Over at A Swell Place to Dwell, Kelly explains, “This dresser was one that I had for many years, and after a few moves and some serious abuse, it was showing it’s age. I wasn’t loving it the way it was, with chipped veneer and scratches.”
Midcentury Mod Dresser Refabbed
April 9, 2013 By
At The Penny-Wise Mommy, Cassie has been working on redesigning her bedroom to reflect a mid-century aesthetic. So, when she stumbled upon this dresser, it caught her attention hook, line, and sinker!
Mid-Century Mod Cedar Chest
March 15, 2013 By
Marcie of Red Telly was out shopping with her husband when they came across this 1957 Lane cedar chest. She loved the chest immediately, but almost walked away since she wasn’t sure where she would put it in their house. But Marcie’s husband told her he knew she’d regret it if she didn’t get it, so with his encouragement, they brought it home. (He sounds like a keeper, Marcie!)
Thrifted Table Makeover with Tape Pattern
February 13, 2013 By
Jamie of C.R.A.F.T. wasn’t sure if she should get this dressing table when she first spotted it at the thrift store, so she got a little help from her friends to decide. She posted a picture of it on Facebook, and before she could leave the thrift store, it had already been “liked” 44 times!
Midcentury Mod Bench Restoration
January 18, 2013 By
I love hearing stories about the lengths you go to rescue roadkill–it proves I’m not alone in what I’ll do to bring home trash! Eve of Eve of Reduction saw this retro bench sticking out of a dumpster as she rode past on her bike. She came back with her son, and together they carried it on foot for over a mile through their neighborhood. That’s dedication.
