Not Too Shabby By Colleen

Not Too Shabby By Colleen 🌿Inspired by old homes. Created for new memories🌿
Curated vintage furniture & home decor

Interior Design Lover / Furniture Refinisher & Re-Imaginer

To request a quote: please inbox me with photos of your cabinetry or furniture (please include dimensions for furniture quotes), as well as your location and ideas you may have to transform your space or piece. I also occasionally sell restored & upcycled furniture which will be posted to the shop section of my page. Please be sure to like & follow my page to make sure you see new ideas, tutorials, decorating tips, or finished projects.

09/08/2026

What I Saw & Why I Bought It — Episode 2: The Drexel Server
Part 2: The Reveal🍸

That Marketplace bar cleaned up pretty well.

Mohegan Sage, original brass, warm wood, smoky mirror and a little hidden lighting brought this vintage Drexel Heritage bar back to life.

And apparently someone else saw what I saw, too — she sold almost immediately and the new owner already sent me photos of it looking gorgeous in her new home.

09/07/2026

I always knew my studio needed a little something old… and we finally found exactly what it was missing.

09/06/2026

Meet the Cabinet of Misfit Leftovers.

Made entirely from things I already had in the studio — and somehow, all the misfits came together.

This cabinet was claimed before I even finished, and I absolutely adore how it turned out. 🤍💚🤎🐆

This record cabinet had absolutely no business turning out this cute. When I found this little guy, I liked the clean li...
09/05/2026

This record cabinet had absolutely no business turning out this cute.

When I found this little guy, I liked the clean lines, the brass-capped legs…and that was pretty much it. But I figured he was worth taking a chance on.

Then I decided to make it even more fun: could I completely transform it using only things I already had in the studio?

Leftover paint from other projects.
Leftover wallpaper.
Hardware from a leftover multipack.
Even the green was partially chosen because I already had the roller out for another project. 😅

Paul made new record dividers to replace the missing ones, I added a little leopard surprise inside the drawer, and somehow all of these completely unrelated leftovers came together like they had been planned from the beginning.

Meet the Cabinet of Misfit Leftovers.
Proof that sometimes the best projects start with absolutely no plan.

Check out the before and additional photos/ video in the comments.

🍸Update: SOLD🍸This vintage portable cocktail bar was manufactured by Drexel Heritage and originally retailed by W. & J. ...
09/03/2026

🍸Update: SOLD🍸

This vintage portable cocktail bar was manufactured by Drexel Heritage and originally retailed by W. & J. Sloane, and from the minute I saw all of its clever original features, I knew exactly what I wanted to do with it.

The exterior has been refinished in Benjamin Moore Mohegan Sage, while I kept the beautiful warm wood interior for contrast. I added smoky mirrored glass to the back of the lower cabinet and hidden rechargeable LED lighting above the upper shelves for the perfect little cocktail-hour glow. ✨

But the best part is everything this piece does.

The top slides open on both sides to reveal a durable laminate cocktail prep surface. Four lower doors fold open to expose the mirrored bar interior, and hidden casters underneath allow the entire cabinet to roll surprisingly easily while giving it that slightly “floating” appearance off the floor.

The center drawer is functional and newly lined with a woven-look paper; the two outer drawer fronts are stationary by original design. I also kept the beautiful original brass hardware.

And because it’s finished on all four sides, this one doesn’t necessarily need to be tucked against a wall; it can actually float in a room and be used as a true bar.

40”W × 18”D × 32”H
Approx. 57”W with the top fully extended

09/02/2026

What I Saw & Why I Bought It
Episode 2, Part 1: The Drexel Server

An absolute STEAL at $495! Big on detail. Big on storage. Small on floor space. DM to claim.
08/31/2026

An absolute STEAL at $495!
Big on detail. Big on storage. Small on floor space.

DM to claim.

I’m genuinely surprised this one is still available. Olive Suede is one of those pieces that just doesn’t translate as “...
08/26/2026

I’m genuinely surprised this one is still available.

Olive Suede is one of those pieces that just doesn’t translate as “painted furniture” in person. The finish was built in layers to create a soft, tonal suede effect — deep olive, subtle movement, and a completely different look depending on how the light hits it.

Add the architectural detailing, warm wood legs and brass hardware, and she is SUCH a good one.

And while she may technically be a server, I can see this piece in an entryway, dining room, living room, bedroom or tucked into the perfect little bar setup.

One of a kind and available. DM for details.

08/24/2026

WHAT I SAW — Episode 1: The Reveal

Remember this one? 👀

When I first brought this piece home, I shared what I saw- the details that caught my eye, the potential I saw underneath the dated finish, and what made me think it was worth taking a chance on.

Well… here’s what I saw come to life. ✨

Sometimes the best pieces aren’t the obvious ones. You just have to be able to see what they could be.

And I have a feeling this little What I Saw series is just getting started. 🤎

(Update: SOLD)A deep, moody finish. Original brass hardware. Brass casters that make it easy to roll wherever the party ...
08/23/2026

(Update: SOLD)
A deep, moody finish. Original brass hardware. Brass casters that make it easy to roll wherever the party takes you. And then you open those doors… 🌿✨

The floral interior gives it just enough unexpected personality, while the half-depth shelf leaves plenty of room below for bottles, decanters and all the cocktail essentials. I also added rechargeable interior lighting to give everything a warm glow. The lights can be set to motion-sensor mode or turned on/off manually, and when they need a charge, they simply pop off their magnetic strips — no cords or outlets needed. Chargers included.

And those hinged top panels? Open them up and this little cabinet becomes a seriously impressive entertaining bar. The original laminate serving surface was kept intact, making it durable, easy to wipe clean and perfectly suited for mixing and serving cocktails — because a bar this pretty still needs to be practical. 🍸

Vintage bones, a little drama, and a completely new purpose.

📏 Dimensions: 39” long × 20” deep × 30” high
With top fully extended: 62” long

Color: Three Piece Suit by Benjamin Moore

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