Black Buffet with Metallic Bronze Accents

This vintage buffet seemed destined for the landfill until we rescued it. See how we transformed it into a black buffet with metallic bronze accents.

5 Ways to Fix Out-of-Whack Drawers

When choosing old furniture to paint, we always recommend checking the drawers to make sure they open and close smoothly. It is nice when everything is in good working order, but wonky drawers aren't necessarily a deal-breaker. Here are 5 ways to fix out-of-whack dresser drawers. (Plus a bonus trick that is helpful even if … Continue reading 5 Ways to Fix Out-of-Whack Drawers

DIY Paint Tutorial: When All Else Fails, Crackle The Heck Out Of It

We'll get to the blah-blah-blah on how I painted this vintage red buffet in a minute, but for now let's go straight to the “after” pictures. Here it is! Yeah, baby! I (FINALLY!) love this buffet. If you recall, this is the buffet that didn’t turn out as I originally planned when a weird seam mark appeared … Continue reading DIY Paint Tutorial: When All Else Fails, Crackle The Heck Out Of It

A Vintage Buffet Well Worth the Wait

I’ve wanted a vintage buffet for my dining room for two years, but I’m like Goldilocks. Every buffet I found was either too big or too small, too modern or too plain. It took me two years to find one that was just right! “I think this is it, but I’m not sure,” I said … Continue reading A Vintage Buffet Well Worth the Wait