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Planning a successful furniture transformation
A successful furniture transformation starts with a creative process to see what's important in your piece, how to make the best of it and get rewarding results.

Gina Gaurisas-Wilson
Sep 113 min read


Elevating a Mid-Century Modern dresser with new legs
This Mid-Century Modern dresser with a flat bottom needed legs to be less
boxy and have easier access to lower drawers. Discover the results

Gina Gaurisas-Wilson
Dec 31, 20242 min read


Transforming a Japanese vintage tea cabinet
A stylish makeover for a 90+year old Japanese tea cabinet makes it grand. Preserving its identity was important.

Gina Gaurisas-Wilson
May 30, 20242 min read


New Year's Resolutions: Embrace old furniture for responsible living
Holding on to old furniture may be a necessity in the years to come. Furniture manufacturing is a big contributor of greenhouse gases.

Gina Gaurisas-Wilson
Dec 31, 20233 min read


Spring is for old furniture to stand out
Spring, the time for renewal, is a time to notice the unnoticed and see it with fresh eyes.

Gina Gaurisas-Wilson
Mar 6, 20231 min read


Old furniture as holiday gifts | Mindful giving
A guide to make your holiday giving unique, thoughtful and practical. See how much fun this can be.

Gina Gaurisas-Wilson
Nov 4, 20222 min read


Mixing old and contemporary furniture | A rewarding challenge
Learn how to make spaces interesting, dynamic and definitely unique.

Gina Gaurisas-Wilson
Jul 13, 20222 min read


Reusing old furniture can help our planet
Mass-production of furniture, especially “fast furniture” contributes to the destruction of our planet. See how.

Gina Gaurisas-Wilson
Apr 22, 20223 min read


The little table that spoke to me
A little table with an elegant simplicity and exquisite appeal got my attention at a thrift store. See what happens when I made up my mind.

Gina Gaurisas-Wilson
Mar 21, 20221 min read


Old furniture can be new and fabulous!
This discarded table with distinctive legs gets a chance to be grand again. See the new style.

Gina Gaurisas-Wilson
Jan 24, 20222 min read


Reflecting on Mother's Day
My mother had something to do with my interest in and love for furniture.

Gina Gaurisas-Wilson
May 6, 20212 min read


Getting organized with your furniture
Old furniture can be transformed into anything you desire—a work space, storage, display, entertaining, play.

Gina Gaurisas-Wilson
Mar 22, 20212 min read


Home office furniture with allure | A sustainable workplace
Think of repurposing old furniture for a home office. No manufacturing. No packaging. No shipping. Here's how.

Gina Gaurisas-Wilson
Dec 3, 20202 min read


Furniture and deforestation
The high demand for new furniture in the United States is contributing to the tragic loss of forests around the globe.

Gina Gaurisas-Wilson
Feb 19, 20204 min read


The most eco-friendly furniture you will ever find
Reused furniture is the most eco-friendly furniture you will ever find. Here's why.

Gina Gaurisas-Wilson
Nov 15, 20194 min read


Downsizing your home | Creative ways to keep your furniture
See the possibilities of how to make your furniture work better in the new place.

Gina Gaurisas-Wilson
Jun 27, 20192 min read


Old furniture tells stories
Our furniture is a witness to our everyday lives, celebrations and conversations. It has stories to tell.

Gina Gaurisas-Wilson
Apr 3, 20193 min read


Spring cleaning | Guide for making the best of your old furniture
Keeping our spaces clean and organized provides benefits of wellbeing. See how.

Gina Gaurisas-Wilson
Mar 5, 20192 min read
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