This little beauty was a literally rescued from the side of the road and I’m so glad I made the u-turn to get it! It’s a beautiful Merssman table that had been treated badly but because these tables are so solidly built it still had all its dignity intact. Can’t go wrong with dovetail joints…
Category: DIY
Fixing a Hole in the Side of A Dresser
The Down A Dirty Repair Method Fixing a Hole in the Side of A Dresser So when I spotted a 1930’s waterfall dresser it was already being perused by two other shoppers. I was contemplating just grabbing the ticket, running to the register, and leaving them with their mouths hanging open. But no I was…
It’s All in the Details
Have you ever heard the saying the beauty is in the details? Of course you have it’s a cliche for a reason. But it’s true. Take a look at the plain little stool above. There isn’t anything wrong with it. It’s perfectly fine. It’s a little plain though. I bought it because these little stools…
That’s Where The Character Is
This will be a quick post. I found another waterfall dresser ($35 for this one but more on that later) and I was painting it when my husband lost his mind. He was upset because I hadn’t filled in all the little nicks in the dresser. This dresser is over 80 years old. It should…
Something Bad Happened to The Waterfall Dresser
Sigh! It’s hard not to fall in love with the art deco lines of a waterfall dresser. For those of you who just said, “A what now?” Waterfall is the term given to the dressers, nightstands, armoires, or any other piece of furniture with that rounded top edge. These were popular in the 1930’s and…