MY STORY & PHILOSOPHY

It all started when I looked at the vintage buffet I had in my dining room.  It was a piece I'd purchased at an auction about 15 years ago.  I thought to myself, "I wonder what this would look like with some paint and new hardware"?  So, I gave it a shot.  Since then, I've reimagined and reworked a number of pieces such as small accent tables, dressers and even a large armoire.

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When I decided I wanted to do this as a hobby, I vowed to always keep some of the original charm and character of a piece, so customers can see what I initially saw.  Typically, when I choose a piece, I pick something that's usually overlooked or unable to go through a full restoration due to its overall condition.  My goal is to give it new life.

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People often ask, "How do you know what color or what hardware to choose"?  This may sound silly or ostentatious, but I let the piece tell me what it wants.  When I see a particular piece I'd like to refinish, I'll study it until I know what it wants to become.  I like "simple".  I aspire for each piece I refinish to be a timeless addition to someone's home or office.

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Jim