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AWOKE Beautifully renewed vintage furniture by waking them up and breathing new life into them.

Renewing furniture is a hobby for me as I work full-time as an Occupational Therapist in schools, in the Cochrane area. This hobby helps me relax and has turned into a fabulous creative outlet. I am not doing custom work at this time but do hope you enjoy the furniture renewals I take on in my spare time.

Refinished this beat up set of end tables for my parents. They turned out lovely. Painted in Cathedral Taupe and topcoat...
11/12/2025

Refinished this beat up set of end tables for my parents. They turned out lovely. Painted in Cathedral Taupe and topcoated. Tops sanded down to bare wood and stained with taupe, white, and clear SFO. Hardware polished up with Barkeepers Friend.

This Jacobean cedar chest was refinished as a wedding gift for my son and daughter-in-law. Painted in Fusion’s Willowban...
10/23/2025

This Jacobean cedar chest was refinished as a wedding gift for my son and daughter-in-law. Painted in Fusion’s Willowbank and top sanded down and stained with Cappuccino SFO. Pictures do not do it justice - I am beyond pleased with how it turned out.

SOLD -  Dark Green Faux Bamboo Dresser This stunning faux bamboo dresser has been refinished in Fusion Mineral Paint’s M...
03/02/2025

SOLD - Dark Green Faux Bamboo Dresser

This stunning faux bamboo dresser has been refinished in Fusion Mineral Paint’s Manor Green and has been topcoated for added durability and washability.

This dresser was a mess when I got her but now she is all dressed up with a deep and moody color, new gold hardware, and tropical-inspired drawer liner.

This piece would be amazing as a bedroom dresser, a dining room sideboard, a credenza in an office, or a showpiece in a front entrance (with a large mirror over it).

Measurements:
68” L x 20” d x 30” h.

Pick up in Cochrane. Will need a truck and 2 strong people to move it as it is heavy.

NOT AVAILABLE. I couldn’t resist the shape of this little side table when I spotted it on Marketplace but little did I k...
11/08/2024

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I couldn’t resist the shape of this little side table when I spotted it on Marketplace but little did I know I would discover beautiful elm wood underneath the old finish! Top sanded down to raw wood and then Cappuccino SFO applied followed by Natural SFO. Base painted in Chateau. I absolutely love the results!

NOT AVAILABLE. I revamped living room side tables that I’ve had for years. Painted in Fusion’s Chateau with a little pop...
11/08/2024

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I revamped living room side tables that I’ve had for years. Painted in Fusion’s Chateau with a little pop of color inside (Willowbank). I love the results!

SOLD.This gorgeous dark mahogany double bow front Hepplewhite dresser has been refreshed with Fusion Mineral ‘s Raw Silk...
10/13/2024

SOLD.

This gorgeous dark mahogany double bow front Hepplewhite dresser has been refreshed with Fusion Mineral ‘s Raw Silk (a beautiful creamy color) and several coats of General Finishes High Performance Topcoat.

It is well built with both solid wood and veneer construction, and drawer dovetail joints All drawers push in all the way and slide beautifully for a vintage piece.

The original brass hardware has been polished to gleaming gold, and the drawers have been lined with a complimentary drawer liner.

It is available. Pick up in Cochrane. FCFS.

SOLD. My first mid century modern set. It’s going to a colleague’s nursery for their first child.Furniture shell(s) and ...
10/07/2024

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My first mid century modern set. It’s going to a colleague’s nursery for their first child.
Furniture shell(s) and stripes done in Fusion’s Raw Silk. Drawers sanded to raw wood and paint washed with Algonquin. Then topcoated with general Finishes High Performance Topcoat.

NOT AVAILABLE.Although in relatively good condition, this buffet was covered in “alligator skin” old shellac. I tried to...
09/16/2024

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Although in relatively good condition, this buffet was covered in “alligator skin” old shellac. I tried to smooth out as best I could by scraping and sanding (versus stripping). Primed with BIN clear shellac to prevent bleed through. Painted in Algonquin and details dry brushed with Raw Silk, I tried sanding the top but even though going slowly and gently, I blew through the veneer in a few places. So decided to do a faux wood look top instead with a base coat of Algonquin and then Cappuccino SFO brushed on. Hardware is original but cleaned.
I’m so happy with this piece - it is now going to be our new TV stand. 😊

NOT AVAILABLE.This 2 piece dresser was a lot of work! I had to remove 2 layers of chipped and peeling veneer off the top...
09/16/2024

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This 2 piece dresser was a lot of work! I had to remove 2 layers of chipped and peeling veneer off the top and repair chips on the drawers and sides. Bondo and wood filler were definitely my friend on this project!

But I am beyond happy with how it turned out! And it is for me!

Painted in Fusion’s Paisley. Details were highlighted with clear glaze mixed with Midnight Blue. Fully top coated with General Finishes High Performance Topcoat in flat. Top drawer pulls are original but cleaned up. Other pulls are brand new. I have not used this brand of hardware before but I highly recommend Indian Shelf (I ordered them through Amazon) - fantastic quality for a good price.

Wish I had taken a before pic of the top. It was in such rough shape!

I have been lucky enough to be selected as a vendor at The Prairie Girls Vintage Market. taking place in Cochrane this w...
09/05/2023

I have been lucky enough to be selected as a vendor at The Prairie Girls Vintage Market. taking place in Cochrane this weekend. I have been attending the market since it inception - so many amazing vendors and products! Details for the market are listed below. I hope to see you there on Friday and/or Saturday. 😊

SOLD. I don’t typically do custom work but I did this piece for a friend’s sister-in-law. Unbeknownst to us, it had a VE...
07/16/2023

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I don’t typically do custom work but I did this piece for a friend’s sister-in-law. Unbeknownst to us, it had a VERY durable factory finish on it. Hours and hours of sanding, painting, and starting over again because the paint wouldn’t stick. Finally finished it and am very happy with its transformation. Top of lower cabinet paint washed in Fusion’s Algonquin and the rest painted in Hazelwood. Everything topcoated several times for durability. What do you think?

NOT AVAILABLE. Scrolling through Pinterest and then through Facebook Marketplace, I saw the most beautiful blue shelf. I...
03/31/2023

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Scrolling through Pinterest and then through Facebook Marketplace, I saw the most beautiful blue shelf. It was pricey but I was hit with inspiration. I found an old outdated piece with classic lines. It has been painted in custom color #35 Muted Turquoise (50/50 Azure and Renfrew Blue), and then topcoated. It is the perfect addition to my coastal style bedroom. I am beyond happy with how it turned out. Hope you like it too. 😊

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