Pier 1 Knock-off Mirror

Like most of my other projects, my master bedroom makeover has stalled.  (you can read about it here and here)  After re-staining the dresser, I decided not to attach the mirror.  I hung an old mirror there in the meantime.

I've been eyeing this Ivory Embossed mirror from Pier 1.  I love the chunkiness of it.  But I do not love the $150 price tag.  Can I get an amen?

After my recent yard sale and looking at my framed canvas that didn't sell, it hit me. 

I haven't used it in years. I keep telling myself that one day I will paint over the canvas. Fast forward 5 years, and no re-painting of the canvas has occurred.  I've tried to sell it a couple of times in yard sales, but no bites. So my theory--it's just meant to stay with me. Because this sucker is NOT going to Goodwill.  The frame is just too gorgeous.  I love the wood carving, and the canvas border.  Idk..it gives it another layer.

I've been so stuck on the idea of re-painting the canvas, I never thought about taking the canvas OUT of the frame!  Duh!

I ripped the paper off the back and removed the canvas.  

haaaay!!!

Then I grabbed the infamous Rustoleum Heirloom White and painted that sucker.  I had a quart on hand from some past project.

I originally thought about glazing it, but decided not to.  I just used sandpaper to rough it up a little, so that some of the brown showed through.

I bought a 1/8" thick 24x36 mirror at Lowe's for $25 and inserted into the frame. 

(um...do you know how hard it is to get a good pic of a mirror??  especially when you are trying NOT to photgraph the mess that the mirror reflects!)

(one of these days I will pick a paint color :)

Before....

and after....

Compare to inspiration

I'm pretty sassified.

And for $25--I'm VERY sassified.

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