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Monday, April 14, 2014

French Mirror: Re-Do


I found a great mirror at the Flea Market this week and I brought it home.  
Before:
The mirror was in good shape, but I thought it could look better.  I painted the frame in grey gesso and then did a white wash over the grey with watered down white chalk paint.  To give the mirror a little bling I used Rub n Buff on the bow details on the top.  The last step was to wax the mirror.  I think it turned out very beautiful! 





I love the beveled edge










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36 comments:

  1. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeApril 14, 2014 at 8:36 AM

    It is gorgeous and I love your makeover. What a fantastic find. I would love for you to link up to my Inspire Me party that will go live this afternoon at 3 PM. www.astrollthrulife.net. Hope to see you there.

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  2. DD's CottageApril 14, 2014 at 8:45 AM

    Thank you Marty--I will defiantly link up for your party!

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  3. chateau chicApril 14, 2014 at 10:35 AM

    Beautifully done!!! Gorgeous mirror!
    Mary Alice

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    1. DD's CottageApril 14, 2014 at 11:20 AM

      Thank you Mary Alice! I like how it turned out too!

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  4. Susan @ SunflowerHugsApril 14, 2014 at 11:05 AM

    You nailed it! Love it!

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    1. DD's CottageApril 14, 2014 at 11:20 AM

      Thank you Susan-I think it looks better now too!

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  5. NanaDianaApril 14, 2014 at 1:07 PM

    That looks a LOT better now. It is really fresher looking and updated. xo Diana

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    1. DD's CottageApril 15, 2014 at 8:07 AM

      Thank you Diana--A lot better is what I thought too!

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  6. The Painted DrawerApril 14, 2014 at 3:32 PM

    What a find! Gorgeous and you did such a great job on it!

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  7. NancyApril 14, 2014 at 4:59 PM

    What a unique and wonderful mirror. I love what you did to it. It looks great!

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  8. MarigeneApril 14, 2014 at 6:10 PM

    Wow, what an amazing transformation...beautiful!

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  9. AnonymousApril 14, 2014 at 9:35 PM

    Pretty before - gorgeous after. I love it.

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  10. UnknownApril 15, 2014 at 7:36 AM

    Beautiful Mirror! I love how you painted it...it really brings out the romance and the details. I am kind of a hoarder when it comes to mirrors.

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    1. DD's CottageApril 15, 2014 at 8:10 AM

      Thank you Victoria--I have so many mirrors and so little space!

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  11. CynthiaApril 15, 2014 at 11:12 AM

    This mirror is beautiful!! Don't you just love Rub N Buff??? Been using it for years.

    Cynthia

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  12. ℳartina @ Northern NestingApril 15, 2014 at 7:26 PM

    Beautifully done Darrielle!!

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  13. Wild Oak DesignsApril 16, 2014 at 7:55 AM

    Stunning! You did an awesome job....it looks so perfect!
    Nancy
    wildoakdesigns.blogspot.com

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  14. Deborah@Green Willow PondApril 16, 2014 at 10:03 AM

    Beautiful! I love the treatment you gave it. Love the reflection of you room in it too!

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  15. DD's CottageApril 16, 2014 at 10:23 AM

    Thank you Deborah-Luckily my house was clean when I took the photo!

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  16. Teresa@magazineyourhomeApril 16, 2014 at 3:12 PM

    Love the new look and you can see the details of the mirror so much better now.

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    1. DD's CottageApril 17, 2014 at 6:08 AM

      Thank you Teresa--the details are now beautiful and you can see them.

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  17. SandiApril 17, 2014 at 1:27 PM

    I love the makeover much better than the original color. Great job!!
    Blessings~

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    1. DD's CottageApril 17, 2014 at 4:08 PM

      Thank you Sandi--I like the new color better too!

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  18. UnknownApril 18, 2014 at 4:31 AM

    This is one of the nicest mirrors I have ever seen. Great job on the makeover. It looks gorgeous.

    Mary @ Orphans With Makeup

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    1. DD's CottageApril 18, 2014 at 6:44 AM

      Thank you so much Mary--that means a lot coming from you. I hope you have a good weekend!

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  19. UnknownApril 18, 2014 at 4:49 AM

    gorgeous transformation. i love the detailing onthis mirror. just lovely. happy you joined in on my grey dey party but would you kindly add a link to it on your list? merci! ;)

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  20. SuzyApril 19, 2014 at 7:01 AM

    This was already a pretty mirror, Darrielle, but the makeover that you gave it makes it simply gorgeous! Your project is going to featured at The Scoop this Sunday night. Thank you for linking up!

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    1. DD's CottageApril 19, 2014 at 7:40 AM


      Thank you Suzy--I appreciate the feature and I hope you have a good Easter weekend!

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  21. JoanieApril 22, 2014 at 5:59 AM

    Great job on the mirror, it came out beautiful!
    Joanie Dannenbaum

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