The Dahlquist Mirror

Here's a quick and easy mirror makeover on the blog today! I love mirrors. They give our living spaces the illusion that they are bigger. They add light. And they give an easy way to add interest to a space.

This particular wood mirror was large in size and had fabulous 5.5" molding all around... it was just a little plain. An easy fix! I'm such a sucker for stripes. In two hours, this boring wood mirror went from this...

To this...

The Details: 

I painted the entire frame in two coats of Chalk Paint® decorative paint by Annie Sloan in Old White. While the paint was drying,  I determined how wide I wanted my stripes and made a few paper calculations. Then, it was a tedious process of taping off the frame with my measurements. The stripes were painted in a custom color mixing 1 part Coco with 1 part Graphite and then protected it with ASCP Clear Wax. 

If you don't have a mirror in your space, get one! If you don't like the way it looks, paint it! :)

Carrie || Thirty Eighth Street

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HALLOWEEN INSPIRATION YOU CAN RECREATE INEXPENSIVELY!

October is around the corner. My kids keep asking us when we're going to decorate. Soon, I say...Soon. So, I'm sharing some fabulous Halloween inspiration ideas that are both affordable and easy to recreate! 

INDOOR & OUTDOOR HALLOWEEN INSPIRATION

I like simple. So these Halloween inspirational ideas have to be both easy to do and budget friendly. But, don't let simple fool you! These 12 Halloween inspiration ideas are also fantastic looking AND eye catching! 

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The Manchester Dresser

Oooooh it feels good to be back with my brush in hand! Oh, I have missed you! We've taken a long siesta to do some traveling, moving and house projects over here. But, it feels good to be back in the saddle to tackle some long awaited furniture makeovers.

I love thumbing through my Restoration Hardware catalogues. Just about every page is eye candy for me. I just wished their prices matched my wallet! It has a permanent spot on my coffee table and I enjoy thumbing through it to look for inspiration for future projects. I'm currently obsessed with this bookcase. I'm digging the dark grey hue that's paired with the gold/brass tones of this particular space.

Source: Restoration Hardware

I
 came across this vintage dresser at an estate sale. It was in excellent condition except for some scratches and a bit of wear. I love those kinds of makeovers!

Check out these handles... they were dark. The handles original patina was masked under I don't even know how many years of age and dirt.

Lucky for me I know about Brasso and the toothbrush. Works like a champ every time. I didn't have to scrub very long before its original shiny self decided to come out and play.

Look at the difference! That Brasso stuff is really amazing!

I refinished Mr. Manchester in a custom color mixing 1 part Chalk Paint® decorative paint by Annie Sloan in Graphite and Coco and finished him off with Clear Wax. And here he is all put back together...

I'd love to see someone purchase this RH inspired piece and customize it as a bathroom vanity. That would look FABULOUS!


Carrie || Thirty Eighth Street

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