For about six months, I wanted the
Ogden mirror for our foyer every time that I flipped through my
Ballard Designs catalog.
I just could not bring myself to pay $200 for a mirror since we were in the middle of the kitchen renovation. The mirror is divine, but again, I could not justify buying it. The mirror we did have in the foyer came from
Kirklands. I bought it just after we moved in - May or June 2003. I don't really have a good "before" photo, but you can see it behind me and JC in the following photo...
This mirror was VERY afforable for its large size. There was absolutely nothing wrong with it. I was just tired of its gold/bronze-colored tone. One day, I decided to get the paint that we used in our master bedroom, and I mixed it with some white paint that we have for trim touch ups. I then wiped a lot of the paint off. I waited for it to dry and sanded it down in a few spots. This is what I ended up with...
I LOVE LOVE LOVE the way it turned out...especially since I spent ZERO dollars for a similar "look" as the Ogden mirror.
11 comments:
pretty!
You did an excellent job! The mirror is so pretty and unique looking. Love the color.
youv'e got talent!
Aww...it's beautiful! I love Ballard Designs. But, yet some of it is crazy expensive.
You are one talented lady!!! Love the look...keep posting your re-dos...I am inspired!
Doesn't it feel good to use what you already have? I think that mirror turned out beautifully. Nice job! You and your hubby are too cute.
You and your husband look AMAZING together!!! Dang. I hope I look that good in a few years and 3 children later... (and you are wearing NCSU colors. LOVE!)
I am loving that mirror too! Great job!
The mirror turned out awesome!!! I know I've told you this before but I love your decorating style...
you are very creative!
WAY.To. Go, CSC!!! Looks fabulous! When did you do this? B/t supper and bedtime or after the kids were IN the bed? You are killing me with all this creativity flowing like lava lately! ;o) LOVE IT!
You are so talented!!!
I love your new designer mirror ~ I want one too! :) It looks fabulous and you did a great job on this project. Did I mention I love it?
Jo
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