Lucky Thistle

Lucky Thistle - sharing my creativity by transforming forgotten or discarded furniture. 💚💜

06/13/2026

I always love a good before and after, and this one did not disappoint. ❤️

This custom piece came to me with lots of wear, scratches, water marks, and a finish that had definitely seen better days. Underneath all of that, though, was a beautiful piece just waiting for a little love.

After many hours of sanding and refinishing, the wood grain and decorative inlay details are shining again. I’m especially happy we were able to preserve the character of the original piece while giving it a fresh new life.

Thank you for trusting Lucky Thistle with another special project!

Be sure to check out the before photos at the end—you won’t believe the difference.

06/04/2026

If you could wave a magic wand and transform one piece of furniture in your house right now, what would it be—and what color would you make it?

A dresser?
A hutch?
Kitchen table?
TV stand?

I love seeing how people imagine updating old pieces and giving them a whole new life. ❤️

06/02/2026

✨ Let’s talk furniture!

When you’re shopping for furniture or scrolling Facebook Marketplace, what catches your eye?

🤍 Classic white
🖤 Bold black
🌿 Sage green
💙 Moody navy
🤎 Natural wood tones
🎨 Something unique

Tell me your favorite color (or post a picture if you have a piece you love!). I’m always curious what styles people are loving right now.

12/25/2025

The holidays are about warmth, memories, and the spaces where life happens 🤍

At Lucky Thistle, every piece is restored with care and intention — giving furniture a second life and helping homes feel cozy, welcoming, and lived in.

Wishing you a peaceful holiday season filled with simple joys, meaningful moments, and a little extra comfort at home.
Thank you for supporting small this year — it truly means more than you know 🎄✨

🤍🌿🕯️

10/19/2025

These eight vintage carved chairs came to me well-loved and worn, and while I don’t know their full history, I knew they deserved to shine again. Each one was thoroughly cleaned, sanded, stained, and sealed — and let me tell you, those carved floral backs took the most time. Every little curve and groove had to be done by hand with patience so the details stayed crisp and didn’t get lost under the stain. (Patience on the detail parts…that is all Joe Kelley 🤣)

It was a big job — eight chairs is no joke — but we love this kind of detailed work.

What truly made it even better? Our returning customer sent me her own after-photos once she reupholstered the seats and set them up in her home. Seeing them finished, in their new space, being loved all over again — that’s why I do this. 💛

10/09/2025

🍁🌿🍂Current projects we are breathing new life into…..

Can’t wait to show you all the final reveal 🍂🌿🍁

06/13/2025

✨ Full Circle ✨

This desk has a story — and I’m so honored to be part of it.

It was originally made by the man who once owned the home it now returns to. “My dad bought it nearly 40 years ago, and it’s been with our family ever since. Recently, he sent it back with me so it could return to the very home where it was built.”

The family who now lives there asked if I could refinish it — and graciously gave me the time and space to work on it between a new job, sports chaos, and just… life.

It’s officially restored, and will soon be back where it belongs.

Thank you for trusting Lucky Thistle with such a meaningful piece. 💚💜

04/26/2025

Hey friends!

Got a piece of furniture that’s looking a little tired? Let’s give it a glow-up!

I’m opening up a few spots for custom furniture makeovers — a fresh coat of paint can work magic.

If you’ve been thinking about sprucing something up, now’s the perfect time!

Shoot me a message and let’s chat about how we can bring your piece back to life!

03/15/2025

📣 Lucky Thistle Update! 📣

***please share***

Life has been keeping us busy, so we’re shifting gears at Lucky Thistle for the foreseeable future. Our main focus will be furniture makeovers, painting, and repurposing pieces into something new. We will still do minimal staining—things like tabletops, dresser tops/drawers, and seats—but our main work will be painting and furniture transformations. Joe will continue handling furniture repairs and small builds—within reason!

We just don’t have the time needed for full-scale restorations right now, but maybe someday we’ll get back to it. For now, we’re excited to keep bringing new life to old pieces in creative ways!

Thank you for all your support—if you have a piece that needs a fresh look or a new purpose, we’d love to help! 🎨🔨✨

12/22/2024

🎄✨ Happy Holidays from Lucky Thistle! ✨🎄

As the year comes to a close, we want to take a moment to thank each of you for supporting our small family business. Your trust in us to restore and repair your cherished wood pieces or add a personal touch to your projects means the world.

This season is all about family, connection, and the little joys that make life beautiful—values we hold close in everything we do. We hope your holidays are filled with warmth, laughter, and love.

From our family to yours, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Here’s to a bright 2025 filled with blessings, new beginnings, and meaningful moments. 🎁💛

Stay cozy,
Jen & Joe
Lucky Thistle

Address

12917 1st Street
Fennimore, WI
53809

Telephone

+16083790718

Website

http://www.luckythistle.com/

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