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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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All You Need is Oil :)


This beautiful antique dining table was restored with just hemp oil and ready to serve for many more years.


I could not pass up this solid wood beauty from a neighbor, just look at the hand carved details around the table edge ...


and those thick carved screw on legs!!


After a good scrub with Dixie Belle white lightning cleaner, rinsed and dry, all of the legs table connector blocks were repositioned over the years so they were all removed, sanded smooth, reglued and positioned back in the proper location 


and screwed in place with new screws making for a secure fit.


The top was power sanded to remove old finish and smooth years of wear and tear. Sadly over the years the leaves went missing. The neighbor said it used to go 8' long and fit many family dinners over the years.


A final hand sanding was done with a sanding block and all dust wiped clean.


Now to rehydrate the wood with Dixie Belle Howdy Do Hemp Oil


The oil soaks right in and after 20 minutes wipe off the excess and apply another coat.


Shop dog; Harley approved the process.


Love the details.


The table came with a beveled edge smoked glass that the owner said cost $350. My eldest daughter used the table and glass top in her condo for a few months.


The glass adds protection and makes for easy cleaning.


When she moved the table was brought back home and given a light sand with a Dixie Belle sanding sponge, wiped and another couple coats of Dixie Belle Howdy Do Hemp Oil to rehydrate again.



A few weeks later it wanted more hydration so using my dedicated Dixie Belle La Petite brush I applied a coat of flannel scented (so good) Dixie Belle Big Mama’s Butta.


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