School's out for summer (Can you hear Alice Cooper?) on Thursday, so I'm trying to get lots done before then. I am thrilled to be working on some client projects, which I'll fill you in on soon.
In the meantime, I thought I'd share a simple mirror makeover I did last summer but haven't blogged about yet. Because I am so on top of things :)
Our guest bedroom has a small entryway before it opens into the larger room. I'd call it a vestibule, but that sounds much fancier than it actually is. There is a closet on one wall, and I wanted to put a bench and mirror against the other wall. I wanted a full-length mirror, but I didn't want to spend a lot of money.
I found this large, heavy mirror at a local thrift store. It was part of a bedroom furniture set that the shop owner was refinishing. She agreed to sell me just the mirror for $15.
It was a bit scratched up and not very attractive, but I liked the shape and knew I could make it pretty.
The makeover began with a coat of Annie Sloan chalk paint in Old White that I had in my stash.
I then dry-brushed AS French Gray over it, lightly sanded the edges for a distressed look and sparingly applied dark wax.
And, now it hangs in my guest room.
There you have it! Easy and inexpensive. My kind of project.
Have a super Tuesday :)
Have a super Tuesday :)
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The mirror looks fabulous, Carolyn. I love your guest bedroom!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your client projects. I hope you'll be sharing them with us.
wonderful kind of project!! Love it. I love finding little treasures...
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I want that mirror! Love how it's nearly full size (without being all lame and strictly rectangle like all my previous full sizes). (ps. found you on houseblogging)
ReplyDeleteLove it.. but then I am all over the A.S. Paint.. the cat is fearful.. I always wanted an orange cat and he is a gray tabby :)
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Love it!!! I love extra large mirrors either hung or leaning against a wall. There is just something so glamorous about them.
ReplyDeleteIt looks beautiful there, Carolyn! A perfect fit. I love the entrance to that bedroom- that you are not walking right in and seeing the bed right away. It's a lovely room- xo Diana
ReplyDeleteThe mirror is fabulous and so big! I love it in that space. That space!!!! I don't remember seeing your guest room. It is beautiful! I want to do a twin guest bedroom and yours is lovely!
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful! You did a wonderful job.
ReplyDeleteAnd now I'll have Alice Cooper in my head for the rest of the day.. ;)
Beautiful! I love where you hung it. Looks great!
ReplyDeletepopping over from Shades of Amber linky party! that mirror is fantastic ~ so nice and large (lucky you!) xoxo, tracie
ReplyDeleteThanks for coming over Carolyn! I am so glad you did because your blog is beautiful! This room is oh so gorgeous!
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Pamela xo
Thanks for coming over Carolyn! I am so glad you did because your blog is beautiful! This room is oh so gorgeous!
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Pamela xo
That is my kind of project...see ...buy ...paint and then find a home right away! Once it makes it to the garage...well let's just say that is where it stays for awhile :(
ReplyDeleteWhat a find.
hi carolyn - I LOVE this mirror, great job.what a wonderful simple transformation!
ReplyDeleteI just noticed that you have a link on your blog to my post about the DIY picnic bench. Muchas Gracias!
I recently consolidated my various blogs and now that post is here.
..http://myoldcountryhouse.blogspot.com/2012/01/friday-makeover-easy-as-pie-picnic.html
just in case any of your readers wish to see it. Keep up the good blogging. are you going to any of the conferences this summer? I am going to Haven and Blog Her.
Your mirror is beautiful. SO pretty and so good to look at as well as in! God bless x
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