Antique Radio Cabinet

Here is the finished cabinet.....

I decided on the soft french blue/gray and it turned out so pretty. The color looks better in person. I would have loved to stain the scroll detail inside the bottom section to match the original knobs, but the wood was damaged in several places and so it had to be painted. I like the contrast of the antique white with the blue/gray color.

It is such a great original piece that I have decided to keep it for now. It looks great in my entryway! If there's not a good spot for it when we move I may decide to put it up for sale then. Maybe. It's too pretty. ;)

Commissioned Work

So I just put the finishing touches on the radio cabinet tonight.....

It's so cute!

I didn't want to take pictures tonight with it still in the garage, so I will update tomorrow when I move it into the house.

I did want to announce that I am ready to start taking on commissioned work!

I've had several people ask me about refinishing a piece for them but have just had too much of my own stuff going on to even think about it. I still have a garage full of stuff, but I am feeling good about seeing how I can help others transform their furniture.

If you have a piece you want redone, just shoot me an email with a few details:

1. pictures, pictures, pictures (i want to see what i'm working on!)

2. description of any damage on the piece that I would have to deal with

3. measurements

4. tell me what you want it to look like!

After getting that email, I will let you know if it is a piece I am willing to work on. If it is, I will quote you a price.

I am excited about taking this on and working with any of you who might actually be reading this! ;)

Catching Up!

So I've been so bad about updating. I know.

It's hard to update when I really don't have any projects to show off.

I've been so busy with kids, church, and real estate that I just haven't had the time or energy to get anything refinished.

Believe me, I have plenty in my garage that I could be working on. Just ask my husband. ;)

Well, I've decided that busy or not I will get something finished this week.

This is what I will be working on:

It is a very old radio cabinet. As you can see I've already started working on it.
This thing had a very, very heavy old non-working radio inside it that took me quite awhile to get out. It's all cleaned up, filled, sanded down and ready for paint. I have all the original knobs and turn dial to put back on it after it's painted. It's going to be so cute!

That's where I'm stuck...paint.
My first thought was to go for the antique white I like to use. It's pretty, classic, goes with most decor, and sells the best.
But part of me thinks it would look so cool in a fun color. Like coral or mustard yellow.
Or there's that really pretty gray/blue color I've seen on many pieces that looks so elegant.
You see my dilemma.

So if you have any suggestions let me know!
I may be putting this one up for sale so if you love it and want it let me know fast. You can customize the color!