Rescue, restore, redecorate : Amy Howard's guide to refinishing furniture and accessories

309 Pages·2018·27.02 MB·English

by  Bacon

To the love of my life, Gene. From unloading trucks, carrying heavy books from
the Paris flea market, setting up displays at midnight, traipsing through flea
markets and antique malls all over the globe, hauling furniture and redoing it
more times than we could count, to rescuing and building thirteen homes in
twenty-six years—and having a smile on your face the entire time. Without you,
truly none of this would have ever happened. Your unconditional love gives me
the feeling that I can do anything.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER 1
THE THRILL OF THE HUNT
CHAPTER 2
THE CREATIVE PANTRY
CHAPTER 3
A REPERTOIRE OF FINISHES: THE BASICS AND BEYOND
CHAPTER 4
CHALK-BASED PAINT
The Elton Stereo Cabinet
The Genevieve Dresser
The Sofia Pillow
CHAPTER 5
GILDING
The Nicolas Nightstand
The Hugo Table
CHAPTER 6
LACQUER
The Augustus Lamp
The Donovan Chairs
The Lucy Cocktail Table
CHAPTER 7
MILK PAINT (CASEIN PAINT)
The Eleonora Console
The Amelia Chairs
Bella Wall Art
CHAPTER 8
ANTIQUED MIRRORS
The Selznick Cabinet
The Drake Lantern
The Alfred Mirror Tray
CHAPTER 9
AGED SURFACES
The Hargrave Dresser
The André Planters
CHAPTER 10
TRANSFERS
The Caroline Headboard
Delia Pallet Art
CHAPTER 11
CRAFTING A BEAUTIFUL LIFE
A REFINISHER’S VERNACULAR
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS