Widdicomb Dining Chairs: Traditionally Upholstered Bohemian Delights

These vintage Widdicomb dining chairs had quite a makeover! Upholstered using traditional methods, they've got an exciting new look. Check it out...

Painted Furniture, UpholsteryLeslie HowardFebruary 11, 2017black, bohemian, boho, burlap, chair, coil, dining, French, GPJ Baker, horsehair, indigo, painted, springs, traditional, velvet, vintage, widdicombComment

Traditionally Upholstered French Dining Chairs: More Horsehair and Burlap!

Upholstering furniture in the traditional way is an adventure not for the faint of heart! Join me as I show you why on these beautiful vintage French chairs...

Bohemian White Antique Buffet with Large Brass Acanthus Leaf Pulls

This dated mahogany behemoth came to me from a CL seller in Ybor City. It had promise…

Painted FurnitureLeslie HowardJuly 12, 2015acanthus, anthro, antique, boho, brass, buffet, dining, glass, leaf, painted, sideboard, white Comments

Vintage Eggplant Henredon Dressers: Spanish Revival Revived

This Henredon Alvarado set, found at a thrift store, was really well treated over the years and functioned just like new. The finish, however, would never see the inside of a modern room.

Painted FurnitureLeslie HowardOctober 2, 2014antique, dresser, eggplant, elegant, glam, Mediterranean, painted, purple, redo, storage, vintage, wood Comments

Art, Furniture and Chocolate: A Vintage French Cabinet Becomes a Delicious Decorative Statement

I have a passion for applying paint. Any paint to anything.

Painted FurnitureLeslie HowardAugust 23, 2014abstract, art, brown, cabinet, cupboard, dresser, elegant, French, glass, gold, hutch, makeover, painted, redo, sale, storage, vintage Comment

Mirrored Bar Cart: A Reflection of Hospitality, Beauty, and Time

Picture yourself at a party. There's the hostess, with a smiling bright face, leading you to a cart brimming with luscious cool drinks and adult beverages for you. Picture a big lucite ice bucket with silver tongs. Lemonade in a big pitcher. Then look down at the cart.

Vintage French Serving Cart: Ooh La La!

This is the piece that turned me around to appreciate French style furniture.

Painted FurnitureLeslie HowardMarch 22, 2014bar, blue, bright, French, gold, makeover, painted, vintage Comments

Mediterranean Sea Suite: Banish the Brown

At any one of my favorite thrift shops, I can usually find something great to paint. This particular day, I picked up two items that I had previously passed by on several occasions.