A Beautiful Bright and Modern Bassett Dresser Makeover

A beautiful vintage Bassett dresser gets a fresh modern look with a high contrast, two-tone makeover.  I know, I know, many of you are cringing and shaking your head at the thought of painting a gorgeous vintage Bassett dresser.  Believe me, I had all intentions of leaving this beautiful piece in its original condition, but sadly there was a little too much damage on the body and bottom drawers to leave it as is.   There were also a few knicks on the top three drawers, but the detail on those drawers was just too pretty to cover up.  Giving this classic piece a two-tone makeover was the best of both worlds and allowed me to keep some of the beautiful original wood while giving it a fresh modern makeover. I really loved this piece in our entryway and wanted to keep it (surprise, surprise!), but figured it probably wasn't the best idea since I recently kept the gorgeous oak dresser.   I have such a bad habit of wanting to keep every piece I update, but I guess it'...

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10 of The Best Sources for Buying Used Furniture and Decor

The best sources, tips and tricks and questions to ask when searching for good quality, used furniture and decor. Where do you find cheap furniture? What are your best tips for finding affordable used furniture? How do you score so many great deals on used furniture? What are your best tips for finding awesome furniture and decor from Goodwill? Where can I find good quality cheap used furniture? What do you look for when buying used furniture online? How do you find so many great deals at Goodwill?  I've been getting a lot of questions and comments about where I find the used furniture I've been updating and sharing, so I thought I would put together a big 'ole post with all my favorite tips, tricks and sources for scoring affordable used furniture and vintage decor.  I have no shame letting people know I got something for free, from the side of the road, Goodwill or a flea market. I actually pride myself on decorating my home for chea...

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How to Turn an Old Dresser into a Vintage Inspired Map Cabinet

A dated dresser gets a vintage map cabinet inspired makeover with fresh new stain and hardware! Remember the other week when I said I was busy working on a few furniture makeovers?  Do you also remember when I said I would not be refinishing another dresser anytime soon?  Well, that's because today's makeover totally kicked my butt.  It wasn't necessarily hard, just time consuming and rough working in a garage in 90 degree heat.  So, this one's for all you wood lovers out there who would rather see a piece of furniture refinished than painted.  I've mentioned before that you just know when a piece needs to be painted or refinished and this was one of those pieces that was worth the effort of refinishing.  This dated dresser transformed into such a gorgeous vintage inspired map cabinet that I decided to keep it for myself.   That's the one downfalls of buying and refinishing/restoring furniture to sell, you want to keep everything!   ...

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How to Make a Card Catalog From An IKEA Moppe

Who doesn't love a good IKEA hack?  Learn how to transform a basic IKEA Moppe storage chest into a four drawer vintage inspired card catalog. If you have ever remotely perused Pinterest then you have more than likely come across many IKEA Moppe drawer hacks.  Updating, hacking and transforming these little drawers is nothing new, BUT I knew I had to update a set ever since coming across them years ago.  I looked for them every time I went to IKEA and every time they were never in stock.  Finally, last year our store had them and I stocked up.  I bought six with the idea in mind of making a large faux card catalog, but I nixed that idea after recently scoring a true vintage card catalog .   Not wanting to give up on these little Moppe drawers, I took just one set of four and turned them into a mini vintage card catalog. ...

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Introducing Vintage by LHOF

Happy, happy Friday!   Do you remember the other week when I said I was crazy busy and took an unexpected week off blogging?  I mentioned that I was working on a new "project" and today,  I'm excited to share what I've been working on and what's been taking up so much of my time. Many of you know that I share a booth with Cassie Bustamante at Sweet Clover Barn .  I've been having so much fun sprucing up furniture, hunting for vintage finds and decorating our booth that I decided to open an Etsy shop, Vintage by LHOF !  Bringing life back to old vintage furniture, thrifting and shopping for deals is something I absolutely love, unfortunately, I only have so much room in my own home and I was quickly boarding hoarder status.  Opening a shop was the perfect solution and allows me both to shop and share with others.  I tend to gravitate towards old scales, cameras, clocks and brass decor, but Vintage by LHOF will carry a...

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June Sale at Sweet Clover Barn

It's almost the third weekend of the month, which means it's time to share our space for Sweet Clover's June sale!   It's not too often that Cassie and I decorate with red (at the barn or in our own homes), but with Fourth of July right around the corner, we busted out some red and added it to our normally cool-toned space.  This month is all about white, wood tones, shades of blues and grays with a few splashes of red.  It's a beautiful mix of both our styles and I'm really happy with how everything came together.   ...

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Coastal Blue Vintage Empire Dresser Makeover

A beautiful antique empire dresser with curved drawers and turned details gets a makeover with Coastal Blue paint and creamy teardrop pulls.  Sorry for the sudden radio silence last week.  I ended up taking an unexpected break after spending way too much time driving around picking up furniture and working on a few involved makeovers.  After last week, I can confidently say, I don't plan on completely refinishing a large dresser anytime soon.  I do, however, plan on sharing a few furniture makeovers, an IKEA hack and living room and office updates very soon. One of the makeovers I finished last week was a vintage empire dresser with beautiful curved drawers and turned details on the sides.   I was able to repair, sand, paint, stain, wax, photograph and get it up to Sweet Clover just in time for the annual June yard sale this weekend.  This is definitely one of those pieces that started out a little rough but had great bones and was so worth updating. ...

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Friday Favorites: Black, White and Neutral Outdoor Decor

Stylish and affordable black, white and neutral decor to spruce up your outdoor space!  It's Friday and time for another edition of Friday Favorites!  Last year, I spruced up our deck with a new umbrella, rugs, cushions, and decor .  It was a major improvement from the previously torn cushions and moldy rugs, but there was still so much more that needed to be done.  This year, I'd love to paint the exterior doors Iron Ore, add more seating and a new larger table, install solar lights and overall make it a clean and enjoyable space for our family to enjoy.  ...

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