17 May 2021

Painting Gold Trim on a Federal Style Dresser

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Let’s take a look at two finished projects, the Admiral Nelson Dresser and the Naval Reserve Dresser and compare two different products that I used to add the gold trim accents. This was the second Stacked Dresser restoration that I have done in navy with gold trim. On my previous navy dresser project I used Annie Sloan Gilding Wax in Bright Gold, to accent the trim on the drawer fronts. … Read More
19 Apr 2021

Navy and Gold Hepplewhite Dresser

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This double stacked dresser was definitely showing its age and to be usable again it would need some repairs done on the drawers and the missing hardware replaced. I decided to match the original hardware style of Hepplewhite pulls in bright brass and this became my inspiration to paint it navy. I like to keep some natural wood on a piece when possible for interest and to show some ‘history’ … Read More
26 Oct 2020

Table and Chairs Makeover

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General Finishes, Blue Moon paint, paired with a lighter stain make a big change from the dated original dark oak finish in this Table and Chairs Makeover. This table came to me in need of refinishing. The finish on the table top and chair seats was worn. My plan was to strip, sand and refinish the table top and chair seats in a lighter stain and paint the rest with … Read More