These sidetables were in rough condition when they came my way. Luckily I was able to strip them to find beautiful wood underneath. The drawer pulls were brass, and cleaned up beautifully. I've said it before and I'll say it again - Brasso is my spirit animal. I stained the wood, and then painted the drawers using Antique White and then a custom mix of Antique White and Lamp black (about 1:1). They were both given 4 top coats with High Performance Top Coat. Some people say it looks like a backgammon board - and I gotta say....that wasn't my inspiration but I guess it's true!
Trudy Spooner
T-Spoon of Sugar in PE, CA
As a side hustle, I refinish vintage furniture and bring it back to life!
Contest Entries
2017 Entries
Broyhill Side Tables
Vintage Vanity Makeover
By Trudy Spooner at T-Spoon of Sugar in PE, CA
Winning Category
I updated this beautiful waterfall vanity for my mother-in-law after it had sat out in their barn for 5+ years. It was dull, stained, and much of the veneer needed to be glued back down. But these beautiful art deco pieces are so well constructed they deserve a long life! I'm delighted with how well it turned out. It is a gorgeous addition to her bedroom. I used Candlelite Gel Stain and top coated with Gel Top Coat.
Vintage Dresser for Nursery
By Trudy Spooner at T-Spoon of Sugar in PE, CA
Winning Category
Exterior of the dresser was painted in Milk Paint Antique White. The drawers were painted with a custom blend of Persimmon, Coral Crush and Antique white to create a peachy-pink colour for a little baby girl's nursery.
X Marks the Spot
By Trudy Spooner at T-Spoon of Sugar in PE, CA
Winning Category
This beautiful solid wood mid century dresser was previously covered in a chipped and outdated finish. The shape and the drawer pulls were so classy though that I wanted to bring it back to life. I refinished it in a custom blend of Lamp Black and Coastal blue. The sides were done in Coral Crush and Somerset Yellow, but kept some original wood visible because of it's beauty.
Mediterranean Sails
By Trudy Spooner at T-Spoon of Sugar in PE, CA
Winning Category
Made with custom blend of Coastal Blue, Somerset Yellow and just a hint of lamp black, this shade of teal reminds me of the Mediterranean. The white "sails" are the boats on the sea (painted in Antique White). Top coated with High Performance Top Coat
Wood was done in Gel Stain Candlelight. Top coated with Gel Topcoat.
Point Me in the Right Direction
By Trudy Spooner at T-Spoon of Sugar in PE, CA
Winning Category
Painted using antique white, lamp black, and a custom mix of the two colours (as well as some Fusion Mineral Paint in gold). The arrows were painted using 3M Blue edgelocking tape. The wood accents were covered with General Finishes Gel Stain in Candlelight. The whole project has 3 top coats of High Performance Top Coat.