Upcycling

Upcycling, definition: "The practice of taking something that is disposable and transforming it into something of greater use and value."


Example:


Taking this beautiful 19th century, hand carved french server with cabriole legs and original brass hardware (c. 1910)...

And turning it into this absolutely breathtaking 19th century, hand carved french server with cabriole legs and original brass hardware (c. 1910)...

Sometimes when I look at a beautiful piece, it calls to me. I see it and in my mind, I envision it, as in this case, in a beautiful french grey with painted layers of french blue details, darkened brass hardware, gesso, and a faux marble top.

This is a labor of love and hard work, but to restore a piece like this, detail by detail, layer of paint by layer of paint, while keeping all of its original components, history and beauty is what my day's work is all about.