05/31/2026
✨ VIP First Look ✨
Today I drove an hour to rescue this beautiful vintage buffet from a garage sale.
Nobody wanted her. People walked right past, seeing only a worn top and an old piece of furniture. But I saw the burl veneer, the craftsmanship, the dovetail drawers, the felt-lined tray tucked inside, and the story she still had left to tell.
As I work on older pieces, I often find myself wondering where they’ve been and what they’ve seen. This buffet may have been present for thousands of ordinary moments that nobody remembers anymore—morning coffee, report cards laid on top, holiday dinners, family gatherings, and special occasions.
The people are gone from the story, but the furniture remains.
And there’s something beautiful about that. ❤️
Now it’s time for a new chapter.
I’ll be giving this solid wood beauty a fresh life, and my VIPs get the first peek at the journey. Stay tuned as I decide on her transformation!
📏 55”W x 37”H x 21”D
What would you do? Preserve some of the burl? Go bold with color? I’d love to hear your ideas! 👇