Farmhouse Grass Basket

Vintage Art Deco China Cabinet Restore

This Art Deco waterfall china cabinet, circa 1940, had seen better days. Tucked away in a shop and used as a storage shelf, it was in rough shape. A family member, inspired by a photo featuring rich navy tones and warm wood, wanted to see it brought back to life. With that vision in mind, I gave the piece the repairs and makeover it deserved — blending classic navy with warm wood to honor both its history and a fresh new style.

Updating a grass basket is easy with a bit of paint.

I loved the thick "cords" in this large basket and the fun wood handles but it was dirty and blah looking. Time for a good scrub and let dry.

I had a few projects ready to do all in Dixie Belle Paint in drop cloth; a pretty warm white.

An antique solid wood tray, a wood photo serving tray and the basket along with this black tray that is being milk painted grey.

Here is the first coat of drop cloth going on the pieces. I was using this lovely color on a solid wood dining table just the day before.

And the basket inside showing how I just dry brushed the warm white over all sides to brighten it. I then dry brushed a bright white milk paint over the warm white for some highlights and added dimension then sealed the entire basket with a clear wax.