This classic black buffet /server probably from the 30’s or 40’s has lovely simple lines and bold presence. I’ve had this server in my dining room for years. I acquired it in the east end of Hamilton, Ontario hence the name “Parkdale”. If you are from Hamilton you know that “Parkdale” is “East End Hamilton”.
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Chalk Paint Hutch “Lady Simcoe”
Love this small hutch that I painted with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint. I found it in Simcoe from a mother/daughter team that were renovating mom’s house. I had never been to Simcoe and honestly thought it was much smaller than it actually was. Simcoe has these stately homes, beautiful gardens along the main road and a Walmart!! You know you’ve…
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Refinishing Table Top “Chloe’s Face Lift”
After I finished my last piece, the lovely Keaton Dresser, I fell in love with the stripping and refinishing process all over again. I had forgotten how gratifying the final product could look. So, I decided to update my Chloe sofa table. I didn’t really like the total look of the top being all one colour anyway.