Wednesday, August 18, 2010

I Couldn't Leave Well Enough Alone ...

Ever since seeing the post by Kim over at Saavy Southern Style where she added a burlap backing to her bookcase in her sitting room, I have been wanting do the same thing to one of my bookcases. You can read about Kim's project here.



After refinishing my closet mirror, I still felt like it wasn't being showcased very well against the painted wall. It just looked like it was missing something.




So, I cut some cardboard to fit the space and covered it with some burlap that I had.


Ha! I didn't even burn myself using the hot glue gun!


And here's how it looks now ... 





Here's the metamorphosis of the space ....
here's the before


















Mirror - painted and glazed





And, finally ...

Now I think I'm finished!!!

Pam


22 comments:

  1. It looks complete now....that is awesome, those final touches always make the difference. WOW, I can't believe your daughter started college...you are right though she is going to do great...you and your hubs do a great job with your daughters...teaching them all the rights and wrongs, and wrongs again!

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  2. Pam, that looks much better and thanks for the shout out!

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  3. It looks fabulous. I love Kim's too and yours looks wonderful. It really does highlight the mirror and your accessories better. Hugs, Marty

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  4. I love it, love it, love it!
    I have an old gold mirror like that, which I am tired of its looks! Now that I am sure this new color looks so good, it will be my next project around here. Thanks so much!

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  5. I agree! You got it right! Great job! I LOVE this project! Your mirror AND the burlap!

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  6. Who knew burlap could look so elegant!

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  7. Great idea...looks terrific.
    I bet you could even use little pins to stick into the burlap to hang more necklaces too?!

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  8. How pretty, I would smile every time I looked at this :)! Thanks for sharing.

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  9. What a difference! I love your jewelry display!

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  10. The shelf looks complete with the background finished. And your mirror really turned out nicely! A lot more interesting than gold. I'm in the midst of a mirror painting project myself. I also have two of the little vanity tray mirrors like yours to spray paint ORB. Gold- be gone! LOL
    Visiting from Artie's. ~ Sue

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  11. Love it!! The white and the glaze really make it pop, plus the burlap backing adds a nice touch of texture. Great job!

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  12. It turned out wonderful. And I really love that finish on your mirror! So pretty!

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  13. Gorgeous work - now you've got me thinking ... what can I cover? hmmm. Thank you so much for being a part of Vignette Friday! I'm so hoping you'll join up next week too! :)

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  14. I love this! I just found you. Isn't Kim great with her creativity?
    Brenda

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  15. Your mirror is beautiful. I love how you used the glaze. much better!

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  16. Gotta love all the things you can do with burlap, and how cheap it is!!! Looks great!
    Sherry

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  17. Wow, I love it all- the glazing on the mirror, and the burlap! I think I'll have to put this in MY inspiration files. Sweet!

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  18. Coming from Tickled Pink... LOVE your little nook mirror space. I've never used burlap, but I might just give it a try in my closet.
    Thanks for sharing, it looks great.
    Have a great week.
    Love Claudie
    xoxoxo

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  19. It is all so pretty! That touch of burlap just makes everything stand out so nicely. Thanks for linking up.
    Holly

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  20. This is awesome! What a cute little area that dresses everything up! That's a very pretty mirror, too!

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