I was at my fav. junk store today and found a really, cool, old, heavy wooden, french provencial style bedroom suite (minus the headboard....:(    ) that I would dearly love to re-do for either our or dd's bedroom. The price for 4 pieces is $300 but I have several items I think I could trade her out for. Anyway I want to get a definite idea of what I would do with it first. Anyone know of any great sites that offer ideas on re-doing furniture?

 

*edited to add* Anyone have any suggestions on a style to work with it? I don't want to use the "standard" french provincial colors of antique-y white w/gold trim that's what's on it. I was even thinking black or something wild like that. I also love the shabbt chic style too.

Sounds lovely, have fun uncovering your treasures!

http://www.furniturewizard.com/
http://mi.essortment.com/howtorefinish_rcfh.htm
http://www.refinishfurniture.com/furniture_refinishing_basic.htm

Ooooh thanks Heather, I appreciate those.....I'll be drooling over them later ;)

I enjoy:

http://www.ballarddesigns.com
http://www.decoratetoday.com
http://www.wisteria.com
http://www.rensup.com
http://www.crafthome.com
http://www.traditionsathome.com
http://www.touchofclasscatalog.com

to name a few. I love getting the catalogs.

Thanks a bunch. I got the furniture.....will be my project in the new year. I can't wait to get to sanding and painting :toothy: