Hope chest decorating ideas

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Come see what a difference bleaching wood furniture can make. I used this technique on an old children's chest and I love it!

In this tutorial, I'll guide you through the process I used to refinish my cedar chest, sharing tips and techniques that make the journey rewarding.

Every once in a while that special piece of furniture falls into your lap unexpectedly and without warning. Now that the word is out and friends and family are aware of my blog, I have had interes…

The young employees at the thrift store were loading this cedar chest into my vehicle, and I overheard them say, "Who would buy this...

Hey my friends! My hubby and his sisters came to the rescue and helped my mother-in-law clean out her house. There were several pieces of vintage furniture that…

"A nice surprise to break up the doldrums was a visit from my sister! She went 'shopping' in the Garage to find something special for her new house. She picked out this hope chest which I've had for some time now. She chose the beautiful Limestone Chalk Style Paint by General Finishes and I took the opportunity to use my new Palm Pro which I won from Zibra Paint (so comfortable and left a smooth finish with no brushmarks!)." - GarageMama Vintage

The hope chest remains a popular item in many American homes. Learn about the fascinating and long standing history of the hope chest.

What Goes Into Miss Abigail's Hope Chest? -- an article that explains how to choose and includes a basic list of items to include in a hope chest.

Vintage Rustic Pine Chest was handmade by my grandpa and handed down to me. It adds character and just the right balance needed in our living room.