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How often do we utter that response when confronted with the question: Get-rid-of or keep? We often cringe, remembering our mother saying things like, “Don’t you know that was your great great-

grandmother’s chair?” Seeing the potential in an outdated, well-worn, and somewhat questionable piece of furniture can be a challenge for the most discerning person.As a furniture design stylist with a passion for breathing new life into vintage and mid-century pieces, I am constantly on the prowl for furniture that speaks to me. It’s always exhilarating when I come across a piece that has fabulous lines and exceptional detail; however, to create a true work of art as an artist to a canvas, I must become one with the piece. In this feature, I showcase several of my more challenging transformations. With the right vision, an array of fabric options, stains in any color, and a heavy dose of creativity and imagination, anything is possible.

The renewal of timeless beauties revitalizes today’s trendy home décor

By Sylvia Miller

“That old thing!”

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Mid-century high back chairReminiscent of the 1930’s, when glitz and glamour was a social must-have in home décor, our recreation pays tribute to the Hollywood Regency Design of making a home a showplace. While Hollywood Regency design is a throwback to another era, it’s still incredibly modern and relevant to today’s hurried lifestyle, where people view homes as havens.

First Lady chairsBehold the elegance and style of Tomlinson’s

1960 Pavane Collection Captain Chairs—a collection that is hard to find and very rare.

The exquisite detail and intricate design gave me the inspiration to use a bold silk

fabric to enhance its clean lines.

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Queen Anne bench When looking at a traditional Queen Anne bench, people often think it would never work in their space. But, with vision, insight, and creativity, any piece of furniture can be transformed to work in a more modern location. This bench, with reupholstered modern fabric, adds a pop of color to any bedroom and makes the perfect addition at the end of the bed.

Vintage cane back arm chairsMaintain the true beauty of real wood by adding a pop of color, such as warm cinnamon zebra fabric to enrich the grain and tones of walnut.

Sylvia Miller is the creator and owner of Oh My Goodness, a vintage store in Sanford, N.C. To learn more about Sylvia’s unique, one-of-a-kind designs, call (919) 292-0886 or visit facebook.com/omgdecor.