Knechtel Furniture Company, a Canadian company, manufactured furniture that is so well made. They really have stood the test of time. The previous owner of this sideboard really just wanted to know that her piece was going to be taken care of. Materials used: Zinsser Cover Primer Annie Sloan Original white chalk paint Annie SloanContinue reading “Rustic Knechtel Sideboard/ Buffet”
Category Archives: Furniture Makeovers
Knechtel One-piece Hutch
When this hutch and the matching side board were posted on Facebook Marketplace as being available at a local yard sale, I raced down to pick them both up. They were just as solid in person. Made by Canadian company, Knechtel Furniture Company, these pieces were in pristine condition and still had their original hardware.Continue reading “Knechtel One-piece Hutch”
Butterfly Leaf Table
I had never seen a table that had a leaf stored in the table. In fact, I didn’t even know what to google when I was looking up ideas for refinishing it. I think I typed something like “what kind of table has its leaf stored underneath it.” Lol. This table came into my possessionContinue reading “Butterfly Leaf Table”
Annie Sloan Oxford Navy Low Dresser
I picked up this cute dresser from Kijiji. A wonderful gentleman named Carlo was selling it for his elderly next door neighbour. It was the first piece I had the opportunity to try Annie Sloan’s new (at the time) Oxford Navy. My thoughts: I really like it but I find it really dark. I doContinue reading “Annie Sloan Oxford Navy Low Dresser”
Annie Sloan Olive Antique Dresser
Materials: Annie Sloan chalk paint in Olive Annie Sloan clear wax
Country Nightstands
Nightstands are always fun to reimagine! I picked these up while going to look at a different piece from a woman on Facebook marketplace. They were peeking out under a tarp and me, being my nosy self, asked to take a look. Made of solid wood, these were perfect for a country look. Click hereContinue reading “Country Nightstands”
Project #1 – My first piece ever!
The piece that got me hooked! After my accident, I needed my living space to feel less busy. I am still a lover of dvd’s and had Ikea’s Billy bookcase to store them. I looked online for a new dresser but found them all too expensive. So this is what I did instead. I foundContinue reading “Project #1 – My first piece ever!”