I have a thing for mirrors. I would have them all over the place if I knew I could get away with it.
It’s not that I like to look at myself in the mirror. On the contrary!! What I love about mirrors is the light they reflect, and how much bigger they make a room feel.
When I am shopping around my favorite haunts and flea markets, mirrors always stop me in my tracks. Some are rather plain, so I bump over those, but more often than not, there are really cool-looking mirrors out there to be had. When I do stumble upon one, the wheels in my head start turning, trying to justify yet another mirror in our house, and where to put it.
Over a year ago when I was mulling around Bottle Shop Antiques, I found this mirror.
I loved that it was round. Loved the detail for sure. But I just didn’t know where I would put it. I thought about buying it and saving it, but I couldn’t really justify that either. The attic is pretty full of stuff. The barn, too. So I walked away.
Oddly enough, the thought of that mirror crossed my mind every day. I was wracking my brain trying to find a home for that mirror in our house. I would ask about it each time I visited Bottle Shop Antiques and each time, the mirror was still there, actually getting moved to their storage barn. And a year went by.
Fast forward to present, and the whole “Be Fed is taking over the ‘Christmas Tree’ room.”
Bingo, I now had a spot for that mirror!
I raced over, and the mirror was still there. I was meant to have this mirror! I scooped it up, and brought it home.
It’s original home was probably a department store. It’s cast from a mold, so it’s not real wood. But I don’t care.
I cleaned it up. Dry-brushed some white paint on to highlight the beautifully detailed frame.
And now it sits on the mantle in my office.
Of all the mirrors on our walls, this one is the fairest of them all.
Audra @ Renewed Projects says
oh my goodness! It looks like a completely different mirror! Such gorgeous detailing on the frame, it turned out so pretty.
Brooke Fedigan says
Audra, thanks! I was so happy once it started to look just like I envisioned it would.
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Interiors by Jacquin says
Wow! This came out perfectly! Nice!! It’s so nice to have your own unique creations to enjoy at home. 😀 -Jacquin
Brooke Fedigan says
Jacquin, thanks so much! I can’t stop staring at it!
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Karen says
That came out so well! I love it!
How wonderful that the mirror waited for you 🙂
Thanks for sharing on Something to Talk About!
Karen
Brooke Fedigan says
Karen, thanks so much! I had so much fun working on it once I got it 😉
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coco says
Brooke this is beyond beautiful! I love love love it! I can’t believe it was still there after all this time. It’s stunning and definitely meant to be. I’m pinning right now. Hugs, Coco
Brooke Fedigan says
Coco, you are so sweet. Thanks again for sharing it. I can’r stop staring at it… lol
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Greta Paul says
It looks totally magnificent. Greta from Tasmania, Australia c
Brooke Fedigan says
Greta, thank you so much for stopping by. I was so excited when I finally got to work on it and see my vision come to live. It truly is one of my favorite projects to date.
Brooke
All that's Jas says
When they look like this one, I would like to have them all over my house too! Thanks for linking up with Thursday Favorite Things! XO
Brooke Fedigan says
I look forward to Thursday and seeing what everyone else is sharing. Thanks again for inviting me to share as well.
Brooke