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Mid-Life Revival, Hudsonville, MI (2026)

Hello & Welcome To My Furniture Business page! My name is Patty and I started this furniture refinishing journey of mine right around my 50th birthday...Thus the reason I named my business "Mid-life Revival". This former Registered Nurse traded in her stressful day job in November 2017 to pursue a "mid-life desire" to do something totally different and creative while still making money...

Rescuing and Reviving furniture pieces one piece at a time! We live in such a disposable world; Even when it comes to furniture! So much of today's affordable furniture is not made anywhere close to the quality of the past. Preserving the past one piece at a time is what excites me about what I am now doing with my mid-life! I find it so rewarding to rescue and restore discarded and outdated furniture with good bones rather than see it be disposed of! I especially love to restore special family pieces that have been passed down to myself and my clients! I live and presently work from my home in Hudsonville, MI. I sell one of a kind vintage pieces (finished & unfinished) on my website (www.mid-life-revival.com) that have been already refinished by me with high quality prep work and products; as well as, unfinished pieces that can be customized for your home or cottage. I also do welcome custom work inquiries if someone has a furniture piece(s) they would like for me to preserve for them. Ecclesiastes 3:1… “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens”

08/03/2026

Awhile back I had a follower private message me on Instagram stories requesting some “STILL PHOTOS” of this door that I found and refinished for the second floor bathroom of our short-term rental.

As for the details about this specific project, maybe I will share that at a later time, but for now I really wanted to use these pictures of this antique wood door as an opportunity to share some news that I have known for a while but have been trying to figure out how to share it publicly with all of you.

Let me start off by saying that designing and curating the furnishings for this upstairs apartment has been one of my top favorite accomplishments so far in this mid-life journey of mine! For that reason it comes with a mix of emotions not only for myself but for my husband that the door to our short-term rental apartment will be closing after we finish up the Summer 2026 season.

Although this door to being a short-term rental host is closing much sooner than we ever anticipated, we are excited for what the future holds for our family and to see what door our faithful Heavenly Father opens up for us next!!

I’ll definitely share more details about the “why’s” behind this decision in the weeks ahead, but in the meantime you are so welcome to drop any questions you have in the comments below and I will answer them as best I can at this time.

Thank you to all of you who have followed along since August 2023 on this journey of ours!

If you have been wanting to visit the beautiful West Michigan lakeshore and stay in our cozy 1920’s farmhouse in Zeeland, MI, you still have a little while to do so. Don’t delay though!…Book your stay with us before this door officially closes sometime in September (You are welcome to message me here if you would prefer to save yourself some $ through AirBNB).

05/04/2026

SOLD ~ 5/22/2026

This 1930's vintage Dexter buffet is finally ready to be enjoyed!

Offering a generous amount of additional storage, I envision this well-built, solid wood buffet being a statement piece in anyone's home!

More photos and details coming soon...Message me if interested in learning more. I also offer both local delivery and nationwide white glove service.

05/02/2026

BUFFET SNEAK PEEK!

I still cannot believe this gorgeous solid wood top was hiding under a very beat up veneer!😲

I just couldn't stain it!

Sealed with Minwax wipe on poly.

This buffet will be available to purchase...Stay tuned for full reveal!

04/18/2026

WELL THAT WAS FUN!

So this was my first time repurposing a vanity into two bedside tables and you know what, I can't wait to do it again!

As you will see here, there was quite a bit of work that went into this project, but I am happy to report that it was well worth it! I was able to sell the set in less than 12 hours for $500 with multiple interested buyers!

Here is a breakdown of the products I used as well as some additional details that developed during this transformation...

> Because of the curvature of the top, there would not have been an overhang on one side, so I did end up phoning a friend to make me new tops. I visited a local lumber company (Elenbaas in Jenison, MI) to choose the wood species I wanted and my friend Jake did the rest (cutting, glueing, and routering the edges). Thank you Jake!🙌

> After priming the body with Bin Shellac clear primer, I chose to paint it in London Black by Melange. I also chose to do some subtle distressing to give the piece some dimension, expose the original dark finish and to tie it in with the top and legs!!!

> To save some time, I actually gave the legs an acetone soak and then a good sanding prior to applying a fresh coat of stain. I used General Finishes Antique Walnut for both the tops and legs and sealed them with Minwax wipe on polyurethane.

> The original hardware was cleaned up carefully as to not disturb the existing patina and then I lightly embellished them with European Gold Rub-n-buff.

> The drawers (inside & out) were treated to a massage with Howard’s wood conditioner and then lined with this beautiful drawer liner I found on Amazon. (You can find the link in my Amazon Shop Highlight Bubble)

> I used a pocket jig for the first time to create holes for the screws that would secure the new tops in the back. In the front, there had already been screws securing the top, so I reused those holes.

As I stated at the start, I definitely would like to do this again. How about you, have you or would you try this type of furniture flip?...Let me know in the comments below.
General Finishes
Mélange Paints
Jaime Haskin

04/12/2026

Have you ever refinished a piece of furniture sealed with lacquer?

In the 13+ years of working on furniture, I had never done anything like this. I was very open with the client from our very first meeting about my lack of experience, but after doing some research and consulting with I decided to accept the challenge!

Here is a 90-second recap of that project from start to finish.

To be perfectly honest, this project was initially intimidating and definitely pushed me out of my comfort zone...But looking at it now compared to where I started, I think it definitely was a successful transformation and worth pushing myself!! Would you agree?

Please share your thoughts and questions about this project below.

If you have ever accepted an “out of your comfort zone” project, what was your experience like?

I want to thank Aaron for guiding me through the lacquer removal and clean-up... I really appreciate your support Aaron!

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Hudsonville, MI
49426

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Website

http://www.mid-life-revival.com/

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