Back to the Beginning, Well Kind of...

To explain this journy we need to go back the beginning. Which in this case, starts at a very early age of 12.......
(To be Continued)
Below you will find examples of projects/and custom work that I've currated and done over the past 2 exciting years.

Let's Start at 2021

  • The Brick Brook 6 Dresser

    [Andrea]
    SOLD
    63 w · 18 d · 36 h

    The one that started it all.
    This Brick mass produced “Brook style” dresser received quite the makeover. It's original white finish had chipped, was covered in princess stickers in areas, and the left bottom drawer was completely being held by tape.
    Her previous owner had set her outside with the dreaded “FREE” sign dangling in the wind. First step was to clean the entire dresser, then sand the failing finish completely smooth to the touch. Next came the repairs, regluing all of the drawer parts back together and adding a custom Red Oak base (inspired by the DIY WIFE) stained in Walnut, to help lift it off the ground and remove the two bun feet that were completely cracked.
    She was finished with Behr Loftlight [MQ3-09]and updated Gold Square knobs from Home Depot.

    09·25·21

  • Walmart Pine Nightstands

    [Borrowed Blue]
    SOLD
    15 w · 12 d · 24 h

    To be able to afford and make room for my large nightstand journey. I need to
    refinish & rehome these basic end tables purchased from Walmart in my early
    college years. These had major damage to the legs, due to my loving fur babies
    climbing them to get onto our bed over the years. Repairs with multiple layers
    of Bondo and sanding with my first purchase paint color. Hazelwood from Fusion
    Mineral Paints. This lighting drastically brought out the blue undertones of
    this grey base color. Second life restored onto the future owner of these end tables to be used in her livingroom.

    10·01·21

  • 1950's MCM Blonde 6 Dresser

    [Obsidian]
    SOLD
    55 w · 16 d · 31.5 h

    This vintage blonde 6 drawer dresser was another "FREE" diamond found on FBMP. She needed alot of veener patching and I discovered the Mistint section of Lowe's. Both Basalt Grey [6208-63] SICO and Volcanic Rocks [6208-83] SICO were only $1 for a whole sample can. BIG SCORE!
    Upon listing this dresser online, Brittany reached out and was in love with the two-tone modern look. She wanted the tiniest matte black cabinet knobs, so that the hardware could disappear on the dresser.

    10·09·21

  • IKEA Tarva Nightstands

    [Venetian]
    SOLD
    29.5 w · 15.62 d · 32.5 h

    In the long pursuit of trying to source large nightstands for my own person master
    bedroom and not willing to pay for 300 each side, one may say I snapped or lost
    my mind (according to the hubby) when he witnessed me from down the hall,
    taking my cordless circular saw to our 6 drawer Tarva dresser to cut in half. It
    had been crammed into the dark cervices of our master closet, not living up to
    its potential, this was one dream I was determined to make work. I had a vision
    and hell or highwater I was going to make it happen. I added ¼ birch plywood
    slats to the front of both dressers and paint washed them with 50/50 water and
    Spanish Sand [OR-W07] The tops were completed in a white wax from Micheals
    (as it was what I could afford at the time) and no hardware? Yes, 2 solid years later I finally decided to add Antique Brass Round Knobs.

    12·02·21

  • 9 French Provincial

    [Dutchess]
    SOLD
    64 w · 19 d · 31.5 h

    This was my first ever custom commission that had reached out over Facebook Marketplace
    from my very first add. I can never say thankyou enough Alana. She reached out
    with a very specific design that would match her already previously purchased French
    provincial nightstands from a high-end boutique. She hoped that I would be able
    to find/paint match and design a stencil. We found the perfect dresser down the
    block, we virtually matched her metallic sparkled Rust-Oleum Metallic
    Accents Water Based Metallic Finish in White Pearl and purchased specific
    French provincial looped hardware from Home depot , that were spray painted in
    Ultra Pure White [UPW] by Behr.

    07·22·22

  • China Cabinet

    [Vera]
    SOLD
    48 w · 12 d · 80 h

    After perusing FBMP late one night. Dollar signs flashed in front of my screen. Just posted 2 mins ago, a “FREE” upper China cabinet with no damage to the glass or inner shelfs. Seller stated that he needed to purge his garage space and this was closest to the door. Off we went to secure the goods.
    I briefly explained my plan for this and was met with a “shrug emoji”. Not everyone sees the value in what they have and Vera was definitely valuable. Spruced up with a new beadboard backing, Crown Moulding, Base Moulding and another custom red oak base to build Vera to the grandeur she deserves.
    Decked out in new hinges, escutcheons and antique knobs from Lee Valley. This allowed changes to make her center door openable. Painted in Cracked Pepper by Behr, (2023’s Color of The Year) it gives the deepest Black/Blue, depending on the time of day. Sometimes in this line of work you miss pieces and I have had my share of seller’s remorse. Vera being one of them. Her new owner was blown away I was willing to part ways and reassured me that she would be a returning customer.

    02·13·22

  • Pine 9 Drawer Dresser

    [Lauren]
    SOLD
    0 w · 0 d · 0 h

    This was the first major investment into my flipping journey. This pine dresser was being used as a boy's     nursery table and came with the cutiest Bear drawer knobs. (someday ill use them on something)
    Winds Breath     GR-W06 Behr

    04·17·22

  • Vintage Sewing Chest

    [Adeline]
    SOLD
    0 w · 0 d · 0 h

    Mixture of Ash & Hazelwood from Fusion Mineral Paints

    07·26·22

Onward to 2022

  • 9 Drawer Dresser Split Into Nightstands

    [Eloise]
    SOLD
    0 w · 0 d · 0 h




    06·07·22

  • 7 Drawer Dresser with Hidden inside Drawer

    [Desire]
    SOLD
    0 w · 0 d · 0 h



    06·09·22

  • 6 Drawer Dresser

    [Brittany]
    SOLD
    0 w · 0 d · 0 h

    Riveria Beach by Behr
    Black by Behr


    06·20·22

  • Pine Tallboy & 2x Nightstand Set

    [Adele]
    SOLD
    0 w · 0 d · 0 h


    07·27·22

  • 6 Drawer Teak Dresser

    [Matilda]
    SOLD
    0 w · 0 d · 0 h



    07·31·22

  • Red Oak Coffee Table - SOLD

    [Edith]
    SOLD
    0 w · 0 d · 0 h



    08·07·22

  • Handmade Heirloom Oak Mirror - SOLD

    #14
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    09·22·22

  • Oak Table & 4 Chairs - SOLD

    #16
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    10·14·22

  • MCM 6 Drawer Dresser - SOLD

    #17
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    11·06·22

  • 7 Dining Table Set & Chairs

    #18
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    12·18·22

  • 8 Drawer Dresser - SOLD

    #19
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    12·28·22

Diving Into 2023

  • Ethan Allen 6 Drawer Dresser - SOLD

    #20
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    04·25·23

  • Ethan Allen Door Cabinet - SOLD

    #21
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    04·25·23

  • Dining Table Refinish - SOLD

    #22
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    06·09·23

  • Vintage Headboard & Footboard - SOLD

    #24
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    06·07·23

  • Pine Sideboard - SOLD

    #23
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    07·06·23

  • Bar Cabinet with Custom Cut Quartz Top - SOLD

    #26
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  • Faux Wood Coffee Table - SOLD

    #27
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  • Pair of Nighstands Split From 9 Drawer Dresser - SOLD

    #25
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  • 6 Drawer Dresser with Cedar Base

    [Joelene]
    SOLD
    47.75 w · 15.75 d · 36.25 h

    This 6-drawer laminate dresser was graciously given by my befriends mom Holly. She offered it to me with other furniture knowing that I would be able to redesign and remold it into the modern times. Started with taking of the existing plastic molding on the top 2 drawers. Used a hack from IKEA using RÖDEBY bamboo arm rest trays cut to size for slatted pattern fronts. Stripped the bottom trim piece and moved it down to complement the shape of the dresser. Decided to go with my two favorite paint colors from Sherwin Williams, Tricorn Black & Dark Olive. Tried my hand out on a new designed base and legs combo. I decided to
    use some left-over cedar boards that had been collecting dust in the back of the garage. Upgraded the old dropped vintage pulls to a clean, bronze sleek modern knobs purchased from Amazon. Listed this piece on FBMP and had a couple inquires. One potential buyer wanted me to repaint and change the knobs but backed out last minute. Now it lives with currently in my sister’s master bedroom.

    09·11·23

  • 7 Drawer Dresser

    [Pandora]
    SOLD
    0 w · 0 d · 0 h




    08·03·23

  • 4 Drawer Flutted Dresser

    [Dusk]
    SOLD
    0 w · 0 d · 0 h

    This was my 3rd final client of 2023 season. Lisa reached out after seeing one of my FBMP ad’s. She was looking for an updated look to
    her Livingroom sideboard and vintage dresser.
    We bounced many ideas back and forth about
    how she wanted the modern end look to be, and in the end finalized on this trim slatted look. Finished it off with some heavy/chunky hardware to break up the sightlines of the slats, painted in a stunning matte black. The photo unfortunately is very deceiving and doesn’t properly show this rich dark chocolate brown/black, similar to the tones like the legs.
    Lastly, it was sealed with 3 coats of Satin
    Poly by Behr to give it the durability to last generations.
    Thank you for the amazing opportunity to
    work on an old vintage family made piece Lisa.

    08·03·23

  • White Oak & Walnut 6 Drawer Tallboy

    [Faris]
    SOLD
    0 w · 0 d · 0 h



    08·03·23

  • 4 Drawer Dresser

    [Autumn]
    SOLD
    0 w · 0 d · 0 h



    12·12·23

  • Pine School Desk

    [Maria]
    SOLD
    0 w · 0 d · 0 h



    12·12·23

Full Speed Ahead 2024

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