The Process Can Be Longer Than We Expected... A few days ago I shared with you the origins and sorry starting state of this old commode. It took much longer to sand off the thick and oddly gummy varnishes seemingly poured all over it. I don't know what kind of varnish was used, only that … Continue reading The Old Commode, Transformed – Part 2
A Very Cute Cabinet Just For You
A.K.A. Amal's Funky Cabinet In The Spare Room This was one of the first pieces that got me inspired to do this new obsession of refurbishing old furniture. It came as part of a whole mid-century modern design bedroom set. (I saved a couple more of the pieces.) This is how it started, before I … Continue reading A Very Cute Cabinet Just For You
The Old Commode, Transformed – Part 1
Ask for a thing with inner beauty and it comes right to your door... almost! I was searching through images on Pinterest and wishing someone would deliver to me a really interesting piece that I could possibly use for the entrance of my house to store coats, shoes, hats, etc... I couldn't see it clearly, … Continue reading The Old Commode, Transformed – Part 1
The Joy Of New Projects
Transformations have never been so much fun! I'm so excited to be working on this new stash of beautiful pieces. I've been busy studying design and finding that nothing is as simple or exact as described in the books I'm studying. Most of what I'm finding is a blurred and beautiful combination of Mid-Century Modern, … Continue reading The Joy Of New Projects
Lovely Lines Side Table Rescued & Refurbished – Part 1
On a recent Father & Daughter visit to Finnegan's Flea Market, one of our favourite summer locations, we came across this cute little bench. We originally thought it would be a good addition as a seat to her art-tool box. I fell in love with the bowed legs that gave me the impression it was … Continue reading Lovely Lines Side Table Rescued & Refurbished – Part 1
A Funky New Sock Commode-Dresser
The Funky New Sock Dresser A wise man once told a man's wealth can be seen by how many socks he has. I still don't know if he was pulling my leg or not, but he started me on my obsession to collect funky socks! So, when I started repurposing old furniture I decided to … Continue reading A Funky New Sock Commode-Dresser
Repurposed Tool Box Into Unique Art Supply Storage
Repurposing the discarded into something beautiful and useful again! I found this old, filthy, and ratty tool box on the side of the street. It was covered in construction materials, full of old pipes, bolts, and assorted construction detritus. It spoke to me and I couldn't pass it by! I saw how well it was … Continue reading Repurposed Tool Box Into Unique Art Supply Storage
What we find when finding ourselves
I don't know about you, but I feel I've been looking for myself all my life! I figure the biggest challenge is that I am really uncertain about what I am looking for. So, I'll just continue looking, and... ... REALLY ENJOY ALL THE DIFFERENT "MYSELVES" I FIND. By my count I've been toying with … Continue reading What we find when finding ourselves
The New Renaissance Mindset 