Mirror, Mirror, On the Wall

Well, okay it's not on the wall yet, but I couldn't resist.

Hubby and I haven't had a mirror in our room for a LONG time, and I knew I wanted one once we moved.  I had been on the lookout for a nice one with good design elements for some time, and finally found what I was looking for.

This project started out with a mirror that I found at the thrift store for $5.99.  Not bad for a piece with nice bones like this.  Unfortunately, I am not a fan of gold in my own home, so I knew I wanted to dress it up to match my style.

Hubby and I have decided that we want to do turquoise accents and rustic decor in our bedroom, so I thought I would start there and see where it goes.  I picked up some CeCe Caldwells Paints (Beckley Coal and Santa Fe Turquoise), and got myself to work.

One of the things I absolutely LOVE about CeCe Caldwell Paints is that you do not have to sand before you paint!  It sticks, it stays, and it goes on usually in one coat.  I can't imagine having to sand all the little crevices and curves on the frame - that would have been a nightmare.  This stuff is the hero of paints, truly!

I started with a basecoat in the Beckley Coal, and dry brushed the Santa Fe Turquoise over top on little areas to highlight it without being overpowering.  That also helps it play into the rustic aspect of things really nicely!  Then I finished it all off with two coats of CeCe Caldwell Endurance Finish, and vuah lah!

All finished and ready to go up on the wall once we get to the new place.  Kevin jokes that I need to paint a ghost on the glass, because it's "just that kind of mirror."  I think I'll leave her as is. ;)  Isn't she pretty? :)