A couple of weeks ago, my Aunt Deb brought me a french provincial mirror and stool…and they were gorgeous.
The mirror wasn’t terrible as is, but it felt very formal, and did have some sort of speckling on the finish.
Here’s the thing…Aunt Deb hasn’t told me what she wanted yet. We threw some ideas around, but didn’t settle on anything for it.
But one day, my hands were itching to paint, and inspiration struck.
We’ll see what Aunt Deb thinks….I hope she likes it! If not, I can always repaint it. :-)
Recognize this color? It’s a new favorite, and I’ll send you details soon!
I love curvy and intricate mirrors done in chalky neutrals. Such a beautiful juxtaposition, I think.
I painted thinner in some spots, dry brushed in others, so that the gold would fleck through. I didn’t feel the need to distress it any more, so it was sealed with a clear wax.
Speaking of beautiful juxtaposition, I loved staging all of these old vintage pieces right next to the lovely mirror.
Especially this vintage sign I scored recently. It’s going to hang in our newly painted living room (which you’ll see soon), because West has a certain ring to it around here.
I found this beautiful book at Gaslamp Antiques in Nashville (where I also found the sign), and that place is A-MAZ-ING. If you’re ever in Nash-Vegas, you’ve got to stop by.
Did you notice the title, which is perfectly placed, by the way?
I couldn’t have said it any better myself.
That came out beautiful!!! Is that one of the ASCP new colors ? Maybe coco ?
Love the color… great job
Wow that looks great. I love the sign and all of the little suitcases.
that’s a {*chocolate*} mirror!!! love it!
I love the mirror and the color! Is is a chocolatety gray?
Love your blog!
Love the color – it is cool yet warm, and smokey.
The color is PERFECT!
Soo lovely Shaunna! It looks beautiful. And that sign is awesome. It’d go nicely in my living room too. ; ) Can’t wait to see the dining and living room now!
Does ASCP have new colors? I did not know! I’m heading to my local stockist tomorrow, so I hope she has some of them!
Question – I am about to use my clear wax for the first time. Miss Mustard Seed warned me that it discolors Old White a little bit. Now I’m nervous. You wax your white pieces, dont you?
Fab-if she doesn’t like it I have a suggestion for a home
Great finds by the way.
Love Gas Lamp Antiques! I live 5 minutes from it, and it’s next to one of my other favs…Home Depot!
That is just incredible! Love it…I want one
It’s lovely!! But, it’s upside down I think!! See the little rose that is at the top in the pic there? It should be the other way up.
Love your blog!!
S x
LOVE IT!!!! Looks like Coco, one of Annie’s new colors.
Janet xox
I’m guessing that color is one of my favorites too…Chateau Grey? It is loverly.
That is a great colour for that shapely mirror. I especially love the sign ~a very cool piece~ that looks great with the vintage suitcases.
The mirror looks great. LOVE that new color…I can’t wait until we can shout it from the roof tops. Love the “West” street sign. That’s almost as much of a perfectly placed find at the “Complete” book. Very cool. Such a pretty cover.
Gorgeous, gorgeous!
Gorgeous!
xo
great job ! I love it.
Great job and I agree, those mirrors look way better painted than they do when they are gilded.
I love this mirror so much! Did you post the color yet?
It’s gorgeous! LOVE that color.
Interesting color… I like the new look of the mirror. I have a gold round mirror (just love round mirrors) that I would like to give a makeover. The gold is simply too much for me, and no longer my style. Thus, what type of paint would I use to paint over that gold color.
Appreciate your help,
Monique
Can you advise what kind of paint I would use to paint over the gold? Thanks a bunch!
The color used on the gilded french mirror is “French Linen”