I’m a woodworker. I’ve been working with wood for over fifty years. I’ve built furniture, cabinetry, children’s toys and countless other things. I watched your work on this piece with a critical eye. I want you to know I was expecting to see things I would have done differently and by that I mean better. How wrong I was. I can honesty say that the customer was very fortunate to have your skilled hands on their prized piece of furniture. You made that look amazing. Kudos!

I'm so glad her daughter chose to continue with the restoration of this piece. it's truly beautiful, you do masterful work.

You did a wonderful job bringing tones together. Her daughter is so fortunate to have this now beautifully restored piece of furniture to remember her by!❤❤❤

That toning process is just fascinating. That definitely comes with experience. Just wow!!!

You just confirmed my impression of you speaking about your friend passing away. Hearing you describe her and sensing the emotion from you, I have no doubt this will be one of the finest restorations of your career. The world needs more people like you now more than ever.

This is so beautiful! I have never seen a cabinet designed like this. It is wonderful that you saved it and made it sing again! As a woman that lost both my parents I understand how much pieces like this will evoke so many memories for her family. You are one in a million!

So special and I know the family appreciates the lovely job.

Trina, you should be very proud of your work on this (and every) piece of furniture you work on. I hope your Dad has seen this and is proud of you too. Absolutely Brilliant Work. Long may you prosper.

Trena... Your toning skills are magical. Amazing how all the repairs disappear... especially cross grain scratches on the top! So great to have these earthly possessions to remember our friends and family after they leave us. They have gone to a place where refinished furniture, or any possession, doesn't exist or matter. Take time to tell your loved ones how much they mean to you, even in their original unrestored condition, before they are gone. This is the time to appreciate and celebrate them. I'm praying no one takes the "time" to fix up all my junk when I'm gone. Time better spent might be to stop by for no reason other than to give me a hug while I'm still here 😁 Thanks for sharing and endless treats for Nessa's appearance.

What a wonderful tribute to your friend, so glad her daughter wanted to see it through. Trina, I’ve run out of adjectives to describe your work, you’re a true artist. Thank you for sharing these wonderful furniture pieces.

Im so sorry for the families loss. This piece is gorgeous, Wendy truly had an eye for antiques. You did such a splendid job… Im thinking Wendy would be very pleased and happy you finished this piece for her daughter to enjoy. 💕

ANOTHER GREAT JOB!!!! GOD BLESS WENDY AND HER FAMILY...

Great restore. Wendy would love it. I'm sure her daughter will enjoy it for many years.

As Thomas Johnson would say about this project "I think it looks pretty good."

Exquisite cabinet! Treena, you are a magician. Thanks to the daughter for the reverence.

The lady must be beaming and her daughter is surely thrilled. There are many ways to provide blessings to people and you were instrumental in providing one here. What a great way to use your talent.

Having watched many of your videos, it’s really impressive to me how even though this was for the daughter of your friend that passed the pains and techniques you took and used are the same as it would be for any piece you take on a a project. It speaks volumes to you talent and ability as a master woodworker and refinishing expert. Thank you for sharing with us, who wish we had your eye for color matching and the talent in your little finger for what you do. Looking forward to your next video!!

Wendy would have been very pleased ,makes you want to cry its so beautiful.

What a great job on a gorgeous restoration on a nice piece of furniture. Good job Trina!

RIP Wendy and good on Tiffany for getting it restored in memory if her mum.❤️🇬🇧

WOW!!! Simply Beautiful, Your work Trena is masterful! I'm sure Wendy is smiling lovingly.

This turned out so beautiful ! Looks art deco style to me . I love the curved glass . I know she is smiling down on your work !

Very expensive and gorgeous 🥰 wonderful job! ❤

A talented master, strong and very beautiful woman. Sleep in the lights, Wendy

Wow. Just wow. I fround for the first half and smiled real big the last half.

Bravo you are truly a master crafts person. Mom is in heaven smiling. 😊

Book matched veneers on the drawers? You make big smiles from your friend Wendy-Rest In Peace. Nice work as usual.

Condolences to this family ! "When a person dies, they leave behind a space. This space is by no means empty, rather it is a space that consists of a rich bed of unique memories that represent what this person was about, what they offered to this world, and how they touched and shaped our lives. " Your hard work is paying off woman ! i can clearly see the results , looks awesome ! love this piece also 👌

Oh my goodness, absolutely gorgeous. Wendy would be very happy!

Absolutely beautiful. I have pieces that belonged to my grandparents that they loved. I'm protecting them until the day I can get them restored in their memory. Noble work indeed!

What a masterful restoration on a classic piece with a beautiful story. You did her proud!

Beautiful restoration and finish! A beautiful way to honor Wendy. Yum on that tomato sauce!

Wow what a fantastic restoration! Just amazing. Am sure your friend is smiling down upon you and very pleased with what you did here.

Beautiful piece ❤️ Thanks for sharing this 💯 ❣️

Trena you did a beautiful job on that piece of furniture and God be bless you

That piece very is very beautiful……such a great restoration………

wow beautiful refinishing looks brand new .WENDY WOULD HAVE LOVED IT.

The History that damage reveals, tells a lot of stories about where the woody items have lived? Preserving the pieces, for another effort at living another life, is a commendable effort. Wood furniture has many tales to relate if we can listen to them talk.

Bravissima 👍. Wonderfully restored! Great job!

Holy Wowzers! Awesome craftsmanship! You are a great friend to your customers!❤

You are now one of my favorite carpenters. You do such incredible work, you are a true master of your craft. Thank you for sharing your work with us.

I think Wendy would be very pleased with how this turn out. Fantastic job!

Gorgeous! To be treasured for generations to come.

Trena, the pride you take in your work and your colour matching are absolutely astounding. Thank you so very much for sharing!

Greetings from the BIG SKY of Montana. I just turned 74, myself.

It was gorgeous before it’s more gorgeous now

That restoration is a credit to you. Wendy would be proud. I love your toning and woodwork skills. Oh, and your personality.

What a beautiful transformation, it’s a gorgeous piece of furniture. With loving care, to Wendy!

A shop that is ACTUALLY restoring!

Wendy would have been thrilled with the results! Beautiful!

WOW, from sad battered wreck to stunning beauty! Great job.

It’s gorgeous Trena! Truly spectacular. I would expect nothing else. You are truly an artist. I’m sure that Wendy is smiling down on you 🥰😍🇨🇦

I have to say I am addicted to watching your videos. I have never refinished and piece of furniture but I have always thought it took tremendous skill and love. You have both. The love you show in your craft and attention to detail is amazing. Thank you for sharing your art with us. It truly means so much.

8/11/22 Another professional restoration of beautiful curved glass display with drawers& doors. RIP 🙏 for yur friend & Bravo 👏 to her daughter for both honoring her Mom & selecting you to restore this furniture as a tribute to both her Mom & yur outstanding abilities for respecting furniture & good people.👍👍👍🛠👨‍🎨🙂

My sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Lady Wendy. Great work the restoration is wonderful.

Bittersweet memories.Glad didn’t force the glass.Excellent work as usual!

We love old furniture - always have. Growing up in an old Victorian era town on economic hard times, our family always seemed to find diamonds in the rough, almost magically when need arose. My mom and I would repair and refinish what became beautiful pieces we cherished. My wife and I continued this over the past 40 years, and I can’t imagine a home without these links to history. Beautiful piece, beautiful story, and a beautiful heart. 🙏🏼🌿🌻

Oh my! what a beautiful cabinet, you're such a talented lady. It would be nice to think Wendy approves, how could she not? Thanks for the tips as well...

All that I can say is that you're amazing at what you do.

What a beautiful job you did. Here daughter will now treasure this piece…which she can hand down to the next generation.

Beautiful job.

You do Amazing work! Timeless pieces are meant to endure! 👍👍👏👏❤️

Definitely a piece of furniture that I would gladly give a home, I think it's stunning and that's before you work your magic.

What a lovely dedication to Wendy. Anyone who looks at that piece will just be admiring the overall picture and any barely perceptible skillful repairs won't be noticed I'm sure. Or the poppy seeds!

What a lovely piece of furniture and a tribute to your friend. You did what it needed and saved what was fine. Great job.

Gorgeous piece 😍😍😍❤❤ May Wendy be smiling down on your awesome work Trina.

You are truly Brilliant... stunning absolutely STUNNING.

Once again your mastery of your craft shines through. This was what most people would consider a throw away and you brought it back to life! Well done Lady, well done!

You beautifully honored your friend Wendy by your work, care and love, on this piece. Well done, Trina!

This story takes me back to when I owed a stained glass business. A customer ordered several windows for her large historic home in the community where I once lived. The windows were large, intricate in design, special ordered glass from Europe and required firing of some of the glass that were painted with frit. The windows would take over two years to make. In the process the owner suddenly passed away when 75% of the windows complete. The daughter told me to continue with the project. Then several weeks later, the daughter was killed in an auto accident. Sadly to say, the estate did not want the windows and I was never paid for the work done since everything was done on a verbal basis with the original owner who was a long time customer. Five years later I eventually used all the windows in a home I was building and they worked out beautifully. So, there was a bright ending to a sad story of losing two friends tragically. But, I'd much rather have their friendships. You do nice work!!!! You are a talented lady!

A very beautiful piece, restored beautifully, by a beautiful person, in a beautiful video!

I don't love your work, I adore your work. kudos to you for giving a second life to so many tired objects, Raising my proverbial hat to you. Bravo 👏👏

What a beautiful restoration and you could tell in your voice in the intro just how much Wendy meant to you and no doubt many others. Wendy will sure to be looking down smiling! x

What a transformation. Utterly stunning.

A wonderful piece of furniture and,a high class job which will extend its life and the the memories for many more years. Thank You.

Absolutely beautiful job.👍👍👌👌💕💕

Every now and then I get to thinking I 'm a wood worker and then I come across someone like you. I watched over and over learning something every time. THANK YOU! I wish I had half the talent you have in your little finger. Lead on !!!!!

You young lady are a genius. It never fails to amaze me how 'upscale' your restorations are. I can only wish that I had the eye for colour matching that you do. 5 stars from this humble observer.

Beautiful! Simply beautiful! RIP Wendy. Condolences to Tiffany and her family.

Museum quality restoration, filled with the love of the restorer. What a gift to give her daughter, what way to honor her mother's memory.

Absolutely amazing . So talented.

I am speechless!!!!!! This is BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!! HISTORY COMES TRUE.

My sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Lady Wendy. I hope you enjoy the beautifully refinished cabinet and it brings back lots of loving memories and a smile. To kitty too

This is absolutely beautiful Trena. It so reminds me of my grandfather clock with the same coloring and rounded glass with shelves. I have a tall 7` tall pecan piece with rounded glass side panels and a solid glass front. This gorgeous piece you just did so reminds me of my pieces which I just love and treasure. Your work and eye for color is beyond the norm......I love it that I ever found your channel a couple years back. I am sure Wendy's daughter will treasure this forever and it is again just absolutely beautiful! You are amazing and your devotion to your talent and quality of work is a lost thing in most places these days......thank you for treasuring the things are are so priceless to your customers and we viewers! Blessings

What a beautiful daughter Mrs. Wendy has

beautiful story and very emotional

Really nice restoration! Love how the toner brings everything into balance.

I LOVE this piece! Even at its saddest it's lines are stunning. Elegant. I believe Wendy is thrilled. Her daughter will totally feel her mother's presence around this exquisite piece. Wonder if you felt Wendy near as you worked on it. You're a magnificent artist and your works will go forward to be enjoyed by generations to come. No higher compliment than that is there? All the very best to you and thanks for sharing this work of the heart.

Just WOW and Prayers for your friend ❤

Wow beautiful restoration!! great work of Love.

Made the piece back to original for sure. Didn't over look any imperfections. Excellent job.

Best tribute to your friend & customer. Rest in Peace Wendy.

Beautiful

What a beautiful restoration of a beautiful piece of furniture. Great job

The best part of doing a project for someone special is the focus on just them while you put your are putting your best expertise into it.

You always do wonderful work so glad you could finish that piece and make it so nice. God bless.

Good to see that piece move on to another being. The reason I built oak furniture was to see that stuff go on down the lines.

What a great job! I love to watch your restorations!

I wish i had your patience!! It has to be rewarding to know you have brought beautiful pieces so unique, never to be made again, back to life and will last so many years!!

What an absolutely gorgeous piece.