Updating an Antique Without Ruining the Character

[@gailbrown8710]

Wow! I can't believe someone would throw out such a beautiful piece of furniture! It is absolutely gorgeous!💖

[@DesertDIY]

Right?! But I understand sometimes people have things come up in life and have to make quick changes

[@gailbrown8710]

@@DesertDIY I can understand that, too, but donate it or give it away. I just can't believe people put it out for trash.🤷‍♀️

[@theicequeen4076]

I know. The details are gorgeous.

[@andreajohnson6659]

WOW that color looks so royal! It's gorgeous!

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Andrea!

[@traceyrice9359]

Andersonville, Tennessee here! So glad you gave this piece more years! Beautiful!

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you so much Tracey

[@CopperCactusDIY]

Cory this secretary turned out amazing! I love your pop of color, and the tacks as nail heads, beautiful! I can't believe someone put this on the curb. Antiques that old almost never look that nice to start. Total score! Love that your "client" was thrilled! 👏😍

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you so much! Means a lot to me that you liked it

[@AskingSpot]

You have such a steady hand, this looks lovely 😮

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you so much! I try my best

[@CozyHomezy]

Beautiful updating! You definitely saved it's vintage charm 😍

[@vickiwood9192]

Federal blue is such a historic color. Very nice!

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Vicki! Yes federal blue is a perfect name for it

[@vickiebelk635]

The blue color goes so well with the stain on the wood. Beautiful!!!!

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you so much Vickie

[@kimhough7753]

It turned out so beautiful Cory!! 🥰🥰🥰

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you so much Kim!

[@alentrevor]

and Mrs T SOOOO well done it looks great

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you!

[@nancyanneberg403]

The blue ,you are so right about. Thank you for perservering and then showing us your steps of reasoning. Beautifully done and bless that family of yours as they all do their part.

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you so much Nancy!

[@teresabell1014]

I like that you respected the original piece.

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Teresa

[@shirleycarpenterkeen]

This piece is so gorgeous!! I can't believe that it was headed for the dump!! You did a great job on it and I'm sure whoever gets this will loveit for a long time.

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you so much!

[@pfles1]

So lovely that your husband works with you!

[@DesertDIY]

Yes! I am so thankful

[@marieneighbour6283]

wow, this piece of furnisher turned out so beautiful , well done

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Marie

[@donnaferrara947]

A terrific way to update a lovely antique while still saving the essence of the original. Good luck in the challenge😊

[@diysbydar]

Love what you did to this, came out exceptional. I compare the tacking of the tack heads to painting those rocks, very relaxing. Very well done cory!

[@DesertDIY]

Oh good observation! Although you took many more hours!

[@margueritepeaden3445]

This is so cool. You can have your wood and paint it too. Closed it looks like an antique, but open it and wow.

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you so much I'm so glad you liked my idea

[@heatherinparis]

Hi Corie.....the whole piece turned out beautiful but I especially loved that you put leather on the writing surface of this elegant secretary. It just put the perfect finishing touch on it.

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you so much Heather

[@nettybrown8831]

Just WOW! Great choice on mixing the blues together because this came out Elevated! I love it! You really just brought this piece into our time.

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you so much I'm so glad you liked it

[@cherylweso]

I LOVE THE GOLD ON THE BLUE! Nice! Really nice!

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Cheryl!

[@lydialangfordjoiner765]

That’s a high quality job! Thank you for sharing the tips!

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you so much Lydia!

[@elainethompson6427]

You did such a awesome job. I love the curio cabinet. Your home is absolutely beautiful. You always do such a great job. I love watching. I love taking something old and turning it into something that I love

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you so much

[@NiNitosix]

That blue would’ve fit in perfectly with my kitchen. Beautiful!💙

[@DesertDIY]

I bet your kitchen is beautiful

[@NiNitosix]

@@DesertDIY thank you. I’m grateful for it. I see you’ve made a beautiful home as well. Not surprised at all. 🤗

[@maryowens9179]

Turned out beautiful. You did a great job. ❤

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you so much Mary

[@diywithtarnya]

So cool, Cory. It came up beautifully ❤

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you so much tarnya!

[@cecedubois5147]

Such a beautiful transformation!! Loved watching the process, Cory!! ❤

[@diannahartin8394]

What a beautiful finished piece. Love it. Love the blue and gold

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you so much Dianna!

[@nancypeteja6560]

I would not have the courage to paint the inside of that piece. I love wood and since it is old maybe stain it a bit darker. It did turn out would derful for a street find. And it did have a nautical vibe. Captain's logbook, old maps, a sextant, a spyglass and an old tankard would conjour a story of the Sea!! TFS.❤😊

[@DesertDIY]

I love how your mind works! And staining it darker would be pretty too! It's all about making it something you'll love and treasure for many years to come.

[@marthagarcia5012]

Absolutely beautiful! Wow!

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Martha

[@brendaholmes72]

such a clever idea and it looks so good

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Brenda

[@sarahrenfrow9795]

It is absolutely beautiful. Another piece with your unique, gorgeous style. Thanks for sharing this this with us. You never disappoint!

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you so much Sarah that means a lot to me

[@rzpotts4]

Absolutely stunning 😍

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Rhonda!

[@_JanetLouise]

excellent tutorial & result

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you so much Janet

[@petrinabiondo3705]

That was just fabulous, really!

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you so much Petrina!

[@holly5791]

You're right. It does have a nautical look, which I love. At the same time, it also looks very regal. Great job and best wishes in the contest! 🙂👍

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Holly

[@daisyy99]

Turned out lovely and useful. Liked the blue and white decor pieces.

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you so much Toni

[@debraneria4242]

Such a Beautiful piece Cory and you did her justice ..🥰❣️happy Easter 🐇🐇

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you so much Debra

[@purplewombat1923]

Perfect colour choice, Cory! That is a beautiful furniture piece :-D

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you so much

[@htownandi6263]

Love that blue! 💙

[@ginahernandez3219]

Beautiful piece, that you brought back to life. Thanks for sharing Cory ❤ Happy Easter

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Gina! Happy Easter

[@ginahernandez3219]

@@DesertDIY you’re so welcome 🤗

[@helenharvey5077]

Another beautiful job!

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you so much Helen

[@CreepDesignsbyTwitch]

Haha I was sitting here gobsmacked at your "mask" while spraying 😂 so naughty. This is bloody stunning Cory (and should have won!)

[@DesertDIY]

Hahaha I know, I am doing better about wearing a real mask now lol. Thank you twitch!!!!

[@susantabone1570]

Beautiful transformation, love the color. Cleaver idea to just paint the inside. (PS loved your Michael Scott t-shirt😂)

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Susan! And good eye hahaha! My best friend bought it for me

[@nooncactus]

It looks amazing!!! 💙

[@kimberlyrudolphcap1789]

It’s beautiful!

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you so much Kimberly

[@CopperCactusDIY]

Okay still watching but I'm in love with your Michael Scott t-shirt 😂😂

[@DesertDIY]

Haha great catch!

[@grammybear4226]

🐼 Big Panda Bear Hugs from a 69 yr old grandma in Texas, USA. 🐼 ❤ 🎀 👍 🧚‍♂ 🐈 🧚 🍀 💐 🌸

[@DesertDIY]

Big hugs back

[@andreasharp2135]

Wow that looks amazing 😊

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Andrea

[@barbarajohnston5400]

Looks fantastic 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Barbara

[@ramonafriesinger5652]

I love Light colors on the inside ,helps to find things inside !😂

[@DesertDIY]

That's a great point! And light colors look beautiful too!

[@laurelarmstrong4535]

This is such an interesting video. I have some pieces from my grandparents the insides of the drawers are stained and look awful. While I wouldn’t paint the beautiful solid wood outside, painting the inside will upgrade it and make it more mine. Thanks. Your was so beautiful

[@DesertDIY]

Yes! And you don't have to go bold. You can do neutrals or even brown like the wood. Just to clean it up visually

[@er66an]

Beautiful

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you

[@bonniebonnie7149]

This was amazing! I’m new and just subscribed. I had an Eastlake secretary that looked similar to this one. I wish I still had it so I could restore it.

[@DesertDIY]

Hi Bonnie! So glad to have you here. I bet you can find another one. Check out online estate sale auctions on your area.

[@kristycullen8287]

very nice update.

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Kristy

[@terrythomas2735]

Beautiful ❤️

[@almachapman5409]

I have something similar it was my grandfather. The top of my as a mirror. That was probably at the top of yours. I wish I could send u a picture.

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Alma I will check my email!

[@johanopperman6724]

Wow love it

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Johan

[@bellaszucs-zagoni9014]

Beautiful!❤

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Bella

[@marymendez4178]

Now a day vintage furniture are being thrown out, people dont think about it's history. I love vintage big time. I have a mix of contemporary with vintage furniture.

[@DesertDIY]

You are so right

[@karenbutcher5921]

What? You can use a drill for cleaning! Love that.

[@DesertDIY]

Right!?! It was made original for washing cars but I thought. .."that would work really well on gross furniture!"

[@lindasmith5190]

Pretty.

[@marieb9926]

Lovely 😍

[@angelabstractart6168]

Stately! 💙

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you so much Coral

[@lisapieper3598]

Really cool!!

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Lisa

[@charlenegoskowicz8220]

So cool! Very RL!

[@coleenburgess6689]

Hi, I noticed alot of worm holes. Did you need to treat it first or was that old damage?

[@DesertDIY]

It was old damage thankfully

[@drobb7260]

❤gorgeous

[@makglobalhealth7983]

Antique May have been worth a lot of money

[@DesertDIY]

Not this time

[@pamboone6921]

❤❤❤

[@apavelka]

I think that might’ve had a mirror on top. We have one similar-ish that has been in our family a very long time.

[@DesertDIY]

That is a definite possibility

[@sharonromer6606]

❤

[@LW-qo7jf]

Kinda agree, man's chest and nautical theme

[@vintagetwistco]

I don’t know I’ve had some pretty dirty water. Lol. Also I can’t stand the smell of shellac so I try not to use it.

[@vintagetwistco]

Also what part was broken at the top? It looked ok from here. I’m just curious. Oh there must have been a large piece that cam up the middle?

[@girlnorthof60]

👋Hello from Yukon, Canada. Jay at Flippingdrawers sent me, and I'm so glad he did. I'm here for hours of brain stim & great DIY knowledge. Cheers! 🥂

[@DesertDIY]

Wow thank you so much for coming over to support my videos!

[@sac1303]

Another excellent Job. Well done.

[@beverlyherring6595]

stunning

[@teresap8504]

❤

[@johnettehaines6291]

Beautiful