Rays Revitalized Furniture

10/28/2026

I am trying to recover from a series of unfortunate events that unfolded after hurricane Milton 25 months ago.
If I listed it all here….. it’d be a very long post.
So I’m gonna start a game.
Halloween is a time of emotional renewal to me, the build up of October & quietness of early November with the weather changed…. It’s my favorite time of year.
I’ve accumulated 99 projects over the last 2 years (give or take). I always feel like I’m never finishing anything - which is a motivation killer.
So I’m going to start posting finished projects (I hope) & see how fast I can get to 99.
3 months? 3 years?
*Last unfinished project post*

10/04/2026

Omg you guys better go check out Lakeland Antique Mall asap because Melly is retiring !!!!

After 11 wonderful years, Melly’s ReMarket will be ending. As this chapter closes, I’m hoping for new adventures after my hubby’s retirement and a relocation to SC. YOU- my loyal customers, have been so good to me, making it so much fun to create. I will be finishing projects thru October, then selling current pieces- available until November 30th. (Sorry- no shipping available) 🙂

10/02/2026

I expected to recover so much faster than my body allowed. I pushed myself after my mentor died & while Joann’s was closing. On the last day I went to Joann’s one of their large heavy metal poles hit me in my skull. I couldn’t hear, I dropped to the ground. Didn’t loose conscience but omg ….
Then after a year, I started feeling better, then I flew off a motorized scooter & then almost lost my thumb in a vicious dog fight. Then my other body parts decided to also just stop working ….
Then recently another round of grief from multiple losses & my uncle is currently in the trauma ICU.
Every day I pray to the universe to help me catch up.
Please send any good vibes you can. I want to be productive again 😭

07/31/2026

07/21/2026

Good news no breaks only pain

07/19/2026

Help, I fell down 😭😭😭

07/11/2026

Maybe it’s because I was raised as the oldest daughter (didn’t meet my big sister until I was 21), but I have high expectations for myself. So I feel like a failure for the last 18 months.
But I have to remind myself that after the hurricane, my dear friend and father figure died, and then Joanne‘s closed and then I got a concussion, and then I had a scooter accident, and then my thumb was almost ripped from my body as I was dragged across a driveway & I’m still dealing with the wounds & movement.
All while I’m working a full-time job and Mom to chew young kids and 4 dogs …..
So sometimes I have to remind myself that it’s OK to not be productive every single year


07/10/2026

I haven’t finished a new piece from my vision since Nov 2024.
Luckily I’ve been working on a few repeat clients to keep my skills up & even challenge me.
I’m so mentally ready to get back to finishing pieces, but I’m only one person with a day job & two young kids.
Not giving up, it was just a rough year for growth.

07/10/2026

Added wheels to one of my fabric holders so that I can actually access the fabric that I need 😆 
i’m working on various projects, but it’s hard to work when you’re environment doesn’t help so I’m trying to get a more functional workspace 🖤