Showing posts with label mirror. Show all posts
Showing posts with label mirror. Show all posts
Sunday, February 23, 2014
THE JELLY IN THE DONUT white vanity with stool and mirror
There is truely a surprise hiding inside this one
and this time its not simple drawer liners.
First lets remove the old hardware.
and add some new ribbon shaped pulls, 3 floral appliques and a vintage mirror.
I rescued this mirror after it had been left out in the rain and had started coming apart
at the joints. She had to be acclimatizing to room temperature after carefully re-assembling, gluing, and clamping, but shes a beautiful portrait again every time you gaze into her.
Okay lets get to the jelly, the hidden gem, the icing in the Oreo .....
The stool is inside! How cool is that?
and its on casters so it rolls in and out.
The secret is out at:
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Pottery Barn Inspired Mirror Krylon Looking Glass Spray Paint
Happy Friday friends! If youre stopping by from The Shabby Creek Cottage, welcome! Im so glad that youre here!
I was recently given the opportunity to try Krylon Looking Glass Mirror-Like spray paint and today Im sharing my project. Ive been wanting to try it for a while, so I was super excited to see the result!
Inspired by Pottery Barns Eagan multi-panel mirror, we created our own, simplified version. Instead of inserting individual mirrored panels we used the existing mullions on the window and the Looking Glass spray paint for a mirrored effect.
Heres how we did it!
First, we carefully removed the exterior frame. Since our window was double paned, we also removed one of the panes. This would eliminate weird reflections from the side and make it look like a real mirror.
Once the exterior frame was removed, we sanded the inner frame.
Then, we worked on the new exterior frame. Since the frame was uneven on the edge, we added a 1" x 1/4" poplar strip - mitered at the corner. We used screws and then wood filler to even out the imperfections. Once dry, we sanded.
Next, we added a 1 - 1/4" piece of poplar trim to the front to give it a more finished look. I love how it seamlessly blends into the frame!
We used wood glue and clamped it around the outside of the frame. A scrap piece of plastic (or cardboard, etc.) in between the trim and clamp helps prevent the wood from denting.
After the frame was done, we were ready to paint!
Following the instructions, the Looking Glass spray paint is applied to the back side of the glass, so we flipped the window over and gave it a good scrub. We finished with a paper towel and window cleaner to make sure it was dirt and oil free.
We sprayed 4 light coats (1 can), allowing it to dry a few minutes in between. When wet, it looks a little uneven, once it evens out, its dry and ready for another coat.
Then we painted the frame. We applied painters tape to the edge and tapped sheets of paper together and slide underneath the mullions.
We finished it off with a glossy black, and that was it!
Im crazy about the finished result!
Love how the frame seamlessly blends into the existing window.
The Looking Glass spray paint has a beautiful reflective quality - its hard to believe that it came out of a spray can.
I LOVE the new addition to my office!! Cant wait to finish up the rest of my space!
p.s. since this is one of the first looks of my office, its a "4 seasons" sunroom, so there is an exterior sliding door between this room and the rest of the house (just in case you were confused about the reflection :)
Make sure to stop by Desirees - The 36th Avenue to see her awesome project using Krylon Looking Glass spray paint - you wont want to miss it!!
** I was provided Krylon Looking Glass spray paint, as always, all opinions are completely my own :)
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I was recently given the opportunity to try Krylon Looking Glass Mirror-Like spray paint and today Im sharing my project. Ive been wanting to try it for a while, so I was super excited to see the result!
Inspired by Pottery Barns Eagan multi-panel mirror, we created our own, simplified version. Instead of inserting individual mirrored panels we used the existing mullions on the window and the Looking Glass spray paint for a mirrored effect.
Heres how we did it!
First, we carefully removed the exterior frame. Since our window was double paned, we also removed one of the panes. This would eliminate weird reflections from the side and make it look like a real mirror.
Once the exterior frame was removed, we sanded the inner frame.
Then, we worked on the new exterior frame. Since the frame was uneven on the edge, we added a 1" x 1/4" poplar strip - mitered at the corner. We used screws and then wood filler to even out the imperfections. Once dry, we sanded.
Next, we added a 1 - 1/4" piece of poplar trim to the front to give it a more finished look. I love how it seamlessly blends into the frame!
We used wood glue and clamped it around the outside of the frame. A scrap piece of plastic (or cardboard, etc.) in between the trim and clamp helps prevent the wood from denting.
After the frame was done, we were ready to paint!
Following the instructions, the Looking Glass spray paint is applied to the back side of the glass, so we flipped the window over and gave it a good scrub. We finished with a paper towel and window cleaner to make sure it was dirt and oil free.
We sprayed 4 light coats (1 can), allowing it to dry a few minutes in between. When wet, it looks a little uneven, once it evens out, its dry and ready for another coat.
Then we painted the frame. We applied painters tape to the edge and tapped sheets of paper together and slide underneath the mullions.
We finished it off with a glossy black, and that was it!
Im crazy about the finished result!
Love how the frame seamlessly blends into the existing window.
The Looking Glass spray paint has a beautiful reflective quality - its hard to believe that it came out of a spray can.
I LOVE the new addition to my office!! Cant wait to finish up the rest of my space!
p.s. since this is one of the first looks of my office, its a "4 seasons" sunroom, so there is an exterior sliding door between this room and the rest of the house (just in case you were confused about the reflection :)
Make sure to stop by Desirees - The 36th Avenue to see her awesome project using Krylon Looking Glass spray paint - you wont want to miss it!!
** I was provided Krylon Looking Glass spray paint, as always, all opinions are completely my own :)
Monday, February 10, 2014
Ombre Mirror for the Landing
The ombre landing theme continues!
Yesterday I finished painting the mirror and it really has come a long way!
I also refinished the shoe cabinet recently, click here to read more.
I started with this maroon technicolor mirror purchased on clearance at TJ Maxx for $20 - I originally painted it white, but decided that our bland rental wall needed some color!
I got a color sample from Benjamin Moore - mixed some white to make two samples lighter and airbrushed a subtle ombre with the bottom darker and top lighter
Airbrushing is very similar to spray painting, but less paint comes out so you have more control over where the paint goes. However, the paint must be the correct thickness to go through correctly - too thin and it will come out watery and too thick - it wont spray or spray very slow.
This mirror has three shades - the original color and two lighter shades - I overlap the colors and blend the transition by spraying less paint
Im loving the ombre theme on the landings! (click here and here to read more about the other ombre landings)
I also love the cheeriness that it adds to a dark corner!
Can you spot Annabelle? She says hi!
Peonies are my favorite flower and are in season now - so I had to pick up a bunch!
Ive got big plans for the rest of the landings too ... but first I need to work on the guest bedroom!
Have you added any colorful spots to your home recently?
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