My DIY Shabby Chic Mirror Project

Yes, you read that title correct. I, Brittney, started and finished a DIY project. Not only that, but it is a project that upon completion wasn't instantly thrown in the trash. I often joke that I am incapable of DIY projects, but the fact is that I try them. I try many! They either don't get finished or they are awful. I rank myself below an amateur DIYer, although I think this project has just upgraded me to amateur status!

I am giddy.

So here's the story.

A couple of months ago I went downtown in my little hometown and did some shopping at The Prairie Chick Market. I was admiring everything she has in her store, somehow trying to figure out how to fit an entire gorgeous taupe hutch with white milk glass into my car. Then, out of the corner of my eye I saw a mirror. It was ornate and gold and instantly an idea was sparked. For some time I have been wanting to find a pair of mirrors that were ornate and fabulous.  The odds of finding such a pair without spending an arm and leg has been the main reason why I had not pursued it further.

This shopping trip changed my whim of an idea into a reality.

I commented to Shelly (owner) that I had plans for finding a pair of mirrors when she told me she had another mirror just like the one I was looking at. It was a different shade of gold, but the frame was the same.

EXCITEMENT.

I went home that day with a bounce in my step because I had found my mirrors. The task of figuring out how in the world I was going to make them fabulous was about to embark.

Here they are. As you can see, they were mismatched color but identical frames. Allow me to bring you through my process visually to the end result:

I have a sophisticated craft room in my house. Oh, wait.  Nope. I painted them out in our storage shed on a cardboard box and piece of wood. Classy.

RESULT:

Words cannot contain the amount of joy I feel. Joy over two mirrors? Heck yes. For a very long time I have wanted to have amazing mirrors on either side of our headboard in our master bedroom and now that dream is a reality.

I'm guessing that after posting this I'm going to head on over to Pinterest to peruse for more ideas for DIY projects. The creativity gates have been opened!

Come pin with me: http://www.pinterest.com/eyeenjoy/