Antique footstool makeover

antique footstool, 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

refinishing Muskoka chairs, Muskoka chair makeover, refinishing Adirondack 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

black bookcase, bookcase makeover, black bookcase with bead board backing

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

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!

Round coffee table, refinishing a coffee table, coffee table makeover

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

Antique typewriter desk, vintage typewriter desk, refinished 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 […]