Children's Desk

I have just found my next project! I just found this amazing children's desk that is in desperate need of refurbishing. It is covered in a bunch of stickers and finger paint, which might take a bit of work. If I don't find anyone who would want this desk customized, I plan on staining and finding new hardware.

Based on the hardware, I believe it was made in the 60's or 70's. I was relieved when I found out that it can be removed.

The biggest surprise I found was that there was a pull out writing board. I think it was the original color of the desk. I was also given an attachment that goes on the side to create the tabletop just a little bit longer. 

 The most amazing part of this desk is the metal feet on the legs. I hope I can clean it up all the way to make them look new. If not I will have to find a way to make each foot look the same.

I can't wait to post updates on this desk as time goes on. I will post more pictures soon!

Black and White Two Drawer End Table

So I completed this project a while ago and totally forgot about it until today. I found this end table at a yard sale and knew I just had to have it. I wanted to create end tables that would match even if they were different pieces of furniture. The first thing I noticed was it had the same hardware as another piece I already had.

Before

I sanded out all of the bumps and fixed the edges before painting. I used Behr's Carbon and Ultra Pure White paint colors. Originally I wanted to use a stencil on the top of it, but I opted not to due to the humidity levels outside.

After

Sadly once I finished painting, I realized I broke one of the pieces of hardware. So I had to find new, but nothing matched. I chose a small silver handle for the hardware that I picked up at my local Ace Hardware Store.

Two Toned Black and White End Tables

Hardware

 I have more projects to come. I can't wait to post pictures as soon as possible!

Hope

So I have been dapping in creating new items to have with Refurbishing From The Heart. My first item I created was a wall hanging that says Hope.

If you are interested in a piece like this let me know what word you would like and what colors you would want. 

The Vanity

My most recent refurbishing project was for a client with an old vanity. My client loved the vanity, but knew it was in desperate need of a facelift. It needed the paint to be refreshed and wanted a pop of black on the table top.

Vanity Before

Refurbishing it took a good bit of time, about three weeks, since I was running into different issues due to the weather. I originally removed the paint and sanded the whole piece was able to paint it, until the humidity arrived. It bubbled and the veneer on the tabletop came up in large patches. So I had to removed it and clean up the table top once again.  After that was fixed it didn't take long to finish refurbishing the piece.

Vanity After

 My client wanted a white vanity and a black table top, so I used Behr's White and Carbon. They also wanted to keep the original hardware, since the vanity was once refinished by her mother a long time ago

I will have more projects coming up. I will post pictures soon!