The Fairest Mirror Of Them All
At this point you all probably know three things about me: I love a good transformation, I adore a good bargain, and I’m obsessed with my dog Hamburger (that last fact is unimportant to this story, but is too obvious to ignore when stating defining facts about myself). Anyway, I recently found a big round mirror at Home Goods so hideously ugly that the deeply discounted $20 price tag didn’t surprise me. But most round mirrors of this size are around 90 to 150 bucks, so of course I had to buy it.
Since I forgot to take a “before” pic, please allow me to describe my grotesque purchase in detail. The frame around the mirror was made of that fake fiberglass stuff that plastic outdoor urns are made of, and it was faux-finished with swirly brown and bronze splotches. TERRIBLE. So bad that I almost told the cashier that I was planning to do some major surgery on the mirror before hanging it for fear that she was judging my taste. So here’s where I’m asking you to envision that tacky splotchy plastic abomination of a mirror.
And here’s what it looks like with a fresh coat of glossy white paint:
Not bad huh? It looks just like one I saw a while back in a Pottery Barn catalog for 250 beans (plus shipping). Who spends that much money on a basic round mirror anyway? The cool thing is that now you’d swear our mirror was painted wood, even when you touch it. Is there nothing that white paint can’t cure?
It looks great in the den above the tv where that big clock from Target used to hang (which has since been relocated to the sunroom where it should have lived all along).
Here’s a wider shot for the full effect:
I just love a good frog-turned-prince home improvement fairytale, don’t you? Now send us your best home makeovers. Apparently we just can’t get enough of them.
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HomeGoods is the most amazing store EVER!! So much stuff it’s a little overwhelming sometimes. Great job on the mirror.
So glad you guys like the mirror project and think that our little den is cozy. It’s definitely the room where we spend most of our time. The funny thing is that the items in this picture are all so cheap. That TV console and the ottomans are from Target and the chair is from Ikea. And you know how cheap that mirror was…
Anyway, it’s nice to realize that you don’t always have to spend a lot to get a look that’s cozy and inviting.
Sherry
Hi, Sherry, I came over from Great Impressions & can’t wait to look around more. I have a blog too & am always doing something around the house. Love painting stuff too & DIY projects. Please stop by for a visit sometime!
I will definitely go back & read some of your old posts. The problem is I keep finding all these great, fun blogs & there’s not enough time to keep up with all of them!
Rhoda
Hi Sherry!
That mirror was a great find! I use the same technique, painting over an ugly finish to make something look fresh and new. But my color of choice is black. My husband calls my can of black satin paint The Great Equalizer. He should probably get down on his knees and thank The Great Equalizer for saving him some serious money, right?!
Karin
Hi Sherry…I just popped over from Great Impressions.
I love your mirror redo. Great job! I too have a blog. It’s about this n that and everything.
We’ve renovated, remade, madeover and made do, in every home we’ve owned. Still enjoy doing this, after all these years.
Hope to see more of you at Great Impressions.
Stop by the Back Porch sometime!
Pat
Hi to all my Great Impressions girls! Thanks so much for stopping in. I’ll certainly be dropping in on your blogs to return the favor.
Oh and Karin, I LOVE the tip about black paint. I’ll definitely have to try introducing “the great equalizer” to a future project or two. Stay tuned…
xo
Sherry
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A nice touch to a cozy room!