If you have been following this blog for a while you know how much I love transforming old furniture. I’m constantly on the look out for pieces to paint and refinish. When looking for pieces of furniture I always look for well built, quality pieces. If I’m going to spend hours working on a piece [...]
Do you have a piece of wood furniture with an unsightly black stain? I recently picked up a dresser that had a really ugly top. It was covered in black stains that had penetrated pretty deep into the wood. It took a lot of patience, and multiple steps, but I eventually removed all of the black [...]
A dovetail joint is a frequently used technique in woodworking. It is often a sign of a piece of furniture that has been built with quality materials and careful craftsmanship. The dovetail joint is very resistant to being pulled apart. Without any sort of mechanical fastener it creates a very, very strong bond. It is commonly used to join the [...]

Alchemy fine living is an antiques & home furnishings business located in Santa Ana, Ca. Alchemy can be defined as an inexplicable or mysterious transmuting power or process; transforming something common into something special.ABOUT ME
Alchemy fine living is my antiques & home furnishings business. I'm Deana, the author of this blog. My mom Connie & I followed our dreams & opened our store in 2008. It's a collection of all the things she & I truly love. We combine antiques with new treasures, as well as, a selection of handcrafted items created by the two of us. We also offer custom sewing, re-upholstery, & furniture painting services.

173 E City Place Dr.
Santa Ana, CA 92705CONTACT ME
Email: deana@alchemyfineliving.com
Store Phone: 877.250.3674STORE HOURS
Sunday & Monday by appointment only
Tuesday through Friday 10 to 6
Saturday 11 to 4














