Good morning! I don’t typically write blog posts in the morning or share my personal travels … but — I’m inclined to today. My daughter and I visited friends in North Carolina this weekend and we worked in a trip … Continue reading
This has been a summer of dressers! I was just finishing two other dressers when Mary reached out to me to restore these two dressers that had been in her family for years. I don’t know why I don’t photograph … Continue reading
They were beautiful original and in very good condition, but updating them with some paint was going to make them perfect for my client’s guest room. These were my client’s husband’s grandmothers. They were sitting in my client’s garage just … Continue reading
Sometimes pieces are tricky. A lot of times, they need a little extra love. The two pieces I recently redesigned show that refinishing furniture takes some prep work, skill, care and a lot of love. But they also show how beautiful vintage, … Continue reading
This vintage Duncan Phyfe game table was in poor shape when I found it. The top had water stains, the legs were wobbly, and it was missing one of its brass toe caps. I gave it a simple, classic redesign with … Continue reading
First, happy new year! I apologize for being gone for so long! I found myself enjoying Christmas and then a fun, warm vacation at Disney World with my family. Upon returning, I have been busy refinishing two dressers and I … Continue reading
I offer a complementary in-home consultation to clients. I visit their house to see the piece of furniture that they are considering redesigning. Sometimes I am very excited to see the furniture. This was one of those times. Mary had … Continue reading
It’s been awhile since my last project update. Things move much slower around here in the summer! It’s a good thing, but I am excited to be back to show you this stunning redesign using Annie Sloan Napoleonic Blue. Amy … Continue reading
