Word of advice from a senior. Don't worry what other people think about your methods of doing things. You have an incredible gift for knowing what to do with pieces. Sure some may not have turned out the way you expected, but overall I'm completely sure you have made correct decisions in the vast majority of your projects. You have an amazing talent and it shows with everything you have shown us. I look forward to all your videos as I am a MCM lover also. Confidence!
Agree with all of this. And if I may add, Angie, you're not afraid to reassess and adjust if it's not what you'd hoped. After investing a lot of time and effort, I tend to just say, "Eh, good enough." And then I always wish I'd gone back and tried again. That's the kind of devotion and persistence that really shows in your work. You've inspired me to step back awhile and take another look before settling.
I agree. I think it comes off as insecure, and I’m not sure Angie means it. But be proud and confident in your decisions. Who cares what any nay sayer says on social media?! You’re amazing and are putting so much love into all you do, girl! Don’t apologize for any of it!!
Angie, I think it's an amazing and culturally important gift how you discuss both sides of a viewpoint and then graciously expand on yours. I tend to always agree with you, but if I were, say, a hardcore MCM loyalist I would feel seen and validated by the way you explain things. I honestly don't find this trait of yours in the least bit insecure. Rather, I see you as a highly advanced communicator capable of navigating controversy. In today's strange world, your presentation of harmony discussing opposing views is frankly a bit revolutionary. 😍 (ps thank you for nacho bun time)
Well thank you Cindy, and also to Toni, Carrie and Tuesday & Charlie - I really appreciate the faith and support. ❤️I'm a perfectionist combined with being my own worst critic so it's trying at times! Thank you again!! It means a lot.
Love the bunnies. Had two netherland dwarf girls, and they were my hearts love. They were both funny, intelligent, beautiful souls. It was my privilege to have them in my life
One of the main reasons I watch your channel is to see your love and understanding of the wood used for each piece. I feel I can trust that you will bring each piece back to it's former self, even if that isn't how it started (like this piece was more blond). It's wonderful to see that kind of respect for the furniture or the original maker or the wood itself and also keeping things out of the landfill to be used and beautiful again. It's very unique to you and your process and I admire it a lot. Thanks for that kind of caring! It's beautiful, as always.
Your work here reminds me of why, among so many talented TH-cam furniture refinishers I've enjoyed, you have become my favorite, with top notch standards and clear explanations of each step.
Angie, I love your style of teaching. You explain your reasoning for why you choose one technique over another and always sound so humble and charming. Very soothing to watch you and I’m always amazed at how gorgeous your pieces turn out!
Howard Restore A Finish is for people like me who just want give a little more life to my furniture. What you are doing here is a full restoration like an artist! They don’t even compare. It’s like comparing apples and oranges, I can’t believe someone even made the suggestion. Angie, your work is genius! I’m so happy to see your channel growing.
Wow!! Unbelievable! I'm not even an MCM fan, but these pieces made my jaw drop. They are far more beautiful than anything new you could find in a shop, no matter what you were willing to pay. You put the love into your work, and it shines like a diamond. So much respect.
Wow, thank you! I really appreciate all your kind words. It brings great satisfaction to save these pieces and give them a new life. Thank you for watching!
I also like the variation in the wood - I thought I didn’t like walnut, now I realize I don’t like the cool, chalky chocolate colour the walnut had been toned to
It’s finally happened: I’m out of superlatives to describe how beautiful your work is! Gorgeous reveal of what was there the whole time, though shrouded by the original finish!!! Sometimes, your artistry and work creates beauty from ashes (there have been pieces I’ve actually felt a visceral reaction of disgust seeing in its ‘BEFORE’ state-specifically the pieces w/ plastic finish🤣), other times, it’s lifting a shroud to show the beauty present all along. Really amazing. Bunnies!! Nacho!! So cute!!!🥰
THIS IS ANOTHER REASON WHY I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL. YOU LOVE CATS! 😺😺😺😺😺😺😺😺😺😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻NACHO IS ADORABLE! SO WE ALL GET OUR KITTY FIX AND WATCHING YOU CREATE MAGIC AT THE SAME TIME!
I can’t imagine any criticism. You are an artist and I agree about the wood. Don’t need to stain unless you absolutely have to. You do a wonderful job every time. The hardware turned out great. I wish I had your knowledge and talent. I’ll just keep watching. BTW the tone was blah before like you said, the new is gorgeous.
ANGIE! Thank you for this well-timed video! You have confirmed i made the best decision for a piece I’m working on. I found a mid-century solid walnut stepped end table at a yard sale for $1, but it had long ago been painted black. I stripped the paint and found the same, muddy-toned finish you described under it. I thought, (for a second), that I should try to replicate the original finish, but the walnut grain and color is GORGEOUS. A few days ago I ordered Odie’s and plan to finish it with that. Your work looks beautiful and now I’m super excited to see how mine turns out!!
As others have said, I can’t believe the difference between the old finish and the new. They look SOOOO much better now you’ve worked your magic on them! 🙂 As always, thanks for such a lovely video. And please keep the rescue bunny intermissions going! 😀. xx
I run a violin shop and the original varnish is integral to the value of the instrument- so no matter what we fix and touch up everything. It's so interesting how different it is for furniture! Also, I restore bows and it's fine to strip any varnish off those as they're supposed to only have a French polish. I'm loving your channel! 💜
I'm glad you allowed the natural grain to shine. I imagine that both pieces took a deep breath of relief to be free to be themselves. As you said the wood grain is so beautiful. Another awesome job Angie!!😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
Agree on Howard’s. It’s good in limited situations. I recently refinished an oak desk that the shellac finish had totally failed and refinishing was the only option. The remaining finish scraped off like baby powder. After repairing and staining, I plan to use Odies oil as the luster is perfect for this piece and it actually improves the durability of the wood.
You rescued them! ✨️now they can show off their natural beauty along with their mid-century style. ✨️ thank you for spending the time to make this set as much as they can be.
Absolutely stunning transformation! They turned out to be so beautiful! MC is definitely not my furniture style of choice, but even I can appreciate the time, effort, and care you put into refinishing these pieces and bringing them to much better than before. They are really beautiful pieces! 10/10!
Absolutely beautiful wood refinish! I ❤️ how Odies oil brings out the amazing wood tone. I've never been a fan of lacquer finish. This looks 💯 better! I also appreciate you taking the time to scrap off the finish when you can. Stripper is so ugh! Thanks for sharing ❣️
I've watched this transformation a couple of times and am always amazed at how beautiful these pieces turned out! Beautiful work -- the wood just glows!!
I love Nacho’s reaction to the bunnies! Mainly he wants a treat too! Silly kitty. As far as the restoration of these two pieces; once again you have “knocked it out of the park!” They are completely transformed. A brilliant job. I love the new finish, it’s perfect.
You did an amazing job!! As usual your instincts were right during your process. You are in my top 3 favorite furniture artists. Barry from Mad City Modern and Sara from 445 Design. I wish I lived where you are cuz I would be buying your pieces even if I didn’t need them!! Can’t wait to see what is next from you! Be blessed!! DDecker
Love that you were able to rescue these. I think Nacho may have be thinking where's my treat all the bunnies are getting one. Love that you rescue the bunnies as well as the furniture. ♥️♥️😍😍
🇨🇦 You do the best videos. Nice easy music, nice voice, no fake hyper-dramatic yapping, no power tool noises included (don't know what ever possesses anyone to include that noise in their videos), footage of the animals and fundraisers are entertaining also. The animals break up the restoration footage just right! The whole time you are working on a Smokey piec, I can just smell it from here. I grew up in a both- smoking-parent household. Switching over to the bunnies breaks up that post trauma! Lol
Nacho is one of the most PRECIOUS kitties I've ever seen! And the pattern on his fur is so unique, I don't think I've ever seen something like that before. It looks like wood grain, which is SO cool in itself but also a great coincidence that his mommah refurbishes wood furniture. =)
You never cease to surprise me with the level of your work. These pieces don't just look GREAT, they look WAY WAY better than the original. Walnut is my favorite too (:
I am always amazed at the before and after of all your projects. I know you worry about trying to keep things fresh and interesting, but honestly I I keep watching because of how stunning your finished pieces turn out. You are an incredibly talented artist with great eye for color and texture. It makes me feel bad whenever you people criticize your choices and you feel like you have to defend yourself. Frankly you make great decisions on every piece. My advice to you is to explain your thought process. But never feel like you have to defend or justify your process. You will never please everyone. Just keep doing what you do. You are absolutely amazing at it. 🥰😍🤩😲💖
Angie, both of those pieces turned out so spectacularly, I’m totally impressed by your skill and vision. You do amazing work, you should be so proud of yourself. Nacho is adorable and I love seeing the bunnies. Totally cute addition to your furniture flips. Another great job giving your furniture pieces a one of a kind look. Someone will be blessed to cherish those two pieces for years to come.
omg!! Angie... it's as though the pieces were enslaved (in 'factory blonde') and you came along and liberated the true nature of each piece: "Free! FREE AT LAST!! Look at us! We're BEAUTIFUL!!" They just look completely different ... and real. REAL furniture... and you see the personality of each, which I think is so important. Wow! You did (as always. Seriously!!) a stunning job! (They're HAPPY!!!).
WOW Angie!!! Every time you reveal one of your incredible transformations I think to myself...I wish the original designer/manufacturer could see what you've done. You are a true artist that brings out the beautiful potential that these pieces have had all along, and should have been from the beginning. If they were living beings, they'd be standing with pride demanding the adoration they deserve. As always, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and making these pieces shine with new life and beauty. PS...Nacho is the cutest little kitty in the world and is so blessed to have you and Andrea as parents!!! He was such a good boy with the bun buns!!!
Another couple of pieces to blow me away....the grain and how you can showcase it is amazing...thankyou for the Taco and bunny love too...always an extra highlight... I had a bunny and a kitten here for a long while, the bunny was a "long eared guinea pig" come vet time as they are illegal in this state ( in Australia )... they were so playful and loving towards each other and towards me...all of us on the couch watching TV etc....fond memories
I would have NEVER guessed this gorgeous natural color was under that old finish. Great work. Your video narration is succinct, thoughtful and educational. Thank you.
Those pieces look so wonderful after you were done. Mid century modern is growing on me. I think your work shows real craftsmanship and imagination. Not everyone is a true craftsman and artist.
Every time I watch one of your videos, I’m impressed anew at your artistry. You speak to the wood and do what each piece needs to be its beautiful best. Thank you again for sharing these videos with us - I love watching them! Please take care and be safe 😷. God bless you all 🙏🏻🕊xoxo.
WOW!!! They look gorgeous! Thank you for rescuing & restoring these; they so so much better in so many ways than they did originalLt. The colors are rich & warm, and the natural grain is just beautiful. Oooooh, la, la!
Wow. Just wow. No words - I just keep shaking my head in disbelief at the transformation. Beautiful. From watching your channel I have finally understood about myself that walnut is my favorite - it's timeless and it's the color and grain I think of when I think of wood. Thank you for honoring the true color and beauty of those pieces.
I love the natural walnut with its beautiful variations in tone. I’ll never understand why someone would want to “tone” that down. Thanks for liberating the beauty of these pieces and sharing their transformation with us!!
I wouldn’t have looked twice at them in the original yellow-toned finish, but now? Stunning! You make me wonder how many hidden treasures I have overlooked.
Simply beautiful, Angie. Hard to imagine trading that beautiful (!!) wood grain for that sallow yellowish monotoned color. The time you took to restore it to its natural glory is evident in the finished product. As usual, BRAVO! Job well done!
Love your videos and your work! You're real, no persona or putting on a show, just doing, teaching what you've learned and even have a good sense of humour. So refreshing! Just keep being you and doing what you do well. Beautiful work! :)
In this video you comment a lot about the mean or disparaging comments people can leave on your channel. I hope you don't let them get to you. Trolls gonna troll and you do beautiful work that honors the pieces. I love watching your videos.
That was probably the most perfect video ever!! Beautiful furniture refinish, lots of Fur babies including a lop ear. I just love a lop ear, and lots of Nacho cuteness!! It really can't get much better than this Angie.
Holy makeover!! Gorgeous! Rich! Beautiful! I like your staging too...clean and simple allowing the furniture to be the focus. Adorable bunnies and cutest kitty!😃
Your work is testament to the saying "Everything old is new again"! Also don't think that your attention to detail hasn't gone unnoticed. As I go thru your videos I can see that your work is top notch.
You know, for bringing back all the richness of the colour, the end result is still somehow softer than the original finish and it's much less harsh on the eyes imo. You've done an incredible job as always
They were most definitely sun bleached and finish was finished, as it were. You did the perfect job on these beautiful mid-century pieces. The natural wood tones are drop dead GORGEOUS 😍!
Love these! Just the right amount of MCM for me! I’m seeing this on Nov. 28, 2023. Nacho seems so tiny! The bunnies are big and beautiful, too. How lucky these creatures are to be a part of your and Andrea’s family! ❤️
I'm so glad you don't 'cut corners' ;). Love your work, as always. Just watched the reveal - every time you make magic happen. The people who threw out this furniture must be kicking themselves - each time!!!!!!!!!
Errrm … O! M! Goodness!!! What a lovely transformation. You stripped away the artifice, shallow, battered and faded as it was to reveal the true beauty of the wood beneath! Well done.
Word of advice from a senior. Don't worry what other people think about your methods of doing things. You have an incredible gift for knowing what to do with pieces. Sure some may not have turned out the way you expected, but overall I'm completely sure you have made correct decisions in the vast majority of your projects. You have an amazing talent and it shows with everything you have shown us. I look forward to all your videos as I am a MCM lover also. Confidence!
Agree with all of this. And if I may add, Angie, you're not afraid to reassess and adjust if it's not what you'd hoped. After investing a lot of time and effort, I tend to just say, "Eh, good enough." And then I always wish I'd gone back and tried again. That's the kind of devotion and persistence that really shows in your work. You've inspired me to step back awhile and take another look before settling.
I agree. I think it comes off as insecure, and I’m not sure Angie means it. But be proud and confident in your decisions. Who cares what any nay sayer says on social media?! You’re amazing and are putting so much love into all you do, girl! Don’t apologize for any of it!!
Angie, I think it's an amazing and culturally important gift how you discuss both sides of a viewpoint and then graciously expand on yours. I tend to always agree with you, but if I were, say, a hardcore MCM loyalist I would feel seen and validated by the way you explain things. I honestly don't find this trait of yours in the least bit insecure. Rather, I see you as a highly advanced communicator capable of navigating controversy. In today's strange world, your presentation of harmony discussing opposing views is frankly a bit revolutionary.
😍 (ps thank you for nacho bun time)
Well thank you Cindy, and also to Toni, Carrie and Tuesday & Charlie - I really appreciate the faith and support. ❤️I'm a perfectionist combined with being my own worst critic so it's trying at times! Thank you again!! It means a lot.
I totally agree!
Love the bunnies. Had two netherland dwarf girls, and they were my hearts love. They were both funny, intelligent, beautiful souls. It was my privilege to have them in my life
Awe, I love that. Thank you for sharing that with me, and thank you for watching! 🐰
One of the main reasons I watch your channel is to see your love and understanding of the wood used for each piece. I feel I can trust that you will bring each piece back to it's former self, even if that isn't how it started (like this piece was more blond). It's wonderful to see that kind of respect for the furniture or the original maker or the wood itself and also keeping things out of the landfill to be used and beautiful again. It's very unique to you and your process and I admire it a lot. Thanks for that kind of caring! It's beautiful, as always.
Your work here reminds me of why, among so many talented TH-cam furniture refinishers I've enjoyed, you have become my favorite, with top notch standards and clear explanations of each step.
Angie, I love your style of teaching. You explain your reasoning for why you choose one technique over another and always sound so humble and charming. Very soothing to watch you and I’m always amazed at how gorgeous your pieces turn out!
Howard Restore A Finish is for people like me who just want give a little more life to my furniture. What you are doing here is a full restoration like an artist! They don’t even compare. It’s like comparing apples and oranges, I can’t believe someone even made the suggestion. Angie, your work is genius! I’m so happy to see your channel growing.
Thank you for watching!
I definitely like the after color much more than the before color. These pieces are gorgeous! Nice job!
Wow!! Unbelievable! I'm not even an MCM fan, but these pieces made my jaw drop. They are far more beautiful than anything new you could find in a shop, no matter what you were willing to pay. You put the love into your work, and it shines like a diamond. So much respect.
Wow, thank you! I really appreciate all your kind words. It brings great satisfaction to save these pieces and give them a new life. Thank you for watching!
I also like the variation in the wood - I thought I didn’t like walnut, now I realize I don’t like the cool, chalky chocolate colour the walnut had been toned to
I've heard this a few times! I LOVE walnut and also find it sad how often its beautiful natural variations are covered up to look uniform.
Beautiful!!
It’s finally happened: I’m out of superlatives to describe how beautiful your work is! Gorgeous reveal of what was there the whole time, though shrouded by the original finish!!! Sometimes, your artistry and work creates beauty from ashes (there have been pieces I’ve actually felt a visceral reaction of disgust seeing in its ‘BEFORE’ state-specifically the pieces w/ plastic finish🤣), other times, it’s lifting a shroud to show the beauty present all along.
Really amazing.
Bunnies!! Nacho!! So cute!!!🥰
It’s like you took these pieces and made them into what they should’ve been all along. They’re beautiful ❤️
Thank you so much!
THIS IS ANOTHER REASON WHY I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL. YOU LOVE CATS! 😺😺😺😺😺😺😺😺😺😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻NACHO IS ADORABLE! SO WE ALL GET OUR KITTY FIX AND WATCHING YOU CREATE MAGIC AT THE SAME TIME!
AND THE PRECIOUS BUNS ARE ADORABLE TOO! NACHO LIKES THEM! HOW SWEET!
I can’t imagine any criticism. You are an artist and I agree about the wood. Don’t need to stain unless you absolutely have to. You do a wonderful job every time. The hardware turned out great. I wish I had your knowledge and talent. I’ll just keep watching. BTW the tone was blah before like you said, the new is gorgeous.
Thank you very much!
ANGIE! Thank you for this well-timed video! You have confirmed i made the best decision for a piece I’m working on. I found a mid-century solid walnut stepped end table at a yard sale for $1, but it had long ago been painted black. I stripped the paint and found the same, muddy-toned finish you described under it. I thought, (for a second), that I should try to replicate the original finish, but the walnut grain and color is GORGEOUS. A few days ago I ordered Odie’s and plan to finish it with that. Your work looks beautiful and now I’m super excited to see how mine turns out!!
I'm so excited for you! I bet it turned out amazing. Thanks so much for watching!
As others have said, I can’t believe the difference between the old finish and the new. They look SOOOO much better now you’ve worked your magic on them! 🙂
As always, thanks for such a lovely video. And please keep the rescue bunny intermissions going! 😀. xx
Doesn’t even look like the same furniture. The redo gives it an appearance of balance and artistic shadow line depth.
You are incredibly talented ‼️
I run a violin shop and the original varnish is integral to the value of the instrument- so no matter what we fix and touch up everything. It's so interesting how different it is for furniture! Also, I restore bows and it's fine to strip any varnish off those as they're supposed to only have a French polish. I'm loving your channel! 💜
I'm so glad! Thanks for watching!
I'm glad you allowed the natural grain to shine. I imagine that both pieces took a deep breath of relief to be free to be themselves. As you said the wood grain is so beautiful. Another awesome job Angie!!😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
I love Odie's for that!! I'm glad you like them!! 😊
Agree on Howard’s. It’s good in limited situations. I recently refinished an oak desk that the shellac finish had totally failed and refinishing was the only option. The remaining finish scraped off like baby powder. After repairing and staining, I plan to use Odies oil as the luster is perfect for this piece and it actually improves the durability of the wood.
You rescued them! ✨️now they can show off their natural beauty along with their mid-century style. ✨️ thank you for spending the time to make this set as much as they can be.
You're very welcome! ☺️
Absolutely stunning transformation! They turned out to be so beautiful! MC is definitely not my furniture style of choice, but even I can appreciate the time, effort, and care you put into refinishing these pieces and bringing them to much better than before. They are really beautiful pieces! 10/10!
So beautiful!! And thanks for the bunny intermission too. 💕
Thanks so much!
Absolutely beautiful wood refinish! I ❤️ how Odies oil brings out the amazing wood tone. I've never been a fan of lacquer finish. This looks 💯 better! I also appreciate you taking the time to scrap off the finish when you can. Stripper is so ugh! Thanks for sharing ❣️
I've watched this transformation a couple of times and am always amazed at how beautiful these pieces turned out! Beautiful work -- the wood just glows!!
Thank you for the kind words! I love working with this oil.
I was so happy to hear you clarify “Restore- a- Finish”. You do meticulous work. Beautiful. Love nacho and the bunnies.
MAKE THAT WOOD SING, ANGIE GURL! MAKE IT SING!! BEAUTIFUL AS ALWAYS! I JUST LOVE MCM FURNITURE! IT IS THE EPITAMY OF COOLNESS AND SIMPLICITY IN STYLE.
Thank you so much Dottie!! 😃
Interesting i said that. i have a cousin (who is also named, ANGIE) who is a singer! lol!
Did anybody else hear Angie do a mic drop...turn around and walk away? I did, these are stunning! Absolute perfection as expected.
Haha! Thank you very much!
Beautiful, I never get tired of looking at mid century furniture. Bless you for rescuing these pieces.
Thank you so much for watching! 😊
Angie, I'm with you. Beautiful woodgrain should always be the star! Those pieces were like Cinderella at the ball.😊
Nacho is getting so big!
I love how you use Odie's Oil to bring out the depth and clarity of the grain, as well as the true colors in the wood! Bravo, Angie!
Thank you so much 😀
Wow! I'm an absolute sucker for a gorgeous wood grain reveal and these definitely hit the spot. 🤗 Thx as always.
I can hear the wood saying “ahhhh, I can finally breathe “. Beautiful!
Yes! Thank you!
I’m really enjoying these videos. I love that you focus on classic and retro styles. You make them look gorgeous!
Thank you very much!
Your attention to detail - finishing these pieces inside and out - is a joy to watch!
Thank you very much!
Angie, I have no words! The magic you work on these pieces is phenomenal. I would that one day, I could own a piece refinished by you 💕
Amazing! Beautiful work as usual.
Thank you so much!
You always find the most beautiful pieces. Even before restoration ❤️ I can't wait til the end of the video!
I love Nacho’s reaction to the bunnies! Mainly he wants a treat too! Silly kitty.
As far as the restoration of these two pieces; once again you have “knocked it out of the park!” They are completely transformed. A brilliant job. I love the new finish, it’s perfect.
I'm so glad you like it! 😊
You did an amazing job!! As usual your instincts were right during your process. You are in my top 3 favorite furniture artists. Barry from Mad City Modern and Sara from 445 Design. I wish I lived where you are cuz I would be buying your pieces even if I didn’t need them!! Can’t wait to see what is next from you! Be blessed!! DDecker
Love that you were able to rescue these.
I think Nacho may have be thinking where's my treat all the bunnies are getting one. Love that you rescue the bunnies as well as the furniture. ♥️♥️😍😍
Thank you very much! 🐰😺
An amazing transformation, as is your norm. Definitely a 'labor of love' - always refinishing furniture as if you would be using it in your home.
🇨🇦 You do the best videos. Nice easy music, nice voice, no fake hyper-dramatic yapping, no power tool noises included (don't know what ever possesses anyone to include that noise in their videos), footage of the animals and fundraisers are entertaining also. The animals break up the restoration footage just right! The whole time you are working on a Smokey piec, I can just smell it from here. I grew up in a both- smoking-parent household. Switching over to the bunnies breaks up that post trauma! Lol
Thank you so much for watching Shilo!
Night and day. They are truly beautiful now
Thank you!
Nacho is one of the most PRECIOUS kitties I've ever seen! And the pattern on his fur is so unique, I don't think I've ever seen something like that before. It looks like wood grain, which is SO cool in itself but also a great coincidence that his mommah refurbishes wood furniture. =)
His graining is gorgeous isn't it? 😊 Thanks so much for watching!
You made it look 100x's better than the original! Spectacular!! 😍😍😍
Thank you so much!
You never cease to surprise me with the level of your work. These pieces don't just look GREAT, they look WAY WAY better than the original. Walnut is my favorite too (:
I so enjoy meeting fellow Walnut fans, I love it! Thank you so much for watching!
Oh, Angie! From sad to spectacular! Even the original owners would have liked your work. Love it! 🥰
Thanks so much!!
I am always amazed at the before and after of all your projects. I know you worry about trying to keep things fresh and interesting, but honestly I I keep watching because of how stunning your finished pieces turn out. You are an incredibly talented artist with great eye for color and texture. It makes me feel bad whenever you people criticize your choices and you feel like you have to defend yourself. Frankly you make great decisions on every piece. My advice to you is to explain your thought process. But never feel like you have to defend or justify your process. You will never please everyone. Just keep doing what you do. You are absolutely amazing at it. 🥰😍🤩😲💖
Thank you so much Erika, you nailed it. These makeovers are always subjective so not everyone will like what I did and that's perfectly ok.
The grain 😍 the warm tones of the walnut 😍 on top of little baby Nacho & the gorgeous bunnies 😍 Thanks for sharing all of it Angie 💚
You're so welcome, I'm so glad you're enjoying all my content!
Angie, both of those pieces turned out so spectacularly, I’m totally impressed by your skill and vision. You do amazing work, you should be so proud of yourself. Nacho is adorable and I love seeing the bunnies. Totally cute addition to your furniture flips. Another great job giving your furniture pieces a one of a kind look. Someone will be blessed to cherish those two pieces for years to come.
Thank you so much Janet, I really appreciate that! 😊
omg!! Angie... it's as though the pieces were enslaved (in 'factory blonde') and you came along and liberated the true nature of each piece: "Free! FREE AT LAST!! Look at us! We're BEAUTIFUL!!" They just look completely different ... and real. REAL furniture... and you see the personality of each, which I think is so important. Wow! You did (as always. Seriously!!) a stunning job! (They're HAPPY!!!).
Like night and day. That will be someone's "antique" again in 20 years. You do such fine work.
Thanks so much!!
WOW Angie!!! Every time you reveal one of your incredible transformations I think to myself...I wish the original designer/manufacturer could see what you've done. You are a true artist that brings out the beautiful potential that these pieces have had all along, and should have been from the beginning. If they were living beings, they'd be standing with pride demanding the adoration they deserve. As always, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and making these pieces shine with new life and beauty. PS...Nacho is the cutest little kitty in the world and is so blessed to have you and Andrea as parents!!! He was such a good boy with the bun buns!!!
Thank you so much for the incredibly kind words Nessa! I really appreciate that!
I, too, love the natural beauty of the wood grain. You have made those sad pieces beautiful again. Excellent job!
Thank you so much!
How absolutely beautifully restored to their natural beauty - once again
Beautiful before but absolutely stunning after! Another fantastic job Angie!
Thank you so much!
Oh my goodness, Nacho and those bunnies are just adorable!
Aren't they great?? Thanks so much for watching! 🐰😺
Angie these pieces are beautiful. They are a far cry from what they were originally and NEEDED you touch! Another beautiful makeover friend
Aww thank you so much! ❤️☺️
Another couple of pieces to blow me away....the grain and how you can showcase it is amazing...thankyou for the Taco and bunny love too...always an extra highlight... I had a bunny and a kitten here for a long while, the bunny was a "long eared guinea pig" come vet time as they are illegal in this state ( in Australia )... they were so playful and loving towards each other and towards me...all of us on the couch watching TV etc....fond memories
I'll let Nacho know his presence was appreciated! 😊
I would have NEVER guessed this gorgeous natural color was under that old finish. Great work. Your video narration is succinct, thoughtful and educational. Thank you.
Thank you so much!
Those pieces look so wonderful after you were done. Mid century modern is growing on me. I think your work shows real craftsmanship and imagination. Not everyone is a true craftsman and artist.
Thank you so much! I'm so glad you like my work! 🙂
Again, the power of the right finish wins the day. Your work as always is incredible. TFS 🤩
Thank YOU for watching! 😊
It's truly a work of art !! Your love, care, attention and respect for these pieces shines through! Thank you for doing this and for sharing ❤️
Thank you! Cheers!
Every time I watch one of your videos, I’m impressed anew at your artistry. You speak to the wood and do what each piece needs to be its beautiful best. Thank you again for sharing these videos with us - I love watching them! Please take care and be safe 😷. God bless you all 🙏🏻🕊xoxo.
Thank you so much for watching!
WOW!!!
They look gorgeous!
Thank you for rescuing & restoring these; they so so much better in so many ways than they did originalLt. The colors are rich & warm, and the natural grain is just beautiful.
Oooooh, la, la!
Thanks so much Joy!
Oh, they look so beautiful and high end now, much better than they originally ever have. ❤❤❤
Thank you so much, I'm glad you like how they turned out! 🙂
That is such an improvement. Letting the natural wood shine through was such an excellent choice for this set!
Thanks so much for watching!
Nacho is growing up so fast🥰…I adore Mid Century furniture…thank you for this🙏🏽
You're so welcome!
Wow. Just wow. No words - I just keep shaking my head in disbelief at the transformation. Beautiful. From watching your channel I have finally understood about myself that walnut is my favorite - it's timeless and it's the color and grain I think of when I think of wood. Thank you for honoring the true color and beauty of those pieces.
It's absolutely one of mine too, likely my #1. Thanks so much for watching!
I love the natural walnut with its beautiful variations in tone. I’ll never understand why someone would want to “tone” that down. Thanks for liberating the beauty of these pieces and sharing their transformation with us!!
You're so welcome! Thanks for watching Debbie!
Stunning 😍
Thank you! 😊
I think it is fabulous you let the wood shine when you can. Don't listen to the haters. Thank you for sharing!!
Thank you so much!
I absolutely love your purist approach to refinishing furniture! Keep doing exactly what you do and don't ever change.
I wouldn’t have looked twice at them in the original yellow-toned finish, but now? Stunning! You make me wonder how many hidden treasures I have overlooked.
Thanks for watching Jessica!
Who would have thought those blond dressers would turn out so beautiful! Again a testament to your expertise and vision for these pieces!
Thanks so much for watching Brenda!
Any piece of furniture is lucky to be touched by you........ thanks for the wonderful video....and the great bunny stuff too!
OMG ! What a Transformation! WOW ! WOW ! ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS! Your Work is Just OUTSTANDING ❤️❤️
Just Adore the Bunnies and Nacho ❤️
Thank you kindly! 😺🐰
Simply beautiful, Angie. Hard to imagine trading that beautiful (!!) wood grain for that sallow yellowish monotoned color. The time you took to restore it to its natural glory is evident in the finished product. As usual, BRAVO! Job well done!
Thank you very much!
Love your videos and your work! You're real, no persona or putting on a show, just doing, teaching what you've learned and even have a good sense of humour. So refreshing! Just keep being you and doing what you do well. Beautiful work! :)
Thank you so much for this, and thank you for watching!
I agree 100% with your decision to reveal the natural color of the wood. These look amazing!
Thank you so much for watching!
In this video you comment a lot about the mean or disparaging comments people can leave on your channel. I hope you don't let them get to you. Trolls gonna troll and you do beautiful work that honors the pieces. I love watching your videos.
Thank you very much Brittany!
You do such a beautiful job! Thank you!
That was probably the most perfect video ever!! Beautiful furniture refinish, lots of Fur babies including a lop ear. I just love a lop ear, and lots of Nacho cuteness!! It really can't get much better than this Angie.
hahaha it was the extended version of the bunny intermission today
Holy makeover!! Gorgeous! Rich! Beautiful! I like your staging too...clean and simple allowing the furniture to be the focus. Adorable bunnies and cutest kitty!😃
Angie, your videos are not only educational, but very interesting. Nacho is adorable as well as bunnies. And your job is outstanding as always.
Thank you very much!
Your work is testament to the saying "Everything old is new again"! Also don't think that your attention to detail hasn't gone unnoticed. As I go thru your videos I can see that your work is top notch.
Wow, thank you!
You know, for bringing back all the richness of the colour, the end result is still somehow softer than the original finish and it's much less harsh on the eyes imo. You've done an incredible job as always
Thank you so much! I really appreciate that.
From a tired look to a bright and zestful look welldone
Thanks for watching!
They were most definitely sun bleached and finish was finished, as it were. You did the perfect job on these beautiful mid-century pieces. The natural wood tones are drop dead GORGEOUS 😍!
I like how you bring it back to it's original beauty.
Thank you so much for watching!
These look so much better. I am surprised that the beautiful woodgrain was hidden. Well done once again. 🦋
Thank you! 😊
Nacho did great!!
You are such an inspiration to me, and I would bet....to ALL of us. Thank you for doing what you do!
You're so welcome! Thanks so much for watching!
Love these! Just the right amount of MCM for me! I’m seeing this on Nov. 28, 2023. Nacho seems so tiny! The bunnies are big and beautiful, too. How lucky these creatures are to be a part of your and Andrea’s family! ❤️
Thank you so much for this comment. I really appreciate your kind words. ❤️
I love that you brought out the original color of the wood. It is just so vibrant and beautiful that way!
Thank you kindly!
I'm so glad you don't 'cut corners' ;). Love your work, as always. Just watched the reveal - every time you make magic happen. The people who threw out this furniture must be kicking themselves - each time!!!!!!!!!
Errrm … O! M! Goodness!!! What a lovely transformation. You stripped away the artifice, shallow, battered and faded as it was to reveal the true beauty of the wood beneath! Well done.
Thank you very much!
Wow. Such a beautiful transformation. Love how the wood gets to shine now!
Thank you kindly!
You’ve put your ❤️ and soul into this transformation. Love it. Also love gorgeous Nacho and the bunnies. 😻🐰🐰🐰
Stunning archival refinishing job!!! Come for the refinishing, Stay for the kitties and bunnies, LOL
Thank you! Cheers!
Wow. They look so much more beautiful with your finishing treatment. You're the Furniture Whisperer.
Thank you so much for watching!