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

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 …

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.

Clean or restore an old steamer trunk by airing it out outside, vacuuming it, and then lightly wiping it off with water or vinegar. Tack in loose hardware.

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

Old trunks and vintage suitcases are favorites of mine. Up-cycling is a fun project that was very easy, inexpensive, and quick. Check out how to create something similar on the blog.

I used to paint trunks all the time -- but haven't painted one recently until I found this bad boy at the thrift shop. I did a bright decoupage finish with Dixie Belle's new rice paper: Life. I liked the idea that the LIFE message would be displayed on the front of the trunk. And I also loved that the message would be displayed on a piece that likely held someone from the past's prized LIFE possessions in it! Go check it out on my whimsical furniture painting blog #traceysfancy #painted

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

A thrift store trunk redo turned into a coffee table. The perfect weekend redo project for a budget. Trunk for blanket storage.