Mid-Life Revival

Mid-Life Revival FURNITURE REFINISHER
Based in West Michigan
I Sell, Source, & Ship Furniture
Consulting/Coaching/Workshops
***New Service: Interior Design Consultations

Hello & Welcome To My Furniture Business page! My name is Patty and I started this furniture refinishing journey of mine right around my 50th birthday...Thus the reason I named my business "Mid-life Revival". This former Registered Nurse traded in her stressful day job in November 2017 to pursue a "mid-life desire" to do something totally different and creative while still making money...

Rescuing and Reviving furniture pieces one piece at a time! We live in such a disposable world; Even when it comes to furniture! So much of today's affordable furniture is not made anywhere close to the quality of the past. Preserving the past one piece at a time is what excites me about what I am now doing with my mid-life! I find it so rewarding to rescue and restore discarded and outdated furniture with good bones rather than see it be disposed of! I especially love to restore special family pieces that have been passed down to myself and my clients! I live and presently work from my home in Hudsonville, MI. I sell one of a kind vintage pieces (finished & unfinished) on my website (www.mid-life-revival.com) that have been already refinished by me with high quality prep work and products; as well as, unfinished pieces that can be customized for your home or cottage. I also do welcome custom work inquiries if someone has a furniture piece(s) they would like for me to preserve for them. Ecclesiastes 3:1… “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens”

SOLD ~ 5/22/2026This 1930's vintage Dexter buffet is finally ready to be enjoyed! Offering a generous amount of addition...
05/04/2026

SOLD ~ 5/22/2026

This 1930's vintage Dexter buffet is finally ready to be enjoyed!

Offering a generous amount of additional storage, I envision this well-built, solid wood buffet being a statement piece in anyone's home!

More photos and details coming soon...Message me if interested in learning more. I also offer both local delivery and nationwide white glove service.




BUFFET SNEAK PEEK!I still cannot believe this gorgeous solid wood top was hiding under a very beat up veneer!😲I just cou...
05/02/2026

BUFFET SNEAK PEEK!

I still cannot believe this gorgeous solid wood top was hiding under a very beat up veneer!😲

I just couldn't stain it!

Sealed with Minwax wipe on poly.

This buffet will be available to purchase...Stay tuned for full reveal!



04/12/2026

Have you ever refinished a piece of furniture sealed with lacquer?

In the 13+ years of working on furniture, I had never done anything like this. I was very open with the client from our very first meeting about my lack of experience, but after doing some research and consulting with I decided to accept the challenge!

Here is a 90-second recap of that project from start to finish.

To be perfectly honest, this project was initially intimidating and definitely pushed me out of my comfort zone...But looking at it now compared to where I started, I think it definitely was a successful transformation and worth pushing myself!! Would you agree?

Please share your thoughts and questions about this project below.

If you have ever accepted an “out of your comfort zone” project, what was your experience like?

I want to thank Aaron for guiding me through the lacquer removal and clean-up... I really appreciate your support Aaron!



This classic style bankers office chair arrived at my workshop a few weeks ago with a very worn and scratched finish. I ...
03/12/2026

This classic style bankers office chair arrived at my workshop a few weeks ago with a very worn and scratched finish.

I ended up disassembling the chair, which made it easier to strip, sand, stain, paint and seal.

While removing the old finish was more labor-intensive than I initially anticipated, the final result was well worth it...My client is very pleased with the outcome and now it’s ready for the office again!

Supplies Used:
*KleanStrip
*3x4 Surfprep Sander
*One Coat General Finishes Antique Oak Followed By One Coat Of Old Master’s Natural Walnut
*Minwax Warm Satin Wiping Poly
*Krylon Satin Black Spray Paint




Re-Introduction Time...Hello my name is Patty and I have been refinishing furniture for the past 13+ years. What unexpec...
03/09/2026

Re-Introduction Time...Hello my name is Patty and I have been refinishing furniture for the past 13+ years. What unexpectedly began as a creative outlet for me, launched me into a mid-life career change at the end of 2017.

Whether you are seeing my account for the first time or have been here for a while let me briefly fill you in on how this furniture journey all started.

I had dabbled in painting and staining a few furniture pieces when I first got married, but what really started the momentum was when my 2 oldest daughters (who are twins) graduated from college in 2012 and we began furnishing their own places with family hand-me-downs and second hand pieces. From there, I began receiving requests from co-workers, church friends, and eventually from total strangers. Fast forward 5 years and I retired from a 30 year career as a Registered Nurse to start Mid-life Revival!

Since my career change at the end of 2017, besides refinishing furniture, I also have had the flexibility and privilege of helping our three daughters with a variety of house projects…All of which have grown my skill set and confidence tremendously!!

Coming up with a name for my business was challenging, but I kept coming back to the fact that I was (in my humble opinion) at mid-life and I had found something that had revived my excitement to get up in the morning and go to work! I also feel like each furniture piece that I save is being revived at its mid-life point as well!

So with that backstory, I want my story and the things I share here to INSPIRE, ENCOURAGE, AND EDUCATE others!!!

I challenge you to go dabble in some form of creativity as well (if you are not already doing something) because you just never know where it will lead!

If you like what you see, please tap that FOLLOW BUTTON and introduce yourself!

Thank you for stopping by!
Sincerely, Patty Brummel 🌿




’sNeverTooLateToStartSomethingNew

AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE What started as a free find on Facebook Marketplace to use as a desk in my workshop, surprisingly...
02/28/2026

AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE

What started as a free find on Facebook Marketplace to use as a desk in my workshop, surprisingly changed direction once I started sanding the top.

Beneath the many scratches and dated orange finish, I discovered a beautiful wood grain which made me realize that this piece deserved a much better second chance in someone's home rather than in my workshop!

Constructed from solid pine and recently updated in a timeless farmhouse style, this versatile piece is designed to suit most any room. With plenty of surface space to spread out, it would make a great office desk, but also would function equally as well as a sofa table, entryway console, or maybe even as a kitchen island.

Dimensions:
59"L x 22.5"D x 30"H

Details:
The legs, apron, and drawer were painted in Melange’s London Black, a timeless warm black. The top was stained with General Finishes Antique Walnut and sealed with their high performance satin topcoat for durability.




Bye-bye Orange Chapter...Hello Next Chapter!Enjoy this sneak peek...More photos and details coming soon. This versatile ...
02/26/2026

Bye-bye Orange Chapter...Hello Next Chapter!

Enjoy this sneak peek...More photos and details coming soon. This versatile piece (desk, sofa table, entry table, kitchen island) will be available to purchase. Message me if interested!




SOLD 2/21/26 Add a touch of vintage charm to your bedroom with this beautiful pair of bedside tables! Their compact desi...
02/19/2026

SOLD 2/21/26

Add a touch of vintage charm to your bedroom with this beautiful pair of bedside tables! Their compact design makes them the perfect solution for smaller spaces without sacrificing style and storage.

DETAILS:

●The body is painted in a timeless warm black and paired with an antique walnut stain for the oak tops and legs.

●Original hardware.

●Each table features two drawers which have been lined with this sophisticated botanical peel & stick wallpaper.

●Dimensions:
14.75"L
18.5"D
29.75"H

Interested?
Please Message Me To Claim



Hi Friends, I just wanted to share a little peek of the bedside tables. This was my first attempt at dividing a vintage ...
02/18/2026

Hi Friends,

I just wanted to share a little peek of the bedside tables.

This was my first attempt at dividing a vintage vanity into two bedside tables. (See before photos)

Fyi...These will be available for purchase. Full reveal and details coming soon!


This sweet little secretary desk may not have needed an extreme makeover, but she did need a good dusting off and freshe...
02/11/2026

This sweet little secretary desk may not have needed an extreme makeover, but she did need a good dusting off and freshening up (see before photos) after sitting in my garage inventory since June of 2022 when my daughter Abby no longer had a need for her.

Since I wasn't ready to let her go, I decided she would make a nice addition to our short-term rental.

For that reason, I decided to completely remove the old finish only on the major problem areas (inside, top, and legs). The rest of the surfaces were only scuff sanded. Once that was done and a couple of minor glueing/clamping repairs were addressed, I applied a fresh coat of stain to the entire piece (fyi…as for the areas that had been fully stripped, I did apply an additional coat or 2 until the finish was fairly consistent everywhere).

As for the original hardware, the exteriors’ patina was beautiful and only needed a good cleaning. But unfortunately the inside did not have a nice looking patina before or after a good cleaning, so I refreshed them with Rustoleum champagne bronze spray paint.

Lastly I did have to cut a new back for the desk and lined it (and the drawer) with some leftover wallpaper from the mudroom project.

So what do you think…Does she make a nice addition to this corner of the bedroom or should I find a different spot for her?



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Hudsonville, MI
49426

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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