Saturday 5 January 2013

A new mirror– saved from someone else's diy attempt

If I could also fit "my $25 dining room update" into the title, I would do that. This room was updated by upholstering my chairs in thrift store Ikea curtains (see the details in this post) and a mirror that I found at the Goodwill for $5.  Everything else I already had in other parts of my home; use what you have, eh!

I scoured my house, digging through boxes, bins and my craft room to put the finishing touches on my dining room.
Junkin Junky

One thing that I needed was something nice for on the wall other than the “D” that I had up.  While digging through my box of frames, I found these two (there are three, but I can’t find the third) pictures.  I love the worn chippy gold look of them.

Junkin Junky

I found this sad mirror that someone had painted a hideous brown, over what was a really nice gilt gold … so sad.  It was originally $29.99 at homesense , $10 at the goodwill, and 1/2 price day, so $5!!

Junkin Junky

After removing the left over painters tape from the crevices, which took forever I might add, I taped paper over the mirror and took it outside to spray paint it. I only had one can of gold and it wasn’t exactly what I wanted, but I could make it work.

Junkin Junky

Much too bright!  I rubbed on some burnt umber paint then wiped most of it off which helped to tone down the gold. It was still too bright and not warm looking at all, so I took out my black distressing ink and went over it with that, rubbing it in as I went.  So much better now, don’t you agree?

Junkin Junky

I took the roman blind off of my french door, yep I did. I believe in using what you have even if it means my door is now naked. It fit perfectly inside the window frame.

I just love the room now, at least until I tire of it.

Junkin Junky

My Uncommon Slice of SuburbiaUndertheTableandDreaming

25 comments:

  1. very pretty and a classy mirror. Love reusing and revamping!!!

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  2. Love the mirror - but OMG love your entire dining room - what a classic gorgeous room!
    Great job
    XOX

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  3. such a cool mirror! it looks so much better- nice save!

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  4. Look so pretty, a perfect fit for this room!
    Love it;)
    http://pudel-design.blogspot.de/

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  5. The mirror looks great! I love the look of the whole room too!

    Have a great day.
    Pam

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  6. I thought that first picture was your inspiration, beautiful! The mirror is fabulous!

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  7. Your dining room looks so fresh, clean and bright! I really love it, and I'm so impressed with what you were able to do with that mirror. Not bad for $5! You are a woman of many talents Mel! Have a great Sunday.

    Debbie

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  8. The dining room is beautiful! I love the mirror re-do the gold chippy frames! Very nice job!

    Jenna @ rainonatinroof.com

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  9. The mirror turned out wonderful...great color to go with your gorgeous dining room!

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  10. Gee, Mel you find the most amazing things! The mirror is awesome, of course. I like the purple coming back in. It really does look great!
    I could definately drink a cup a tea in this room :D

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  11. I just noticed the key, which I love, it really goes with the mirror.

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  12. What a beautiful dining room! I love love your wall color!!

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  13. Perfect! Your room looks so elegant! I love what you did to the mirror. I will take from one room and give to another if it works! I totally understand. Love the photo of the mirror reflecting your steps!

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  14. So pretty! I just did a gold frame and I think I might need to go over it with some black like you I'd to tone it down... Love the way your mirror looks! Cute blog!

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  15. That frame is amazing! I love the color you chose.

    www.iheartpears.blogspot.com

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  16. wow! That mirror is fabulous!

    babyscardina.blogspot.com

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  17. Oh dear! Where do I start...It's all so beautiful!!

    I'm having a GOOGLE + Social hop. I'd love for you to hop on over, grab a button and link up your Google +. If you don't have Google + it's ok, come link up your blog or favorite post.

    http://mydailyphotojourney.blogspot.com/2013/01/google-social-hop.html


    I'm also looking for Pinterest Pinners to feature every week beginning in January. If you are on Pinterest and are interested in being featured come link up! Who knows you might meet some other great pinners and gain a few great ideas.

    http://mydailyphotojourney.blogspot.com/2012/12/looking-for-pinners.html

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  18. So cool. I love that Goodwill mirror. Thanks so much for showing us a makeover for under $25. I love reading that you don't have to spend like $3000 for a great makeover.

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  19. goodwill finds are the bomb! way to go in making it look so glamorous

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  20. This is gorgeous! I love the chippy frames. Did you make the table cloth too - love the ruffles along the bottom. Thanks so much for coming out to the party at Clean and Scentsible. I 'll be featuring this tomorrow. Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
    Jenn :)

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  21. Great mirror, Mel! And as always...beautiful dining room!

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  22. I found you while one someone else's blog that had featured you and what a charmer you turn out to be. Going to look around your blog and see what other gems you have for me. Thank-you.

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  23. Your dinning room is just stunning, featuring later today!
    XO
    Kristin

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  24. Your dining room definitely is not junky! looks classy and oh-so-stylish! Great job!

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  25. Wow! Amazing. You did a fabulous job. I love your blog. I'm a new follower ;)

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