Vintage Vanity to Dark Floral Nightstands | Decoupaged Drawers | Elegant Upgrades

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  • Опубликовано: 20 окт 2024

Комментарии • 159

  • @nancystowell4877
    @nancystowell4877 2 года назад +1

    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. ♥

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 года назад +1

      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!

  • @christinefeucht8668
    @christinefeucht8668 2 года назад +2

    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.

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 года назад

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

  • @leeannoneal4847
    @leeannoneal4847 2 года назад +2

    What a great transformation! I love them.

  • @Flippingdrawers
    @Flippingdrawers 2 года назад

    Lovely job Taryn👌 very tastefully done.

  • @lorrainewhitlock5377
    @lorrainewhitlock5377 2 года назад +2

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

  • @susieray9267
    @susieray9267 2 года назад +2

    Just beautiful, you can always make something from nothing ❤️

  • @roshawndalight7470
    @roshawndalight7470 2 года назад +2

    Love the transformation! They look amazing 💖💖💖

  • @cherylcarnes4207
    @cherylcarnes4207 2 года назад

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

  • @deborahmatatall
    @deborahmatatall 2 года назад +6

    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
      @elegantupgrades  2 года назад +2

      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
      @deborahmatatall 2 года назад +1

      @@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!😊

  • @kathleenhernandez2292
    @kathleenhernandez2292 2 года назад +1

    They're beautiful

  • @nichelebrownlee1471
    @nichelebrownlee1471 2 года назад +1

    Beautiful. I love the paper.

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 года назад

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

  • @user-js7sb5jp8d
    @user-js7sb5jp8d 2 года назад +6

    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.

  • @richardjones8236
    @richardjones8236 2 года назад +1

    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
      @elegantupgrades  2 года назад +1

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

  • @shannonmcguire3986
    @shannonmcguire3986 2 года назад +2

    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
      @elegantupgrades  2 года назад +1

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

  • @conniefortner8750
    @conniefortner8750 2 года назад +1

    Gorgeous as always!

  • @lindaposta5207
    @lindaposta5207 2 года назад

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

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 года назад

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

  • @galehutton833
    @galehutton833 2 года назад +3

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

  • @cyndifischer3421
    @cyndifischer3421 2 года назад

    You have a true gift! Thanks for sharing.

  • @tamnywheeler4689
    @tamnywheeler4689 2 года назад

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

  • @gailcullinan349
    @gailcullinan349 2 года назад

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

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 года назад

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

  • @julianneboys4062
    @julianneboys4062 2 года назад +1

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

  • @juliahelland6488
    @juliahelland6488 2 года назад

    Love the art deco style. Thanks for sharing ❣️

  • @designabeej
    @designabeej 2 года назад

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

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 года назад

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

    • @veronicavatter6436
      @veronicavatter6436 2 года назад

      This furnace was made in that period

  • @kimchamberlain1108
    @kimchamberlain1108 2 года назад

    Absolutely stunning 🖤🤎

  • @lauriehuber3040
    @lauriehuber3040 2 года назад

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

  • @ondinadixon1875
    @ondinadixon1875 2 года назад

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

  • @debraneria4242
    @debraneria4242 2 года назад

    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
      @elegantupgrades  2 года назад +1

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

    • @debraneria4242
      @debraneria4242 2 года назад

      @@elegantupgrades yeah 😂❣️

  • @marywiklander-williams6493
    @marywiklander-williams6493 2 года назад

    Lovely touches

  • @gloriajohnson3626
    @gloriajohnson3626 2 года назад

    You do such amazing work. Look watching your work.

  • @carol-annskinner4828
    @carol-annskinner4828 2 года назад

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

  • @kimhough7753
    @kimhough7753 2 года назад +2

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

  • @MicheleLRid
    @MicheleLRid 2 года назад

    These are gorgeous!!

  • @kimberlydrake8654
    @kimberlydrake8654 2 года назад

    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
      @elegantupgrades  2 года назад

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

  • @alexmarshall2025
    @alexmarshall2025 2 года назад

    Turned out really nice!

  • @suer8545
    @suer8545 2 года назад

    They are very chic looking Taryn 💚

  • @victorianladyone4362
    @victorianladyone4362 2 года назад +2

    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
      @elegantupgrades  2 года назад

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

  • @julielattka5571
    @julielattka5571 2 года назад

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

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 года назад

      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
      @julielattka5571 2 года назад

      @@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 😊

  • @martinebangs6520
    @martinebangs6520 2 года назад

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

  • @Somewhereintime22
    @Somewhereintime22 2 года назад

    Gorgeous!

  • @solpdias8449
    @solpdias8449 2 года назад

    So pretty!!!

  • @candacewalsh8726
    @candacewalsh8726 2 года назад

    So cute!

  • @janicebates817
    @janicebates817 2 года назад

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

  • @hephzibah1966
    @hephzibah1966 2 года назад

    Gorgeous work

  • @carolinemoore2489
    @carolinemoore2489 2 года назад

    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
      @elegantupgrades  2 года назад

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

  • @MrsJax304
    @MrsJax304 2 года назад

    Wow this is fantastic

  • @janetcox5748
    @janetcox5748 2 года назад

    Beautiful!

  • @CopperCactusDIY
    @CopperCactusDIY 2 года назад

    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!

  • @sandrabridgett4030
    @sandrabridgett4030 2 года назад +2

    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.

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 года назад +1

      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
      @elegantupgrades  2 года назад

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

  • @Pearl-_Perla
    @Pearl-_Perla Год назад

    BEAUTIFUL

  • @pollyporter-campbell7493
    @pollyporter-campbell7493 2 года назад

    Such an "elegant upgrade".

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 года назад

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

  • @lindaroberts8612
    @lindaroberts8612 2 года назад

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

  • @christiewade7184
    @christiewade7184 2 года назад

    Enjoy your visit.

  • @Sarah43627
    @Sarah43627 2 года назад

    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
      @elegantupgrades  2 года назад

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

  • @janicefulmore3648
    @janicefulmore3648 2 года назад

    Beautiful

  • @morandamiller5444
    @morandamiller5444 2 года назад

    Thanks!

  • @darlaflorence7428
    @darlaflorence7428 2 года назад

    Awesome

  • @eleicajunstrom8724
    @eleicajunstrom8724 2 года назад +1

    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
      @elegantupgrades  2 года назад +1

      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
      @eleicajunstrom8724 2 года назад

      @@elegantupgrades 💕

  • @traceyrice9359
    @traceyrice9359 2 года назад +1

    Andersonville, Tennessee here!

  • @deborahdavey1743
    @deborahdavey1743 2 года назад

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

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 года назад

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

    • @deborahdavey1743
      @deborahdavey1743 2 года назад

      @@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.

  • @elizabethlacky6068
    @elizabethlacky6068 2 года назад

    ❤❤❤

  • @lesliejohnson7247
    @lesliejohnson7247 2 года назад

    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
      @elegantupgrades  2 года назад +1

      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.

  • @allisaedinburgh6891
    @allisaedinburgh6891 2 года назад

    Cute

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 года назад

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

  • @marywest2896
    @marywest2896 2 года назад

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

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 года назад

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

  • @fayebelew1620
    @fayebelew1620 2 года назад

    Good job...

  • @cathyjackson5959
    @cathyjackson5959 2 года назад

    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
      @elegantupgrades  2 года назад

      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.

  • @livingcreatively1
    @livingcreatively1 2 года назад

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

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 года назад +1

      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
      @livingcreatively1 2 года назад

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

  • @marianbrooks4163
    @marianbrooks4163 2 года назад

    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
      @elegantupgrades  2 года назад

      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

  • @suzannestubbins
    @suzannestubbins 2 года назад

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

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 года назад

      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.

  • @ninas992
    @ninas992 2 года назад

    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
      @elegantupgrades  2 года назад +1

      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.

  • @willow_alley
    @willow_alley 2 года назад

    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
      @elegantupgrades  2 года назад +1

      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 😒

  • @marywest2896
    @marywest2896 2 года назад

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

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 года назад

      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.

  • @lesliejohnson7247
    @lesliejohnson7247 2 года назад

    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
      @elegantupgrades  2 года назад +1

      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.

  • @eddieadams4770
    @eddieadams4770 2 года назад

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

  • @sherylrogers8659
    @sherylrogers8659 2 года назад

    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
      @elegantupgrades  2 года назад

      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!

  • @rebeccavinyard2899
    @rebeccavinyard2899 2 года назад

    They are really lovely

  • @anaduyos9440
    @anaduyos9440 2 года назад

    Gorgeous as usual!!

  • @ginamaria2579
    @ginamaria2579 2 года назад

    Beautiful