairs, I really started to see a blank canvas forming. I envisioned a perfect little accent for a Baby Nursery! The little petite ...continue reading

Vintage Drexel Nightstands

Painted Vintage Drexel Nightstands

Several months ago, on one of my thrifting adventures, I scored these Vintage Drexel Nightstands!! They were divine!! I loved the size, scale and the clean lines of the nightstands. They were practically begging me to take them home and reLove them! So reLove them, I did! After sanding and priming, I decided to go with a two-toned color scheme. I ...continue reading

Hutch Makeover Reveal

Hutch Makeover

The Never Ending Project!! Finally, I get to share my hutch makeover with you guys! Maybe you remember, I started this back at the end of January. You can read that post here. I thought I would never finish, but here it is, my Hutch Makeover Reveal!!   When I started this makeover, the weather was too cold, and too rainy, and then too windy, ...continue reading

DIY Kids Workbench

DIY Kids Workbench

For my sons 5th birthday, I decided to try my hand at a DIY Kids Workbench. I've seen them all over Pinterest and it seemed like an easy project, IF you can find a good base to start from. I have seen nightstands and wooden storage shelving be especially effective! Like this bedside table repurposed into a toy tool workbench by Giggleberry ...continue reading

New Project: Wood Hutch

Hutch

Today I am excited to begin the restoration work on this vintage wood hutch. I love the arched top and the carved details. With some glazing and distressing, those details are really going to stand out. What I especially like about this wood hutch is that it has 3 drawers and offers tons of storage, and because it's narrow, it doesn't take up a lot of room. ...continue reading

French Inspired Desk

Painted Vintage Before and After

reLoved Before & After French Inspired Desk, a furniture make-over story. Over the weekend, I was able to finish up this little French cutie. It had really great lines, a small attached hutch for extra storage and was in solid, sturdy condition... But take a look at how ugly it was!! This one got the full treatment: sanded, primed, and painted. (I ...continue reading

Vintage French Label Side Table

Painted Vintage Side Table French Label

reLoved: Before & After Vintage French Label Side Table makeover project I scored this shabby little gem from one of my regular sources who purchases storage units. I purchase so much from him, he usually gives me first dibs on all his furniture finds. she was a mess and needed to be reLoved! After I sanded and did some cleaning with liquid TSP ...continue reading