Author: The Wood Spa by Pat Rios

It all started in the spring of 2013. I realized how tired I was to see my house entirely decorated with IKEA stuff. Nothing against IKEA, but after 12 years, I just needed some change. I wanted stylish, original furniture, but noticed that everything I liked from retail stores was way out of my budget. Thanks to Google, Youtube, and a couple of amazing blogs, I was able to discover and explore the world of furniture refinishing, and it was the beginning of my addiction. I now spend my days rescuing old, dull, unwanted pieces of furniture to give them a fresh look so they can be displayed, used and loved again for many more years to come. Thanks for stopping by.

Buffet Makeover – Gray with Black Glaze

June 3, 2020.Reading time 11 minutes.

Hello dear friends, It’s been a long time since I last talked to you here. The longest so far, I think. Right now we are all in the middle of these scary times, dealing with COVID 19, and all the protests against the horrible systemic racism and police brutality in this country. I’m sure your […]

Painting a Union Jack Tray jk

September 26, 2019.Reading time 6 minutes.

Hi friends, Let me show you this cute project I just finished. I am a big fan of the Union Jack design. I am actually a big fan of all things England. Do you remember these pieces I painted? I even have a full tutorial on how I painted this Tardis Cabinet in case you […]

Painting in Layers | Navy – Purple Buffet

August 14, 2019.Reading time 7 minutes.

Hi friends, It’s been a while since I don’t show up here. All things are well, I just have been spending a lot of my time drawing and painting lately and all my undone furniture pieces are patiently waiting until I get back to them. As I was working on my latest batch of colorful […]

Gray and Coral Secretary Desk

April 3, 2019.Reading time 6 minutes.

I’ve been working several hours a day to finish painting all pieces I have in my garage. I’m not sure if I will be able to sell them all at the Lucketts Spring Market in May, but even if I don’t, at least I will finally refill my Etsy shop inventory. You know how much […]

Little Cabinet with Blue Floral Back

February 24, 2019.Reading time 6 minutes.

Hello Friends, Little by little I’m waking up from my hibernation. This winter I stayed out of my freezing garage and took the opportunity to learn and practice some watercolors and acrylics in the warmth of my home. This little cabinet I will show you in this post marks the unexpected early return to my furniture projects, […]