If you have a vintage dresser or piece of furniture, you might have thought about painting it but was nervous about producing a final result that would be both beautiful and durable. Today I'll be sharing my best tips to ensure you have a great finished product by prepping … [Read more...]

For a depression-era piece of furniture, the veneer is a common part to be damaged due to moisture, water or wear. When this happens, the veneer bubbles, warps or can easily chip as the glue that normally keeps the veneer in place is softened. Today I'm sharing what is needed for … [Read more...]

If you ever owned a vintage dresser that had wobbly or difficult drawers due to a damaged or loose drawer slide, then you will enjoy today's post! One of the biggest challenges with vintage dressers are the drawers. With lots of use they wear out and while I have shared in … [Read more...]

Today I'm sharing what to look for in a vintage dresser. As a former furniture refinisher who was buying vintage pieces, making them over and selling them in vintage fairs and on Etsy for years, I have developed a solid knowledge of how to identify a quality piece of furniture. … [Read more...]