revived: cast iron hangers

browsing etsy is like digging for gold; when you find a great new store it's as if you've stumbled upon a rich nugget. i struck gold when i found monkey and squirrel, the north carolina based etsy shop specializing in refinishing cast iron pieces. jenn, the 'shop keeper', is a doll and a master at surveying the southern salvage stores near her home for rusty cast iron pieces with potential.

after cleaning off layers of rust and grime jenn's three step refinishing process transforms her pieces from eek to chic: step one, apply a solid coat of perfectly chosen paint; step two, lightly distress the paint job to add a touch of shabbiness; and step three, hit the piece with a clear coat of polyurethane for luster and shine.

you must, must, must visit her shop, her pieces are fresh and versatile and just so darn pretty. i've monkeyed and squirreled and i'm a very happy customer!