Tutorials showing you how to make repairs on vintage and antique furniture.
Today, I am sharing an easy chair seat repair that we have used time and again! Plus, you’re going to LOVE this rare antique desk chair! And yes, there are TWO of them!! whoa, nelly!!! “Stop the car!!!” I practically yelled it with excitement to one of my daughters! We were headed back to her…
If you are nervous about the restoration of furniture with a wood inlay, don’t be! It’s not as scary as you think! With minimal supplies, time and elbow grease, you will have a beautifully restored wood inlay table! wood inlay restoration It had been a day of thrifting and antiquing when I walked into Habitat…
Wondering how to clean rust off antique metal like this adorable toy firetruck while maintaining the aged character and patina?? Let me show you how! memory lane Rusted antique metal toys can be part of our history that we want to preserve. They can hold memories for many of us. Whether it was a toy…
Have you ever found a gorgeous antique chair with damaged or missing caning?? Read on for my alternative method of repairing caned chairs! repairing caned chairs You know those days that you are meandering around a yard sale or auction and you see chair after chair with missing or damaged caning?? If you are a…
Furniture makeover ideas are in abundance on Pinterest. Today I will show you several ideas to transform a pair of caned chairs! Let’s dive in! Remember where we left off?? furniture makeover ideas | #1 The caned chairs were prepped, painted, and sealed with wax. Both chairs were painted in Miss Mustard Seed Milk Paint…
Broken chair seats are part of the adventure when restoring thrifted and vintage furniture. Here is a quick and easy fix for a broken chair seat. fun memories This adorable youth chair was gifted to us. Isn’t it so sweet?? Think about how many meals were enjoyed at the family table by a toddler sitting…