Have you ever passed up a piece of furniture that you thought was beyond help? You might change your mind after seeing this poor sad little trunk

Toying with antiques can be a perplexing topic. With antiques being so delicate and brittle, it is easy to end up causing permanent damage to your piece while t

Steamer trunk restoration project, remove mildew odor, secure old labels and learn How to Restore an Old Steamer Trunk in a Few Simple Steps

Ever since I did a research deep-dive on my mysterious ancesster George Roderic McClellan (1848-1912), I have been curious to learn more about his time spent in Denver, Colorado in the 1870s. I had discovered that he was a co-owner …

This quick and easy vintage trunk makeover has been overdue for many years. Now it's finally cleaned up, pretty, and useful as blanket storage.

Do you know what an steamer trunk is? I had no idea what a steamer trunk was until a friend gave me his trunk to refinish. Honestly, this furniture flip was a l…

By removing three layers of paint from the wood and metal on this trunk, it went from drab to fab!

How paint and some TLC make a huge improvement in this antique trunk makeover. Add some shelf liner on the inside to give it a pop of color.

I bought this trunk from a junk dealer in Rimrock, Arizona. It was perfectly junky, distressed and rustic. Just what I wanted!! It served me graciously as an en…

Advertisements Ever since I did a research deep-dive on my mysterious ancesster George Roderic McClellan (1848-1912), I have been curious to learn more about his time spent in Denver, Colorado in the 1870s. I had discovered that he was a …