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melody
True Blue Farmgirl
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Melody
The Great North Woods in the Land of Hiawatha
USA
3335 Posts |
 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....
Melody |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7624 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7624 Posts |
Posted - Jul 06 2023 : 2:30:15 PM
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Very nicely done!
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda
Terrell, TX
Farm girl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month
August 2015, April 2017 and June 2023
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17261 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17261 Posts |
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
True Blue Farmgirl
6733 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6733 Posts |
Posted - Jul 06 2023 : 4:09:07 PM
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Beautiful dresser!! Melody, you did a great job refinishing this piece.
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
FGOTM- October 2018 |
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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
1777 Posts
Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
1777 Posts |
Posted - Jul 06 2023 : 6:04:23 PM
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Great job, Melody!! It’s a beautiful piece! :)
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
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Audra Rose
True Blue Farmgirl
2387 Posts
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
True Blue Farmgirl
4427 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4427 Posts |
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
True Blue Farmgirl
7586 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7586 Posts |
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.
Krista |
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Tumbleweed
True Blue Farmgirl
1039 Posts
Nancy
Texas
USA
1039 Posts |
Posted - Jul 09 2023 : 10:03:15 AM
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Melody,
That is absolutely gorgeous!
Nice work!
TW
When life gives you more than you can stand.....kneel !
Grateful, Thankful and Blessed!
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laurzgot
True Blue Farmgirl
1800 Posts
Laurie
Alvin
Texas
USA
1800 Posts |
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
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13731 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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