This buffet had seen better days when I found it. I reinforced the front legs with steel pins for strength. Then, the fun work began! I sanded and stained the top a warm brown with a satin clear coat. The…
Modifying Mid-Century Nightstands
These nightstands were a little sad and needed some attention when I got them. I cleaned, patched and primed the cabinet and realized that the original legs were a little thick. I replaced the legs, oiled with danish oil and…
Bringing a Waterfall Nightstand Back to Life
This nightstand had such sentimental value to my client, it had belonged to her grandmother. Art Deco Waterfall style pieces are typically made with veneered wood to create that gorgeous curve at the top. The veneer on this piece had…
Sprucing Up a Serpentine Dresser
Who doesn’t love a serpentine dresser? This dresser started out as a dark brown. Unfortunately, the wood couldn’t be saved, so it was a great candidate for painting. I cleaned, patched and primed the dresser and painted it a soft…
A Bit of Table TLC
This table had seen many meals when I went to work on it. I stripped the original finish off, cleaned, patched and lightly sanded. Afterward, I applied a dark Danish Oil finish and topped with a polyurethane that I buffed…
A Classic Campaign-Style Makeover
Some of my favorite pieces are campaign-style. They have a great history and classic shape. This dresser needed some refreshing and I was up for the task! The drawer runners were broken and not working properly. I replaced the runners…