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Learning Tower Stool, Childs Table and an Antique Water Fall Dresser

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One of my favorite clients, with whom I have had the pleasure of essentially refinishing every piece of furniture in her home as well as for her family members, recently asked me to add my personal touch to a few new and previously restored pieces. I had finished the kids’ table years ago, and given her expanding childcare business, it was the perfect time to revamp that same table. Both of us were genuinely impressed with how well it had lasted through the years of wear and tear, a testament to the quality of my work and the care she took in maintaining it. In addition to the table, she presented me with a delightful new piece to work on: a Learning Tower kitchen aid stool designed for those cute little helping hands eager to assist in the kitchen. It was a charming addition, perfect for encouraging her children to get involved in cooking and baking. The last piece I tackled was an antique dresser that I had previously refinished for her; this time, she wanted to change the color from a bright finish to a natural look. The original drawers stayed back at her place, as they complemented the stain beautifully.

For the transformations, I opted for Sherwin Williams Tricorn Black, which gave that classic and timeless appearance to both the kids’ table and the KitchenAid stool, while Reposed Grey brought a soft, elegant touch to the dresser, creating a stunning contrast that truly revitalized her space.

Antique Chest of Drawers

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A returning client wanted her antique chest of drawers refinished. Loving the pattern on the original wood she wanted the faces stained.

Refinished in Sherwin-Williams Gray Matters and glazed in Cyberspace. The top and drawer faces are stained in Minwax Weathered Teak. The casters are revamped in Oil Rubbed Bronze and the original hardware cleaned up and left alone.

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Antique Trunk, Peter Rabbit

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This gorgeous antique trunk used to be my clients grandmothers. The inside is laced with adorable Peter Rabbit fabric.

Refinished in Sherwin-Williams Cyberspace, Well-Bred Brown, Tin Lizzie and Dovetail. I did a blending video on Instagram! All the metal is revamped in Black. Don’t mind Miss Justice showing off her Vogue look 😉

Seriously, I love her
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Cinderella heirloom chest

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A heirloom antique 1800’s chest by Helmers Furniture. Talk about Second Chances! I’m so thrilled to share the back story about this vintage tall chest. Appreciated enough to be passed down to family members throughout the generations but literally never truly loved enough to be accepted which always resulted in hiding this gal in the closet.

When she finally found her way into the hands of my client she too had her hiding in the guest room closet. That is until her eyes had opened to the possibilities of taking one ugly piece of furniture and creating a swan. I refinished a piece for this client back in January, Navy Armoire, and when she came to pick her piece up she already knew her family heirloom was going to be next.

Refinished in Sherwin-Williams Dover White and slightly distressed on the edges. Added a gorgeous stenciled art that my client picked out painted in gold on one door- the side that has no knob. I also added a small stenciled art on the top to tie it all in. She picked out miss-matching knobs in white and gold to showcase this gals new artsy look. Completing this Cinderella story by lining all the drawers in a white and gold paper. From the bottom of her legs to the top of her rail she can now come out of hiding from the dusty closet and be the princess she deserves to be out in the open!