Tag: distressed

  • Repurposed Headboard turned into bench

    Repurposed Headboard turned into bench

    So I’ve always wanted to tackle the headboard repurposed into bench project. Luckily, I married a wonderful handy-man who loves to help with my projects. We’ve picked up this old but still very solid headboard and it sat in the garage for a while waiting for some inspiration. Hubby picked up some 2×4’s and started…

  • Classic Paris Grey Dresser

    Classic Paris Grey Dresser

    I’ve been waiting for good daytime light to snap pics of this beautiful dresser I finished a few days ago but the last few days have been snowy and overcast. I might have to invest on some good photography lighting kits in the near future. Oh boy… hubby is not going to like all these…

  • Chic Console Table

    Chic Console Table

    Hubby needed a TV Console Table for his man cave so he picked up this old unit from an auction. It was well used but the wood was solid and the finish just needed a little TLC. I thought it needed a touch of modern and a bit of up lifting. Hubby sanded down the…

  • Beautiful Antique Dresser & Swing Mirror

    I picked up this piece from a nice gentleman who lived nearby. Having recently moved to Orangeville, Ontario, we haven’t really had the chance to explore the area as much as we would have liked. He lived about 5 minutes away. We arrived at his house and were taken aback by the breath taking view…

  • Shabby Chic Coffee Table & End Tables

    I picked up this set at yet another auction. The three piece set coffee table and end tables was originally a dark mahogany finish with a little wear on them. It was a great find as I had just bought a brand new quart of Old White ASCP (Annie Sloan Chalk Paint). This previously loved set needed…

  • Antiqued Rocking Chair

    This “up-cycling” business has become quite the hobby. I’ve now become an auction addict, always looking for antique pieces to “up-cycle” (love this new word) and refinish. The moment I saw this Rocking Chair, I knew it had great potential. For this real wood (and quite heavy) piece I’ve decided to experiment with the Cottage-white…