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

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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)

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 :)

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:

Out of Commission

I was so excited to go out on Saturday night with some friends, I stopped and got a Starbucks to keep me awake... I knew it was going to be a late night. Then I went to get my nails done (Have I ever mentioned that gel nails are essential to detailed finishing?). As I was waiting for the red light to turn green in the left hand lane I saw an old, muddy jeep flying in the rear-view mirror...I knew what was coming.* EEEEEK SPPPPLLAASH* (thats the sound of me being rear-ended and my grande skinny caramel latte spilling all over my car) Dang it. I had been hit...and hard. I mean this jeep was a'flyin! So i got out (light is STILL red) and had the go get the girl out of her jeep and this is what I got:

me: umm hi
her: (in a valley girl voice) like, is there even any damage?
me: umm yes, to my car but not to yours, lets pull over out of traffic so we can exchange info.
her: well, ok, but, like, can we go to the Shell station, I need to get gas.
me: ummmmm...sure (thinking, you idiot, you just rear ended me and your concerned about getting fuel right now???!!)

Ok, so we pull over to the Shell station, for her convenience, and it was just heck for me, I mean, I was trying to be the nicest I could be, because I have rear ended someone too, and I know that it sucks, but this girl was not sorry or worried in the slightest. She was a complete ditz. Didnt have her insurance on her, had to call mommy and daddy to get her information. WOW. (all in the meantime she goes into the Shell station, buys herself some candy and a drink and fuels up...me with whiplash and coffee all over my car.)

Needless to say...I didnt get my nails done, and I didnt go out that night...and I didnt get my latte either! haha. AND I will be out of commission for I dont know how long, but there will be no furniture for a bit here. :(

GOOD NEWS though! I have some very exciting opportunities coming up for 2012...stay tuned!



Idaho Farm Table *SOLD*

This vintage kitchen table is from a farm house in Idaho. It is solid pine and very sturdy. It has been refinished with a dark walnut stain and top-coated. The base has been painted in an antique white/cream color and heavily distressed and glazed to pick up all the details and markings. It has a very neat stow-away leaf that ads lots of character. I see this piece in an eat-in kitchen, its the perfect size, or as a desk or even a kitchen island! Sold to a cute couple that just moved from New Zealand!
Before: (this one took A LOT of sanding!)

 After:

Forgot this little number!

Hi all...forgot to post this cute vintage occassional table. Im keeping it for the time being, it goes so well in my office!

Black and Gold Frenchie *SOLD*

This is a solid wood French Provincial style dresser with 6 drawers. Painted in black and cream with lots of gold accents and glazing! The sides are covered in gold textured paper. Sealed with a glossy top-coat. Perfect for an entryway piece, sideboard or as a bedroom dresser, of course. This dresser also has a matching gold mirror that mounts right on the dresser. Pictures do not do this one justice!