Remember that oak mirror that came along with the sweet vanity/cabinet that I painted in Duck Egg Blue...my first chalk paint makeover? It clearly didn't belong with the vanity, but I was happy to bring it home with me. It didn't take long to decide what I wanted to do with it!
After a makeover in Paris Grey with Old White on the detailed flourishes, and a treatment of clear and dark waxes, it has a new home on our living room mantle!
I am still working on the mantle accessories but I love our new mirror!
Our living room is transforming, little by little! It's a slow process but I am liking where things are headed! I will be sharing more updates to the mantle, the curtain situation and craft supply storage soon!
I took a close up of the details on the mirror before and after waxing to show you just how dramatically the dark wax alters the look of the chalk paint.
Just before distressing and waxing...
And after...
I love ASCP but I truly believe that the real magic happens when the wax is applied!
I recently purchased this clay pot for $2 and while the finish on it wasn't horrible, it wasn't right for the project I wanted to use it for.
A couple coats of paint later and the wax treatment, and it was transformed into just the container I was hoping for to hold my butterfly tree...a crafty idea I'd been scheming over for some time.
I just love how fun and whimsical this "tree" turned out. I made up a couple for the shop as well! See that cute little angel there? He got waxed too!
Thank you so very much for your sweet visit today! I hope your week is going well and that you've found some time to be creative! As a sweet friend of mine often says..."busy hands = happy heart!"
Best Wishes and Blessings,
Amanda
Joining these fun parties:
Vintage Inspiration Friday at Common Ground
Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Home
Show and Tell Friday at My Romantic Home
Fridays Unfolded at Stuff and Nonsense
