Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder

I am re-decorating my bedroom and as usual prefer to do it at the lowest cost. This typically means do-it-yourself. For me a mirror is a must over a long dresser but I HATE mirror prices. I mentioned to a few people to keep an eye out at thrift stores or yard sales for me and it just so happens someone had one they were getting rid of! So I had a nice large mirror for free; unfortunately it wasn’t my style and was hung the wrong way. Here is how I “fixed” it.



What I used: a few strong picture hangers, heavy gauge wire, spray paint, dark gold rub, and wall rub-on.

First (if it is rigged to hang the way you don’t want it) lay the mirror upside down on carpet or cardboard. Remove the old hardware and wire. If it is in good condition reuse it, if not buy new and attach it with screws.

Next, flip it back over, lightly sand the frame, then thoroughly clean it. Tape off the edges and then tape news paper to cover the mirror.

You are now ready to spray paint it. Use whatever color goes with your décor. I chose a bronze to compliment other bronze highlights in the room. Make sure the spray paint is appropriate for the material the frame is made of. Flip the mirror back side up once again and spray several light coats, allowing each coat to dry in between. It’s best to wait over night to do the other side but you can after a few hours if you must. Repeat on the front side until it is covered.

I wanted a slightly antique more dimensional feel to the frame so I bought dark gold rub (in paint section of craft store) and rubbed it lightly over the highlighted areas.

For a final flourish I used a rub-on wall decal that said “Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder” and put it in the corner, following the directions that came with it.

The finished product!