Some very dear friends of mine got married last month. As with most marriages, this one came with the expense privilege of furnishing a ...

Here's a handsome antique art deco dresser that I've had in my workshop all summer. It initially belonged to a client who refinished it himself in red but didn't care for the end result. I can't remember the specific logistics, but somehow I ended up with it and we put the project on the back burner. A couple weeks ago we decided to revisit it and see what could be done to give it a new look. First and foremost the red had to go. It's a bit of a jarring tone, so we opted for a nice rich…

Does your kitchen need a serious overhaul? I thought I needed a complete remodel on mine, too, but my budget simply precluded doing any major home

Furniture refinishing, vintage decor, antiques, cottage, flea market style, interior design

Oops. It's April and I don't have a blog post up! I've started this post a while ago and it just sat. I've had so many thin...

Whether you're looking for more storage, counter space, or extra seating, a kitchen island is always a good solution.

I got this gorgeous antique dresser about a month ago but wanted to save it as I had something special in mind. The dresser itself dates to about 1900 and is mahogany and mahogany veneer, with an early varnish surface, bandy cabriole legs, and a lovely carved apron with shell detail in the center. The drawers on the piece worked poorly, and I knew it would be the perfect candidate to turn into a kitchen island. With all the delicate detail, I wanted to honor its age and character by…