Hutch

Grandma’s hutch is being passed down the generations, becoming a cherished family heirloom that holds both sentimental value and rich history. My client was gifted this stunning hutch after her grandmother-in-law’s passing, a beautiful piece that is now a tangible connection to her husband’s heritage. To make something so special a permanent part of their home, one major thing that can be done is by refinishing the piece of furniture to match your personal style and decor. Not only does refinishing breathe new life into the hutch, but it also allows for the incorporation of modern aesthetics while preserving its original charm. Whether choosing vibrant colors to make a bold statement or opting for a more subdued, classic finish, this process can transform the hutch into a centerpiece that reflects the personality of the home. By doing so, the family can celebrate their traditions while giving a nod to contemporary design, ensuring that this beautiful hutch continues to tell its story for generations to come.

My client chose to have her piece refinished in Sherwin-Williams Tricorn Black in a sleek modern solid finish, a choice that enhances the hutch’s timeless design while providing a striking contrast against the light-colored walls of her home. The original hardware was left untouched but cleaned up, maintaining the historical integrity of the piece while also accentuating its refined elegance. This careful balance of old and new not only elevates the aesthetic appeal but also creates a deeper connection to their family legacy, as each brush stroke in the refinishing process reflects their dedication to honoring the past while embracing the future. Additionally, the hutch now serves as a focal point in their living space, adorned with carefully curated decor items that tell their own stories, inviting friends and family to engage with its rich history and the memories it holds.

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

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.

Vintage Wardorbe

Sherwin-Williams color Contented, a subtle yet stunning color, was perfect for giving my clients’ vintage wardrobe cabinet a fresh Second Chance. In choosing this hue, we were able to evoke a sense of tranquility and charm, which beautifully complements the cabinet’s classic design.

Keeping the top a natural wood stain not only highlights the natural beauty of the wood grain but also adds an element of warmth and authenticity to this piece. Revamping the metal extension hanger bar and matching it with the door hinges are fine details that enhance the overall aesthetic and functionality of the wardrobe. This careful attention to detail reflects a commitment to preserving the integrity of a family heirloom while ensuring it serves a practical purpose in modern life.

My client is thrilled with her revitalized wardrobe, knowing that it will continue to hold cherished memories and can be used for many years to come, blending the past with the present.

Antique Tall Boy Dresser

This beautiful antique tall boy dresser is for sale, click on over to Shop Selections for details!

I got my hands on this stunning 1900’s antique dresser, sadly the original tiger wood faced drawers had seen better days. I ended up having to remove the old partly missing and very much chipped veneer and decided to give this beauty a true Second Chance! Changing directions from giving him a restoration I ended up wanting to see him in a green.

Refinished in Sherwin-Williams Oakmoss and heavily glazed in a dark brown slightly distressed in areas I saw fit for an aged look. Removing the original knobs and adding different pulls that I revamped in a Chestnut classed up this handsome fellow. I left his casters on, cleaned them up and refinished them in Chestnut as well for an overall makeover.

Antique Buffet

Gorgeous antique buffet with the perfect curves. I love her legs and wanted to go bare with them! I absolutely love this look and hope you do as well!!

Created by Crawford Furniture Company No.1-B5 with an awesome original sticker on the back for verification.

Refinished in Sherwin-Williams Greek Villa and distressed for a farmhouse charm! Glazed certain areas in Anonymous for a added pop in the details and to help soften her look. The legs and top along with the backsplash are all sanded down and sealed for a bare wood look. Original hardware revamped in white and wet distressed for added character.

Available for purchase please check out Shop Selections for details!

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Antique Hutch

FACT: Family heirlooms are special. I have refinished and restored many custom pieces throughout the years, however, family heirlooms are close to my heart.

I love restoring and refinishing these pieces for various reasons. The main one for me; YOU chose me to carefully re-love your piece. What an honor! I pride myself on wanting to not only make YOU proud of your heirlooms, but also your family members who are still with us today, as well as the original owners who are looking down from heaven. Trust me, the stories these pieces carry are tremendous, but giving them another page to their story is what makes them continued to be past down for more generations to enjoy!

This client piece was passed down from great grandmother, to grandmother, to mother and now to daughter. I cant express enough how beautiful that is in itself.

Refinished in Sherwin-Williams Cityscape. Glazed in Pepercorn. The inside and gorgeous legs have been stained in General Finishes Java.

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1914 White Beauty Hoosier Cabinet

This 1914 White Beauty Hoosier Cabinet has been in my clients family for over 100 years and has seen better days. They wanted this antique beauty to have some parts restored, like the flour sifter, hardware, metal spice holder, and side metal mounts. The original wood body to be refinished in white.

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As I started to strip this gal I found 4 separate paint colors from throughout her life time. Not only was this paint extremely hard to remove but each layer was lead paint. Proper removal required the utmost safety precautions one must do. This gal took me a long time to complete.

Once the paint was removed she was looking rather good in her natural state! I replaced the backing on the top section as the original one had a few cracks and started to fall apart making her less sturdy.

The hardware was black and grimy, but once stripped, soaked and clean I found engraving marker’s and the original color to be nickel! The hinges and knobs were stained from time so I revamped them in nickel to give it a new fresh look.

Priming was the next step!

Once primed, I painted everything in Sherwin-Williams Greek Villa and did a light glaze using Sherwin-Williams Cadet, a soft blue grey to help tie in the porcelain enamel top. Finishing her off with adding nickel casters, like how she had before- once upon a time ago.

This project took time, patience and lots of stripper, sand paper and elbow grease. There was blood, sweat and tears, but we don’t need to go there. I am so happy with how she turned out and even more grateful to add her to my portfolio!

Recent Highlights April

Love all of these colors!! Most recent projects!

“Emmett, what are you doing with my paint stirrers?”

“I’m a king, and these are my swords!”

I’ve been busy playing and enjoying my last few weeks with my half day Preschooler before the Summer Loven goes full blast. August he starts Kindergarten, full day, and life as I know it will undoubtedly change. I will have all three boys in school and an empty house. Talk about excitment and sadness!!

The good thing for you, is I will be able to schedule more jobs and really set off on Second Chance Charms. The past 7 years has been wonderful! I have all of you to thank for that!! You have allowed me to be a stay at home mother while helping pay a bill or two. Thank you!

Xoxo Becca

Buffet TV unit

My grandmother found this piece for sale at Goodwill for me, when I picked it up I fell in love with her serpentine lines and the solidness of this piece. We were looking for something new to place under our TV in the family room since we are renovating the house.

I asked my husband what color and style he wanted and he told me he wanted a sleek black on black look. So that’s what I did for him!

Refinished in a solid look using Sherwin-Williams Tricorn Black, stained the top in a brown. Revamped the original hardware in black.

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