Feeling Mahvelus, Dahling

Feeling Mahvelus’, Dahling!

So said the newest Redeux beauty queen upon returning from her Spa makeover, the former Three Legged Dog. Spifffed up, with a newly finished top of four layered coats of paint and new wooden knobs, in addition to her old brass pulls (a girl can’t give up everything!), the TLG is now, Lady Redeux. Come, say hello to the girl!

Several new additions have come into the shop and, since the weather has been great, many have been restored and ready for their new homes. A country style pine chest with a nice green finish is a bright new item. Also in is an 1890 – 1925 era compact oak chest with a pickled, natural finish. It would be a great piece for a hall or guest room. Awaiting makeovers are an oak dresser that will be stripped and refinished and a charming country pine chest that likely will be painted. I could be persuaded to strip this one and refinish it with a stain instead. If interested, stop by and take a look within the next few days and put in a request for color or to have it refinished.

A very different cedar chest has come in this week. It has footed legs and a painted floral design on the front. It is a bit taller than our previous chest and would make an interesting hall settee or bedroom piece. This will need some work, although it is very strong and intact structurally. Unusual.

An older Hale Furniture Nursing Rocker has come in and is again ready for rockin’ that little baby. It is quite comfortable and would also make a nice occasional chair. It’s really nice and has what appears to be the original finish.

Because of several requests, the chiffarobe that is in the shop may be repainted a different color. Some want a pastel. Some think a dark green color, matching the newly re-finished Berkley & Gay dresser would be stunning. One other suggestion was a unique Country Red. If you liked this great piece but felt the present off-white color just wasn't right for you, call or stop in ASAP and let me know which color would work best.

Thanks to all of you for making Redeux such a wonderful way for me to spend time with great old furniture and new friends. Stop by and say hello... Tea is on!

Bill