Misadventures in Upcycling and Repurposing Furniture
My Misadventures in Upcycling and Repurposing
There was a point during this project where I had to face a harsh truth and decide whether my ideals could be compromised, or even realigned, if it meant making this a more successful project. One thing that always makes me sad is to see painted furniture. Wood is such a beautiful, unique construction material … Continue reading Lamination Lamentation – Part 3
There was a period of about three months between my last post and starting the documentation of this project. I wasn’t entirely unproductive during that time; and in fact spent it refinishing a night stand that was collecting dust in the kids’ room, refinishing a side table in our living room, refinishing our coffee table … Continue reading Lamination Lamentation, Part 2
Originally, I started this post writing a preamble about nostalgia and my escape from the land of my youth, but maybe this isn’t the place for that story. I will save it for my therapist. Instead, let me tell you the story about this radio console of mysterious provenance. The gods of free stuff were … Continue reading Lamination Lamentation, Part 1
