This little antique (late 1800s, early 1900s maybe?) sewing rocker was among the items salvaged from my grandmother’s home post-hurricane. While the larger pressed back rocker was with the reupholsterer, I worked on refinishing this one to make it more modern and neutral for my home. Here’a a recap of the process. [Read the origin […]
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Pressed Back Rocker Restoration
Among the items salvaged from my grandmother’s home post-hurricane, this antique (late 1800s, early 1900s maybe?) pressed back rocker is one of the coolest. And I only had a small hand in its restoration. Here’s a recap of its history, condition, and reupholstering. [Read the origin story of these heirloom restorations here: Heirloom Restoration] I’ve always […]
Dining Chairs Restoration
We salvaged these two dining chairs from my grandmother’s home post-hurricane, though to be honest, I almost left them behind. They have definitely seen better days; years of use, very dated upholstery, faded wood finish, and water damage from the hurricane. My friend convinced me to refinish them, and I’m so glad I did! Here’s […]
Costuming Adèle Blanc-Sec
In “the before times” (aka pre-pandemic), my Costume College partner-in-crime, Tina and I were planning some sort of steampunk or Edwardian/Victorian explorer costumes to wear together. While scrolling Pinterest for ideas, as one does, I was repeatedly captivated by a character in a foreign film I had never seen or heard of. Tracking her down, who […]