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05/24/2026

Taking these beauties out for a quick photoshoot in the sun! ☀️🌿

Photos never quite do gold leaf justice, but seeing these mid-20th century French Provincial mirrors catching the light against the stone wall comes pretty close. The soft blue and gold pairing gives them a classic, regal look without feeling heavy.

05/05/2026

🩵✨️From Storage Unit to Statement Set ✨️🩵

These vintage French Provincial twins were tucked away, falling apart, and forgotten in a dark storage unit... but they were just waiting for their royal debut! 👸🏼👸🏼

A little sanding, some structural love, and a touch of "Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Blue" later, and look at them now! Who knew a storage unit find could look this boo-tiful? 🪄💙🩵

04/25/2026

Do we like...

Option #1 with the gold trim all the way around the mirror?
OR
Option #2 with the gold only on the decorative corners?

03/14/2026

Same, Same...But Different! 👭

They say lightning doesn't strike twice, but sometimes the perfect vintage find does!
A client fell head over heels for the sideboard on the right, but since that one had already found its forever home, the hunt was on.

We managed to track down a very similar vintage sister piece and gave it the exact same transformation: a custom muted sage green finish paired with a rich, natural wood top and gleaming gold hardware.

While they share the same DNA and color palette, each has its own unique vintage character and subtle details that make it one-of-a-kind.

The big question is... which one are you leaning toward? 👈 Left or Right 👉

Let us know in the comments below.

02/25/2026

From "Maybe we shouldn’t have" to "We're so glad we did." 🛠️✨

Eight months. It took eight long months, a fair amount of cursing and several moments where we stared at these dressers in our workshop wondering why we started this "fun" project in the first place. But today, they are finally out of the workshop and in the house for staging and listing.

The Journey

The Start: Picked up these oldies back in June. They had decent bones, but the finish was tired, the hardware outdated and the tops had seen better days.

The Middle: Sanding, wood filler, bondo, more sanding and the ultimate test of patience—taping off those clean lines.

The Details: We decided on a deep, moody navy for the body to make that wood grain on top really pop with a dark wood stain. Swapped out the hardware for some classic brass k***s and added a little surprise with vintage-style drawer liners.

The Verdict
Furniture rehab can prove to be a "painful passion." There were times when these 2 dressers sat untouched for weeks (and months) while we waited for 3 drawers to be repaired that were damaged beyond our ability to repair...but seeing that rich stain hit the wood on the tops made it all worth it.

We are officially retiring picking-up pieces that need professional carpentry repairs... at least until we buy some saws and we learn a bit more about repairing vintage/antique pieces! 😅

Let us know what you think in the comments.

02/15/2026

Talk about a glow-up! This vintage sideboard had amazing "bones"—classic curves, elegant hardware, and that undeniable mid-century charm—but the original dark finish was feeling a bit heavy and tired.

With a little vision (and a lot of sanding), we breathed new life into this heirloom piece.

Here’s how we did it:
The Transformation Breakdown

The Body: We swapped the dated dark stain for a sophisticated muted sage green. This color perfectly highlights the fluted detailing and the serpentine curve of the front.

The Top: To keep some of that natural warmth, we stripped the top down to the original wood grain and applied a rich, dark walnut stain. The contrast between the wood and the paint is everything!

The Hardware: Never underestimate the power of a good scrub. The original brass pulls were cleaned and polished, popping beautifully against the new green backdrop.

The Surprise Inside: The real "wow" factor? We lined those spacious drawers with a vibrant, floral impasto-style wallpaper. It’s like a little burst of joy every time you reach for a napkin or a coaster.

Why We Love It
This piece is proof that you don't need to buy new to get a high-end look. By preserving the quality of the vintage craftsmanship and adding modern color and pattern, we’ve created a one-of-a-kind statement piece that’s ready for another 50 years of service.

What’s your favorite part? The sage green finish or that secret floral pop in the drawers? Let us know in the comments! 👇

01/18/2026

From tired traditional 🥱 to modern moody 🙌, this Morganton nightstand underwent a stunning "glow-up."

The outdated, scratched cherry finish was replaced with a velvety deep navy paint, perfectly highlighting the elegant fluted details and scalloped apron. To add warmth and contrast, the top was stripped back and refinished in a rich walnut stain, while the original hardware was polished to a brilliant gold. This transformation preserves the high-quality craftsmanship of the vintage piece while giving it a sophisticated, contemporary edge.

01/15/2026

Blank canvas alert! 🤍

If you don't have your project propped up on old paint cans, are you even furniture flipping? 😂

The first coat of primer is on this stunning vintage piece. We're preserving the top, which has been finished with espresso stain (can't wait to show you that wood grain!) and giving the rest a total 'second chance' makeover.

Keep your eyes peeled for the finished product! 👀

11/27/2025

Look at this gorgeous piece we’re reviving!!

You know you're committed to the flipping life when you look forward to the sanding being done so you can finally sleep on it.

Swipe to see the amazing BEFORE (it was beautiful but a bit outdated!) versus the absolutely stunning almost AFTER!

We gave this solid piece a major glow-up by adding delicate floral wood appliqués to the headboard and footboard, giving it gorgeous texture and detail. Then, we topped it off with a fresh coat of dark paint in the color Arrowhead!

It's amazing what a little creativity and paint can do! This is now a custom, modern masterpiece that we can't wait to actually sleep in.

Proof that sometimes, the best client is yourself! 😉

What do you think of the transformation in progress and the new details? Let us know your favorite part below! 👇

Stay tuned for the reveal! 🥰💥

MJ Furniture

11/25/2025

Obsessed is an understatement. 🖤 We took this classic piece and gave it a dramatic modern update. The matte, deep caviar finish paired with these elongated bronze pulls? Pure perfection. It’s exactly the touch of moody sophistication

Swipe to see the before pic (sorry it's a bit blurry.)

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