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Antique Acanthus Wreath: Ring Pulls to Bling Pulls
The antique dresser was really nice. Very well constructed, with roomy drawers, interesting legs, and no repairs to be made. It was scratched and dull brown, as they generally are at that age when...
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Vintage French Serving Cart: Ooh La La!
This is the piece that turned me around to appreciate French style furniture. I looked upon this vintage serving cart as more of a challenge, really, than something I wanted to paint. It was a decent...
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Chinoiserie Style: Blue and Gold Vintage Credenza
My favorite adjectives in decorating happen to be: colorful, bright, and gilded. I have been noticing a lot of Chinoiserie style pieces popping up on the design sites and blogs I read. These pieces...
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Tur-key to Tur-quoise: Antique Oak Dining Table
My husband comes up with most of these titles. He’s quite punny. This table was part of a package deal. A buffet I spotted on Craigslist that had me salivating came with this non-matching beat-up...
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South Beach Inspired: The Blue and White Dresser
Okay, so I may not know when to say when. I probably held on way too long to the pink and orange color combination that I loved so much. No one else did. :( Actually, I should say that it … Continue...
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Henredon Campaign Dresser and Nightstands: Sapphire Blue Vintage Gems
I picked up these gems more than two years ago, and squirreled them away until I had a vision, and the tools, workspace and ability to carry out that vision. I’ve been painting furniture for more than...
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American Empire Conversion: Tumble-Down Dresser to Smart Buffet
As I have mentioned before, these old Empire dressers are ubiquitous. And, age does not mean value every time. Since this one was in such terrible condition inside, it wasn’t worth rebuilding and...
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Peacock Green Milkpainted Antique Dresser with Agate and Brass Pulls
Just for fun, while I dragged my heels finishing up some tedious touches on one project, I did a (supposedly) quick project. I had previously stumbled upon, and brought home, the perfect dresser for...
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Artisanal Upholstery: Gilded Antique French Settee and Chair in the...
Traditional upholstery methods plus a fabulous designer fabric make these antique French pieces stand out in a crowd. Have a look at some of the steps they took along the way!
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French Plus Bohemian: A Chair Story in the Traditional Upholstery Manner
What do you get when you mix an old boring chair with new, exciting materials and traditional methods? French Boho, of course...read on!
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