Chalk Painted Mirror
This is the story of how I searched for weeks in all my favorite thrift stores & even some of my favorite catalogs for just the right something to hang on an empty wall I’ve had in my piano room. And after searching and searching and coming up with nothing, I realized the perfect piece for my naked space was right in my own garage.
This was the mirror that came with a dresser we had bought from a friend for my son’s room. But he took one look at the mirror with the bow & it was a no-go. And I had to agree with him on that one. I used it for a short time over my mantle, but then found a mirror I liked better. So, it went to the garage, & I haven’t thought much about it since.But, I stumbled across it again the other day & before I knew it, I got out a little chalk paint & then I fell in love with it.At the top, I painted Aubusson Blue…
The edges started out it Old White, but I was afraid it wouldn’t be enough contrast with the wall, so I painted on some Paris Grey. I also added a little more gold…
And a little distress…
And now it’s where it was meant to be in my piano room…
Remember, sometimes to find that something you’ve been looking for, you need only to look in your own garage!As usual, I’m sharing with a few of these parties.And to read more about the other pieces in my Piano Room, click on the links below:SofaCaned ChairsCoffee TableLampThrow PillowsMantle MirrorFrench Cabinet
June 1, 2011 @ 1:34 am
oh i love it, julie! so dramatic! i did one very similarly a month ago with the duck egg blue chalk paint. the style of the actual mirror was the same, but the paint treatment totally different- i love the regality of yours!
June 1, 2011 @ 1:35 am
Your mirror turned out so pretty and it fits your space perfectly!
June 1, 2011 @ 1:38 am
very different.. love how it turned out and i love the color!
June 1, 2011 @ 2:52 am
I love reading about your decorator transformations. You have done such a lovely job on this fine mirror. It seems very French and I like the effect of the blue chalk paint.
June 1, 2011 @ 3:03 am
Looks great!
June 1, 2011 @ 4:35 am
Such a good job!
June 1, 2011 @ 10:57 am
Wow, Julie, you've totally transformed the look of that mirror! I love the colors you used and how you played up the gold in the embellishment.
June 1, 2011 @ 11:18 am
gorgeous! I love the gold accent!
June 1, 2011 @ 3:17 pm
Oh that is awesome! It is perfect and I love that fact that you found it in your own garage! LOL! Enjoy!
June 1, 2011 @ 3:49 pm
the mirror is perfect. I love that blue and I am not even a blue person. Then the gold is the nose it needed.
I also wanted to say I really like your idea of the links to different posts highlighting different parts of the room. What an easy way to facilitate navigating your progress through the decorating process.
Pam
June 2, 2011 @ 3:56 am
what a fantastic makeover!!!!
June 2, 2011 @ 3:14 pm
Absolutely TO DIE FOR! I love it! Also checked out your amazing couch…I have been on the hunt for something like that for about 6 mos now. You and your upholsterer really did a great job!
June 4, 2011 @ 1:34 am
It looks great and your hardwood floors are tdf!
June 5, 2011 @ 3:43 am
I had a similar experience when I was making a bulletin board and needed a frame. After looking for one in all my usual thrift stores and coming home empty handed, I found just what I needed in my garage. Your mirror is fabulous! Love the color.
June 5, 2011 @ 3:22 pm
I've been shopping my shed lately and have a boatload of treasures so I'm with you on this.I love the mirror, it looks fabulous. Where you've placed it looks fantastic.
June 11, 2011 @ 5:26 pm
I would love for you to link it up to my party that is running now. Any linky goes.
http://bacontimewiththehungryhypo.blogspot.com/2011/06/any-link-goes-party-running-now-summer.html
Come strut your stuff.
June 13, 2011 @ 3:31 am
Wow, it's the prefect fit! I love the gold trim and the turquoise is perfect. Perfect, perfect, perfect!
July 9, 2011 @ 3:31 am
It looks so much better! I like it.
I love the color of your walls in the living room. Can you tell me the name?