"Mirror, Mirror, On the Wall,
Who's the Fairest One of All?"
Remember that old rhyme?
How excited I was when I spotted the vintage mirror at a Missouri antique mall. . . .
The owner of the booth happened to be there,
apologizing repeatedly for all the flaws in it.
I told her not to worry. . . .it's the flaws I love. . . .
She had a hard time understanding. . . .
ended up almost giving it to me because I loved it!
She was certain it had found a good home.
The wrinkles and age spots mattered not to me.
Shabby, charming, defying time. . . .
I think it's previous owner couldn't see beyond the worn, stained frame
to the possibilities at hand.
With a little cleaning and a quick whitewash,
the character of this vintage piece began to shine through.
After painting the Cottage Glass Cabinet earlier in the week, I knew exactly where I wanted the mirror to
hang so that the cabinet would be beautifully reflected.
Inspired by Angie's style at Knick of Time
a few old postcards and a leaf out of a gospel songbook seemed to be in order. . . .
I dressed the opposite side with strands of pearls and Aunt Mamie's 1950s brooch. . . .
This old worn, cast-aside lady still had life in her. . . .
Throughout her transformation that silly little rhyme
kept going round and round in my head.
kept going round and round in my head.
Once I finished, I spoke to her out loud. . . .
"Mirror, Mirror, On the Wall,
You're the Fairest One of All!"
You know. . . .I think I heard her giggle. . . .
. . .from my farmhouse to yours. . .
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Love it! Happy Valentine's day.
ReplyDelete~diane
You have definitely charmed this old mirror. Love how it reflects your cabinet. Happy Valentine's Day to you as well ♥ ~Susie~
ReplyDeleteIt is really beautiful and the reflection of the cabinet is pretty. Happy Valentine's Day to you! Pamela
ReplyDeleteLove it! I really like how you dressed her in pearls and a brooch. Time to party tomorrow! :)
ReplyDeleteFarmhouse hugs,
Cindy
Lovely post. Love the mirror. Happy Valentine's Day to you!
ReplyDeleteWhat a terrific find, and I agree the flaws are what makes it perfect. Happy Valentine's Day!!
ReplyDeleteOh, yes, the flaws are what endear it to us! You've given it new life, but not made it look new--thank goodness! It's just beautiful and reflecting the cabinet in its refurbished paint job was inspired.
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Lovely! Especialy will a few "accessories"!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. The pearls and broach are the icing on the cake. I love it!
ReplyDeleteKathi
I agree with you, it's awesome.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great treasure you found. So pretty and chippy. Love it.
ReplyDeleteKris
The mirror is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI love old mirrors.
Off topic but I was reading thru some of your older posts the other day and never realized before your so close to me.
You were talking about an antique shop in Poplar Bluff. I live about 2 hours away from there. About an hour away from Cape.
One day I'm planning on hitting all the shops you talked about. Sounds like a great day trip for me and Brett.
Hugs
Tam
Happy Valentine's Day, my dear friend!
ReplyDeleteOh...What a beautiful and sentimental post. There is such a sweetness that comes from finding a treasure that just needed a little bit of love. You have given your "new" mirror a place of honor and stately grandeur. She's a beauty!
Thank you for sharing such a thoughtful post.
Blessings and Happy Valentine's Day, Dru!
Carolynn xoxo
She is gorgeous with all her distressed wrinkles and gray hairs... wish I aged as beautifully as her! Love the addition of Auntie's brooch and the draped pearls, a rather relaxed regal. And a good lesson learned from Knick Of Time with the postcard and sheet music... pieces of the past. It could not be any prettier!
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Pendra
wonderful mirror, and I love how you draped it with those gorgeous pearls.
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barb
Love the old mirror...so pretty!!
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Cindy
I love your mirror...had you not found her first..i would have loved the chance! She is pretty...the fairest of us all! :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Valentine's Day to you! What a beautiful mirror!
ReplyDeleteGreat find, such a beautiful mirror. I too love the "character"...lines & all!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Cindy
She looks just lovely in pearls! Beautiful!
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Pam
scrap-n-sewgranny.blogspot.com
I missed this beauty while I was fighting with my computer last week. Lovely. I never get my mirrors to have a great vignette in the reflection.
ReplyDeleteOh what a great find! She is a beauty and you dressed so perfectly too.
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Cindy
This is so pretty! I love how you added the draped pearls! Great style!
ReplyDeleteThis mirror is just adorable...
ReplyDeletebut your cute, fun loving personality is the most adorable of all.
xoxo bj
This looks absolutely beautiful! I love the little pictures and the pearls!
ReplyDeleteI love it. You are becoming my new favorite blogger :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet post. She did belong with you. You see the best in her. Nicely done.
ReplyDeleteLiz
What a pretty mirror! And I love those pearls, too!
ReplyDeleteShe looks Mah-velous in her pearls. I am so glad someone with vision saved her!
ReplyDeleteHow sweet, Dru! Absolutely love it.
ReplyDeleteJeanette @ Creating a Life
That's a beautiful mirror!! Really romantic looking. I'm a new follower. take care, Darlene
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous mirror, I love all the aging on it! Hugs, Penny
ReplyDeleteIt's absolutely perfect. I love the cracks in it...perfect amount of ghosting and age! Love the sweet sentiments you decorated her with, too.
ReplyDeleteLove the mirror--and how you dressed her!
ReplyDeleteHow pretty! I love the way you styled it! Thank you for joining Home Sweet Home!
ReplyDeleteSherry
Beautiful mirror! So pretty with the pearls and postcards. Thanks for sharing at Simple & Sweet Fridays.
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