New Stained Top for Ethan Allen Pedestal

My parents recently down-sized, which brought on a mix of emotions for me. However, there was a little benefit for me... I was offered some of their furniture pieces, and this pedestal beauty was one of them. It was in near pristine condition, but I wanted to add a little embellishment to the top.

I stripped and sanded the top and got started on a rose.

To finish it off, I used several layers of stain around the outside of the rose to match the base. I used a quality, water-based polyacrylic in satin to seal.

For the base, all I had to do was use our Wise Owl Lemon Verbena Furniture Salve to clean up and revive the wood.

This Furniture Salve has so many uses - this stuff is AH-MAZING!!! It can be used to give new life to old wood. It not only beautifies the wood, but is also a sealer! The perfect alternative to furniture polish! You could use it on your leather shoes or handbags as a cleaner. Removes oxidation from old hardware. You can even use it as a nail treatment!! The uses are endless! And the aroma is FANTASTIC!! You can purchase it here.

This is what the wood looks like after the Furniture Salve treatment!