When I first saw this post master’s roll top desk at Morgantown Market, I knew it was only a matter of time before it was mine! It has such special features including a secret hidden latch!
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Earth Week with Habitat for Humanity
On Wednesday, I had the pleasure of visiting my local Habitat for Humanity ReStore. Now I’ve been there before hunting for painting projects and staging items, so this was not my first trip. This particular visit was special because I met with their team to collaborate in celebrating Earth Day this year!
Antique Chippendale Settee
It’s been a few weeks since I last updated you on the status of my antique Chippendale settee! I’m happy to report that it’s all finished and looking mighty fine!
A Pair of Bergere Nightstands
Pairs of matching nightstands are hot commodities in my selling area. Every time I get my hands on a pair, they sell almost immediately! The problem is that finding lovely antique or vintage styles of nightstands is really hard if not impossible. I usually wind up salvaging them by splitting vanities and desks in half! Let’s dive in and see how it’s done.
A Cherry Corner Cupboard Makeover
A few weeks ago, a friend of a regular customer of mine reached out to me to see if I’d be willing to paint a cherry corner cupboard for her. It was well-made and she loved the piece itself, but the current finish on it no longer coordinated with her home decor tastes. Using Marzipan and Schloss by Miss Mustard Seed’s Milk Paint, I took this corner cupboard out of the 1990’s and aged it about 100 years!
