Long time, no Blog!

I'm sorry for I have not updated my blog for awhile. Working full time, spending time with my mini family, taking care of my baby girl, school and everything else going on etc, etc etc...I am still struggling to find a way to balance it all . I just want to take the time to sit down and thank you all for your patience and continued support. If you haven't already checked out my Facebook page, please do so! I encourage you all to share it with your family and friends!!

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I have been working on a few projects..I have an antique canopy bed that I am refinishing for a client, I also have the Zobel Hutch that I will try to finish this weekend (hopefully). I posted a picture of the the canopy bed on my Facebook page, but if you haven't seen it, here it is: 

Over 100 years old! It is very time consuming to do with all the pieces it comes with, but it will be worth it in the end!

The canopy bed is going to be for my client's little girl! I had a chance to meet her when her mommy picked up this dresser from me!

 

Now, I absolutely LOVE this dresser, I almost wanted to keep it after she was finished! But our limited space would just not allow me to do so :/   This vintage style dresser was in GREAT condition. It was sturdy and had spacious drawers. It would have been great for a buffet table or even an entertainment center. How did she look before? Well, here ya go....

How did I refinish her? Well I sanded the top part very lightly, which was veneer! But remember what I mentioned before, veneer is NOT something you should be afraid of. It is still WOOD. Many antiques and vintage furniture have veneer to preserve the quality of the piece! Proper refinishing is a must, but it can be done, I promise you! After sanding, I stained the top and the legs with a dark finish, and painted her aqua blue! How did I get that antiqued look you ask? After distressing her to my liking, I dipped a little bit of the same dark finish I used for the top and legs, using an old t-shirt, I wiped on and quickly wiped off various areas! I then took a trip to Hobby Lobby to change the knobs, and VOILA! She's done! I love how she turned out, don't you??

I hope you all enjoyed this blog! There are more to come, I promise!!! I may even do a contest again so stay tuned! Happy Friday and have a FABULOUS weekend!

xoxo