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Embellished Mirror for Daughter’s Room

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Last week while cruising through the clearance aisle at HomeGoods, I found a gold ornate mirror for only $8. I really needed something for above my daughter’s dresser in her newly stenciled bedroom, and I thought this could be perfect with some minor embellishments!

I got an idea from Elements Interiors blog last week during the week long Summer Blog Party.

First thought I had for this mirror redo was to have it match the stencil color on the bedroom accent wall, so I painted it with my new love, Annie Sloan’s chalk paint in Paris Grey.

Once the paint was dry, I distressed the edges with a light grade sand paper. I love how the gold pops through the sanded paint! I removed all of the access dust with a damp towel and cleaned the mirror before the next step.

Next was a trip to Michael’s craft store to purchase some flowers to match the colors in my daughter’s bedroom: greens, blues and rosy pinks. I found a summery garland on clearance for 60% off. Score!

I cut the flowers off the garland with a pair of scissors and laid a couple of them out on the corners of the mirror until I reached my desired composition. Then I used my handy dandy hot glue gun to secure them in place.

Voila! Only 45 minutes later and it’s ready for the bedroom! When I purchased the mirror it already had brass hooks attached to the back so it was super simple to hang.

Total price: $8 for the mirror and $7 for the garland of flowers. I had the paint and glue on hand in my craft closet. Pretty nifty for $15!

So, what do you think? Simple project but it really adds a pop of color to her light blue walls. Now I just want to get some cute sconces for each side of the mirror and I’ll be done!

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  1. Lilia says

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    I love the mirror. The flowers are perfect for a young girls room. I honestly think the best part is that as she gets older and matures, she can easily remove the flowers and keep the mirror, transforming her young girl’s room into a young lady’s room…. no rush though, right? =)

  2. Laura Beth says

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    I’m dying to try the chalk paint! Is it everything everyone says it is??? I’d be honored to be included in your Friday list 🙂 Thanks

  3. Tonii says

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    What an adorable mirror! You have inspired me to do something similar for my daughters’ room! Thank you for sharing, its absolutely beautiful! Feel free to stop by and check out my blog
    http://www.ptskjohnson.blogspot.com

    Tonii

  4. Courtney {a thoughtful place} says

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    I just love this. Would love to feature it on my Take five Tuesday if you are interested!

    • How to Nest for Less says

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      Thank you! I love your blog and would be honored to be featured on it! I’m now a follower and can’t wait to see more from you 🙂

  5. LoeLaLoep (Heidi) says

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    This is so cute! A real eye-catcher 🙂 I absolutely múst make one for my youngest daughter. Thanks for sharing!

  6. Crystal says

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    That is just too cute!! Love the paint and the flowers. Exactly something I would want for my girls!! 🙂

  7. Macy says

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    How pretty! I would love it if you would link up to my Tuesday Confessional link party going on now: http://www.craftyconfessions.com/2011/07/tuesday-confessional-link-up-2.html. I hope to see you soon!
    ~Macy from Confessions of a SAHM

  8. The East Coast GirlEast Coast Girl says

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    Aweeee This is sweet!!
    What a cute idea!!
    Im in the process of re doing my 7 year olds bedroom while she is away visiting her Grampy.
    You can see the before pics here…and I will be posting the after pics this weekend!
    http://east-coast-girl.blogspot.com/2011/07/this-messy-room.html
    Have a great day and thanks for the great idea!!

    Cheers,
    East Coast Girl

  9. debbie says

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    Now that is fun and whimsical. Thanks so much for sharing with the newbie party.

  10. Amanda says

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    This looks amazing, such a fun mirror, the flowers look wonderful.

  11. Lynn W Raimist says

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    this is very cute – great job and beautiful colors!

  12. Jessica @ Sunny Tuesday says

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    That looks so bright and fun! 🙂

  13. Karima says

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    That is really good, my daughters would love to have that in their room! Karima x

  14. Melanie says

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    Cute! What a great idea. I’ve never used chalk paint before but this looks like a good project to try.

    I’d love for you to stop by and add your fantastic project to our first blog party this Thursday! It’s a party specifically for kids’ and teens’ craft projects and other ideas, so your idea would be perfect! Hope to see you then!

    bearrabbitbear.blogspot.com

    • howtonestforless says

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      Thanks! I’ll link up on Thursday 🙂

  15. Cynthia says

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    Very sweet 🙂 Perfect for a girls room!

  16. Kathryn Griffin says

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    Great find and great job on the redo! Don’t you just love chalk paint? Found you via Shades of Amber and have become your newest follower. Pop on over for a visit when you get a moment. Tootles, Kathryn
    http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com/2011/06/chalk-paint-and-goodwill-most.html

  17. Jessica says

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    I am not obsessed at trying to find chalk paint!!!! It looks so pretty 🙂 You are so crafty, I love it!

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