"DISTRESSING" Post Archive

Distressed Black Sideboard Makeover

Distressed Black Sideboard Makeover

May 29, 2018

Hello there! I have a quick before and after for you today.  I picked up this sideboard at an antique store and couldn't wait to get started on it.  It happens to be my very favorite brand of furniture - Berkey and Gay.  Their pieces are extremely detailed, well made, wood throughout and will last for many... Read More

Snow White Hutch Makeover

Snow White Hutch Makeover

Dec 14, 2017

The hard part about settling in after moving is figuring out where all the things GO.  Storage in our new house looks much different than storage in the new house, and I'm still figuring out my groove.  One place that was am obvious difference was the kitchen.  There is WAY LESS cabinet space in the new kitchen ( Read More
12 Amazing Farmhouse Furniture Transformations

12 Amazing Farmhouse Furniture Transformations

Apr 18, 2017

For the Furniture Round-Up for April, I decided to feature artists who transformed pieces into a farmhouse feel! We had some really farmy-feeling pieces submitted! I don't know if farmhouse style furniture is your cup of tea, but I find it cozy & comforting. The owner behind each featured piece of furniture is highlighted, to give you an opportunity... Read More
Farmhouse Style Tables – A Makeover

Farmhouse Style Tables – A Makeover

Mar 9, 2017

Hello friends! I'm super excited to share this makeover with you.  I picked these pieces up on Sunday, and they are already finished!  Finding matching sets like this is tough, so I snatched them up quick.  They started as this orange pine finish - not too pretty. Read More
Blush Vanity & Custom Color Mixing

Blush Vanity & Custom Color Mixing

Mar 2, 2017

Hello there!

I've been shopping over the past few days trying to increase my inventory for the spring.  I came across this vanity and knew it was coming home with me! 

It looked like someone had already started to work on it - but got a little overwhelmed and quit.  The mirror was missing, and someone had tried to start to... Read More