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.
Lavender Dreamer says
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! ♥
Pam @ diy Design Fanatic says
I love the new finish! Great job!
Debra@Common Groun says
This is gorgeous, you did a great job!! xo Debra
Alicia@ eco friendly homemaking says
Oh wow what a beautiful transformation!!
Stephanie Lynn says
What a fabulous mirror – The touches of color look fantastic. I love the paisley fabric too! Hope you have a wonderful week. ~ Stephanie Lynn
Jane @ Cottage at the Crossroads says
Oh, wow! Your mirror is so gorgeous, and you are so talented with the paintbrush.
Rosemary says
Very nice job. You gave it great character.
Danielle says
WOW what a beautiful transformation.
Danielle
Linderhof says
Wow — what a great AFTER mirror!
Wendy says
Oh yeah — you’re good. That’s a great mirror. That little bit o’ red is perfect.
Karen says
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.
Jan Smith says
Who is the fairest of them all? Why Janette of course!
Bonnie says
what a great mirror. You will be able to redo it many years over! great job!
Kim says
Janette, I love it. What great color and I love that marble top.
Lavender Dreamer says
I love the bright pretty fabric! And it will be easy to change when you’re ready for a new look! ♥
Miss Char says
She looks so much better, I can almost hear her whispering “thank you for giving me a beautiful new look”. Thanks for sharing.
Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says
Wow ~ beautiful! It looks so much better!
Ann says
What a transformation. I love the way you added the color too. Thank you for linking up to Open House Party!
Kathryn Griffin says
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