Misadventures in Upcycling and Repurposing Furniture
My Misadventures in Upcycling and Repurposing
So, this wondrous piece of historical beauty was actually the impetus for investing in a storage unit. I saw it on Craigslist and knew that I absolutely had to get it, but had no where for it. I pleaded and pitched until finally my wonderful other half agreed that we could get a storage unit. … Continue reading The Quickies Pt. 2 – Doehler Metal Furniture School Desk
The last few weeks have been a little hectic, but I managed to squeeze in two quick refinishing projects. The bulk of my brain power has been siphoned off for other uses, so you will forgive me for skipping the musing this post and making with the pictures already. The first project was an adorable … Continue reading The Quickies Pt. 1 – Browne-Morse Card Catalog Cabinet
The essence of survival is remaining undaunted in the face of adversity. As the saying goes “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade”, or chicken piccata, if you prefer (and I do). Sometimes a little bit of good luck can balance out the bad luck and help make that adversity much less daunting. Such was … Continue reading Back-Alley Hooker
In the post-Summer Solstice slide towards my long-desired clouds and cool weather, I’ve found myself engulfed in possibilities. Possibilities and a tranquil sort of balance that is relatively rare in my life. The end of Summer always brings about a bit of personal sadness as the apartment empties of the sounds of frivolity and frivolousness* … Continue reading Hell in a … Something Basket
Despite the ardent wishes of nearly all its population, the Pacific Northwest continues to nurture a fickle spring, characterized by periods of uncharacteristic downpours alternating with periods of gray skies and periods of bright, warm sun. Of all these scenarios, there is a certain amount of irony that the one I dislike most is also … Continue reading Memory Lane, Part 3
Spring is upon us and there’s no recourse. Most people (or rather, most people I know) love spring; viewing it as a time of renewal, when life unfurls from its huddled winter postures and grasps pleadingly at the emerging sun, refreshing rains and warmer temperatures. Flowers bloom and trees bud new leaves, ushering in a … Continue reading Memory Lane, Part 1
“Success is stumbling from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm.” – Winston Churchill Failure has long been a constant in my life. I could ponder on a multitude of theories that might explain why this is the case: I’m often impulsive and leap before looking, hoping to sort things out in the fall; … Continue reading Library Bureau Book Shelf
I’ve been coming to terms with the changing seasons and pondering a bit on the symbolism of cherry blossoms, the ephemeral nature of life and the essence of renewal, but I think all of that should wait until I’m ready to post about the project I am currently engaged in completing. In the meantime, I … Continue reading Mid-Century Side Table – The “Flock of Seagulls”
Without pithy musings or rambling prelude, this is the story of Brainy Smurf’s bookcase. Or rather, the seemingly Smurf-themed bit of shelvery that the gods of free things deemed fit to send my way. Perhaps it is my obsession with libraries that has subconsciously drawn me to my predilection for bookcases, but I simply cannot … Continue reading Brainy Smurf’s Bookcase
As I mentioned in my previous post, the rote is often impetus for making questionable decisions. What I didn’t mention is that there are often other factors, considerations and quirks of character that set firm my course down a path I am certain leads nowhere particularly fulfilling. One of those quirks of personality is my … Continue reading Indestructible Dresser
