Mid Century Ikat Chairs
These mid century chairs came from a local auction last weekend. I knew both chairs needed to be ruepholstered, but I did not realize there was scuffed white paint on the right sides of each chair....
View ArticleSmall Antique Buffet
I love the look of antique buffets. This baby one caught my eye because of the size and it had great bones. The top was a little rough, but it was sturdy and in pretty great shape. I knew I wanted...
View ArticleA dark wood dresser with a white top
I shared this dresser on both my facebook page and a post here on the blog a little while ago. My original plan was to paint it (I had been thinking a darker blue) and highlight all of the trim and...
View ArticleA walnut and white mid century dresser
Ahh… the clean lines of mid century pieces are just so great! I picked this one up from a garage sale along with the matching nightstand (still have to figure out what to do with that one!) knowing I...
View ArticleA Geometric Mid Century Dresser
I love geometric designs and mid century furniture. Last year I painted a geometric nightstand and had to bring the design back for this Dixie mid century dresser. When I bought it, the finish...
View ArticleBefore & After: Mid Century Modern Credenza with a Glossy White Top
I was really excited to find his mid century credenza on craigslist. I haven’t worked on one in a while and as soon as I saw it I was already thinking of what I wanted to do with it… patin it all...
View ArticleFresh and Modern High Gloss Dresser with Geometric Drawers
Hi friends! I’m really excited about this piece I get to share with you today. I feel like I have come full circle with this Broyhill Premier credenza from the Modern Classic line. I did the same piece...
View ArticleMid Century Modern LA Period Dresser Makeover
Hi friends! I’m back again with my sporadic posting. It’s busy in these parts and I just don’t have the time that I used to, but I’m still slowing chugging away on projects. Today I have a mid...
View ArticleMid Century 9 Drawer Dresser in Gloss White and Dark Wood
I’ve done my fair share of long mid century credenzas in white and wood, but it’s a combination I rarely tire of and it’s a quick sell here in the Seattle area. I’m sure your not surprised I have...
View ArticleGel Stain Video Tutorial (Staining without Stripping)
*Disclosure: this post contains affiliate links. Last fall I wrote a post sharing my method for staining with gel stain over an existing finish. Please note that this method is definitely not for every...
View ArticleWoodworking: Building a Custom Kitchen Island
Hey, Friends! Who here loves furniture? I assume most of you do since that’s what this whole entire blog is centered around Over the past few years I’ve grown more and more appreciative of quality...
View ArticleSatin Black Mid Century Nightstand Makeovers
Hello! Last year I redid a LA Period mid century modern dresser and was really happy with how it came out. When I purchased that dresser it came as a set with two little nightstands, and as I did with...
View ArticleGrey and Natural Walnut Mid Century Dresser
Hello, friends! I took on a large dresser project which involved a lot of updating. In the end it took more work than I anticipated, but it is a big transformation and something the piece needed. This...
View ArticleMid Century Modern LA Period Dresser Makeover
Hi friends! I’m back again with my sporadic posting. It’s busy in these parts and I just don’t have the time that I used to, but I’m still slowing chugging away on projects. Today I have a mid century...
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