Antique footstool makeover
This antique footstool holds a lot of fond memories, but has seen better days as far as appearance goes. A bit of elbow grease and she’s (almost) as pretty as new. *This post contains affiliate links to the products I used in this makeover. For full affiliate disclosure, please see sidebar or bottom of the […]
Making over Muskoka chairs
I’ve said this a thousand times, but I’ll say it again; if you have solid wood furniture, DON’T EVER, EVER get rid of it! These Muskoka chairs are solid cedar – something not many can afford anymore – but all they needed was a little makeover to bring them back to new. Not really a […]
Black bookcase stunner
A $30 find, patched, painted and finished with a bead board backing, turned into this black bookcase stunner! Thursday I showed off the black desk makeover and gave a little sneak peek at the bookcase I refinished to make an office combo. I won’t go through every single step again, if you want to know […]
Refinishing a curb find coffee table
For those that haven’t followed the blog for very long, today I’m recapping my process for refinishing a curb find coffee table. Easy steps to follow and links to the products I use and recommend included. It’s your one-stop-shop to take a curb find to fab-u-lous! You’re not going to believe this… I can’t believe […]
Round coffee table – you won’t believe the before!
You’ve heard me say it again and again – if you can find a piece that is made of solid wood, it is so worth saving! Take this Game-of-Thrones-crazy round coffee table that I picked up for $40 and refinished to a beautiful statement piece for my family room. I finally have a completed project […]
Grandma’s Typewriter Desk
This vintage typewriter desk, and antique Royal typewriter are roughly 80 years old (and looked it), but check out the gorgeous finish I was able to achieve with just a little elbow grease. It’s ready for its next (or first) great novel! This typewriter desk was my Step-Grandmother’s. I include “Step” in there, not because […]
White Nightstand Makeover – Trinca-Ferro Style
I was approached about a month ago by a company called Trinca-Ferro. I’ll be honest and say that I’d never heard of them before, but they inquired as to whether I’d be interested in trying out some of their ceramic furniture knobs on a makeover piece for the blog. QUALITY FURNITURE FIXTURES TO HELP UPDATE […]