Refablished

✨ A second life for a true classic ✨

This antique Stromberg-Carlson record player cabinet is not for sale—but it was too beautiful not to share.

The top and base were fully stripped and re-stained in a cooler tone to bring the wood back to life, while the ornate details were carefully highlighted with bronze metallic paint to let the craftsmanship shine. The front was decoupaged with stunning paper from , then blended seamlessly with a custom mix of paints for a soft, time-worn finish.

Some of the original trim was missing, so I recreated it the old-school way—by making a mold with putty and casting new pieces in resin to restore the cabinet’s original elegance.

As a longtime vinyl lover with a very full record collection, I’m especially excited that this piece stores a generous number of albums, includes shelving, and still has working interior lights.

This cabinet is ready for its next chapter—and many more years of music and memories.

Do you have a special piece that could use a little reinvention? ✨

✨ Client Reveal: A 70-Year-Old Handmade Pine Desk, Reimagined ✨

This solid pine desk was hand-built over 70 years ago and lovingly used as a vanity table for decades. My client grew up watching it in her home, and it still holds all the charm and history of the hands that made it.

After carefully removing multiple layers of old paint, the most beautiful wood grain emerged — a reminder of just how special these heirloom pieces truly are. 🤍

To honor its history while giving it new life, I refinished it in Snow Owl by Wise Owl Paint (One Hour Enamel) — a crisp, pure white that feels fresh yet timeless. It’s sealed in General Finishes High Performance Top Coat, Semi-Gloss for extra durability and a subtle, elegant sheen.

The top was fully stripped and beautifully restained using General Finishes Oil-Based Stain in the color Flint, bringing out that rich pine character with depth and warmth. ✨

Additional upgrades for its next chapter:
• Sleek brushed nickel hardware
• William Morris–inspired wallpaper lining the drawers
• Casters added for modern function and easy movement
• Restored, stained, and sealed top showcasing that gorgeous natural grain

This transformation is the perfect blend of nostalgia and modern refinement — a cherished family piece ready to live on for generations. 🕊️

Let me know what family heirlooms you’ve been dreaming of refreshing… I’d love to help bring them back to life. 💛

From rough to radiant! This pair of vintage Queen Anne tables needed some serious work when I got them (just check out the before photo). But revealing the gorgeous wood grain beneath the worn finish was pure magic. After stripping the bases of old paint, I gave them a sleek new coat of navy blue (Inkwell) by Wise Owl Paints. The tops were stained with Antique Walnut by General Finishes and sealed with Arm R Seal for long-lasting protection. It’s lovely all the way down to its delicate toes ✨. These beauties are ready for their second life!

Happy Saturday! New piece to share with you all…✨

I was thrilled to receive this roomy six-foot long buffet FOR FREE from a kind person on Facebook Marketplace. I forgot to take a before pic, but it was dark cherry wood and in rough condition.

I gave it a fresh new look with in a custom color match to Sherwin Williams’s Sea Salt; an ultra high-gloss paint with a sheen so lacquered you can see your reflection in it! 🪞This paint is absolutely amazing; but there’s a learning curve and particular studio setup required for an expert finish!

I will be keeping this piece for our home…it’s the perfect storage I needed for my new dining room makeover. I’ll show you all some home makeover photos soon, as well! 💕 I’m also obsessed with my new lamps from .