The Restored Dogwood

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07/24/2026

This antique dresser got a little love from two products that made a big difference. 🤎

🪵 **Howard Feed-N-Wax** was a first for me, and I have to say—I was impressed! The wood was looking dry and tired, and this helped bring out the natural grain while giving the dresser a beautiful, refreshed glow. I’ll definitely be keeping this one in my furniture restoration toolkit.

✨ **Brasso** has been a favorite for bringing old metal hardware back to life. It’s not my usual eco-friendly choice, but sometimes a product just works—and this one does. It made such a difference on the old metal pulls and brought back their shine.

(And if you noticed the missing keyhole covers… don’t worry! I removed them during the restoration, but I saved them. They’ll be staying with the piece so they can always be put back..I just like the minimal look. 😉)

The best part? This was such an easy restoration. No complicated techniques—just a little cleaning, some patience, and the right products. It’s amazing what a little elbow grease can do!

Antique pieces have so much character and history—they just need a little help telling their story again. ❤️

What’s your favorite furniture restoration product? What should I try next?

05/05/2026

I have created so many holes in so many walls and window trim, it’s not even funny! So much measuring and leveling, and then eventually the brackets becoming loose from the wall. Or we moved and I had to start all over again. 😵‍💫
Best purchase ever was these no drill curtain rods! Not an ad, just a fan! I actually prefer no window treatments at all, but for front windows in this particular room it made sense.

05/03/2026

This antique “dry sink” has been in my family for decades. Already a few hundred years old before my dad bought it in the ‘70s…it’s been banged up for as long as I can remember.
We’ve used it for a few different purposes including Lego storage, and my first paint storage cabinet. But I decided it was time for a change.
After painting and distressing, it now fills a big empty space and looks right at home.

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