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A refurbished dresser at Green Ark Collected Home.
AVIVA ZACK
FURNITURE FINDS The Thrill of the Hunt For those who do it, it’s a bit of an adrenaline rush—finding an old piece of furniture and being able to see its potential. But how do you know if a furniture find is worth the blood, sweat, tears…and money necessary to give it new life? Local hobbyist Kennalyn O’Brien, who has been drawn to refinishing furniture since
she was six years old roaming the aisles of her grandmother’s fabric store, is always on the hunt for visually interesting pieces. She has had many great furniture finds at Village Green Furniture and Appliances, as well as success on Kijiji and in the summer, at garage sales. “Often people undervalue
their old furniture,” says Kennalyn. This allows her an opportunity to snap up quality finds for low cost. She looks for pieces that evoke emotion. “You need to have an eye, a vision for the potential of a piece,” she says. Allie Perrin, owner of Green Ark Collected Home who describes herself as “rescuer
of unloved pieces and materials,” has long had an eye for spotting quality finds. She is often shocked by what people are willing to throw out. Her furniture finds come from all over as well, including the Habitat for Humanity ReStore and auctions. “The search is definitely part of the fun,” she adds.
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