Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Bison Trade Table

A friend of mine asked me if I could refinish this coffee table that his parents had gotten for him in Singapore years back. He didnt want to just throw it out, even though the glass inlay was broken, parts of the base were chewed and basically the whole table was just a disaster! So I said sure thing, I'll see what I can do. After thoroughly examining this bad-boy I rethought my decision to refinish it, but figured, hey, I've got it, might as well see what I can do. It turned out to be only wood on top and the legs, so restaining, which he wanted, was not an option. But I was able to stain the top and painted the base a deep black after filling in a bunch of scrapes and chewed off pieces. Turned out pretty great if I do say so myself! Oh...and I traded him in bison meat! mmmm

Before:



After:


Monday, February 20, 2012

Keepin' It

So I decided to keep the vintage sideboard and put it in my entryway where the other blue sideboard was. It looks perfect, dontcha think?! So now I'll be refinishing the blue sideboard (again) and selling it instead.


Vintage Chandelier

This is a vintage brass 10-arm chandelier with real crystals. It has over 60 drop crystals and numerous chain crystals with 10 bright lights. Perfect for a dining room, entry way, or living room! I just cleaned it so its ready to hang.

Approximate dimensions:
26"wide at the widest part at the bottom
30" tall with all the chain (can make shorter)


Sunday, February 12, 2012

1930's Walnut Sideboard

I've had this sideboard for a while now and just finally got around to finishing it, and I have to say...I just dont want to let it go :( This sideboard is soooo beautiful. Top is stained with "early colonial" (its kind of a red-ish brown-ish cherry color) and the bottom is done in antique white and slightly distressed. The hardware is original but I painted it black and distressed it through to show some of the original bronze color. This beaut has a silverware drawer in the top drawer that slides back and forth and is lined with original velvet. It also features a secret drawer at the bottom to store all your treasures!





1900's Console Table

I picked up this early 1900's console table in Red Deer last week and couldnt wait to get it finished for my house. Sorry ya'll...shes mine for now! At first I was planning on having it in my living room behind one of the couches, but that just hides her and I want her to show, plus she fits amazingly in my dining room! I finished the top with a dark stain (its darker than the pics show) and sealed it, the bottom is painted in a custom antique white and distressed to pick up all the gorge details. In love :)




Monday, February 06, 2012

Red Deer Pickins'

I went to Red Deer today to meet with our accountant as tax time is quickly creeping up on us! After the 2 hour meeting I needed some serious antique therapy so I hit up a few shops and this is what I got! LOVE my finds...I think I may be keeping the sofa table :)

Antique Eastlake Parlor Table c1800's:



Vintage Occassional Table:


Early 1900's Console/Sofa Table with Bookshelf: