Restoring vintage furniture

You guys know I love the thrill of taking an old and poorly cared for piece of furniture, stripping it down and giving it a new take on life. But sometimes I feel like there is a call to respect the story of a piece. To leave the dings and scratches because they are part...

Sharing step by step how we restored the top of an Victorian Eastlake chest.

I found this hutch in a thrift store, just before Christmas… good for me that it was before Christmas! That made it easier to convince, Trav, my husband, to bring it home for me! I loved the shape of it and all of the glass! I don’t see hutches as often with glass on the

I purchased this antique dresser from a friend who lives down the street from me. Isn’t she a beauty? The mirror was in excellent shape, no scratches or anythin…

Do you love furniture flips and upcycling? check out these 21 creative before and after painted furniture makeovers. Some are vintage, some are ikea but they are all beautiful and full of inspiration and you'll find what you love if you're decorating on a budget. #diy #dresser #makeover

Check out this beautiful upcycle idea for old furniture you can find at your local thrift store or flea market. This creative paint job is perfect for vintage dressers and chests. #diy #makeover #furniture

There are many techniques you can use to update old furniture and I'm sharing all that I know on the blog and it's not just paint.

We didn't expect this stunning, rustic finish when we saw her $8 table!

I'm sharing our painted bedroom furniture today, and everything I used to do it! Four years later, it still looks as good as it did the day I painted it!