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melody
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Melody
The Great North Woods in the Land of Hiawatha
USA
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Posted - Jul 06 2023 : 11:34:34 AM
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Just finished revitalizing this dresser for our completely redone guest bedroom-We did everything from stripping the hardwood floors, repainting baseboards-doors-trim, etc. and replaced the original 1920 ceiling light. It's been a journey!
We found this beauty-slightly worn and sad along with her sister cabinet on cabinet dresser on marketplace as well as an old-slightly worn and also sad, cedar chest. I'm thinking pre-war early 1930-1940 era, which I can imagine something similar might very well have been found in our old home at that time. Our house was built in 1904.
I used something new to me-Howard products to spruce up the original finish-my stripping days are long gone, and I have to say I'm very pleased with the outcome!
Don't you love it when you find something so well made with a lot of character and bring it back to its original glory for another generation to enjoy and admire?
I'll post pictures of the "sister" dresser when I'm finished....
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quiltee
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Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
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Posted - Jul 06 2023 : 2:30:15 PM
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Very nicely done!
Farmgirl hugs, Linda Terrell, TX
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katmom
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Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Posted - Jul 06 2023 : 3:27:16 PM
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Oh Melody,, absolutely beautiful!
As for Howards wood products,, great company, My hubby has used their products...(years ago)..
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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Red Tractor Girl
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Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
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Posted - Jul 06 2023 : 4:09:07 PM
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Beautiful dresser!! Melody, you did a great job refinishing this piece.
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Jokamartell
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Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
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Posted - Jul 06 2023 : 6:04:23 PM
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Great job, Melody!! It’s a beautiful piece! :)
Karen :)
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Audra Rose
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Vanessa
Brooksville
KY
USA
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Posted - Jul 06 2023 : 6:39:22 PM
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Beautiful! That was made by a craftsman. I'll have to look into Howard products. I have projects I'd like to do, but I don't like to strip either.
Vanessa Farmgirl Sister #6754
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windypines
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Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - Jul 07 2023 : 05:00:44 AM
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Very beautiful.
Farming in WI
Michele FGOTM June2019
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MaryJanesNiece
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Krista
Utah
USA
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Posted - Jul 07 2023 : 11:44:24 AM
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Very beautiful Melody! Great job. I can't wait to see the sister piece.
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Tumbleweed
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Nancy
Texas
USA
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Posted - Jul 09 2023 : 10:03:15 AM
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Melody, That is absolutely gorgeous! Nice work!
TW
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laurzgot
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Laurie
Alvin
Texas
USA
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Posted - Jul 09 2023 : 10:49:21 AM
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Very nice work Melody. You did an awesome job.
Hugs, Laurie Country girl at heart "Smile and be yourself everyday." Sister #8572 6/9/2023
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ceejay48
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CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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