Lucky Thistle

These eight vintage carved chairs came to me well-loved and worn, and while I don’t know their full history, I knew they deserved to shine again. Each one was thoroughly cleaned, sanded, stained, and sealed — and let me tell you, those carved floral backs took the most time. Every little curve and groove had to be done by hand with patience so the details stayed crisp and didn’t get lost under the stain. (Patience on the detail parts…that is all Joe Kelley 🤣)

It was a big job — eight chairs is no joke — but we love this kind of detailed work.

What truly made it even better? Our returning customer sent me her own after-photos once she reupholstered the seats and set them up in her home. Seeing them finished, in their new space, being loved all over again — that’s why I do this. 💛