good wood

I am the first to admit I over-paint things.

Sometimes you just need to leave well enough alone.

Lately I have been loving a space that has a beautiful wood piece in it, 

and especially drawn to burled pieces.

They ground the space, add a classic feel and add warmth.

You can also have a ton of whimsy or color going on 

and it tones it all down like a cop at a house party.

little blue deer

 Lonny

 Ruthie Somers

 Little Green Notebook

Miles Redd

Today I am undertaking a paint "reversal" of sorts.

I have this dresser that actually mine when I was a kid.  I painted it gray a while ago, and underneath its  oak-not that exciting.   I like the lines and plan on using it in my boys room...

 I have no plans of stripping it, instead I am going to faux grain it to look more like this:

I hope to have the tutorial for you by tomorrow or Wednesday, 

and in reality I probably should have started with something like a Parson's table... but here goes.

If there are any other finishes you would like me to do tutorials on, just shout it out.

I have a bunch up my sleeve from my decorative painting years.