Author – Autumn (Janette)
I have a really cute mirror that we purchased years ago for just a few dollars at the Habit for Humanty store – before it was the Restore. The mirror was Williamsburg blue when we bought it. Do you remember that color?
This is what it looked like after its first face-lift in a photo taken by moi in a very unflattering/unladlike squat. But, hey, you are supposed to be looking at the mirror!
This close-up of the detail shows that it has some charming little flowers that I highlighted with paints and then glazed. It worked very well in our last powder room, but the gold didn’t work for our new powder room painted in a Sherwin Williams version of Benjamin Moore’s Palladian Blue. So, I decided to do surgery.
First, I removed its backing and spray painted it glossy white.
Then I used my left-over paint samples and started highlighting the flowery details.
It was fun to play around with the colors.
Then I sanded here and there.
And then I added some stain left over from the floor refinishing project. It was gooey and messy, but I knew anything I did would not be wrong.
But when I added this great paisley fabric to the powder room in the form of a sink skirt, I knew the mirror needed a touch of red here and there to tie in better with the fabric.
So, I used some of my acrylic paints to add the touches of red that I needed.
And now the mirror’s second face-lift is complete, and its new youthful appearance fits perfectly in the powder room.
So, mirror, who IS the fairest of them all?
Take care.
It’s beautiful! I had a mirror like that years ago! It was really heavy and ornate. Love the change you’ve made! It looks pretty! ♥
I love the new finish! Great job!
This is gorgeous, you did a great job!! xo Debra
Oh wow what a beautiful transformation!!
What a fabulous mirror – The touches of color look fantastic. I love the paisley fabric too! Hope you have a wonderful week. ~ Stephanie Lynn
Oh, wow! Your mirror is so gorgeous, and you are so talented with the paintbrush.
Very nice job. You gave it great character.
WOW what a beautiful transformation.
Danielle
Wow — what a great AFTER mirror!
Oh yeah — you’re good. That’s a great mirror. That little bit o’ red is perfect.
Oh My! that is gorgeous. I love it. I thought the before was pretty but painting it white and popping the details with color…amazing. Visiting from Met. Monday.
Who is the fairest of them all? Why Janette of course!
what a great mirror. You will be able to redo it many years over! great job!
Janette, I love it. What great color and I love that marble top.
I love the bright pretty fabric! And it will be easy to change when you’re ready for a new look! ♥
She looks so much better, I can almost hear her whispering “thank you for giving me a beautiful new look”. Thanks for sharing.
Wow ~ beautiful! It looks so much better!
What a transformation. I love the way you added the color too. Thank you for linking up to Open House Party!
I love it. She’s perfect. Found you via Stuff and Nonsense. Pop on over for a visit when you get a moment. Tootles, Kathryn http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com/2011/08/what-do-you-see.html