Making modern furniture look OLD- APOTHECARY STYLE CABINET

Twenty-six years ago (before you were probably born) I had my kitchen renovated and asked my contractor if he could distress a wooden island top. He was thrilled and went to town, whacking it with a chain, hammering various tools, etc. He did a great job, however, I thought the top still looked a bit too new and smooth between the various impressions, so I went outside and scooped a bucket of pea stone and gravel and threw it across the top. Then a laid a board on top and hammered the board, driving the stone slightly into the wood. Rolled the stone around and whacked it again. The end result was subtle and perfectly aged. Over the years, I've used my island for all sorts of projects and deliberately leave it unprotected to enhance its imperfections. And I still love it!

Ive been experiencing serious anxiety for the past few weeks and your videos have helped stave off several anxiety attacks. They are relaxing enough for me to calm down but not too relaxing that it doesnt hold my attention which would cause me to spiral mentally. Your videos are amazing

I love anything apothecary and let me just say, you did these tables justice. They were to modern and I was so happy to see you put then together and age it. Perfect. I love it, it's beautiful. You always knock it out of the park!

Glad that you turned those two pieces into a credenza. So much storage potential. Your artistic talent really transformed the originals. You made the transformation look so easy.

I wouldn’t be able to let go of it if it was my project! I love apothecary cabinets and this one just sings! Amazing transformation of two marginal pieces!

Absolutely stunning! I love how one of the handles is dark as though that drawer was rarely opened. This piece feels like it has history!

Seriously, you rebuilt this piece of furniture! Dang girl, you have some wicked talent! You did a beautiful job.

Gorgeous. Old furniture is so attractive because it has years of patina. You managed to add the patina with your creativity. Well done!

I’m waiting for the day you load a video of your own piece made from scratch! I know it’s coming! You are extremely talented and I’m sure the ideas are haunting your thoughts at night. Love the cabinet and appreciate you sharing with us! 🥰

You really outdid yourself on this piece. You are so talented and you just keep getting better and better! Can’t wait to see what you do next.

You gave two souless pieces some amazing charm. Putting them together was brilliant.

Really nice and very neat solution to a big pair of problem children! Maybe run some sandpaper over the rolling surfaces of the wheels so they look like they've many miles/kilometers of use - or not 😁Great work on the metal pulls, they look like they have a a few generations of use. As always, super job, Angie and your furry supervisor!

I like what you ended up with. Good job to you and Nacho. My little girl kitty always participates in any task I undertake. Especially those that do not require cat hair!😺

Wow!!!! The fact that you can even look at something and imagine it like turning it into something else absolutely amazes me. You are so amazing and your work is so beautiful.

Angie, you are so thorough, it makes my heart sing!

I did a feature wall in my store using deliberately mismatched pallet wood to try to simulate barn boards, and I made a stain for aging it by soaking old rusty nails in vinegar for 24 hours. Then you can just wipe the vinegar on the wood and it'll turn it a sort of dusty grey which looks very close to old, rough wood.

I love that all your projects seem to be different and play to the best use of the items you are working with. Great Job! Love it

Well the outcome wasn’t what I was expecting and I love it. I remember my mum painting 2 set of drawers for my sister and my bedroom in nearly the same way and in green. It was in the mid 60’s, yes I’m that old and bring back lots of good memories. Looking at this piece I do wish she had just stained the top and left it so you could see the natural grain.

Every video should have cute kitties playing. Gives me fuzzy feel good vibes 😻 Loved the furniture already, too

wow Angie you did it again. I love that chest of drawers but it is no surprise, everything you touch turns out a million bucks. But no wonder you have Nacho give you advice and as quality check.