June 09, 2012
I don't usually post "before and after" photos, but the transformation of this slipper chair was too impressive not to share. Thanks to Raul at Gonzalez Upholstery in Oakland, this slipper now fits beautifully. I like how he perfectly positioned the fabric I chose, and refinished the base to compliment the colors. Thanks ...
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April 28, 2012
T he woman who sold me these chairs said they were the only furniture of hers that survived the Oakland Hills fire of '91. The seats had been burned away, and the wrought iron had rusted. She didn't have a use for them anymore, and was happy to pass them along. So, I went to work with a wire brush to clean the iron, but was careful to preserve the patina. Once I had the desired look, I protected it with a couple coats of clear Rustoleum. Then, I cut ...
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March 29, 2012
I fell in love with this leather-top card table at a second-hand store. I cleaned it up and cut the legs down. Now I love it even more. I painted some plain white tiles for coasters, created a little zen garden, and put together some succulents in a vintage dish. The unfinished fireplace is temporarily covered with a panel I made using old fabric. Stay tuned for what becomes of our fireplace; its a mystery even I don't ...
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