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Modernized Solid Pine Hand Crafted Heart Wall Shelf

Bringing New Life to a Country Classic. We’ve all seen them: those solid, well-built pine shelves from the 80s and 90s that have a lot of heart (literally) but are stuck in that unmistakable "orange" stain era. While the craftsmanship is top-tier (this one was hand crafted by my father in law), the color can often feel a bit too retro for a contemporary home. In this tutorial, I’m showing you how to take a vintage 9-cubby wall shelf and transform it from a dated relic into a bolder, fresher, and more current statement piece. By applying a rich chestnut brown stain , we’ve traded that brassy orange hue for a deep, sophisticated tone that highlights the wood grain. Follow along as I walk you through the prep, the staining process, and how this simple color shift completely changes the vibe of the piece—making those iconic heart cutouts feel intentional and chic rather than just "country."
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Farmhouse Chair Pair Update in Fusion's Champlain


A good customer custom called my last press back chair and brought 2 of her own dining chairs to be painted to match along with a wee step stool to paint a fun teal.


Here are all before


Above all cleaned and ready to paint and below 1 coat of  Fusion Mineral Paint in Champlain. Again I used my large oval Staalmeester brush to apply it.


And here is 2 coats

Both were lightly distressed then Fusion's ageing wax  was rubbed on. See left is done and right is not



Here they are with big sister press back





Here is a closeup of the stool, she wanted it done just like the exact same stool I did before Christmas in antique teal. Hers was honey was the only difference :)






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