Thank you for keeping the Wood grain on the tops! That unique "Waterfall" look was the whole object of the style, it created an expensive look, but by using veneer, it kept the price low which was a very good idea during the Depression when it was so popular. I've been refinishing furniture for over 45 years and have only been lucky enough to find one single original Waterfall piece. Looking forward to what you do with the center section. You've got a new subscriber in me. Again thank you for sharing your art with us and please continue bringing us more beauty. ♥

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Wow, Nancy! 45 years is so impressive! How strange that you have only found one waterfall piece- they pop up near me in droves! Usually with a ton of damage to the veneer, but always worth a fix. I know they were mass produced, but I just love them. I’ve done research on them, but not to the extent of the production location. I wonder if you are in a place where they weren’t as popular or didn’t produce them? Thank you for sticking around! It means a lot!

They turned out perfectly. You enjoy your visit. I love them.

@elegantupgrades

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Cheryl!

You never cease to amaze me. Your vision and artistry for your furniture is so awesome. I always look forward to seeing your videos. Thanks so much.

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2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Christine! That’s so nice to hear!

These turned out so elegant….classic and understated! Waiting to see how you use your genius and talent on the middle section!

@elegantupgrades

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Linda! Fingers crossed on the middle section- things have taken a turn, but I’ll figure it out 😂

Your work is absolutely fabulous and I love learning from you. The re purposing of this dressing table is phenomenal. Thanks for the video

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2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Gail! I’m so glad you liked it!

Beautiful. I love the paper.

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2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Nichele! It’s just from falling the down rabbit hole that is Zazzle tissue papers 😂

Gorgeous as always!

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2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Connie!

Lovely job Taryn👌 very tastefully done.

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2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Jay!

They are just beautiful!! Excited to see the next piece !

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2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Tamny!

What a great transformation! I love them.

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2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Lee Ann!

You have a true gift! Thanks for sharing.

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2 жыл бұрын

That’s so nice, Cyndi! Thank you!

They're beautiful

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2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Kathleen!

Love them! Can’t wait to see what you do with the center piece. 👍

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2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Laurie!

Love the art deco style. Thanks for sharing ❣️

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2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Julia!

Just beautiful, you can always make something from nothing ❤️

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2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Susie!

Absolutely stunning 🖤🤎

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2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Kim!

Love these, they look a little Art Deco in style 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

@elegantupgrades

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! I almost added a bit of gold to them to enhance that, but I thought it would take away from the depth.

@veronicavatter6436

2 жыл бұрын

This furnace was made in that period

💖🥰 I love these two nightstands. They are stunning!

@elegantupgrades

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Lorraine!

Lovely touches

Just ❤️❤️ them Taryn 👍 You Do Just AMAZING Work . Can’t Wait To See the Next Video 👍 Have an Awesome day 😊

@elegantupgrades

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Ondina!

You do such amazing work. Look watching your work.

@elegantupgrades

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Gloria!

Hi Tara! I have a couple of these old waterfall vanities and can't wait to make them matching nightstands! Thank you! 🥰

@elegantupgrades

2 жыл бұрын

Oh! They’re so fun! I hope you love doing them.

@carol-annskinner4828

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry for the misspelling! Tayrn 😁

Love the transformation! They look amazing 💖💖💖

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2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Roshawnda!

These are gorgeous!!

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2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Michele!

Wow! I absolutely love those. I wanted to share that i used the chalk mountain paint and it’s fabulous to work with. I’m new at this and am learning all kinds of things.

@elegantupgrades

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Shannon! And I’m so glad you liked it!!! That makes me so happy!

These came out as very unique. I'm always impressed at how the blending makes these pieces stand out. It's a darling set of matched night stands. I can't wait to hear how much they sell for and how fast. Wonderful job as usual!

@elegantupgrades

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Richard! I just think even the subtle blending in helps the papers look more like they belong.

They are really lovely

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2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Rebecca!

Turned out really nice!

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2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Alex!

Hi l sorry not been on for a while lots of projects on not enough hours , so nice to to give these a new start , very elegant stylish

@elegantupgrades

2 жыл бұрын

There never are enough hours! I’m glad you are staying busy, Caroline! Thanks for being here at all.

These are lovely, Taryn. I adore the paper. I especially like how they are individual pieces. They go together but they don’t match. The black and the blending and the natural wood and the paper really take these to the next level. They are beautifully romantic and they look expensive!🌸 My mom was from Barstow and we lived in Chicago so we would usually take the train (a few times we drove or flew) to Barstow and we would stay at my grandparents’ house for most of the summer. They had a cabin in Big Bear and we would go there for a week and we would go to Carpinteria to see my mom’s aunt and uncle. It was so different from where we lived in the mid-west and just seemed magical. There weren’t any cousins but my brothers and I had “summer friends” and I was reminded of all that while I watched Lucas having fun with cousins (I assume?) and being in the mountains of California. Enjoy your stay. We can be patient while you deal with limited wifi and internet access. You are always so very generous with your time and your knowledge, and we are glad you’re creating content while you’re on vacation.💖

@elegantupgrades

2 жыл бұрын

I love that you have those memories! I hope Lucas will look back fondly of these times. It’s so cool you were in Barstow, my grandpa lived in Barstow- small world! Although he would usually come up to visit us, there wasn’t a lot to do in that town.

@deborahmatatall

2 жыл бұрын

@@elegantupgrades no, there wasn’t but we were kids so we found things to do, as kids do. My mom and her siblings all moved away, so I think that might say something about what it offered young adults. The older I get, the smaller the world gets; but that’s wild that a gramma from the mid-west and a furniture artist in the Pacific northwest both have a connection to the same town in the Mojave Desert!😊

Gorgeous as usual!!

@elegantupgrades

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Ana!

Taryn…. You are AMAZING me!! Wow first off those nightstands are Gorgeous 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 I think they are just lovely and definitely look like a super pro did them! The video was awesome…chock full of great tips…that water putty trick was awesome…showing how you did the papers on a front like that…was cool to see….you know I think your great….as always thank you for sharing😊kim

@elegantupgrades

2 жыл бұрын

You are just the absolute BEST Kim!!! Thank you!

Love the nightstands Tayrn...I hope they sell quickly and for lots of $$$. Can't wait to see what you have planned for the center section of the vanity. I said it before and I'll say it again, you are amazing.

@elegantupgrades

2 жыл бұрын

That’s so nice! Thank you!

I bought these from you, and they look absolutely gorgeous in my room. So cool to see the process 😁

@elegantupgrades

Жыл бұрын

Oh! Julie! I’m so glad you like them! My son still talks about playing with your daughter on the playground. I hope she had an ok drive back home. I’m so glad you saw the vide, that’s really fun.

@julielattka5571

Жыл бұрын

@@elegantupgrades So funny! She has talked about your son a whole lot too. I still truly appreciate your kindness and hospitality. It made a huge difference on the drive home 😊

So cute!

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2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Candace!

Art Deco is one of my favorite furniture styles. These came out lovely, Taryn.

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2 жыл бұрын

It is a fun style! Thank you, Gale!

Gorgeous!

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2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Karen!

So pretty!!!

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2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Beautiful!

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2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Janet!

They are very chic looking Taryn 💚

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2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Sue!

Gorgeous work

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2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Caroline!

Wow this is fantastic

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2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Jackie!

BEAUTIFUL

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Thank you! 😊

I really love the shape of these! They are so cool. Great result 😊

@elegantupgrades

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Julianne!

I Miss you So much....But you look Happy enjoying your momma and I bet she's spoiling Lucas...And these Nightstands are Soo adorable ..I love Decoupage...Stay blessed Honey🥰👍❣️❣️

@elegantupgrades

2 жыл бұрын

Aw! Thanks, Debra! I’ll be back home in no time!

@debraneria4242

2 жыл бұрын

@@elegantupgrades yeah 😂❣️

Such an "elegant upgrade".

@elegantupgrades

Жыл бұрын

You’re just the best, Polly! Thank you for making it through so many videos and taking the time to comment on them!

Hi Taryn, as you said these turned out lovely....take care...

@elegantupgrades

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Martine! You as well!

They are gorgeous Tayrn!! Your pieces are always one-of-a-kind! I’m sure they’ll sell soon! 🥰🥰🥰

@elegantupgrades

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Kim! I hope so 🤞🏻

Enjoy your visit.

@elegantupgrades

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Christie!

The wood pattern is called “Waterfall” and was very popular in the 1940s. My aunt had a whole bedroom suite with this style. It was soooooo elegant and different. I was always fascinated by it.

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2 жыл бұрын

Yeah! They are so fun! I love spotting them on shows set back in that time- the whole style of that era was amazing.

@elegantupgrades

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah! They are so fun! I love spotting them on shows set back in that time- the whole style of that era was amazing.

Awesome

Beautiful

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2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Janice!

Beautiful...hope they sell well for you🧡🧡🧡

@elegantupgrades

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Linda!

The night stands are wonderful; they remind me of victorian pieces similar to the kind the English had in India. Beautiful work Taryn. Seems like Lucas is having fun too.

@elegantupgrades

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! And yes, Lucas is having a blast here! Such a fun summer for him.

Another beauty. You have a real knack for being creative. Welcome to California, yeah, prices on face book are really climbing here lately. Just a few months ago it would have been no problem to see things for free or for $20.00 for a dresser and antiques, and then turn them around for quite a bit. Let us know if you get a good price here. Good luck!

@elegantupgrades

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Denice! Fingers crossed they sell before I head home 🤞🏻

Thanks!

Andersonville, Tennessee here!

@elegantupgrades

2 жыл бұрын

Hi, Tracey!

These Dressing tables had "Dust Proof Drawers". It is so difficult to buy well made furniture today. For the prices they are charging at the Furniture Gallery, you would think, they would have wood backing, not cardboard, have the solid wood between the drawers tops and bottoms. I am always looking for the older made furniture, so worth the time and energy so I can make it feel at home. My husband laughs at me as I am refinishing a piece, because I talk to it, I may look at it for awhile, until I can see what it needs to feel at home. What kind of weird things do you do, as you are refinishing a piece of furniture? I love how they turned out!

@elegantupgrades

2 жыл бұрын

I completely agree with you, Eleica! The old pieces always win my heart. They were just made so much better than today’s pieces. And I always say whatever I’m working on talks to me 😂 They tell me what they want to be and I just go with it.

@eleicajunstrom8724

2 жыл бұрын

@@elegantupgrades 💕

I hope we get to see the ones you are doing with no video. The side tables are fantastic!!

@elegantupgrades

2 жыл бұрын

I’ll try and get some good photos and post them to community! Thanks, Deborah ☺️

@deborahdavey1743

2 жыл бұрын

@@elegantupgrades is this the same U tube I follow. So many people have pages everywhere and I can’t connect to them all. Thanks for your time.

I love these Taryn!!! So beautifully done, you're amazing.

@elegantupgrades

2 жыл бұрын

Oh thank you, Janice! You are too kind 🥰

Ahhh Taryn these turmed out so sweet! I'm having a moment with darker colors right now but I love how you brought the balance with the floral and exposed wood. Beautiful blending as always. I hope these sell quickly for you there and you get to head home with a little cash in your pocket. 😎 Enjoy your family time, we're not going anywhere!

@elegantupgrades

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Jenn! I appreciate you!

Cute

@elegantupgrades

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Thank you! And thanks for taking the time to watch and comment on multiple videos. I really appreciate it.

Good job...

@elegantupgrades

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Faye!

153.and change in 1943 was a small fortune..2,524.00 today!!!! I looked it up!!!!!!!!!!

@elegantupgrades

2 жыл бұрын

Oh cool! Too bad it didn’t have all the original parts. Thanks for looking it up.

They are so pretty. I never understood why they were so low in the middle

@elegantupgrades

2 жыл бұрын

It is interesting for sure! I’ve tried researching it and I’ve found so many plausible and improbable answers that I just appreciate the beauty and then turn them into nightstands.

@livingcreatively1

2 жыл бұрын

@@elegantupgrades 😆😆😆 you do a beautiful job with them

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Lovely outcome but I had to giggle at the beginning as my mom had a vanity very similar! and yes it was basically impossible to push a chair under it!!! and then Montgomery Ward-that thing was ancient...

@elegantupgrades

2 жыл бұрын

I know! It was shorter than a bench seat when I sat on it 😂 And yeah, I’m keeping the tag with it. I always think it’s fun to find things like that.

Taryn!!! They are Soooo Gorgeous!!!! I’m thinking that you just solved a problem with my little Art Deco/ Art Nouveau piece!!! In Combo with my Gentleman’s wardrobe!!! I’m curious to find out the sale price too!! Keep up the Beautiful Artistry/Vision that you are Amazing at!!!! 🌹✨🌹

@elegantupgrades

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Cathy! And I’m so glad you found a solution! I’ll keep you posted on the sale. No bites yet, but I posted them late so hopefully they get some eyes on them over the week.

Taryn! Thanks you for using the putty in two layers. Now my question is, do you think it can be layered more than that? I have a little shelf 6” x 18” 6” deep with a HEART cutout. I don’t want to use Bondo. I was thinking of duct taping the heart bottom and pouring in some Durham’s (I wasn’t thinking of layer but that sounds like it would work better). The wood is probably 1/2” thick. I love these 2 nightstands!

@elegantupgrades

2 жыл бұрын

I can’t see why you wouldn’t be able to layer more than that. I’ve done several layers before- just not with the thin/pouring technique. I’m not a fan of bondo either.

Taryn, love your stuff, so exactly to my own taste. A question - you announced that Zazzle were going to make your designs available, can you tell me what name/source they are listed under? Would appreciate that so much. Regards Marian

@elegantupgrades

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Marian! It’s under Elegant Upgrades, but here’s a link in case that’s not coming up in search for some reason- www.zazzle.com/collections/decoupage_papers-119819165539882686?rf=238996509178076715

I love that they’re matching nightstands but not toooo matchy matchy. Is that a word? Lol! Do you have to take a lot of tools to your parent’s place to work? If I tried to do anything at mine I’d have to improvise big time. We’re talking butter knives, scotch tape, and kitchen sponges. 😅

@elegantupgrades

2 жыл бұрын

Haha! I’d be lying if I said I’ve never used a butter knife for a tool. I think they are the most universal utensil 😂 I bring a small tool kit and whatever fun stuff I want to use that I know they don’t have. But I almost always “need” something that I don’t have and yes, improvising is a must. But they have a table saw and a chop saw and quite a few hand tools. The one thing I miss the most when I don’t bring it is my pull saw. And I forgot it this time 😒

does the poly act like a shield for bleed through too? seems better than that shellack spray if so..

@elegantupgrades

2 жыл бұрын

It does to a degree. It wouldn’t work as well as Shellac on really stubborn bleed through- say like on a mahogany, but it does the trick on the minor ones.

Love the decoupage, with the vibrant colors. Where did you get the paper from? Or is it wallpaper ? Well done!

@elegantupgrades

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Suzanne! It’s from Zazzle.com. I just look up dark floral tissue paper and quite a few pop up. They have great quality papers, but shipping is a bit high and takes longer than I would like. So when I order from them, I try to order several so I have some on hand.

Wait! I forgot to ask: what’re you doing with the center piece? Also it looked like the vanity came with a stool. Are you doing anything with that?

@elegantupgrades

2 жыл бұрын

I’m using it for my littlest sisters sewing table. She just got a machine for her birthday and needed a space to sew. And no, unfortunately it didn’t come with a stool.

Nice job. Took something unusable and worthless and turned it into two beautiful nightstands.

@elegantupgrades

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Eddie!

Although beautiful, I love the paint and decoupage. They turned out better than I imagined. But for once, I’d like to see someone redo a vanity. I have saw somebody do 1, once before, but everybody turns them into strange looking nightstands, (not normal sized). Seems like if their too short, add legs. Those old vanities are the furniture, from my childhood, well my great grandmas had one each. I remember seeing them in lots of homes. Younger people don’t have nostalgia for old stuff…. Lol. Now as far as painting those pieces, go for it, I think the paint looks better than the raw wood. And I’m all for turning one thing into another if their in to bad shape to keep the original design. Instead of everybody following suit, it would be nice to see a change up. I imagine someone like Marilyn Monroe sitting at a vanity like that. All you need is a fluffy poof, if you don’t want to just add fancy legs. I’m not criticizing you at all, your work is amazing, I gave my opinion, and just threw an idea out there…. Lol Have a great day

@elegantupgrades

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Sheryl! I’ve done several vanities and depending on the state or the style I either keep them as vanities or make them nightstands. It always depends. I can absolutely see Marilyn Monroe sitting at a vanity like this. However, times have changed and these really low ones don’t sell, unfortunately. And I’d rather they be used for many many more years because I have nostalgia for old things. But I assure you, the other vanity I have in storage will stay a vanity. It’s lovely as is and someone will love it in its current shape- with an updated finish. Honestly, my most favorite pieces are wardrobes and those don’t sell for me either. That makes me really sad. But houses have closets now and people don’t see the potential they still have. So I think it’s great that we can do what we can to keep these old pieces around for as long as possible even if that means they are taking on a bit of a different form or use. I really appreciate you taking the time to leave your insight. Thanks again!

Beautiful

@elegantupgrades

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Gina!