Old 1968 Dresser Mirror= Modern Moroccan style

I went to the new Goodwill outlet store today, not really expecting to find that much. I was beginning to get irritated because everything was too new and too organized. I'm used to the old Goodwill outlet store located off of 8th Ave. and tucked behind industrial buildings, in short, a place you were sure to find a bargain. As I'm standing there, pondering if I should just admit defeat, and move on, I spot it. An old dresser mirror, originally marked at $14.99, then slashed to $9.99, and then again to $4.99 (I am so happy at this point). Usually I would paint it a bright color, and then use my black paint technique, but this time I wanted to restore it (I love the dark wood color). This thing was dusty, and looked like it had been sitting, untouched since 1968 (this is the date that was on the back of it).

I took warm water and a washcloth and wiped the whole thing down, then went back with Q-tips to clean the carved wood. Next, I used a product called Restore-A-Finish (Home Depot), which fills in scratches, and brings out the wood. I used a small paint brush to get into the crevices. I think it turned out great, and the whole process took about an hour (including drying time).