Vintage Jewelry Box in Country Chic's Cheesecake

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."

After above and before below,

this vintage tiered jewelry box was given a fun makeover.

Just look at all the storage apace!

And this pretty hand painted art on the top!

I had to keep it. Using Country Chic paint in cheesecake; a warm white, I hand painted all around the art and the entire jewelry box. I recently used this pretty color on this dining table base and sofa table.

Two coats of paint went on in total. I wet distressed the edges to reveal the dark original stain and keep it looking vintage. To seal the paint, clear wax was brushed and rubbed in for a smooth finish.