Ethan Allen Side Table: Two Toned Goodness

We have the most awesome neighborhood around. Tons of kids and  they are truly all great families. I don't think we even have one house that are "those neighbors".

The folks next door to us have given me a few free pieces in the past and this is the latest. Jon brought this over and thought maybe I could do something with it. I almost gave up, but I'm really glad I didn't.

This table had seen better days. It had a drop leaf on both sides, but one no longer had the support, so it just hung there 24/7. I decided to take the leaves off and a friend of mine is going to use them to make vintage signs...I love a good repurpose!

After looking in side the drawer, I saw the "Ethan Allen" stamp and I knew I had to give it my best effort.

After removing the leaves, I sawed off the remaining support and filled the holes. Then I sanded off the original dark finish on the top. I used Cabot water based stain in black..and it didn't turn out black at all, but I love the rusticness (is that a word?) of the wood.

I painted the base a medium gray, distressed and added a feminine pull.

This one will be at the Carver Junk Company sale in June!

~Allison

Keeping What's Left: A Vanity Makeover

This piece started out so sad...but now I'm having trouble parting with it. 

I had to remove about 40% of the veneer as it was buckling on all 4 side drawers and 2 of the 4 panels. Let's just say that heat guns work well for veneer removal...and they can also cause 2nd to 3rd degree burns. Ahem...not that I'd know.

The top and middle drawer were in near perfect condition and I wanted to save those. I'm not a wood purist, but if there are pieces left that look great, I want to preserve that.

Here is after the veneer removal:

And here it is today:

I changed out the pull on this drawer with something I had on hand.

I had to take the mirror off because it was so fragile, but that makes this piece even better. Hang the mirror on the wall for a vanity, but it can double as a desk!

I.am.loving her.

Happy Memorial Day and thank you to all our Veterans!

~Allison

Gilded Armoire: A Second Makeover

A few years back, I redid our guest room. I never got around to writing up a full room redo, because before I finished it, we needed to ditch the guest room idea and give our boys separate rooms.

I first posted about this armoire/dresser here but to give you a recap, here is the original picture:

I went all white and kept the same hardware. And I loved it for a long time.

 But then I tried to sell it...and no one wanted her. So I changed her up...and now I love her even more. If I had a little girl, this would be in her room!

I took a cue from Cassie at Primitive & Proper and used gold Rub n Buff for a gilded effect on the details.

I also added new hardware...crystal knobs with a gold backing. Typically gold isn't my thing, but I love they way they look with the gold accents.

This one is for sale locally, so shoot me a message if you are interested!


~Allison