Wooden Toolboxes Makeovers
When I first got the two wooden toolboxes, they were pretty rough—scratched up, stained, and worn from years of use. But underneath all that, I could tell the wood had real character waiting to shine through. I started by stripping off the old finish, slowly revealing the beautiful grain and color underneath. The boxes were […]
Very Poplar Headboard
My client wanted a unique headboard. She’d already done the whole IKEA thing and wanted something that would last and would make a statement. After talking through her whole project, we concluded that a live-edge headboard would make that statement. We met at my live-edge vendor and looked through a bunch of slabs. You can […]
Ice Box Repurposed to a Liquor Cabinet
This is a classic wooden ice box from the early 1900’s that has been lovingly refinished and transformed into a beautiful home bar or storage cabinet. It is a great combination of vintage charm and sophisticated functionality! The quarter-sawn oak exterior has been carefully sanded and stained with a warm brown finish on all sides, […]
Case Bonita Wallhanging
Well, Casa Bonita made it through COVID by being bought by the creators of South Park. And there is a lottery to get tickets to get into the restaurant now. It’s been around a long time and is an icon on West Colfax. It’s been the place of many visits with out-of-towners and birthday parties. […]
A Desk to Remember
My client connected with me about converting a piano into a desk. He had tried to donate the piano but it had a cracked soundboard so they couldn’t take it. He came up with the idea of converting it to a desk to honor his wife who had passed away the previous summer. We talked […]
Arizona Couch Table
I got a couple of gorgeous pieces of Ash from ArborScape Woods. I had some friends that wanted a couch table for their vacation home in Arizona. After taking off all the bark, I had it flattened at a shop that has the machinery to do it quickly and with great results. I filled in […]
Antique Plant Stand Refinished
Some friends had a family heirloom that wanted to be refinished but was in pretty bad shape from water damage over the years, especially the top. I didn’t know about how to do veneer at the time so I bought a piece of marble from Amazon and that worked great. I stripped, sanded, and stained […]
Repurposed Wall Art Ideas for Every Room in Your Home
Are you looking for creative and unique ways to spruce up your home? Look no further! Repurposed wall art has become a popular trend in recent years, and for good reason. Not only is it an affordable way to decorate your home, it’s also an eco-friendly option. The possibilities are endless when it comes to […]
Live Edge Repurposed End Tables
I repurposed an old desk into two end tables. The first thing I did was take it all apart and start refinishing it. I stained it with black stain and finished it with satin polyurethane. The top wasn’t in good shape so I created tops with some live edge Mulberry wood I had. I cut […]
Fire Sale Mantel
This was my first epoxy project. I got a great deal on the slab. There had been a fire at the wood place and it smelled like smoke. I had it flattened at 4 Chicks Furniture and it took away any smell. I taped up the bottom and edges as well as I could. Unfortunately, some of […]