HALL STAND TO FIX UP

This hall stand was damaged goods the mirror was broken, timber missing, cracking, legs falling off but I see it as a challenge.

Here is the before picture and I will upload the picture of it finished as it is still in progress.

RESTORE ME!!!!

When I came across this buffet it was literally falling to pieces and fit for the bin.  However the worse it is the better for me.

It was missing two door panels so I had no idea what I would do to fix it.  About 2 months later I came across an old antique bed that had three timber panels on it and guess what there was my three doors I needed.  I replaced the two end panels and fixed them into place and made the middle panel an opening door.  The lip at the back of the buffet was chipped and broken and also beading around the side panels.  My dad came to give me a hand fixing this one up and I must admit it is looking great after a whole day working on it.

This item is now ready for sale after being refurbished.

TIMBER COFFEE TABLE / STORAGE TRUNK

When I got this coffee table it looked very tired as all the natural colour has discoloured of the timber and there was lots of stains on the top.

I sanded the top approx 3 times to get the stains out and to make the table top flat. I sprayed painted the table a off white colour and lightly distressed it which gave it a beachy look.

I just love the way it turned out.....this is now ready for sale!

LARGE COFFEE TABLE WITH CABRIOLE STYLE LEGS

I love working with teak timber and I also love working with this style of furniture which has the curved cabriole style legs.

The table top had slight damage with cup ring marks and scratches so it became an unwanted item which was great for me as it looks better re-vamped anyway.

I painted the base of the table a vivid white colour and lightly distressed it by hand, replaced the handles with glass handles from the UK and painted the top of the table also white but sanded it by hand until the timber started to expose through giving it a very rustic look. 

I just love how the table turned out and it is now for sale.

WRITING BUREAU - TIRED TO GORGEOUS!!!

I was lucky enough to come across this gorgeous old writing bureau which are quite hard to come by these days.  What I loved most was the ball and claw feet.

All the orginial varnish was cracking and peeling so I gave it a light sand and was surprised it was made of jarrah.  After painting it a light cream/white colour I lightly distressed it giving it a shabby chic look.  I have the original key and all inside is clean and intact.

It is up for sale but I am kind of attached to it....see the before and after pictures below.

FROM TIMBER TO SHABBY

Found a gorgeous little timber chair loved the style especially the rolled arms check out the before and after photo