Lady Out Of Lizzie

Lady Out Of Lizzie Furniture refined by Cheryl Cassidy
Customized antiques, restorations, furniture painting and DIY
Charlottetown, PEI Canada 🇨🇦
(2)

05/30/2026

$12.99 thrift find ➡️ plant stand glow-up 🌿

This two-tier mahogany plant stand had a failing bright red finish, water damage, burn marks, and rough pine legs. After a thorough cleaning, sanding, some spot repairs, and a fresh coat of Fusion Mineral Paint in Coal, I toned down the red mahogany with a Barnwood stain and sealed everything for durability.

I usually sell my flips, but this one is staying home with me and my plant babies 🖤

05/29/2026

This bookcase was almost dumped.
Water damage. Missing veneer. Deep scratches. Musty smell.
But underneath? Beautiful solid wood worth saving.
I used it to practice veneer repair skills, and now you’d never even notice the damage.
Definitely one of my favourite rescues so far.

05/29/2026

I noticed that my Facebook account was hacked yesterday… so naturally I went thrifting for emotional support 😅

Found 3 pieces with potential, and honestly, digging through thrift stores might be cheaper than therapy. Maybe. Barely.

Wish me luck in the Facebook fiasco!

vintagedecor diyfurniture refinishedfurniture upcycledfurniture furnitureartist marketplaceflip thrifttherapy

05/28/2026

Let’s just skip to the satisfying part ✨

Watching the oil hit thirsty wood never gets old. The chatoyancy in the sunlight at the end though 😍

beforeandafter refinishing cozyhome thriftflip

05/27/2026

Vintage wooden plate rescue ✨

A little oxalic acid, lots of hand sanding, and Odie’s Oil brought this old piece back to life. I couldn’t completely erase the water damage, so I leaned into a richer, darker finish instead — and honestly, I love the warmth it added. I’m calling it “driftwood character” 😂

My best guess for the wood species is acacia, maybe teak… possibly even walnut. Curious what everyone else thinks?

Also, what would you use this for?

odiesoil woodworking beforeandafter vintagedecor cozyhome homedecor refinished restorationvideo woodgrain vintagehome

Not every piece needs to be stripped to be restored.This vintage mahogany desk still carries the dents, scratches, and c...
05/27/2026

Not every piece needs to be stripped to be restored.

This vintage mahogany desk still carries the dents, scratches, and character earned through decades of use — just now with a richer tone and renewed life.

Sometimes preserving the history matters more than erasing it ❤️

“Let’s make a lady out of Lizzie.”

Address

Charlottetown, PE

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Lady Out Of Lizzie posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Lady Out Of Lizzie:

Shortcuts

Share

Category