Walnut Street Home

This dresser set came to me through a referral from another amazing refinisher. This network of wonderful humans is a huge part of what keeps me inspired to do this work every single day!
As soon as these popped up in my messages, I was so excited to get my hands on them. The owner did a great job getting them started, but they were definitely a massive project to tackle. And as much as I LOVE bobbins, they are a total bu**er to strip and sand! Let’s just say I could probably qualify as a dental hygienist with the amount of dental picking I did to get these right. 😆
The finish is a complete custom color, now dubbed “The Brittany.” The formula is a mix of four different colors washed on, followed by a fifth color used as a toner during the topcoat process.
I am absolutely fawning over this set, but more importantly, the owner is loving them too. Thank you, Brittany, for trusting me with this gorgeous set! 🫶🏻
P.S. If anyone is interested in the color formula, feel free to shoot me a DM!

Dear Ruby, thank you for the inscription…

I found your beautiful stand and couldn’t help but smile when I saw your note from 1980 tucked away on the drawer. Knowing this piece was already 125 years old when you had it makes my heart so full. It’s lived through so many stories, and I’m just lucky enough to be part of its latest chapter.

I’ve given this solid Walnut treasure a little “self-care” day—stripping away the years to reveal that gorgeous, raw grain and sealing it with a soft, buttery wax. She’s glowing now, Ruby! From the hand-cut dovetails to those perfectly turned legs, she’s the ultimate mix of old-soul charm and modern-natural vibes.

She’s a “lone find” with a big personality, looking for a new corner to call home. Whether she ends up holding a stack of books by a bed or a vase of dried hydrangeas in an entryway, she’s ready for another 100 years of magic.

Can you ever go wrong with an 1800s tiger oak serpentine Eastlake? The answer is a hard no.

Like so many of the pieces I bring home, this one was sad and neglected, but the bones of these antiques are built to last. This was a true restoration, staying true to the original finish and letting that gorgeous oak grain shine.

And the hardware… she’s just so glamorous now.

With a house full of furniture, I had zero business bringing another piece home… but gahhh, how could I not scoop up this gem? It’s super old, super special—and those white porcelain k***s? I just couldn’t walk away.

L36 x W18 x H32.5