Restoration: DIYs
Restoration of a Samovar Table with Your Own Hands
The story is about how I was asked to help people to get rid of a strange table and here it is — a brand new piece of furniture called a samovar table of the beginning of the 20th century.
A New Life of an Old Kerosene Lamp
It remembers being wrapped in crispy paper. Then it was brought to a house, unpacked, poured kerosene inside and began to give light and warmth for a big family.
How to Save a Bedside Table with Your Own Hands
Once upon a time, there was a vintage cupboard from the 60s, the top with a spot probably from brilliant green.Some minor chips on the leg.
Furniture Restauration: Bringing Back a Vintage Chair to Life
I don't like Soviet furniture. It is sad and richly varnished. But it is made out of beech wood. Not cheap pine but noble beech!
Restoring an Old Shelf in the Shebbi-Chic Style
You need any shelf with scalloped details and flowing shapes, carved decoration would be even better.
Restoring an Old Kerosene Lamp
This lamp was not in a good condition. I needed much patience to restore it, and there's a recipe below.
If Your Grandma's Set is broken, Turn the Shards into Cabochons
One day my husband accidentally broke a sugar bowl from my great-grandmother's tea set. The Imperial porcelain factory and all that.