You treated that piece with the sweetness it deserved and to know you will keep it seems to make the piece look happy. You done good.

@flippedbyabby

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

Don’t ever think you can’t refinish wood furniture. I love this piece! I’m not sure what I would have done. Stripping etc takes so much more time is is so messy. But I definitely prefer the look of stained antique furniture. Love watching you work! So much better than doing the work yourself. Keep going with this worthwhile work.

@flippedbyabby

Ай бұрын

LOL!! Thank you! You get to watch the satisfying process without sweating in the garage 🤣

I suggest a heat gun for removing veneer. It will it much easier and faster.

@flippedbyabby

Ай бұрын

Thank you!! I’ve used an iron before and that works nicely

@user-os8rt3tt7e

Ай бұрын

A blow dryer works almost as good.

"If it turns out bad, I'll just paint it - and upset the internet." Haha Yes, girl! I support this plan.

@flippedbyabby

Ай бұрын

Its a win win either way 🤣👌

Kept its character. Shines now.

@flippedbyabby

Ай бұрын

Thank you!

I commented earlier about cringing while watching you remove the veneer ….just finished your video and I do want to say that I am so happy you saved this piece and that it is absolutely BEAUTIFUL 😻 I’d be happy to have this in my home ❤️

@flippedbyabby

Ай бұрын

Thank you!

Watching the veneer come off the one side was so satisfying!

Gorgeous piece! I adore & prefer natural wood over painted furniture. Some things do change. Forty years ago - I painted absolutely everything. 😂

I looove this piece! I would 100% prefer stained vs painted. Always. The natural wood grain is so beautiful to me! ❤

@flippedbyabby

Ай бұрын

In starting to feel that way as well!

It’s so cute ❤ You did a really good job bringing this damaged piece back to life.

@flippedbyabby

28 күн бұрын

Thank you!

“Perfectly Imperfect” is honestly the cutest way to describe it!!! I love this cute little piece!!! You really did a great job and you’re making me want to try gel stain!!

@Restorations.by.Rachel

Ай бұрын

Do it! It’s an easy stain to work with…unless it’s hot. It did not work well for me when it was 90ish. It dried too fast and was super streaky. I think you can mix mineral spirits in it to have a longer work time tho.

@Restorations.by.Rachel

Ай бұрын

lol I made this comment while watching before she was applying the gel stain with it being hot. Mine was a dresser top and I had trouble with it in the heat.

@flippedbyabby

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! I updated the title to “satisfying” 🤔 I’m trying to figure out what works still lol

@flippedbyabby

Ай бұрын

@@Restorations.by.Rachel I’ve had nightmares with it but was pleasantly impressed this time! You really have to apply way more product than I thought

Just love watching you create such lovely pieces from their humble state of decay! The delight you have in doing this, is so refreshing to see. This piece was especially impressive. You restored it to enhance it's journey instead of hiding it's scars! Awesome!

@flippedbyabby

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! It really was rough 😅 but that is my favorite kind of furniture to fix lol

Turned out great! Never worry about what others think. You do what makes you happy! 😊

@flippedbyabby

Ай бұрын

Thank you!

*Abby, I enjoyed this video so very much! It turned out beautifully; I always prefer stained furniture over painted furniture, even though there are times when pieces are so badly damaged the only way to save them from the burn pile or the landfill is to paint them. 😉🤎* *This little shelf has so much character with the decorative details and the curvy spindle legs❣️ I admire your decision to trust the process and embrace the imperfections and push through the challenges of heat 🔥 and humidity, 💦 🙉 when it would have been easier to quit‼️👏👏👏 You ROCK❣️ The snips of REAL GREENERY in that lovely ivory vintage ironstone crazed pitcher elevated your staging vignette to a dreamy elegance. 🤍🌿🤍 I look forward to your next upcycle❣️🥰🪴❤️🤍💙🇺🇸*

@flippedbyabby

28 күн бұрын

Thank you so much!!! I’ve been practicing creating vignettes! It’s difficult but fun

@lesliejackson8188

28 күн бұрын

@@flippedbyabby *It may be difficult, Abby, but you are succeeding at creating beautiful vignettes. 😍 Keep practicing; I look forward to seeing what you do in the future!*

I love this piece! To me, I prefer antiques stained. I believe it help tell its story. I'm not against painting furniture. There is a "right" finish for every piece.

@northernlassie2755

Ай бұрын

Yes, I think wood that is solid and aged should be preserved and stained. The newer woods can be painted...

@flippedbyabby

Ай бұрын

I’m getting to that point too! To appreciate the “imperfections” kinda the same way I appreciate the patina on brass

You have a very kind and comforting way of speaking. I could listen to it all day.

@flippedbyabby

Ай бұрын

Thank you 🥹🫶

I absolutely love watching you. You are so refreshingly candid and unguarded, and it’s the thing that keeps me coming back for more! I dabble in rehabbing furniture and am a do-it-yourselfer and you are very inspiring for me. Keep up the “doing you” and ignore the negative whiners out there! Love the little piece you stained.

@flippedbyabby

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! This is the best comment ever. So motivating and I appreciate you 🫶

I'm so glad that you didn't paint it. I see you trusting yourself to go in different directions and growing from it. I see you girl!😊😊😊

@flippedbyabby

Ай бұрын

Thank you!! It’s always a learning process, which is why I enjoy it so much!

Turned out super cute! Thanks for saving these beauties 😊

@flippedbyabby

Ай бұрын

Thank you!

That is just a lovely little table. I follow a LOT of furniture refinishers and restorers. I've subscribed to your channel now and you are now my favorite 🙂.

We were blessed to inherit quite a few pieces that remind me of this one. We know how many generations had used them, and that they are over 100 years old. Several have a few issues similar to the ones you dealt with, so I am excited to have learned about all the different products and tools you used. When you brought out the box of specialized sanding blocks, I was just amazed! I can't begin to tell you how glad I am that you brought this gorgeous piece back to life. I like to imagine how people used our pieces over the years. I was also amazed at your patience and determination to revive this piece. Now you have a stunning cabinet to use in your home, and hand down to the next generation!!

@flippedbyabby

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! These are my favorite styles of furniture. I love the details and pretty different wood patterns. It’s definitely worth the effort for it’s uniqueness 🫶

Great job! Giving stain a chance was the perfect decision ❤❤❤

@flippedbyabby

Ай бұрын

Thank you!

Turned out great 🎉 it shouldn't be perfect ❤

Perfectly imperfect is such a vibe! I love it!!

@flippedbyabby

28 күн бұрын

Thank you so much!!

Great job Abby! All that work and it is beautiful!

@flippedbyabby

Ай бұрын

Thank you!

This little piece is so cute, I'm glad you breathed new life into it!

It turned out really nice. It would look great painted too, especially with leaving those front legs in the wood and unpainted. You could not lose with a finishing choice on this piece.

I give you props.. working outside in Florida is crazy!! I don’t even like walking to the car to go in my AC office. It has been soooooo humid.

It looks absolutely beautiful! It was great seeing the entire process. You put so much time and work into it. You restored it to a gorgeous unique piece! I love it! I’m glad you stained it, as it holds the age and true intention. The molding and details really make it special! 100% better without the laminate! Excellent job!! 👍🏻👍🏻🌸

@flippedbyabby

Ай бұрын

Thank you!

Looks beautiful! Well done!

Love how it turned out!! Some pieces deserve to be restored.

Good morning sunshine! You did a fabulous job on this piece. I love that you took a chance & was determined to continue to learn something that you weren't 100% confident on. The only way we grow is to continue to challenge ourselves. I'm not speaking from an experience of woodworking, but rather in life. I've simply applied this to my own life. I'm sure this is something you already know. Great work! 🥰👍 Btw, I hope you have an amazing, fun-filled, & memorable July 4th holiday with your family & friends! 🥳🎉🎆🎇🇺🇲🥰 God bless!❤

@flippedbyabby

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! You are so kind! You have a wonderful 4th of July too! ❤️

Great job. This piece is so cute and I love the stain. The imperfections gives such character too.

@flippedbyabby

Ай бұрын

Thank you!

You are amazing--so talented! We moved from Florida to the mountain west a couple of years ago. Most of the time I miss Florida. Hearing you say it's a hundred degrees and raining really cheered me up. Thanks!

@flippedbyabby

Ай бұрын

I love it here so much! But I despise working in the garage in the summer heat

@robbie6625

Ай бұрын

​@@flippedbyabby You should see if Mr Cool would sponsor you. I put one in my garage/shop and it's been amazing. There are times when my garage is cooler than my house 😂

@flippedbyabby

Ай бұрын

@@robbie6625 not sure how I’d hook it up? It’s a rental

@robbie6625

Ай бұрын

@@flippedbyabby Your landlord may not be too upset about it. It would be a significant improvement for them, plus it would qualify for a federal tax credit. It's certainly worth exploring it as an option since you use the space for your business.

That looks like a humidor, probably from the 1920s. It’s lovely. Makes a great little table.

Absolutely beautiful! I love the stand as well as the products you used to stage it! Great job! 🎉🎉❤❤

@flippedbyabby

Ай бұрын

Thank you!

You made the correct decision. It looks great!

@flippedbyabby

28 күн бұрын

Thanks!

I would have painted it, and I think what you made was beautiful. Makes me rethink things.

It’s so beautiful, Abby! I love the character of it. It reminds me of a desk that friends gave me to refinish. It has some scratches and dings and I think I’m just going to roll with it like you did bc you’re right, it does tell a story.

@flippedbyabby

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! 🫶 Maybe the more dings it has the more expensive it should be right… like “patina”? 🤣

Gorgeous and full of life!!!

That’s a beauty! I love pieces like this and would’ve bought it! I’m glad you didn’t paint it too

That looked great, I do like your straight forward commentary. ❤

@suztexas

Ай бұрын

Her commentary is 1/2 the reason I watch. I love how it doesn't feel rehearsed and she doesn't seem like a walking ad.

@flippedbyabby

Ай бұрын

@@suztexas this is great to know! Thank you ☺️

@flippedbyabby

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

I really like this piece too, quirky! I’m only part way through and I’m sure others have said, it’s easier to remove veneer if you apply some heat with an iron or heatgun. You should be able to get it off as a sheet and please save it 🙏. Older veneers are much thicker and will be so useful for patching older pieces. I hope we will see you do some veneer repairs soon, personally I find it a lot easier than removing and replacing, and it’s definitely well within your considerable skills. Looking forward to seeing the rest later and finding out how it turns out.

Absolutely gorgeous! Great job, Abby!

What a beautiful outcome! You must be so proud 👏👏👏👏

@flippedbyabby

Ай бұрын

Thank you!

Yes, there are stories along with the beauty of the se old pieces. I love the wood and patina of antiques. Thank you for saving and recognizing the beauty of these pieces. Hopefull the trend of 'orange-hate" is over. Great job and patience is cleaning up this piece.

@flippedbyabby

28 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it thank you!

You said it in a nut shell kiddo. .the Beautiful imperfectness tells a story and has loads of character that NO furniture manufacturers cannot replicate and thats the beauty of it.... you nailed this Abby ..great work🥰🙌

I think it's beautiful. And I would love it in my home

I found you on facebook and love the way you are transparent! Thank you for helping the newbies!

@flippedbyabby

Ай бұрын

Welcome!! Thank you so much!

The piece turned out beautifully. All your choices were spot on. Great job!

@flippedbyabby

28 күн бұрын

Thank you so much!

You did a beautiful job, Abby. Imperfect older furniture will always be better than slapping paint on it.

@flippedbyabby

Ай бұрын

Thank you!

I absolutely love this piece! I can’t wait to see what you do with it! You are so talented! I will trust the process 😊xo Edit- I love that you didn’t paint this piece. I really love it’s contrasting woods & character. I would have liked it if you painted it, too, but I think giving stains a chance once in a while is wonderful!

@flippedbyabby

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching!! It definitely would’ve been adorable painted too! But I just love the door details

I think it’s adorable. Just FYI you can use hot glue on the existing legs to do a repair on the one missing the back. Just make your “form” with the hot glue, use the product you made the small repair with to fill the mold after it sets up and you peel it off. Glue it on and you won’t be able to tell. Hope this makes sense.

Another enjoyable video! I too live in Florida (SW FL for me) so I battle the heat and humidity demons too. I find it helpful to see how you deal with it. I’m a 70 year old relative newby so I need all the help I can get. Thank you!

@flippedbyabby

28 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing!! South Florida is even worse 😅 so humid!

Hey girl!! I've been in love with those type of pieces! The curvy spindle legs are to die for!! Good save! Can't wait to see how it turns out. ❤

@flippedbyabby

Ай бұрын

Thank you!!

Oh Abby, you out did yourself AGAIN! I'm so glad you went with gel stain. You brought this piece back to its original beauty! Kudos to you and your talent!

@flippedbyabby

Ай бұрын

thank you so so much!

Love how it turned out.

So charming! I think staining the piece was the perfect choice & turned out great! - Julie

@flippedbyabby

Ай бұрын

Thank you!

That’s a amazing transformation. 🤩 Well done. You have sold me on Gel Stain. 👏🏼👏🏼

@flippedbyabby

28 күн бұрын

Yay! Thank you!

I love it! The legs are so shiny and beautiful

@flippedbyabby

Ай бұрын

Scrumptious like a honey bun 😆

You should be really proud of this! It looks great! I think you absolutely made the right choice! I love character and imperfections so I prefer refinishing to painting where possible. Also I love how long this video was 😂 it could have been so much shorter so thanks for giving us so much to watch!

@flippedbyabby

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I'm glad you like the longer format!!

Came out beautifully

we used a rotary table to work on furniture. at the right height, it makes it so much more comfortable and productive.

Beautiful! Stain was a perfect choice. Good job!

Love what you did! Paint is cool but I love the refreshed old look for this piece. Great job!

@flippedbyabby

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

Looks great! Beautiful finish.

Gorgeous!

Great job! This little piece got back its true character with your restoration....I loved it....and so glad you are keeping it!

@flippedbyabby

Ай бұрын

Thank you!

It turned out beautifully! I agree that you can mix and match more modern "perfect" pieces with older imperfect ones to add layers of texture and dimension.

@flippedbyabby

Ай бұрын

Thank you! I love mixing old & new together 😊

I love it. It is wood furniture. Show the wood. It gets beat up with time; what doesn’t. We don’t have to cover it up. Thank you.

@flippedbyabby

Ай бұрын

thank you so much!

it's beautiful. I bet it's sold right away!

@flippedbyabby

Ай бұрын

Keeping it for something exciting 🤫

So cute, well done!

Amazing piece of furniture and a FANTASTIC job on this!

@flippedbyabby

28 күн бұрын

Thank you very much!

It’s beautiful! Well done!!

@flippedbyabby

28 күн бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Absolutely love this charming piece & your work on it. I appreciate your channel - one of my faves!

@flippedbyabby

10 күн бұрын

Thank you so much!

This is the first time KZread suggested one of your videos to me and I’m very happy they did. I blame Katie Scott for a lot too. Looking forward to starting from the very beginning and watching more of your videos. 😊

@flippedbyabby

Ай бұрын

She’s the best, isn’t she?!? Thank you for watching!

Such a nice piece! Love it, Thanks for the video

Love this…great result. Definitely stain before paint.

@flippedbyabby

Ай бұрын

Thank you!

Your attention to detail is awesome!

@flippedbyabby

Ай бұрын

Thank you!

Looks great!

You did a super job! Thank you for saving this piece! It most likely would've ended up in the trash had you not given it a chance... which is always very upsetting to think about. I think when a piece of furniture is made from beautiful wood with very intricate wood grain, it's a *crime* to paint over it. Restoration is absolutely the way to go. This piece was no exception and I'm really glad you didn't paint it. Like with everything in life, things go in and out of style. And I'm sure we'll come full circle to when painted pieces go "out of style" and wood comes back "in style." It's actually slowly starting to happen haha

@flippedbyabby

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching! I love that the wood tones are "in"

I love how you keep your shop really clean. So much easier to work like that.

@flippedbyabby

Ай бұрын

Thank you!

It turned out fantastic!

@flippedbyabby

28 күн бұрын

Thank you!

Nice job, allot of work, and it paid off!

@flippedbyabby

Ай бұрын

Thank you!

Beautiful piece! I have been suffering from back pain recently and I am worried for your back as you bend over to do all the work on the floor. I would have to have it on the table the whole time. I don't have the patience to do what you do but enjoy watching your channel!

Love the stain and the story your furniture piece tells!

@flippedbyabby

Ай бұрын

Thank you!

I just you I'm loving what you did with this piece. I did subscript and now I'm going to watch more of your videos

@flippedbyabby

28 күн бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

I’m not a fan of stained furniture in general. I like painted. This looks really good though. Nice job! 😀

@flippedbyabby

Ай бұрын

Thank you!

“Dollar Store brush is junk” amen! I can’t use them for crafts either. Good job

@flippedbyabby

Ай бұрын

I spent the extra 50 cents on one from Home Depot and its was soooo much better lol

Great job ! Your patience and dedication created a new treasure t cherish. Thanks for sharing.

@flippedbyabby

Ай бұрын

Thank you!!

You did a great job - I really appreciated the b-roll (behind the scenes) of your staging! Also, don't forget that if you're going to stain or clearcoat the direction you hand-sand the wood in does matter. I've found that If you sand with the grain it will come out a bit better. Well done!

@flippedbyabby

28 күн бұрын

Thank you! Will do!

Beautiful. Stain was the way to go

@flippedbyabby

28 күн бұрын

Thank you!

Beautiful, job well done 🙌

Beautiful Work ! I learned a lot !

17:50 the music and the sound of the tool complement each other perfectly - that tool sounds like a harmonica 😁

@flippedbyabby

Ай бұрын

Hahah I can’t take the credit for that! I sent this comment to my editor 😆🫶

Nice job. It looks so much better 🎉

@flippedbyabby

Ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

So glad I found your channel. Yes, the heat and humidity is horrible….especially when trying to work outside. This piece looks so nice. Glad you took a chance and gave it new life. You have a good eye for color and style. Thank you for mentioning the Waldo Flea market for your staging pieces. I live in Lake Park, GA so not far at all and will definitely give it a try.

@flippedbyabby

28 күн бұрын

Awesome! Thank you! Some weeks it seems to be bigger than others but it was fun!

That was a very satisfying restoration. You are quite skilled. Thanks for the video.

@flippedbyabby

Ай бұрын

Thank you!

@flippedbyabby

Ай бұрын

Thank you!

I like the stained piece. Great job.

Sweet little unit, i would buy, love it.

@flippedbyabby

Ай бұрын

Thank you!