Dresser Commission

Man I get angry at myself.  I am always neglecting to get a good "before" photo. This dresser was dropped off with a request that it be painted off white in a shabby chic style. The dresser was in very poor condition; someone had used a belt sander; naughty, naughty.  I like to restore the top to the natural wood, but the client wanted an all white finish. All for the better, as the natural wood top would have accented the uneven sanding.

Belt sanding can do so much damage unless you are REALLY experienced and the grit is very fine (400) and the wood is very hard.  

The dresser had been through a lot; I could and did pull the dresser apart, easily and with my bare hands.  LOL

Nothing that some glue and clamping won't fix.

Both sides and the back had to be clamped and glued

 

The drawers had to be glued together and existing hardware holes filled.  Dan made a new drawer slide for the bottom along with drawer guides.  This poor dresser had really seen better days.  I was very nervous about how she would work out.

Oh she is so pretty.

I went with hardware close to the colour of the dresser. The flat grey hardward provided looked a bit harsh against the warm white. There is no other dark colour on the piece to use as a contrast.

I am very happy with how well this poor dresser turned out...

Dainty Vanity

I have a weakness for vanities.  

This vanity was in pretty good order.  It is a rare day when you purchase an older piece of furniture that is in perfect shape.  There are always nails missing, drawer guides lost, chipped veneers.

A little bit of fabric to tidy up the hanky drawer

The vanity is painted a soft white and lightly distressed.

The hardware is original and in perfect condition.  

The hanky drawer handles remind me of 

butter scotch candies.

The bevelled mirror is in excellent condition.

$325.

Dainty Blue Secretary

This is my latest project. 

Obviously I have to put the back panels back in place.  We had to replace the door stay and it was so much easier to access through the back.

More pictures to follow.

Mirror Mirror on the Wall

Originally finished in
"poor man's oak"

Mirror Mirror

This mirrors wood frame is painted in a soft white and has been distressed and varnished.  

The bevelled mirror is in excellent condition and is original to the frame.

A beautiful addition to a hall, bathroom or bedroom.

45 inches tall and 22 1/2 inches wide
$75.00

Classic Dining Room Chairs

Before I begin to paint any piece of furniture, I sand it, re-glue, and prime.

I took a facebook poll and everyone voted for the grey/black stripe fabric.  I am very pleased with "the peoples choice"

                      

 

These classically styled chairs are painted with Benjamin Moore Aura Semi-Lustre.  The set consists of one armchair and five dining room chairs.

$300.00

I sold this cabinet today to a young person just starting out.  She said that she was hunting for a couch but decided she wanted this cabinet more!  I really loved this cupboard.  It has such pretty carving on the front and the drawer pulls reminded me of drop ear rings.  It is a soft warm yellow (my favourite colour).  I hope that she enjoys it.

 

I sold a cabinet today, loaded it onto a truck and said good bye.  Things were getting a bit crowded in the house.  I confess that I still have 5 cabinets in the house, although 1 is sold!

I just completed this cabinet, or should I say Dan did.  Dan manufactures and hangs the new doors for me.

This cabinet is a soft yellow with stipple glass

PETITE ROCKING CHAIR

Small rocking chair-I transferred 4 bunny faces along the back.  This chair is stronger than it looks-it holds my weight!