Baby Girls Dresser

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After:

I am finally done with this dresser!!  

The craftsmanship of this dress is just beautiful, I love the way the top 2 drawers bow out!

I was able to reuse the original hardware.  I love the charm of old hardware.

I details on this mirror are stunning!  It did take a bit to paint them but I couldn't be more happy with how all the details stand out now.  

I don't even know what else to say, this piece speaks for itself!

TTFn

Brooke

Unexpected

Life as of late hasn't been exactly what I had expected.  When we got home from Bear Lake we found out I was pregnant.  Which was quite the surprise to say the least.  Being my youngest is just over 1 I found myself a little worried to have 3 children under the age of 4, but as I thought about it I became more and more excited, and secretly hoped it was a boy for my husband.  He is the youngest of 4 girls, the father to 2 girls, our dog is even a girl, I think it is time he has a son!

What is it about carrying a baby that creates that instant love between mother and child.   I changed my lifestyle in hopes to create the best environment for my growing child, which included giving up Dr. Pepper (that is not an easy thing for me).  We started trying to decide where the baby would sleep, talked about the financial numbers, so on and so forth.  I became more and more excited to have this sweet baby in our home.  Another room to decorate right??

Sunday night, I started to bleed and cramp, I knew I was going to miscarry.  I had never miscarried before this so I didn't really know what I was in for.  Monday morning came and emotions started going crazy.  I cried and cried and cried.

By the afternoon I decided I should probably let my family and close friends who knew I was pregnant that I was miscarrying.  Since I couldn't talk about it without bawling I send out a mass text.  Not even minutes after I sent out the text, my dad, brother, sister, mom, grammy, friends, sister in law all started calling me.  My neighbor ran right over with Mrs Cavanaugh's chocolate with a sweet note that said "Chocolate always helps me"  She didn't have to say anything else, I knew she care.  My mom called me during all of her breaks throughout the day to see how I was doing.  My sister in law kept calling me to see if she could come and get the girls to let me rest.  My other neighbor brought me cookies and cupcakes she made herself and came the next day too with these beautiful flowers.  Another neighbor came over on her lunch break to check on me as well.  Last night my friend took me out to dinner for a little break and some girl time.  And I can't forget my husband, who ran his fingers through my hair as I  cried, who cooked dinner, and cleaned the house, who told me everything was going to be okay.

As I sit here and write this tears run down my face.  Yes, I am sad I miscarried but how can I not feel blessed and grateful for all of the wonderful support and care I have been shown and given.  I couldn't ask for a better family or friends.  I am so grateful to my Father in Heaven who is always watching out for me and sending help when I need it most.  I want to say thank you to all of you!  Your kindness hasn't gone unnoticed.

Sometimes I watch the news at night and wonder what kind of a world we live in.  Experiences like this remind me what the news is forgetting, the small acts of kindness, the generosity, and the compassion on the little things.  Sometimes it is the little things that mean the most!



 

Custom Orders!

I am now accepting custom orders!  

Have an old piece of furniture sitting around needing freshened up?  Let me transform it into something beautiful and unique.  

I spray all of my pieces with a professional paint sprayer and high quality paint for a smooth professional finish.  I apply a clear top coat as well for protection.

If you have a piece you would like a bid for please send me an email at Brooke.n.larsen@gmail.com.  Please include dimensions, a picture, and if you have an idea of how you would like it refinished.  

My quotes will include prep work (minor repairs), painting, and a top coat.  New hardware and large repairs will be an additional charge!

Want to refinish something yourself and need help getting started?  

I charge a $50 consultation fee (first hour) and $30 every hour after the consultation.

Here are a few of my favorite refinishes!

One of my Favorite Dressers.  I love how clean it looks!

Hutch Post Here

Table Post here

Sofa Table Post Here

Decorating with MEANING!!

There are so many amazing spaces out there.  Sometimes I find myself feeling overwhelmed, wondering how my budget will ever allow my rooms to look a certain way.   I was looking at my daughters room today and I realized I wouldn't change a thing.  Every piece in this picture means something to me or has some story behind it! 

The lamp I found at a garage sale for $5, it had some stains on the lamp shade so I found these butterflies at the dollar store 2 for a $1 and I glued them right over the stains!

The cute bunny hugging a chick was a gift my mom gave her for easter a few years ago

The blue box was also a gift we received when she was born

The oval frame I bought at DI (local Thrift Store) for a $1 and she helped me make the K out of buttons

The cute hat I found at a Flea market for $5

The Cinderella tin she picked out at Lost and Found $5

The bear was also a gift.  It is one of those wax ones that smells delicious!

The old children's books I found at Lost and Found Thrift

The characiture we had draw while we were in Disneyland, Yes she even held still for 20 minutes!

All of these items have been collected over 3 years now.  Whether they were found, made or given as a gift they all come together perfectly and helped create a space for my little girl with meaning and personality.

TTFN

Brooke

My First Custom Hutch

Before...Cause we all love before!  

After

Look at all the details in this hutch!  It is absolutely beautiful.  

I loved refinishing this hutch, it was my first custom project for someone. 

 It was so fun to help bring this piece back to life with someone else in mind.  She knew what she wanted and I got to help her create it!  

It was so beautiful once it was done I couldn't help putting my dishes in there and taking some pictures to share!    I might have stolen it if I had somewhere to put it! ;)

My favorite part however was the reveal!  She was so excited I almost felt like I was on HGTV.  There is never a better feeling that creating something and someone LOVING it!

TTFN

Brooke  

Back to Reality!

Every Summer my husbands family rents a condo at Bear Lake and we spend the week together playing cards, spending time at the beach, eating lots of good food, reading, drinking WAY too much Dr. Pepper, and enjoying each others company.   I look forward to Bear Lake every year, it is one of those vacations that you don't need a vacation to recuperate.

I think my daughters favorite part is playing in the mud without mom getting mad!

Goodbye until next year Bear Lake!!

1920's Waterfall Dresser

When I saw this dresser I HAD to have it.  It isn't everyday you find an old piece with this much detail.  It was very loved, it had a few names carved in it, nothing a good sanding couldn't fix!

Before:

After:

I painted the whole dresser and carmel color first and then painted black over the top.  Once everything was dried I got out my sand paper and sanded the black down until the carmel color showed through!  I then used the carmel color to go back and really help accent the beautiful details of this dresser!

I loved this wood inlay and I didn't want to paint over it, so it was my color inspiration.  Yes, there are somethings I just can't bring myself to paint over.  Look how beautiful it is!!

I am selling this dresser check out my furniture for sale page at the top of my blog!!

TTFN

Brooke