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Do you find Autumn to be as motivating as I do? The fresh, cool Fall air wakes me up and keeps me moving all day long working on projects, coming up with new ideas, and just getting things done! I love the Fall. This weekend brought some great surprises too. The home of a long-time neighbor of ours (40+ years) was recently sold and was being cleaned out this weekend. It was a bit sad, but I was happy to learn that the family who purchased the home was originally from our neighborhood and is ...
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This bed truly was an ugly duckly turned beautiful swan.  So much so, that I don't even want to show you the "before" when this bed was 1970's brown stain.  If I do, you may have that image stuck in your head forever - like an addictive song.  So instead, here's the pretty white... Whoever made this bed was very smart.   There are two sets of slots for the rails to slide into so the bed can fit either a queen or a full mattress. I love that the posts on this frame are ...
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Thanksgiving and Christmas are just around the corner so I've been busy refinishing furniture pieces that are fit with both - like this kids' take and chair set. Whether you're looking for some extra seating at the Thanksgiving table or to surprise the kiddos on Christmas morning, this set is perfect. This table was well-loved when I received it.   The table was covered in paint and glitter which meant it got plenty of use as a craft table.  A quick sanding easily removed the colorful ...
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When I refinish a piece of furniture, I do a little research.  Slowly but surely, I've been educating myself on details like makers names, styles, and construction.  It's exciting when I can narrow down its  timeframe to a particular decade and even more so when I can identify the original manufacturer. This solid wood sideboard has a 1950's flair to it so I began my research there.  From there, I came across the name Haywood Wakefield.   The size and scale is similar to other Haywood Wakefield ...
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What an amazing weekend!  It may have been rainy and dreary, but that didn't stop me from picking up an enormous dining room table to refinish and then later getting outside and visiting the Todd Farm flea market in Rowley, Massachusetts with two of my closest friends. While there weren't many outdoor vendors set up, the Barn at Todd Farm was jam-packed with antiques, decor, and refinished furniture.  If you've never visited Todd Farm, it's worth the trip - even more so on a sunny day. ...
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The college search and application process has my head spinning in all directions lately so I needed a calming project this week to keep myself focussed.  Refinishing this modern white dresser with champagne bronze hardware was exactly what I needed.  Every time I look at the finished project, it relaxes me.   There's no confusing detail or heavy lines, it's just... there.    There doing it's job as the perfect storage unit in a calming off-white color with hardware that's substantial without ...
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