Chalk Painted Mirror

This is the story of how I searched for weeks in all my favorite thrift stores & even some of my favorite catalogs for just the right something to hang on an empty wall I've had in my piano room.

And after searching and searching and coming up with nothing, I realized the perfect piece for my naked space was right in my own garage.

This was the mirror that came with a dresser we had bought from a friend for my son's room. But he took one look at the mirror with the bow & it was a no-go. And I had to agree with him on that one. I used it for a short time over my mantle, but then found a mirror I liked better. So, it went to the garage, & I haven't thought much about it since.

But, I stumbled across it again the other day & before I knew it, I got out a little chalk paint & then I fell in love with it.

At the top, I painted Aubusson Blue...

The edges started out it Old White, but I was afraid it wouldn't be enough contrast with the wall, so I painted on some Paris Grey.

I also added a little more gold...

And a little distress...

And now it's where it was meant to be in my piano room...

Remember, sometimes to find that something you've been looking for,

you need only to look in your own garage!

As usual, I'm sharing with a few of these parties.

And to read more about the other pieces in my Piano Room, click on the links below:

Sofa

Caned Chairs

Coffee Table

Lamp

Throw Pillows

Mantle Mirror

French Cabinet