Hello ladies!
Hope you all are having a great week! It's a soggy day here in the Pacific Northwest, a perfect day for playing in my workroom, and sipping a cup of hot cocoa!
Since I've been on a chalkboard kick lately, I thought I would share my latest transformation with you.
Since I've been on a chalkboard kick lately, I thought I would share my latest transformation with you.
I found this vintage piece and an estate sale recently. Of course, it didn't look anything like this when I discovered it in a dark and dusty corner!
But, I'll wait til the end to show you what she began life as!! First off, I added this pretty wooden fleur de lis to give it a Frenchy feel. I then painted it my favorite cream, and distressed it to give it that time worn appeal.
As this is a vintage frame, it features lots of nicks and little dents, which I think makes it even more shabbyliscious!
And guess what???! This chalkboard is hiding a secret!
It is also a mirror! That was hubby's idea (I was impressed that he came up with it himself!). To the back side of the mirror, I added chalkboard vinyl. So, just remove the wooden backing, flip the chalkboard over, and viola!! Two looks in one!
Ok, are you ready to see the "before"???? This photo nowhere near captures just how "icky" it was when I discovered it. Covered in dust and dirt, it looked as if it had never, ever been cleaned! I told hubby that I bet no one else at that sale would've been willing to buy it!!
Now that she's been given a new lease on life, she is residing in my Etsy shop, if you care to take a peek!
I think she is much happier now, don't you think?? Linking up with Faded Charm for White Wednesday Boogieboard Cottage Masterpiece Monday |
17 comments:
MUCHO better, Donna. I love the way it looks and great idea with the mirror...even if HE DID think of it! xo Diana
Oh Miss Donna,
It's "bee-u-tee-ful", you are amazing and your creativity is endless. Who would have EVER thought of doing that? WOW.
"Mirror, mirror on the wall, who's the prettiest teddy bear of all?" Giggle. Or, message on the chalkboard - "buy honey". (o:
Hugs,
Prudence
You are amazing!!!!
Much happier. Love the transformation. Thinking of you on this soggy day in West MI too.
What a very clever idea...the mirror and the chalkboard! You really prettied this piece up! :)
XO,
Jane
I love it white:)
Let's hear it for hubby! Great idea, and well executed. Love it.
Heirloom White and a smart hubby come to the rescue of that great find!
Wonderful job Donna! Now it could use some glitter...hee hee.
Bravo Hubby ... brilliant idea!
Wow, yea, what a difference, what is chalkboard vinyl?
Chalkboard vinyl, oh my. Glad I'm visiting around. I had no idea that was a thing. Good job.
Oh wow, this is beautiful, Donna!!! I love your project!!!
XO
Cindy
It is so beautiful and I love the idea that it is dual purpose! Don't you love it when hubby suggests how to better your decor!? I do! I re-purposed something you are going to like ;)
BTW, I am going to follow you again. it seems I wasn't notified about your latest posts.
xoxo
Myric
I just saw you were featured in Feathered nest friday! Congratulations!!!
Xoxo
Myric
You have a good eye for hidden treasure. What you transformed this frame into is fantastiv
You have a good eye for hidden treasure. What you transformed this frame into is fantastiv
Love your new chalkboard. You have a good eye for picking it out. Hope you are well, smiles to you, Susie(She Junks)
You've done a fabulous job as usual !!! looks great ! thanks for the comment...will try bee balm..but I do wish we had humming birds you lucky girl !! Gail x
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