This dilapidated vintage accent table definitely needed a makeover. The top was toast, and the finish was wearing away elsewhere. It sat and sat in my workshop while I decided what to do with it. Then I had an inspiration. Several years ago, I helped one of my kids do …
This pair of nightstands was very sad. They were giving me flashbacks to the 1970s. All they needed were wood paneling and gold shag carpeting to complete the look. Definitely time for a 21st-century makeover! Step 1: Removing the Old Since the new hardware was going to be very different, …
I blazed a trail to find a vintage three-drawer dresser for a project I wanted to replicate. I’d seen a similar dresser online updated with white paint and denim-look drawers, and I just had to try it myself. Giddy up! The good, the bad, & the ugly… The good? The …
Want to learn how to make a simple seat cushion? I’m in the middle of a major overhaul of a 3-drawer dresser for next week’s makeover reveal, so I thought I’d provide a helpful tutorial in the meantime. I recently made this seat cushion for my brother’s rocking chair. It’s …
This scrolled foot accent table was a great find in need of a little TLC. It was undeniably wobbly, and the scratched top was covered with rings from beverage glasses. But despite a little wear, it was otherwise in good shape (kind of like us after the holidays!). You know …
Do you have barstools like this needing a makeover? This is a popular basic barstool style that, well, lacks style, not to mention comfort. It’s simple to make cushions to turn these generic seats into bespoke perches. In this week’s post, I’ll show you how as I create a set …
Dogs need furniture, too! As a special holiday treat, let’s take a look at how to replace a dilapidated dog bed cover. Many of you may have fur babies that would appreciate a gift from Santa like this! A friend asked me to construct a new cover for her pup’s …
When we last saw this pair of chairs, they were stripped and waiting for their glow up. Not only did they need refreshing (see Vintage Chairs Part 1: From Turkeys to Turnkeys) but they also had to coordinate with each other for my clients’ room. Stain & Poly Before staining, …
It’s time for the Great Thanksgiving Chair Saga! As you may recall from my last post, I had appointed my brother host for this year’s Thanksgiving. In exchange, I agreed to reupholster several items in his home, among them his Danish teak dining room chairs. After decades of use in …
My brother’s pair of retro sling chairs needed some serious TLC. Since I appointed him host for our family Thanksgiving, I agreed to reupholster these as well as his dining room chairs. This pic doesn’t adequately demonstrate how desperately they needed a redo. The chairs had come from another relative …
