This is project #43, the George W. Bush redo, a cheap way for me to work in that I just finished reading An American Wife, a veiled fictional bio of Laura Bush. In it, the author projects the Bush family’s consensus on George’s intelligence: dim. Was it as true as his mother’s overbearing personality or Laura’s [...]
July 31, 2009
Found Item: Pair of rose detail chairs Where: One in Old Irving Park, one in central Evanston The Makeover: I used an orbital sander to take off the old finish and hand sanded the curved places. Taking the recommendation of the painter next door, I tried Aura by Benjamin Moore. Really great paint, goes on smoothly, [...]
November 13, 2008
On first site, this table looked like the kind dogs sit around and play poker on Saturday nights. Once I discovered the Secret of the Old Brass Key hiding underneath its top, it became clear. This was part of the Nancy Drew collection of fine furniture. Found Item: Versatile and nicely sturdy pedastal table. The top [...]
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October 4, 2009
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