Our hallway was over due for a cleanup & makeover. Let me share how I took it from maddening to magnificent, with tips how I kept it affordable using FB marketplace.
Showing posts with label mirrors. Show all posts
Showing posts with label mirrors. Show all posts
CHRISTMAS ENTRY IN WHITE & GOLD - pillar candles & polar bears
The first week of December is here and the first room is decked out in our holiday decor.
MIRROR GALLERY WALL - in the hallway
Our hallways has always been a place I can display my collection of mirrors and enjoy them every day.
PAINTING TURQUOISE MIRRORS - oval plastic mirror frames
Verdigris is the common name for the natural green patina formed when copper, brass or bronze is weathered
and exposed to air or seawater over a period of time.
FIXING A HARP AND MIRROR - old hinges
Here is a great use for one of those old hinges we all have in the junk drawer
or filling up a jar on the garage shelf.
REPLACED HINGE ORIGINAL MECHANISM
This mirror's left pivoting mechanism was twisted and broken off making the mirror unusable.
While the owner is looking for a replacement part an old hinge will keep the mirror in place.
The hinge can be used vertically or horizontally but the mirror will not be able to pivot.
HAPPY FIXING
SMALL CHANGES in the dressing room
For no good reason I pulled a muscle in the back of my shoulder. I'm resting and taking it easy but I can't create so I'm puttering around the house walking stiff like a penguin.
PAINTING VERDIGRIS MIRRORS - my techniques
Verdigris is the common name for the natural green patina
formed when copper, brass or bronze is weathered
and exposed to air or seawater over a period of time.
MY BEDROOM PROJECT - shabby chic decorating
A JOB WELL DONE.
I've hung the chandelier, arranged the furniture, laid the carpets, and decorated the walls. I think our bedroom is almost done.
BEHIND THE SCENES - making of a hall tree
Everyone who took a guess yesterday was right on or very close.
Well Done!
The hooks installed on the hall tree I just finished came from
this huge road side chandelier.
My daughter got schooled really quickly how to get the van turned around
when mommy sees junk she wants.
Here are some more behind the scene photos ...
FURNITURE RECYCLING 101 WITH A TEST - hall tree parts
As promised
Here are some of the bits and pieces
used to build this fabulous hall tree.
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| 1 OLD MIRROR |
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| 1 HOMEMADE RECORD CABINET |
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| 4 DRAWER FACES |
2 STAIR SPINDLES
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| Can you figure out the 4 parts that make up this section of the hall tree? Take a guess then scroll to the bottom for the answers. (INSERT JEOPARDY MUSIC) |
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| How about these fancy hooks, any ideas what they use to be? If you have a guess leave it in the comments below and I'll reveal the answer tomorrow. I bet some of the answers will be thought provoking and maybe inspire other great ideas. More pics can be found here. |
Now for the answers to the first question ...
How did you do?
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LISA'S NEW BATHROOM - old dresser to new vanity
We took an old vintage bedroom dresser and the matching mirror, up-cycled them and turned them into the perfect bathroom vanity.
THE JELLY IN THE DONUT- white vanity with stool and mirror
There is truly a surprise hiding inside this one
and this time it's not simple drawer liners.
LOOK WHAT I FOUND AT MY OWN YARD SALE - european finished desk
Some of you know we host fairly good and definitely fun yard sales even in the RAIN! This year we ran out of time and stuff to sell. So I thought I would share an old yard sale makeover with you.
MISCELLANEOUS - driftwood
The final installment of the driftwood series is
Miscellaneous items.
BAR STOOLS and FOOT STOOLS
WALL HOOKS
TOWEL HANGERS and SHELVES
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MIRRORS
CUSTOM SIGNS
POOL TOWEL STAND and SEVERAL DEER
AN UMBRELLA STAND
To see the other driftwood pieces I use to make:
There is also a queen size driftwood bed shown here:
TURQUOISE - painted mirror tutorial
I found this beautiful mirror at an estate sale. I've been wanting to paint it but time and a lack of nerve stalled me.
HOMESENSE HOW I ADORE THEE - my new birdcage and painted mirror
Last visit to Homesense happened to be a quick
stop while we were on a peaceful drive to get away
from the hustle and bustle of life and work. As both
George and I work at home a great deal in the
evenings sometimes we just take off for a quiet
drive and enjoy an ice cappuchino from Tim Hortons.
Recently I had mentioned out loud wanting a bird
cage. I had really wanted one for a long time but
never mentioned it. With my retail job I've been all
over the Fraser Valley as well as different locations
through out the country and really just never see them.
Well during this last stop at Homesense we meandered around
the store together close to closing time, George would pop
in and out of the isles showing me things he saw.
Then just as we rounding the final lap to the finish
line he popped into the isle again this time with a
beautiful white birdcage in hand.
I gasped and immediately said
"I WANT IT!"
Then common sense took over and I asked
"HOW MUCH?"
Turned out to be $40, come on!
Well I still wanted it.
While this whole thought process was going on
George popped in with another bird house of a
different color and style. Now I was even more
excited at options. Be careful what you wish for.
Before the whole thing was done we musta found
close to a dozen different styles, sizes and colors.
And different prices.
Including this pretty pretty turquoise one and it was only $15
*** SOLD ***
*** SOLD ***
Another find that evening was this great
*FLYING THE WORLD*
mini suitcase.
We also got our large oval clock that you've seen in the past
and a few book boxes at Homesense.
Before I go I want to share with you some encouragement I received from
She painted her beautiful mirror frame pink and
encouraged me when I told her I didn't quite have
the nerve to do mine.
Well I was finally able to find a bit of time Mother's
day morning and went for it. Happy Mother's day to me.
Mine's blue, it's bold, it's finished, and it's brilliant.
Did you notice it also matches the bird cage?
Muahahahahah!
A tutorial of this mirror can be found here.
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