Old Mirror with New Box Frame

Today I'm topping off a white dresser

with a fresh striped mirror frame.

This is for my granddaughter's bedroom.

With her new gray walls and aqua chevron comforter,

the white dresser had a big wall space above

that was calling for a fresh and fun mirror.

I found a big old mirror on craigslist.

Then I built a box frame around it,

with furring strips on the inside of the frame,

cedar fence boards with mitered corners 

for the frame surround,

and wood supports around the outer frame.

So, this is what it looks like from the back.

I used Olympia crumb cookie, 

craftsmart gray, and craftsmart bahama blue.

I rubbed more white paint over the gray and aqua

to soften the look.

Here's another mirror project 

that you might remember:

It's fun to get a fresh new start on the new year.

These happy colors and patterns are a nice accent

 against the anchored gray walls.

Oh, and her so soft shag rug makes me smile.

Hope this is another idea for your project file!

Happy Saturday,

Deb

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White and Natural Wood Sideboard

I'm loving the combination

of Worn White and Natural Wood.

What a fresh update 

for

an old piece of furniture.

Great lines,  but not a lot of personality.

Keeping the top natural by stripping and sealing,

keeps some old wood grain charm.

I also added some depth on the top by using a black edge.

Combine floetrol (paint extender) with some black paint

and run along the edges.

Then, my "go to" for worn white

has been using a vaseline resist for the edges

and then combining a white and off white for the body.

Sand the edges.

Add some baskets.

Now that's some Farmhouse Style Charm.

This Sideboard will find a home

with some other farmhouse pieces.

You can find more about the table and chairs here.

Here are the details on the coffee table.

Hope you are thinking up some fun redos

for the new year!

Deb

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Old Dresser turns Coffee Table

Here's a fun idea

for a furniture redo.

Megan inherited an old dresser from Grandma

and cut it down to coffee table size.

The wood was stripped down to it's natural state.

After applying some Early American stain,

I ran a black glaze along the edge.

Then for the worn white look,  

I used vaseline on the edges for a paint resist.

After the white paint dries, sand the edges.

Now you have the farmhouse style

combining chippy white and natural wood.

I love the idea of finding ways 

to make Grandma's old furniture

updated and functional.

Now if you see an old dresser with drawers missing

or heavy water damage on the bottom,

remember there is still hope for restoration!

Happy Painting,

Deb

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