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From Gilded to Grounded: A Standing Jewelry Armoire's Dark Moody Transformation

Sometimes, a "bright and airy" makeover just doesn’t fit the vibe. I found this standing jewelry armoire after it had already been given a white and gold facelift by someone else, but it felt a bit too "glam" for many people. I knew it had the potential to be something much more sophisticated, mysterious, and—of course— moody . In this tutorial, I’m taking you through the process of retaining some of the previous DIY and layering on a deep, velvety dark green finish. We’ll be leaning into those shadows, highlighting the unique curved silhouette. Whether you're looking to tone down a piece that's "too bright" or you're ready to embrace the dark academia aesthetic, here is how I turned a high-contrast piece into a seamless, moody masterpiece.

1957 dining set

I picked this dining set up as an alternative to the farm table. I love the style of it however the chairs have me hesitant to refinish and not sure if I should paint it. It may be on hold for a bit.





Once I got it home I saw Mrs and Mr Harold McCurdy 1957 on the one chair, I am sure this table has been part of many wonderful family dinners.

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