antiquefurniture – Second Chance Charms

Antique Tall Boy Dresser

Published on March 20, 2023March 20, 2023 by Second Chance Charms2 Comments

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

Published on January 18, 2021January 18, 2021 by Second Chance Charms1 Comment

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!

Antique Hutch

Published on January 31, 2020January 30, 2020 by Second Chance Charms1 Comment

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.

1914 White Beauty Hoosier Cabinet

Published on August 11, 2019August 12, 2019 by Second Chance Charms7 Comments

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

Published on May 1, 2019 by Second Chance CharmsLeave a comment

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

Published on April 6, 2019 by Second Chance Charms1 Comment

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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Recent January Highlights

Published on February 4, 2019 by Second Chance CharmsLeave a comment

Most recent pieces! If you missed these gorgeous gals click on over to read all about them! Two of these pieces were for sale and sold! Stay tuned in for more Inventory Selections as well as Custom Furniture debuts!

2018 Portfolio

Published on January 17, 2019December 30, 2019 by Second Chance Charms1 Comment

Second Chance Charms had a wonderful 2018 year! Refinishing a total of 78 pieces, fifteen of them were inventory selections and one donation piece! This year brought welcomed challenges and some old family heirlooms!

Thank you! Thank you!

There is no line between fine art and illustration; there is no high or low art; there is only art, and it comes in many forms.
― James Gurney

Looking back on 2018 I was able to finish my Boutique Room project, I was featured in The Happy Home Newsletter as well as Featured in VoyagePhoenix! Last year my goal was Illustration. I didn’t get to do videos (camera shy) but I did try to show tutorials via photos on Behind the Scenes Furniture Group on Facebook. This year I want to Focus. I want to focus on myself, my family and how this passion makes me incredibly happy and humbled.

Thank you for being apart of my journey, supporting my business and allowing me to do what I love!

https://secondchancecharms.com/2018/01/12/1920s-library-card-catalog/

https://secondchancecharms.com/2018/01/24/antique-china-cabinet/

https://secondchancecharms.com/2018/01/25/kidkraft-retro-kitchen/

https://secondchancecharms.com/2018/01/30/french-provincial-end-table-2/

https://secondchancecharms.com/2018/02/01/vintage-new-century-sewing-machine-cabinet/

https://secondchancecharms.com/2018/02/02/heirloom-quality-coffee-table-by-weiman/

https://secondchancecharms.com/2018/02/06/antique-side-table/

https://secondchancecharms.com/2018/02/08/dresser-9/

https://secondchancecharms.com/2018/02/12/french-provincial-set/

https://secondchancecharms.com/2018/02/13/side-table-3/

https://secondchancecharms.com/2018/02/15/nightstands-6/

https://secondchancecharms.com/2018/02/21/armoire-4/

https://secondchancecharms.com/2018/02/22/buffet-4/

https://secondchancecharms.com/2018/02/23/baby-gates/

https://secondchancecharms.com/2018/03/01/piano/

https://secondchancecharms.com/2018/03/13/hall-bench/

https://secondchancecharms.com/2018/03/14/twin-bed-frame/

https://secondchancecharms.com/2018/03/15/coat-rack/

https://secondchancecharms.com/2018/03/20/buffet-5/

https://secondchancecharms.com/2018/03/22/french-provincial-lingerie-chest/

secondchancecharms.com/2018/03/27/farmhouse-table-and-bench/

https://secondchancecharms.com/2018/04/04/__trashed-4/

https://secondchancecharms.com/2018/04/30/dining-chair/

https://secondchancecharms.com/2018/05/02/serpentine-dresser/

https://secondchancecharms.com/2018/05/16/dining-table-11/

https://secondchancecharms.com/2018/05/17/trunk-2/

https://secondchancecharms.com/2018/05/21/dining-table-and-chairs-2/

https://secondchancecharms.com/2018/06/08/retro-nightstand/

https://secondchancecharms.com/2018/06/11/tv-entertainment-center-2/

https://secondchancecharms.com/2018/06/19/hutch-3/

https://secondchancecharms.com/2018/07/09/baby-crib/

https://secondchancecharms.com/2018/07/11/retro-dresser-and-nightstand/

https://secondchancecharms.com/2018/07/16/antique-cabinet/

https://secondchancecharms.com/2018/08/14/sideboard/

https://secondchancecharms.com/2018/08/18/double-pedestal-desk/

https://secondchancecharms.com/2018/09/01/farmhouse-coffee-table-2/

https://secondchancecharms.com/2018/09/03/kidney-shaped-desk/

https://secondchancecharms.com/2018/09/05/ornate-buffet-and-mirror/

https://secondchancecharms.com/2018/09/12/mixed-matched-coffee-table-and-end-table/

https://secondchancecharms.com/2018/09/13/mirror-2/

https://secondchancecharms.com/2018/09/17/dresser-10/

https://secondchancecharms.com/2018/09/28/cottage-chic-bedroom-set/

https://secondchancecharms.com/2018/10/04/2-drawer-accent-leg-chest/

https://secondchancecharms.com/2018/10/08/rustic-wooden-desk/

https://secondchancecharms.com/2018/10/05/lift-top-coffee-table/

https://secondchancecharms.com/2018/10/10/tv-entertainment-unit-3/

https://secondchancecharms.com/2018/10/24/french-provincial-bedroom-set/

https://secondchancecharms.com/2018/10/26/display-cabinet/

https://secondchancecharms.com/2018/11/02/small-display-cabinet/

https://secondchancecharms.com/2018/11/03/french-provincial-hutch-2/

Thank you for looking!

xoxox- Becca

2017 Portfolio, 2016 Portfolio, 2015 Portfolio, 2014 Portfolio

French Provincial Bedroom Set

Published on October 24, 2018October 23, 2018 by Second Chance Charms2 Comments

My favorite gray colors came together and I couldn’t be happier!

Available for purchase click over to Shop Selections to view details!

French provincial style bedroom set perfect for any room! This set includes a dresser, mirror and two nightstands. Refinished in a two tone look with glazed. The main base color is Sherwin-Williams Dovetail Gray and the lighter gray color is Reposed Gray. Glazed in Black Fox (which is a darker gray color). Original hardware revamped in Nickel and glazed in Black for an added POP of beauty!

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Antique Cabinet

Published on July 16, 2018July 16, 2018 by Second Chance CharmsLeave a comment

This lovely antique cabinet came all the way from California for a Second Chance! Once belonging to my clients mother she finally wanted to give her a new look. Over time this piece started to have its wear and tear, as you can see in the before pictures, and needed some help!

Taking off the fabric backdrop and old veneer was a start! Refinished in Sherwin-Williams Indigo Batik and glazed in brown. My client has the glass door fronts at home as well as the glass shelves. I can’t wait to see what it looks like in her space!