Mirror, Mirror

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I am getting really excited.

We're in the final stages of our addition upstairs.  We are painting bookcases, accessorizing shelves, hanging art....all the fun stuff!  We've still got a daybed to build, but that's coming soon too.

I wanted to show you my latest project for the writing room bathroom.

I had plans the whole time to frame a builder's mirror with lots of molding and personalizing it with white and distressing.  We added up total costs and honestly, it was going to get a little expensive.  So,  when I found this beautiful antique mirror at our local antique shop

for $35, I might add, I snagged it up pretty quickly.

I love all the carving and detail.  All the carvings are solid wood, and they're not perfect...there's some chipping and pieces broken.   I don't mind that at all, of course, and my plan had been to paint it a creamy white.  But as I got it painted, it looked too expected.

I then distressed it with a sanding block, and used my Valspar Metal and Patina glaze on top to give it some aging and a totally unique look.  I love how it turned out....

You like my flash peeking around the corner?  :)

And, yes, you're getting a sneak peek of the bathroom upstairs.  It's almost done!

I love that even the mirror has a couple of imperfections...when you see the whole room you'll know why I wanted a little "imperfect" thrown in there.  It was getting quite a bit romantic....and i like romantic, but not fussy. 

Pieces like the chippy mirror (that now looks like it came from a salvage yard) and a pot of driftwood give the room some weight and rustic comfort.....cleaning up all that frilly-ness.

Come back tomorrow for a giveaway and the bathroom reveal!

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