The Cavanagh House

The Cavanagh House The Cavanagh House is a nonprofit free sewing, upholstery & design trades program whose mission is to

Before & After 🌟This antique chair received a beautiful refresh while still honoring its original character and craftsma...
05/18/2026

Before & After 🌟

This antique chair received a beautiful refresh while still honoring its original character and craftsmanship. The dated plaid fabric was replaced with this elegant blue patterned textile, giving the piece a timeless new look while highlighting the warmth of the wood frame.

A perfect example of how the right fabric can completely transform a piece and make it feel fresh again. 💙

Before & After✨This sofa and ottoman received a complete transformation — bringing new life, comfort, and style to a wel...
05/15/2026

Before & After✨

This sofa and ottoman received a complete transformation — bringing new life, comfort, and style to a well-loved piece. Reupholstered in this beautiful soft green fabric from Stout Fabrics, the finished look feels fresh,💚

A WOW Transformation 😍✨These channel back chairs went from traditional and understated to bold, vibrant, and completely ...
05/14/2026

A WOW Transformation 😍✨

These channel back chairs went from traditional and understated to bold, vibrant, and completely transformed. Reupholstered in this fresh botanical fabric from MagFabrics. The entire look feels modern, playful, and full of personality while still honoring the elegance of the original silhouette.

A perfect example of how the right fabric can turn a classic piece into a true statement chair. 🌿💚

Before ➡️ AfterThis ottoman got a full transformation with fresh fabric and new life. A simple update can completely cha...
04/21/2026

Before ➡️ After

This ottoman got a full transformation with fresh fabric and new life. A simple update can completely change the feel of a space—proof that you don’t always need something new, just something renewed.

These custom seat cushions are a beautiful addition to this dining room ✨Upholstered in the stunning Anna French “Stockb...
04/11/2026

These custom seat cushions are a beautiful addition to this dining room ✨

Upholstered in the stunning Anna French “Stockbridge” floral by Thibaut, they strike that perfect balance between timeless elegance and fresh, livable color. The soft blues, greens, and golden tones play beautifully against the deep green chairs and the patterned rug—layered, inviting, and effortlessly collected.

It’s amazing how something as simple as seat cushions can add comfort, personality, and just the right pop of pattern to a room. 🌿

Designer: Dana Sicko
Fabric: Anna French for Thibaut — “Stockbridge”
Workroom: The Cavanagh House
Seamstress: Mary Gillingham

Before ➡️ After ✨These benches and chairs started as standard wooden pieces… and look at them now! We transformed them i...
04/06/2026

Before ➡️ After ✨

These benches and chairs started as standard wooden pieces… and look at them now! We transformed them into beautiful upholstered dining seating—completely changing their look and feel.

This project is such a great example of how you can salvage what you already have and turn it into something fresh, fun, and functional. Even better—the striped fabric was reused! It once served as a playful drapery lining, and now it brings a whimsical, one-of-a-kind personality to these traditional chairs.

I absolutely love how this turned out 💛

📦 We need YOU!The Cavanagh House is packing up our 350 Main Street location in Reisterstown and we can’t do it without o...
03/25/2026

📦 We need YOU!

The Cavanagh House is packing up our 350 Main Street location in Reisterstown and we can’t do it without our amazing community! We’re looking for volunteers to help us this weekend:

📅 Saturday, March 28 — starting at 8:00 AM
📅 Sunday, March 29 — starting at 10:00 AM

No experience needed — just a willing heart and ready hands! Every hour you give makes a difference.

To sign up or for more info, contact Stacy McAleer at 410-409-1830.

🌐 www.thecavanaghhouse.org

Before & After ✨This mid-century sofa has undergone a dramatic makeover. What was once tired and overlooked is now a tru...
03/25/2026

Before & After ✨

This mid-century sofa has undergone a dramatic makeover. What was once tired and overlooked is now a true statement piece, reimagined in a stunning metallic blue silk velvet that catches the light from every angle.

The transformation is nothing short of striking—rich, luxurious, and undeniably eye-catching. This is no longer just a sofa… it’s the centerpiece of the room. 💙

Spring is just around the corner, and there’s no easier way to refresh a space than with beautiful new pillows. 🌿 These ...
03/06/2026

Spring is just around the corner, and there’s no easier way to refresh a space than with beautiful new pillows. 🌿

These four pillows feature a stunning animal pattern by Thibaut, perfectly paired with a rich coordinating green velvet backing for an extra touch of luxury. The mix of pattern and plush texture adds depth, color, and just the right hint of the unexpected.

Constance did an amazing job bringing these together—her craftsmanship truly makes the fabric shine.

A small change like new pillows can completely transform a room and welcome the new season in style. ✨

📢 We’re Looking for QuickBooks Help!The Cavanagh House uses Intuit QuickBooks Online for our accounting, and we’re hopin...
02/23/2026

📢 We’re Looking for QuickBooks Help!

The Cavanagh House uses Intuit QuickBooks Online for our accounting, and we’re hoping to connect with someone who’s experienced with the platform and willing to offer some guidance. We’d love to learn how to use it more efficiently and productively!

If you’re proficient in QuickBooks Online and interested in helping, please reach out to Stacy McAleer at [email protected].

Please feel free to share this post to help us find the right person. Thank you! 💙

Address

350 Main Street
Reisterstown, MD
21136

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+14104097125

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