“I’m heading out to my happy place!” <3 

Words to my family when I’m headed for my loft, where I run my creative furniture restoration business.  A space my hubs so lovingly lets me use; alongside his very busy farm shop. 😌

A happy place indeed it is — where much happy dancing occurs!  My creative outlet and ultimate form of therapy!  I simply adore finding vintage and antique furniture that I can transform and restore into unique, charming pieces for both me and YOU!  Doing my part to love our planet — one piece of furniture at a time! 🌏

This preloved and oh-so-charming ‘lady’ was my most recent happy dance project:

My happy dancing process:

• Removed wooden hardware knobs ~ with plans to replace with a far more charming set
• Sadly removed original caster wheels  ~ 2 of the 4 were unfortunately broken
• Heavily sanded down quarter-cut oak top ~ in preparation for a two-toned transformation… the finish was so deteriorated that stripping wasn’t required 
• Lightly sanded down drawers and body ~ to best prepare for chalk paint adhesion
• Removed drawer bottoms and replaced with new  ~ far too much damage to maintain
• Vacuumed and cleaned ~ final prep before the real fun begins
• Applied 2 coats of Country Chic Paint ‘All-In-One Decor Paint‘ in the colour ‘Peacoat’ ~ a VERY dark and exquisite navy blue
• Lightly sanded drawers and body ~ for the farmhouse distressed look I personally adore
• Applied Country Chic Paint ‘Antiquing Wax‘ to the drawers and body ~ to accentuate the charm, add some aging depth, and for light protection
• Conditioned, stained and varnished top with Minwax products ~ nothing but the best for this quarter sawn oak top
• Purchased and installed new concave drawer stops from RedPosie Furniture ~ an Etsy Shop that I was elated to find… I’ve been looking for concaves for EVA
• Purchased and installed new hardware from Lee Valley ~ aged brass ring pulls that were clearly meant for this piece

A moderately sized piece, well-suited for any space!  What a charming statement piece ‘she’ will undoubtedly make in your home or cottage!  An antique 3-drawer chest charmed with new brass ring pulls that were clearly made just for ‘her’!  A two-toned restoration with a stained/varnished quarter sawn oak top; bowed with lovely curved edging.  Heart pitter pattering farmhouse charm!

* All of my furniture pieces are preloved, with expected signs of age and use — sweet imperfections which I believe adds to their unique character and charm.

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❤ This Pretty in Peacoat Antique Dresser ~ SOLD to Kim ❤
DIMENSIONS: 36″ H x 36” W x 19” D

I hope you visit again! My #farmlifebestlife awaits more simple living, generous loving and constant learning — graced with an abundance of country chic character and sweet imperfections, both for me and for YOU! ❤

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