MidLife Studio

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06/18/2016

It is a beautiful day for a stroll. Perhaps you are headed to the shore. Take a few minutes to visit The mART at 18 Central Avenue in Hammonton and check out the products for sale by some very talented local New Jersey artists.

These photos represent a small sampling of the many products available.

In additon, many of the artists of The mART will accept custom orders. Just ask!

06/12/2016

Enjoyed my morning yesterday, not only taking in the sun but also painting out our side entrance table and umbrella.

06/11/2016

Ever wonder what that relatively nicely dressed person does with the stuff (trash as you would see it) that they stopped on the side of the road to grab and toss into the back of their car or truck? Well, feast your eyes on these beauties....

06/04/2016

My newest light fixture created specifically to light Tea Stained Lace, my neighbor at The mART.

05/23/2016

Ribbon cutting at the grand opening of The mART

05/20/2016

I have been working on my welding skills and up cycling some of the flatware accumulated over the years into the shiny and unique garden critters! Come check them out at

05/20/2016

Want a stunning one-of-a-kind light fixture? You can find this upcycled pulley, chain and cedar plank beauty for $195 at

05/20/2016

Upcycled antique trolley, boiler pipe & steel cable light fixture. This fixture has 10 sockets and would absolute be the WOW factor in any room. Purchase this one-of-a-kind fixture for $364 at

01/30/2016

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01/19/2016

Every once in a while, we all enjoy the chance to be a child again. This little dresser has been adorned with a hand-painted Little Mermaid theme. Even the smallest child will want to put their clothes away in this precious gem. The brilliant colors could brighten any room!

For sale at Oldies & Goodies on the second floor of the Antique Marketplace in Hammonton. $195.00

01/10/2016

We are running a Powerball lottery promotion in our Antique Marketplace Vendors Facebook group. Just join the group and leave a comment under the Powerball post before Wednesday's drawing to be eligible for your share of the jackpot.

09/15/2015

Still available. Price reduced to $375.00.

Many years ago, I started refinishing or restoring furniture because I found the craftsmanship and quality of vintage or antique furniture could not be beat. Now, in staying with my roots, I have completely restored this antique marquetry occasional table with serpentine cabriole legs and carved skirt which is estimated to have been made in the early 1900s. To explain the term completely, let me just say that after having paid for this little beauty at a yard sale, I attempted to pick it up and carry it away....unfortunately, it crumbled into multiple pieces. No, I did not accept nor ask for my money back, I just gathered up the pieces and decided to put it away as a future project. This beauty has now been re-glued, stripped and refinished. The marquetry top was simply stripped and then sealed with polyurethane to maintain the original colors of the design. The legs and skirt were stained with Minwax Red Oak and sealed with polyurethane.
This table measures 27" H x 19 5/8" W x 17 7/8 D" and is available for $425.00.
If interested, please PM me as the item is cross-posted.

09/15/2015

Still available. Price reduced to $350.00.

Now that the temperatures are dropping along with the first of the season's leaves, many are beginning to think about Thanksgiving and family gatherings. Wouldn't it be wonderful to have a buffet in your dining room that is not only beautiful, but also a wonderful solution to your storage and serving needs? This Van Sciver, Camden (circa 1920) buffet has been returned as close to its original beauty as possible. It has been stripped of all of the paint, stains, etc.; stained in a deep but vibrant brown (Minwax Jacobean) and sealed with polyacrylic. There are two drawers with interior measurements are 16 1/2" x 30 1/2" and 9 7/16" deep. The original flatware tray, which can slide from side to side in the drawer has four sections that are 3 9/16" x 15". The overall measurements on this buffet are 34 3/8" H x 71 7/8" W x 19 7/8" D.
$395.00 (Local delivery available for additional fee).
If interested, please PM me as the item is cross-posted.

08/29/2015

SOLD. Price reduced to $90.00.

Many years ago, all young women wanted a hope chest to store items collected for their future lives. This tradition has slipped away but, if we are honest with ourselves, we all have treasures that we would like to keep for our future. This small solid cedar chest measures 32 1/4" w x 15" D x 12 1/2" H and could very well be used as a toy chest and then transform into the hope chest for a young women who looks to the future. After removing the old finish, a quote was added using red mahogany stain and a bit of metallic accent. Although I am usually a purist when it comes to cedar, and would not seal in this beautiful wood, I made an exception on this chest and gave it a polyacrylic finish to protect the quote on top and make it more durable to "grow up" with its owner. Treasure chest is a steal at $110.
If interested, please PM me as the item is cross-posted.

08/29/2015

***SOLD***

Still available. Price reduced to $40.00.

Everyone has a need for just a little extra table space at some point. Check out this folding table which can be stored by slipping it into a spot that is only 2 3/4" wide. Set up this table measures 36" L x 17 3/4" D x 24 3/4" H. It has been restored with the hardware cleaned up, the old finishes removed and given a lovely distressed American Chalk Fireworks Red top and sealed with polyacrylic. The legs have been left with just their natural beauty and sealed with polyurethane. Set up is accomplished by just unfolding the legs. There is a unique wood slat that snaps into place to make the table very stable. To break it down, simply lift up on the wood slat and fold the legs under. Sn**ch up this solution to extra space for only $55.
If interested, please PM me as the item is cross-posted.

08/24/2015

SOLD. Price reduced to $349.00.

HERE IT IS!!!! Making its debut.....This dresser is solid wood, has tremendous lines and 6 drawers. It was completely stripped of its curling veneer and great attention paid to absolutely every detail. The inside of the drawers were painted with Behr flat white. The dresser was painted in Pure Earth Slate. The cabinet was then glazed using Pure Earth Black to show off the grain and the detail on the textured wallpaper side panels. Each of the drawers was given a Pure Earth Translucent Silver coat for that perfect shimmer. The entire dresser was then coated in Rustoleum Matte Finish water-based poly-acrylic. All dove-tail drawers open and close easily. New black nickel hardware has been added and the key-hole hardware has even been sprayed to match.

Dimensions: 48" W x 35 1/4" H x 24" D (24 1/4" D at the curve of the foot).

Add this piece to your home for $399. Local delivery is available for an additional fee.
If interested, please PM me as the item is cross-posted.

08/24/2015

***SOLD*** Since I was already cutting a plethora of vintage and not so vintage beer cans, what a better idea than to turn this 1/2 Yeungling keg into a smaller version of the barrel table recently completed and sold. This table is currently for sale at $95 in our spot at the Antique Marketplace in Hammonton, New Jersey.

08/24/2015

This piece was completed for a custom order. True to me and my desire to re-use, recycle and recreate, this pub height table was created using an old barrel, the legs from my sister's last dining room chairs, a bit of plywood and beer cans - lots & lots of beer cans. Just in case you are jealous with envy that someone else owns this unique table, check out the next post which is available for sale!!!

Now, if you truly must have a barrel/beer can table, don't forget that custom orders are always welcome. Please keep in mind, however, that there were only so many of the legs used on this one and so a new design idea would be used to create your one-of-a-kind table. Just give us a call!

08/21/2015

***SOLD*** So I decided to get a couple of smaller projects done and clear a little space in my garage. Check out this repurposed crate which now sports wheels and a shelf and would make a very cool addition as an end table, night stand or small table on your patio. Leaving as much of the character and patina as possible, i sanded the rough spots and gave it a nice coat of matte polyurethane. The item is located in our space at the Antique Marketplace in Hammonton and can be yours for $30.

07/26/2015

A few years ago, when my best friend's father passed away, she gave me a rocking chair from his home. Now her son is heading off to college in Florida and I was thrilled to be able to update the rocker as a gift to him.

Just in case you didn't know it, a sewing machine is also one of the tools in my collection!

07/25/2015

Getting closer to paint!!!! Now is the time for anyone thinking that they MUST HAVE this dresser to reach out to me so that you can pick your color scheme. Otherwise, it will be done according to the picture in my head.....Hmmmm.......!

Since you all can't see what is in my head (be thankful), you will just have to trust me when I say it is gorgeous.

07/20/2015

For those of you following, I thought I'd post an update on that lovely dresser. This is partially stripped of the curling veneer and starting to show some of its true beauty.

07/09/2015

Do you see beauty in this piece? It is my latest find and I can't wait to make it desirable again. The veneer is definitely toast but the craftsmanship of this dresser is unbeatable. Watch for updates in the future to show that this antique dresser is only MidLife!

05/27/2015

We have a few new items available. Click on a photo for details and pricing information.

05/11/2015

GRAND OPENING! Hammonton Antique Marketplace is our new home. Yes, I know the name says "antiques," but this isn't a traditional antiques store. It is the place to go to check out upcycled, repurposed, refinished, customized and one-of-a-kind items. More than 40 dealers/artists. Check out photos from our space and see the Comments section below for details, discounts and more.

03/31/2015

I will be at Moorestown Mall through Saturday for the mall's craft show. Here are a few of my featured items. Click on a photo for its description. I can make custom versions of many of these items (different color, size, your name on it, etc.) so feel free to ask questions and make requests. I hope to see you there!

03/30/2015

Tuesday through Saturday, I will be at the Moorestown Mall with my newest creations! More details and photos will follow tomorrow. Please come out and see my display - you may even find a must have piece for your home.

03/03/2015

Here are a few of the smaller items I have been working on. $5 each. They are available by contacting me, or visit Peddlers Warehouse and Indoor Flea Market any weekend from 8-4. 366 Cross Keys Road, Sicklerville, 08081. Unit 93. Customized signs and tennis ball heads are available, too, just contact me for details and pricing.