Old to New

Don't you just love a good find?. I sure do.. I found this beauty on a local site similar to Craig's List. After a coat of Anna Sloan chalkpaint and some wax I knew I had a great score.. Did I tell you I paid only $30 for this huge mirror? I thought it was a great price.. I know there are some masters out there that have finds for a lot less but, considering the same size at Home Goods runs close to $200 it was a deal to me.  

 

I think the detail is lovely.. one crack on one of the edges but you really can't find it unless you look really hard.

   

Did I say I love the detail on this?

 

 

As most of you know chalk paint is known for the convenience of not having to use a primer. Got to love that.. I know I do.. saves a LOT of time and work.

 

 

 

Chalk paint dries to a chalky finish so it needs to have a layer of wax applied over the paint when it dries.  This is the stage I always think I made a mistake.

 

Annie Sloan has stained and clear waxes. After I waxed clear I applied a light coat of the stained wax and wiped it off the surface.. it stays in the grooves. I used some sandpaper on some wear areas.

Amazing how the texture changes with the waxing.  

 

 

 

Presto! Well not really.. it took a few hours. But, for $30 I feel she is a beaut!

 

 

 

The mantel needs a little work but, plenty of time. 

I think it was a pretty sucessful weekend!

 

Beverly

 

Linking to

http://boogieboardcottage.blogspot.com/
 

http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com/

 

 

 

 

 

http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/

 

 

 

 http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2013/02/transformation-thursday-no-191.html#more

http://www.romantichome.blogspot.com/

 

http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/