1900 Sideboard ***For my Paralegal Office!***

I had this beautiful (but very damaged) sideboard for quite some time before I refinished it.  I'm so glad I got busy with other things because I ended up needing a sideboard in my new business office - I'm in the midst of opening a Paralegal practice in Hamilton!

So, this lady had a lot of veneer cracking and peeling off.  It all needed to be removed first - huge job and on this lady it was the worse removal I have ever encountered.  Normally an overnight soak of towels on the veneer or placing a hot iron over some protective sheets over the veneer loosens the glue. I don't know what glue this carpenter used over a hundred years ago but it should be patented. I struggled with this for two days to get the veneer off - my hands were so sticky from the glue. I really did not enjoy that part.  It was stripped and then the fun part - Graphite (AS) and then dry brushed with Modern Masters Silver Metallic.  The middle portion was chalkboard painted and then clear waxed (AS). I love the way it turned out!

Waterfall Vanity Circa 1940 "Marie Antoinette"

This waterfall vanity/desk handcrafted in 1940 has been painted in my new favourite colour, "Paris Grey" by Annie Sloan and then an embellishment of Marie Antoinette added to the front drawers, making her truly a one of a kind piece of furniture.  Beautiful crystal knobs set her off! All protected with Annie Sloan clear wax and hand buffed for the perfect shine! All drawers open and close with ease - which is nice to find in a antique as so often they can be buggers!

Duncan Phyfe Pedestal Table **SOLD**

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This creation is a "Paris" inspired one! Charming pedestal legs grace this little beauty.  Duncan Phyfe, of course is a very high end furniture line, so the craftsmanship is outstanding.  Little claw feet grace this beauty as well.  This is finished in Annie Sloan "Graphite" with dark wax - no clear wax - to bring it up to that "black" level.  The bottom is "Old White".  Hand buffed for the satin sheen.

Embellished Yellow Side Table

I love this colour from the vanGogh line of paints - "Empathy".  I added a transfer of a chandelier with flowers and birds and think it looks quite dainty! A little pop of colour to add to a room!

French Vanity ***In my Paralegal Office***

I drove very far to acquire this beautiful French Vanity - way north past Peterborough.  I bought it quite a few months ago and subconsciously did not start to work on her as I wanted to keep her for myself.  Well, I am so glad I held off - I'm in need of a desk for my new office! So, this vanity is now going to be my desk.  I applied some appliqués to the back of it, so that my clients sitting on the other end will also have something pretty to look at on the desk! My side of the desk (the front) is filled with intricate carvings.  This was done in Graphite and dry-brushed with "Paris Grey" with beautiful crystal knobs added.

Radio Cabinet Circa 1920 ***In my Paralegal Office***

This rare Antique is in EXCELLENT condition - a radio cabinet from the 1920's upcycled to be a little cabinet perhaps for storing linens or towels or perfumes in the bedroom. It is a nice small cabinet that is perfect for any room and a converstation piece. Nobody else will have this piece - this is truly a one of a kind. Painted in a soft blue chalk paint. It has been refinished in only high end non-toxic chalk and metallic paints. Waxed and hand buffed to a shine. Hardware has been changed to beautifully shiny chrome finish knobs. Distressed slightly & slight antique dark wax used. A solid Mahogany antique constructed by a craftsman - ready to last another 100 years!

Queen Anne Chifferobe ** SOLD**

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This lovely character filled Mahogany antique from 1940 has had only one owner & came from Memphis, Tennessee. (No, it wasn't Elvis). It has been steamed, cleaned & redeemed in a light "Paris grey" & white Annie Sloan Chalk paint. Protected by wax for durability & hand buffed to a satin sheen. Distressed lightly. There is ample space inside this Chifferobe - a compartment up top & then two drawers & then another three below - five drawers in total. Drawers open & close with ease. Fleur de Lis handles. Strong & sturdy / solid wood. Not made of MDF or particle board as today's big box stores sell. This antique is structurally sound with updated pizazz. This is all set to be enjoyed for another 80 years!