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There's something magical about carousel horses.  I've always loved them. When I first saw her, I knew I had to have her!  She was in the back of an estate where I was looking over antique furniture; she was covered with a sheet, with her nose poking out.  At first glance, I couldn't tell if she was a real carousel horse but I knew she was going home with me!  I had no idea where she was going to take me but I was ready for the ride. When we lifted the sheet, I knew she was destined for Dixie...

Sometimes furniture makeovers don't go the way we we expect them to go.  This antique highboy has been in my family since the 90s.  I don't remember where I bought it, but it was my son's first real dresser when he started school and he used it until he left home. I kept it and used it in our guest bedroom until I gave it to my mom to use. When I gave my mom an upcycled Drexel nine-drawer dresser, my aunt decided she wanted the highboy.  "It's perfect!  Just take it home, clean it and fix the damaged veneer." ...

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