Tuesday, October 25, 2011

New Mirror

I was so thrilled when I found this mirror at my favorite place..Goodwill. I was so excited I had to immediately send a picture to Janae. She loved it too. You don't find this type of mirror very often at Goodwill--I had to have gotten there within minutes of it being put out.
This is how it looks now..now that I have painted it white, and made it all beautiful for my bedroom.  I think this mirror is very very old because the wood was almost falling apart and I am actually glad I painted it just to keep it all together! Though I have read that if it was truly old it would have a beveled mirror which it doesn't.  The mirror itself is extremely thick and heavy.
This is how it looked before I painted it..which I actually thought was quite pretty but I knew painting it white would make it fit in with my home much better. Also, I do believe the paint is helping it stay together.
I painted it with homemade chalk paint (which I will post about eventually, just still experimenting) and then I accented it with Rub n Buff.(in Spanish Copper my favorite Rub n Buff color).
I am really pleased with how pretty it looks in my bedroom.
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35 comments:

  1. Vickie @ Ranger 911October 25, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    Visiting from Faded Charm. What a pretty mirror for a pretty room!

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  2. Laurel@ChippingwithCharmOctober 25, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    Very lovely...looks perfect in your space :) Laurel@chippingwithcharm

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  3. Bunny JeanOctober 25, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    Sandy...you sure were lucky to have snagged that mirror! Maybe the frame is really old and the mirror had been replaced. It sure looks old!

    It is a lovely addition to your bedroom.

    xoxo Bunny Jean
    ps I read about the new baby in the family... so cute!

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  4. Honey at 2805October 25, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    A beautiful mirror and a lovely find! (My GW never, ever has anything like this, only real junk).

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  5. Rosemary@villabarnesOctober 25, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    Nice Goodwill find. You did a great job transforming it. It fits beautifully with that lovely bedroom of yours.

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  6. DebbieOctober 25, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    I'm here from Faded Charm. Your mirror is the perfect addition to your beautiful room.
    Great job with the paint.

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  7. Tablescapes By DianeOctober 25, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    Hi lovely lady.
    I love white also!!! Your mirror is beautful sweet lady. I also have a room all white. I LOVE IT...
    I would like to thank you so much for your sweet comment on my new Halloween Tablescape... I'm your newest follower on your blog now. I hope you come join me also.
    XXOO Diane

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  8. UnknownOctober 25, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    ...oh yes, what a major score!
    it was truely meant just for you to transform and place in that lovely space!
    (LOVE the color of the walls)
    xo, Rosemary

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  9. Francie...The Scented Cottage StudioOctober 25, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    that was a wonderful find ! It looks great in your room too.

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  10. Myric October 25, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    What a great find! I must give compliments to your vanity set as well! That lamp with white feathers is very pretty!!

    xoxo
    Myric

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  11. FABBY'S LIVINGOctober 25, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    Beautiful mirror, what a great find! I love it in your lovely bedroom. Hugs, FABBY

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  12. ::little projects in style::October 25, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    i came to your blog from my girlish whims craft linky! your mirror is gorgeous! i always wanted one like this!

    i'll definitely be bookmarking your blog for more ideas!

    xx, zhing

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  13. My Shabby Streamside StudioOctober 25, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    Whoa...I better get a hold of some chalk paint!



    It was a thrill meeting Rachel. I’m still too shy to look at all the pictures! Thanks so much for your kind comment on my blog. Your words really touched me, thank you.
    xo
    Sandy

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  14. Sissie's Shabby CottageOctober 25, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    What a wonderful find! I just love the mirror and I love it painted white. It looks so pretty in your bedroom.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  15. Cheryl ~ ZanyMaydOctober 25, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    Beautiful Mirror ~ I am lucky that we now have a GW by me.... I always visit when I am in Georgia visiting Family, so Now I get to go anytime I want! Thanks for Sharing.

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  16. xinexOctober 25, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    Love the finish. Beautiful mirror!..Christine

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  17. GenevaOctober 25, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    Your mirror was a great Goodwill find! You're right, you don't find things like that very often. It looks beautiful in your bedroom, and I'm sure it's happy in it's new home ":o) I really like the way you refinished it too... Good Job!

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  18. Kelli @ The Loss CauseOctober 25, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    Love it!

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  19. Heirloom treasuresOctober 25, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    That is beautiful,I have one almost identical and have it white at the moment,but it's been gold and silver at different times. x

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  20. farmhouse-storyOctober 26, 2011 at 2:52 AM

    oh, this mirror is a beautiful find, and looks lovely white, sandy!

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  21. Nellie's Cozy PlaceOctober 26, 2011 at 5:55 AM

    What a great find, and yes, the white was perfect,
    looks great in your bedroom.
    thanks for sharing it with us.
    Blessings, Nellie

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  22. MaggieOctober 26, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    Very pretty, love the paint treatment you gave it.

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  23. G InspiresOctober 26, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    The mirror is very pretty and although some would prefer original I think the white paint makes it so much prettier and looks great in your room. But what caught my eye even more is the beautiful color of your walls and the priceless baby pictures. LOVE!

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  24. Passionate for WhiteOctober 26, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    Lucky you...she's a beauty!

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  25. Sandi~A Cottage MuseOctober 26, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    I love old mirrors and this is beautiful!
    Happy White Wednesday!

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  26. D.E.October 26, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    I love white mirrors. So pretty!
    www.whiteserenade.blogspot.com
    Blessings,
    DE

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  27. Krista Sew InspiredOctober 27, 2011 at 4:13 AM

    I've been looking for a mirror just like that!

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  28. Joy@aVintageGreenOctober 27, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    Visting from Bunny Jeans - wonderful find and the homemade chalk paint worked so well and 'distressed ' so well.
    - Joy

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  29. nickys nookOctober 27, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    your bedroom is amazing the mirror looks perfect-your right mirrors are scarce at goodwill

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  30. Katie @ Wildwood CreekOctober 28, 2011 at 6:57 AM

    What an amazing mirror!

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  31. JanaeOctober 29, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    I am so jealous I want one.

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  32. MichelleOctober 30, 2011 at 2:12 AM

    What a fantastic find, I soooo want one and it just looks fab in your pretty room

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  33. Aquascape Your LandscapeNovember 3, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    Found you at Bunny Jean's. Love your blog ... I'm now your newest follower!

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  34. UnknownMay 26, 2015 at 6:53 AM

    That is so nice! Love it:)

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  35. UnknownMay 26, 2015 at 6:54 AM

    That is so nice! Love it:)

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