Furniture with a Past. Revival with Purpose.
I don’t just fix furniture, I revive stories.
I restore pieces the way people tell stories—carefully, with heart, and a little edge.
My process is intentionally slow, fully custom, and rooted in your memories. I don’t do assembly-line makeovers. I do transformations that mean something.
You bring the piece. I bring the sunshine-yellow, the drawer-lining magic, the constellation touches.
not everything needs replacing. Some things just need a little love and the right kind of rebellion.
Here’s what I offer and what you’ll walk away with.
story restoration
This includes:
- Creative consultation (I want the stories, not just dimensions)
- Color, texture & finish selection
- Custom flourishes
- Photo + care guide at delivery
BOOK A FREE CONSULT
Best for
vintage dressers, desks, nightstands, side tables
Available via
Van Tour or Studio Drop-Off
Starting at
$650
Best for
vintage dressers, desks, nightstands, side tables
Available via
Van Tour or Studio Drop-Off
Starting at
$650
mini makeover
Includes paint, hardware refresh, and signature Stars Around Scars touches.
BOOK A FREE CONSULT
Best for
chairs, shelves, stools, boxes
Starting at
$250
Available via
Van Tour or shipping
Best for
chairs, shelves, stools, boxes
Starting at
$250
Available via
Van Tour or shipping
The Van Tour is back!
restoring stories from coast to coast.
This summer, I’m trading my paint-stained overalls for a set of wheels from California to the coast of New England.
BOOK YOUR SPOT
San Francisco, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Las Vegas, NV
Salt Lake City, UT
Colorado Springs, CO
Wichita, KS
Little Rock, AK
New Orleans, LS
Jacksonville, FL
Wilmington, NC
Richmond, VA
Philadelphia, PA
Boston, MA
May 1- May 10
May 11 - May 21
May 22 - June 1
June 3 - June 12
June 14 - June 23
June 25 - Jul 4
Jul 6 - Jul 15
Jul 17 - Jul 26
Jul 28 - Aug 6
Aug 8 - Aug 17
Aug 19 - Aug 28
Aug 30 - Sep 8
Sep 10 - Sep 19
roadmap
the process
aka The Journey from “Scratched & Sad” to “Holy Wow”
1. Creative Consult
We’ll hop on a call (or exchange voice notes if that’s more your style) to talk through your piece, your vibe, and what transformation you’re dreaming of. This happens before I pick up your piece—especially during the Van Tour—so I can start with a clear direction.
3. Shipping or Pickup
If you’re part of the Van Tour, I’ll come to you! (Yep, I do the heavy lifting.) If not, you can ship your piece to me—or for larger projects, I can travel to you during studio season. We’ll sort out all the logistics together.
2. Moodboard
I’ll build a custom moodboard inspired by your story, your space, and your palette preferences. This is where your vision starts to take visual shape—and I’ll always get your green light before brushes come out.
4. Restoration Time
Here’s where the real work happens. Paint, hardware, custom flourishes… this is the part where I get paint on my jeans and your piece starts to sing again. Most projects take 4–6 weeks from consult to completion.
5. Delivery & Reveal
You’ll get your piece back along with a care guide, some sweet photos, and probably a teary little note from me. Because this isn’t just restoration—it’s a rebirth.
START YOUR JOURNEY
Sadie L., Asheville, NC
I’d inherited this beat-up dresser from my grandma. It didn’t match anything in my home, but I couldn’t let it go. When I found Alison, I felt like she saw the heart of it before I even told her the story.
Now? That same dresser sits in my hallway with constellations painted inside the drawers and sunshine yellow knobs. It makes me smile every day. And somehow… I feel more at home, too.
“I thought I was just hiring someone to fix a dresser. What I got was an emotional makeover for my entire living room.”
Marcus V., Philadelphia, PA
I love thrifting but I’m not a DIY person. My side table was a good find—solid wood, great bones—but it looked… sad. Alison brought it back to life like some kind of furniture whisperer.
She kept the character, added a bold coral color I’d never have picked myself (but love), and lined the drawer with vintage ticket stubs that make me nostalgic in the best way.
“Alison turned my thrifted side table into a literal conversation piece. Every guest asks where I got it.”
Joy K., Flagstaff, AZ
Cheesy? Maybe. True? Absolutely. This chair had been with me since college. It was broken, chipped, and honestly ugly—but it meant something. Alison never made me feel silly for that.
She gave it a second life, with soft teal paint and a hand-painted poem along the bottom rail. I cried when I saw it. Happy tears. She made the story visible again.
