Tag: repurposing

The Best Restoration Tip You’ll Ever Hear (and Probably Ignore): Patience

~ july1966

The offending article! It sounds simple, doesn't it? “Just be patient.” Yet in practice, it's the hardest advice to follow, especially in restoration, where things often don’t go to plan. Take this past Saturday. I’d just bought a beautiful Victorian three-fold wooden screen with embroidered panels. “It’s been in my garage a long time,” the … Continue reading The Best Restoration Tip You’ll Ever Hear (and Probably Ignore): Patience

Stunning French Upcycled Décor. Is It a Table Is It a Desk Is It a Spider? A Humorous Take on a Very Unusual Table Project

~ july1966

Picture this: you’re walking into your dining room, office, or grand hallway, and BAM! There it is – the most magnificent French table (or is it a desk?) you’ve ever seen. This isn’t just furniture; it’s a statement, a conversation starter, and possibly the answer to your interior décor dreams.  Let me introduce you to … Continue reading Stunning French Upcycled Décor. Is It a Table Is It a Desk Is It a Spider? A Humorous Take on a Very Unusual Table Project

Failing my New Year Upcyling Resolution on 2/1/2025! Upcycling Project Restoring a Vintage Bookcase.

~ july1966

I bought this little gem at Ford Market near Arundel on the 2nd of January, and let me tell you, my New Year's resolutions didn’t even make it past day one. I had vowed to stop buying things that need a ton of work, but there I was, standing in front of this piece, absolutely … Continue reading Failing my New Year Upcyling Resolution on 2/1/2025! Upcycling Project Restoring a Vintage Bookcase.