Wow I really like the lighter finish. I think it carries the mid-century vibe better. I do envy your patience, focus, and determination. I'd have been screaming, "Christina, bring me the axe!" over the problems with the top. Your work is phenomenal!
@ivylaneinteriors8 ай бұрын
Thank you so much, Charlene! 🫶
@danielleweston14928 ай бұрын
Really enjoy your channel and your work. Especially love that you are 100% honest about the challenges! Keep up the great work.
@ivylaneinteriors8 ай бұрын
Aw, thanks for the feedback Danielle! 🫶🤩
@lindaposta9398 ай бұрын
A lot of work. It’s beautiful but worth it…..glad you didn’t paint! Have you ever used Odies oil which you could tint. Look up Angie at Transcenf furniture and you can get that Matt finish and color toning without having to build up a finish
@ivylaneinteriors8 ай бұрын
Thanks! No, I’ve never used Odies. I’ve used Osmo and I guess they also have tinted waxes. They are on my list to try!
@susanboote65258 ай бұрын
9😮❤😮
@yoshana8 ай бұрын
Thank you for being transparent and showing the things that went wrong. I started doing furniture refinishing and I totally understand your frustration. When you thought you're done, things go wrong. But you did a great job in pushing through to accomplished the vision you have on this dresser. It turned out so gorgeous. It's like the ugly duckling challenge.
@ivylaneinteriors8 ай бұрын
You’re welcome! It’s not easy sharing the fails 🥴 But I hope it can help others. Thanks for watching! 🙌🏼🤩
@kimzimmerman24929 сағат бұрын
Definitely worth refinishing and you did an outstanding job! LOVE the color it could not be more perfect even if it did give heart failure a few times, you conquered it and taught all how to critically think through problems we will encounter so it is a Win Win for me. You knocked it out of the Park!
@tiffanyhilgendorf28478 ай бұрын
Omg! I LOVE that you stuck with it. Gorgeous piece. Thank you for your integrity. ❤
@ivylaneinteriors8 ай бұрын
Thanks Tiffany! 🫶🤩
@beastengo81276 ай бұрын
Kudos to you for taking on this project and persevering! It was a lot of work with all the detail sanding! Well done. The final result is gorgeous.
@ivylaneinteriors6 ай бұрын
Thank you very much! It was a good one 🤩
@laurasc53677 ай бұрын
What I love about your work is that you don't automatically paint but restore to the bare wood. That dresser is beautiful. I have 2 antique end tables with the same black finish (maybe even worse) that i plan to tackle this spring. You've taught me a lot. And I plan to go dark. 😊 Thank you!
@ivylaneinteriors7 ай бұрын
Thanks Laura! I’ve definitely been restoring more lately. So much beautiful wood 🤩
@frelnc2 ай бұрын
I love this design. Especially the recessed drawer pulls. (The active ingredient in Barkeepers Friend IS oxyalic acid.) Using the paint wash to cure the overspray was a brilliant idea. Using deep center paper plates is a great idea, too. Toss it when done and no more cleanup. As for the top, I admire your persistence at getting it right. Every now and then we run across a project like this that tests our patience and our skills. You applied both very well. I appreciate that you kept going until it was right. It's beautiful. Job well done.
@ivylaneinteriors2 ай бұрын
Thank you! It definitely tested my patience, but I love the final results ☺️🙌🏼
@Annmarie-gd3fv8 ай бұрын
You mentioning how your IG friends would have passed and I'm yelling "No, that's good wood under that mess!" 😂 You did an amazing job especially with the redos because of the unknown hiding in the wood. I would buy it in a hot minute as the look is amazing. Give me vintage anyday over most of the throwaway furniture from today's disposable world. Bravo!
@ivylaneinteriors8 ай бұрын
Right?! I was surprised so many people would have passed on it. The finish was in rough shape but structural it was such great quality! I agree! 🙌🏼
@KimRinehart8 ай бұрын
It looks beautiful!!! The effort definitely paid off!
@ivylaneinteriors8 ай бұрын
I agree! Thanks Kim!
@pennyhexter34757 ай бұрын
Thank you for showing all of the problems that can arise. It is very helpful
@ivylaneinteriors7 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful! 🙌🏼
@sophiachristo75468 ай бұрын
So much work!!! Absolutely gorgeous! The final color is amazing! I think your vision came to life! It was an ugly dresser and you transformed it to a princess! Thanks so much for sharing. Merry Christmas
@ivylaneinteriors8 ай бұрын
Thanks Sophia!! 🤩🙌🏼
@anniebananie4448 ай бұрын
Really admire you, extremely talented, hard working and perseverant…love the result absolute perfection 🙌
@ivylaneinteriors8 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! 🤩
@trudyeby4648 ай бұрын
Dang, you are so patient! I would've been cursing and stomping! I love the lines and integrated harware, too. It turned out lovely due to your perseverance. Thanks for sharing your difficulties and solutions. I have had good luck leaving the oxalic acid on overnight, sometimes it takes 3 applications to get those stubborn stains out. I neutralize with a baking soda and water wash then rinse with clean water to be sure it is all removed.
@ivylaneinteriors8 ай бұрын
I’ve never left it that long, but that might be option 🙌🏼
@kristinaelfering90318 ай бұрын
Your patience paid off it is simply beautiful I know someone's going to really love and enjoy that piece of furniture
@ivylaneinteriors8 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! 🙌🏼
@cassandrasmith55178 ай бұрын
Wow! This is a stunning piece! You are definitely my sanding, stripping, scraping hero today! I would not have had the heart to put in the work but you did and look at it now❤❤❤ To pass on that beautiful wood just would’ve be a tragedy! Congratulations on a job extremely well done🎉
@ivylaneinteriors8 ай бұрын
Thanks so much, Cassandra! 🫶🤩
@Sharon-bo2seАй бұрын
Interesting to see how you experiment with the tones. I like the darker colour you finished with vs the initial. It is a handsome piece so much better than just painting it and in keeping with its period but a touch more modern. It's a lot easier to use metric measurements as they are decimal based. Also, hypodermic type measured syringes are much simpler than calculating fractions of a teaspoon.
@ivylaneinteriorsАй бұрын
Thank you! Yes, I use a digital scale for toning and it was much easier 🙌🏼
@donnacurry1668 ай бұрын
Wow girl you persevered and it was worth it! Gorgeous!
@ivylaneinteriors8 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!!😊
@user-zk8ub6ir1z8 ай бұрын
I think it turned out beautifully. You're right about the oil adding a richness. That's what put it over the top. You have awesome determination.
@ivylaneinteriors8 ай бұрын
Aw, thank you!! 😊
@laurasteinberg40925 ай бұрын
I'm new to your channel and enjoy watching. If nothing else you have taught me patience! Dresser turned out amazing.
@ivylaneinteriors5 ай бұрын
Aw, thank you! And welcome 🙌🏼😊
@danjoe228 ай бұрын
It took a lot of effort but I think this is your best work that I have seen.
@ivylaneinteriors8 ай бұрын
Aw, thanks so much!! 🤩🙌🏼
@marilynweist26458 ай бұрын
You are very patient and determined and knowledgeable in your work! You did a great job and it looks beautiful! ❤
@ivylaneinteriors8 ай бұрын
Aw, thanks Marilyn. You are kind 🤩🙌🏼
@kendrawaterbury232813 күн бұрын
I think it ended up great! I always chose to keep the wood natural when my dad built me something. My sister always chose a dark stain. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder!!
@ivylaneinteriors12 күн бұрын
Indeed, it is! Thank you! 😊
@kimzimmerman249210 сағат бұрын
So interesting you tried Barkeepers Friend (BKF) first then Oxalic Acid. BKF’s chemical make up has a weak oxalic acid. So, it can be helpful if you have a small or lighter type of organic stain and no oxalic acid on hand. The application is the same as what you would do with regular oxalic acid in that you apply it to the entire surface so you don’t inadvertently lighten the stained area only and creat halos.
@lisettewurster36488 ай бұрын
Girl that was tons of work; but so worth it. It’s gorgeous ❤
@ivylaneinteriors8 ай бұрын
Indeed, it was 🥴🫠 Thanks 😊
@kathyandthedogs6268 ай бұрын
It’s beautiful. I love the lighter finish, and am so glad you worked to make the top perfect. Just outstanding!
@ivylaneinteriors8 ай бұрын
I love the lighter finish too! Thanks Kathy!
@dao88058 ай бұрын
Nothing ever goes quite the way we plan it. It has been several years since I stripped a piece of cabinet furniture but I do recall switching from the 3M and Kleenstrip brands to CitrusStrip because it was more pleasant to work with. I worked in sections applying stripper and laying plastic over it until the paint was lifted and I did not have to worry about the product drying out before I got it all scraped off. Everyone develops their own techniques and it looks like yours worked well for you. You achieved a beautiful result thanks to perseverance, elbow grease and attention to detail (key ingredients for a quality outcome) Well done :)
@ivylaneinteriors8 ай бұрын
I used to love Citristrip but they changed the formula and now it doesn’t work very well. 😢 I’m still on the hunt for a better finish stripper.
@milliestrachan26328 ай бұрын
A hell off a lot of work but worth it. Your determination to make it shine piad off in the end. Love the piece ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@ivylaneinteriors8 ай бұрын
Indeed it was! 🫠 Thanks so much. 🤩🙌🏼
@anagoncalves97238 ай бұрын
WOW,WOW,stunning your patience's and determination is unbelievable.😮😲❤❤❤💯
@ivylaneinteriors8 ай бұрын
Thank you so much, Ana!! 🤩
@lisarobinson55504 ай бұрын
Beautiful but dark would have been beautiful as well. Gorgeous and worth it! ❤
@ivylaneinteriors4 ай бұрын
Yes, I’m sure it would be have been beautiful dark too! Once I saw that raw wood, I was hooked on light. Thank you! 😊
@user-xf9lu9fy2l6 ай бұрын
hi Lisa, I have watched a few more of your podcasts, I think they are great, you give hints, tips and really get into the details and processes. Thanks
@ivylaneinteriors6 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!! 🤩🙌🏼
@brendaalbaugh89278 ай бұрын
Thought you should’ve listed for $1200! And I would’ve stained the top very dark. You have more patience than me! Good job great save. Happy New Year!
@ivylaneinteriors8 ай бұрын
Yeah, we’ll see what it goes for. 🤞🏼 Thanks Brenda!
@clarebear33918 ай бұрын
Beautiful, no-one could ever say you are not a hard worker 👏🏻 well done you
@ivylaneinteriors8 ай бұрын
Thanks so much! 🤩
@doriwilson69918 ай бұрын
I think you did an excellent job bringing this vintage dresser back to life. I am glad you decided to make it look like it did originally. Beautiful job.
@ivylaneinteriors8 ай бұрын
Thank you! 🤩
@lauristandley43598 ай бұрын
Your perseverance certainly is admirable and you were well-rewarded! Beautiful job! ❤
@ivylaneinteriors8 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! 🤩😊
@TheMalchikjae15 күн бұрын
It’s funny… when you said ‘should I have painted it?’ I screamed ‘NO’ out loud and startled my colleagues 😂
@ivylaneinteriors14 күн бұрын
Ha! Oops 🫣😬😊
@GayLangston8 ай бұрын
I admire your tenacity! I love the finished result!
@ivylaneinteriors8 ай бұрын
Aw, thank you! 😊
@dianahampton87688 ай бұрын
I’m pretty new to your channel and I really appreciate the depth you go into and also share your mistakes. I think we learn more from mistakes than we do from things going right. Thank you for showing how to make toner I was not I mean I hadn’t thought of that.
@ivylaneinteriors8 ай бұрын
Thanks for the feedback, Diana! I appreciate it. 🫶🤩
@dorothylehman41647 ай бұрын
Love it. It's very, very nice. You did a good job. It was a hard job, but you got through it. And now you have something to talk about. The hard part and send the good parts. And now how pretty it looks keep up the good work
@ivylaneinteriors7 ай бұрын
Thank you so much, Dorothy! 🫶
@marthalorden84988 ай бұрын
Love it. Bravo. Your determination to reach your vision is so impressive. This will sell!
@ivylaneinteriors8 ай бұрын
Thanks so much! 🤩🙌🏼
@catherine51668 ай бұрын
Patience pays off. It’s beautiful. I like the color a lot.
@ivylaneinteriors8 ай бұрын
Thanks Catherine! I like the final color too 😊
@gailrhodes28598 ай бұрын
This turned out beautiful!! It was a lot of work but I know you have to feel so proud!! I’ve had some stains and I wish I had known about barkeepers friend! Great tip thanks!!
@ivylaneinteriors8 ай бұрын
Thank you! I was pleased in the end. You’re welcome ☺️
@vivibraun51348 ай бұрын
I admire your patience and persistence, it looks beatiful
@ivylaneinteriors8 ай бұрын
Thank you! 😊
@melissaphillips-yq9ib2 ай бұрын
Hi. New to your channel as of yesterday. Have watched a lot of your videos since finding you. I am impressed with your persistence and problem-solving. Your painting of the wood repair was excellent and some of the best I have seen. Great job with this piece. Looking forward to watching and learning more as I am starting out. Thank you for your wonderful videos.
@ivylaneinteriors2 ай бұрын
Aw, thanks Melissa! And welcome, I’m glad you’re here 🙌🏼☺️
@cristinagaligani91118 ай бұрын
Wow! A lot of work but the finale result is really beautifull. I love it❤
@ivylaneinteriors8 ай бұрын
Indeed it was! Thank you! 😊
@mereneev557 ай бұрын
I enjoy watching your channel! It's interesting to see the different products and techniques that I haven't seen other KZbinrs using. Great job!
@ivylaneinteriors7 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! 🤩
@luvinggod32 ай бұрын
I’m not sure about those pulls ( just MY taste because of course we know somebody will LOVE them) but you’re right the finish turned out surpassingly pretty! Good job! And oh my what perseverance you have. I think I would have just painted it, haha
@ivylaneinteriors2 ай бұрын
Oh really, the pulls were my favorite part! ☺️ thank you! I loved the final finish 🤩
@heatherdye98796 ай бұрын
I think all this gorgeous walnut dresser needs to bring out its original beauty is a nice walnut stain and Odie’s oil to finish. That’s it. Easy peasy
@ivylaneinteriors6 ай бұрын
I’m sure that would have been beautiful too. When I saw that one drawer in all it’s raw look glory, it just got stuck in my mind to go light. Darker would have probably been easier too! 🤣
@user-nh6yf6mj8s8 ай бұрын
Your patience is a virtue. I appreciate your honesty. Your work I’ve seen 2 jobs so far and both massive work and turn out beautiful. Show long is the time spent start to finish?
@ivylaneinteriors8 ай бұрын
Thank you! 😊 🙌🏼 Thankfully, not all projects are this much work. I target about 10 hours per project, but this was probably closer to 15. Lots of time just waiting for paint and finishes to dry 😅
@sclose34188 ай бұрын
Gorgeous. You’re a true pro, and a trooper for persevering!
@ivylaneinteriors8 ай бұрын
Thank you! 😊
@lindahedley90498 ай бұрын
I think it’s lovely, great job xx
@ivylaneinteriors8 ай бұрын
Thanks so much! 🙌🏼
@susierogers50548 ай бұрын
Beautiful! You gained some valuable experience! Great job and way to hang tight!
@ivylaneinteriors8 ай бұрын
Indeed, I did! Thank you!
@cathyvice71353 ай бұрын
Stunning!! My favorite flip yet.
@ivylaneinteriors3 ай бұрын
Aw, thanks! It was a good one 😊
@janicec.48664 ай бұрын
Hi Lisa! I'm new to your channel and love it! Workin' my way through ALL of your videos. This one made me chuckle and i DO think you should get a smaller brush for putting the stripper on those larger areas!! (Teasing 🤣😜) Please keep 'em coming as you're a true inspiration to "up n' coming" furniture flippers!! 👏🙏👊🙌 ❤
@ivylaneinteriors4 ай бұрын
Right?! I sometimes just use what is handy. 🫣 Thank you! And welcome! 🤩🙌🏼
@lyndagreenwald39098 ай бұрын
Wow, it looks beautiful! But a lot of work for you. Glad you have the knowledge to fix anything!
@ivylaneinteriors8 ай бұрын
Thank you! 🤩
@amybucher54398 ай бұрын
I am so excited to learn that I can make my own toner! In the past, I order from Mohawk & wait, & wait, & wait some more. This would help me be so much more efficient! Thank you,
@ivylaneinteriors8 ай бұрын
It’s such a great technique! General Finishes has some videos on how to do it and you might also check their FB group. It’s super informative
@debbieethridge67478 ай бұрын
Wow, looks really beautiful. You had a lot of patience with this piece. ❤️
@ivylaneinteriors8 ай бұрын
Indeed! 😊🙌🏼
@bethscott43303 ай бұрын
Great job. The color fits the piece so well.
@ivylaneinteriors3 ай бұрын
I agree 😊🙌🏼
@blip-20248 ай бұрын
Easier isn't always better. This is stunning and well worth saving. Thank you for sticking with it and doing a beautiful piece justice!
@ivylaneinteriors8 ай бұрын
Aw, thank you! 😊
@lydianuwaysir73258 ай бұрын
Beautiful! Definitely worth all the work you put in!
@ivylaneinteriors8 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! 😊
@tammytaylor12784 ай бұрын
I believe that darker would have been nice but the outcome is great. Ty.
@ivylaneinteriors4 ай бұрын
So many options. Thanks! 😊
@calsmom276 ай бұрын
I kinda wish you would’ve painted it just because I wanted to see your vision for it. But it’s gorgeous!!
@ivylaneinteriors6 ай бұрын
After I saw that one drawer with the raw wood, I was hooked on uncovering it all. 😬 Then when I had all those problems I was questioning my life choices 🫠
@joycohen9388 ай бұрын
It’s beautiful ❤ thank goodness you didn’t paint it!!! I feel like this MCM style dresser suits a lighter-mid colour. I was kind of digging the original wood grain before the paint wash too… but perhaps it wouldn’t have been as even in tonethen. Gotta respect your perseverance on this one. Congratulations 🎉 new subscriber here :)
@ivylaneinteriors8 ай бұрын
I was loving it too, but yes, it was uneven. The paint wash just kinda blends in the imperfections. Thank you and welcome! 🫶
@grndmaw8 ай бұрын
.it came out beautiful. I’m interested in refinishing and I learned a lot from your video.
@ivylaneinteriors8 ай бұрын
Awesome! Thank you! 😊
@lifeofcrafting2474 ай бұрын
Wow! Good for you to stay with it! Your work is phenomenal hope you got your asking price
@ivylaneinteriors4 ай бұрын
I did! 🙌🏼😊 Thank you!
@melissapoole85808 ай бұрын
GORGEOUS! What a pain, but you did amazing!
@ivylaneinteriors8 ай бұрын
Aw, thanks Melissa!
@bethscott43303 ай бұрын
Bar Keepers Friend ROCKS in general.
@ivylaneinteriors3 ай бұрын
It has SO many uses! 🙌🏼
@karinapfel6508 ай бұрын
Really nice look! Not sure why you chose the paint wash but I'm really glad you didn't paint! I might have considered a gel stain like Candlelight for a real MCM vibe. Perhaps walnut on the hardware for a little contrast? It looked like a different wood on my screen than the body of the dresser.
@ivylaneinteriors8 ай бұрын
I think when I saw the raw wood of that one drawer I got fixated on a light finish. A mid tone like Candlelight would have been beautiful. Sometimes there are so many possibilities, it’s hard to settle on one. 😊
@joannbirdsong5838 ай бұрын
Yes it’s beautiful. Just the right shade.
@ivylaneinteriors8 ай бұрын
I agree 🤩🙌🏼
@donnakuljish8328 ай бұрын
I love your work - stunning transformation!
@ivylaneinteriors8 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! 😊
@sondraschaefer45398 ай бұрын
I think it looks beautiful! Great job.
@ivylaneinteriors8 ай бұрын
Thank you! 😊
@lyssasletters32328 ай бұрын
Flawless result❤
@ivylaneinteriors8 ай бұрын
Thanks Lyssa 🫶🤩
@heatherbrown433617 күн бұрын
Wow that dresser looks amazing
@ivylaneinteriors16 күн бұрын
It was a good one 🤩
@carolynharwood20396 ай бұрын
Wow I love the choices that you made on this piece. Good luck hope you get your selling price.
@ivylaneinteriors6 ай бұрын
It was a good one! It sold on Etsy and is living its best life in Florida 😎
@mkemp59838 ай бұрын
Love it, glad you didn’t go dark
@ivylaneinteriors8 ай бұрын
Me too! Thanks! 😊
@brendahoel63698 ай бұрын
Gorgeous!!!
@ivylaneinteriors8 ай бұрын
Thank you! 😊
@lisachiboroski99308 ай бұрын
Oh my goodness Lisa! Your perseverance is amazing! I’m sure I would have thrown this beautiful piece in the fire pit, but you didn’t give up and it really paid off. Just gorgeous! Congratulations!
@ivylaneinteriors8 ай бұрын
Aw, thanks girl! 🤩🙌🏼 it was tempting at one point 🥴
@lisachiboroski99308 ай бұрын
@@ivylaneinteriors 🙌🏻❤️😍
@dianegoss9118 ай бұрын
Thank you for showing us the mistakes and remedies. An excellent learning lesson. By the way, the piece turned out exceptionally beautiful.
@ivylaneinteriors8 ай бұрын
Aw, that is nice to hear! Thanks Diane!
@Birdie-qr8nl8 ай бұрын
BEAUTIFUL !!!
@ivylaneinteriors8 ай бұрын
Thank you!! 😊
@backyardbbq42808 ай бұрын
Beside you’re flawless attention to detail I subscribed and gave you a thumbs up just because you sound like Darth Vader with the mask on … great work!
@ivylaneinteriors8 ай бұрын
Ha!! You heard that. 🙈 No one else has mentioned it. I heard it too. 😬 Welcome!
@-gina11148 ай бұрын
I totally agree, it is beautiful!!!
@ivylaneinteriors8 ай бұрын
Aw, thank you! 😊
@judierickson71668 ай бұрын
That is beautiful, worth every hour!
@ivylaneinteriors8 ай бұрын
Thanks so much! 🙌🏼🤩
@kmmara418 ай бұрын
Totally worth it. Great work!
@ivylaneinteriors8 ай бұрын
Thank you! 😊
@lisacarman94188 ай бұрын
Beautiful!! Amazing job!!!
@ivylaneinteriors8 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!! 😊
@cookiepfeffer81968 ай бұрын
It turned out beautifully. I would have taken on the dresser in a heart beat!😅
@ivylaneinteriors8 ай бұрын
Aw, thank you! 🤩
@SimplySarah958 ай бұрын
This is exactly what I would like to do to my dining table, I love the end result! Beautiful job! Can you use any brand of paint to do this wash?
@ivylaneinteriors8 ай бұрын
Yep, any brand is fine. 👍🏼
@lynnel.10838 ай бұрын
Agree! Beautiful. 😊❤
@ivylaneinteriors8 ай бұрын
Thank you! 😊
@shelleysemczuk28798 ай бұрын
BEAUTIFUL job!
@ivylaneinteriors8 ай бұрын
Thank you! 🙌🏼🤩
@tishaweb8 ай бұрын
Wow turned out GREAT!
@ivylaneinteriors8 ай бұрын
Thank you! 😊
@ritameza29618 ай бұрын
Love it great job❤
@ivylaneinteriors8 ай бұрын
Thank you! 😊
@designabeej8 ай бұрын
Looks gr8! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Points to u for persevering; if it had been me, I’d of probably opted for a 2 tone finish?
@ivylaneinteriors8 ай бұрын
It was tempting to deviate. 😬🥴🫠
@user-xf9lu9fy2l6 ай бұрын
Fantastic, I love the lighter colour.
@ivylaneinteriors6 ай бұрын
Thank you! Me too! 😊
@franceswright82778 ай бұрын
Absolutely stunning! Worth the struggle!
@ivylaneinteriors8 ай бұрын
Yes it was! 🤩🙌🏼
@tammiehunter51178 ай бұрын
Wow, that’s amazing. Love the finished piece and appreciate your perseverance!
@ivylaneinteriors8 ай бұрын
Thanks Tammie! 🤩
@lindabunce51338 ай бұрын
I'm glad you restored it. It is absolutely gorgeous! No way would I have done it though.