Antique Mirror Makeover Serving Tray ~ And all for under $7

We all love a Makeover, don't we? I know I do!
I found this mirror at a tag/yard sale in CT years ago for $1 - it is a great antique with some missing pieces on the lovely sculpted deeper part of the frame. I knew immediately what I wanted to do with her...

As you can see by the close-up pics, the chips were definitely noticeable, but I had just the idea that would bring this Mirror up to her potential!

The condition of the Mirror itself was in perfect condition...

At one of my favorite antique stores, I found this genuine mink brooch/hair clip (yes, it does both) and decided she had to play a part in the Makeover. Doesn't every lady love a mink brooch?

Using a jeweled metal ponytail holder that had lost it's attachment through frequent use, this was the perfect piece to hot glue to the mirror so I could clip the minkie on, but also take it off when "I" wanted to wear it! This was my favorite part of the entire project...dual use for this luscious clip.

I'm a button and bauble bead collector - so I pulled my tray of goodies out and selected just the right ones that would bring this Mirror Lady to life. Many of the items in this location are not only buttons, but odd earrings that I no longer wear, but have great artistic interest.

A sneak peak at her on the bed after her Makeover was complete - you'll see in the front middle area that I've added a few pheasant feathers that helped to tie in with my hint of animal print that I have as accents in my Master Suite.

I decided to keep the entire stressed look, other than covering the areas that had badly chipped. This reminds me of us ladies that begin to mature, it's part of "who" she is, and it somewhat speaks of where she's come from...

I loved making the earring drape over the outside edge...again adding to her sweet presence and uniqueness.

Another great view...

The pic above allows you to see how the mink clip reflects in the mirror - unfortunately a little dust is showing in this pic that I missed dusting off first. Oh well, I have a bit of dust on me today too... ;)

And, here she is - in her full glory in her new room.
The wine colored pillow on my bed says "I believe in Angels" ~ a great thrift store find right before Christmas. I think this Mirror definitely had her own little Angel to bring her all the way from CT at a tag sale to my home here in GA to live like a Queen with all of her new Jewels & Mink. You can't really see from these pictures, but four smaller knobs are attached to the bottom of the mirror, as every woman needs shoes... Oui? I am on the search for some small crystal door knobs to replace these smaller ones eventually.

I have missed posting these past weeks, life continues to spin so fast...the harder I try to slow it down, the faster it gets. I'm sure many of you can relate!

Hoping to drop by and visit many of you this coming week! I miss you all so much when I'm absent. Happy Spring!
Hugs,
~CC Catherine

Blue & Meta Monday ~ Mirror Mirror On The Wall...& Bella's Blue Eyes~

Welcome! Today I'm combining my Blue Monday & Meta Monday Posts!

Please be sure to stop by "Smiling Sally" to see all the other Blue Monday posts!

First, Blue Monday...this is my Great Niece, are her Blue Eyes not just the greatest?

This pic expresses to me a Bella Blue Eyed little girl that adores Chocolate!

On To my Meta Monday post...

Welcome to Meta Monday where I love to share in Susan's "Between Naps On The Porch" special Monday where we each show a great example of a "Metamorphosis" item we've accomplished or been a part of!

This week I'm sharing one wall in my Master Bedroom that's had a Meta Moment

...and also one of my guest rooms!

Here you see the "Before" of one wall in my bedroom...right before we moved in.

Years ago I'd seen a photo in a magazine of a wall completely filled with all types of mirrors.

As soon as I seen that, I knew that someday I wanted to have one. Both my Beloved and I love Vintage Mirrors., and thus, we decided to make over the one wall., the vintage electric fireplace that you see in this pic was picked up in an antique store one year ago and we love it! The vintage lamps with crystals on each side of the mantel belonged to my grandmother., and I love to light them in the morning while I'm reading in bed., it brings Grandma a bit closer to me in my heart. ;) I added a splash of RED on the mantel (a tip I learned from Ms. Kathleen Ellis) ;) and it makes the entire wall POP!
Another view from the entrance into the room let's you see where my Abbie sleeps to the left of the fireplace on my Grandma's chair. I tried my hand at reupholstering (my first project to see if I could do it) it and did good until I had to do the seat and a few minor finishes., I then hired a subject matter expert to finish it! ;)
Next is our Guest Room on the second floor near the Veranda Porch.
This room is a lovely huge room in an L shape. It's so nice and large that I have a full size Henredon sofa and chaise (purchased used for $350 for the pair) at the opposite end that's not pictured completely in this photo. It's really a Guest Suite., we are fortunate to have closets large enough to our guest rooms that they could be small sewing rooms. We enjoy the storage, because we do not have a basement. This is the BEFORE pic!
Voila~The Guest Room completed...
Of course, I tend to be a mover and slide things around rearranging often, but no matter where the furniture is placed, it's a pleasant and relaxing room. The drapes (made from one long sheath) were made by cutting the fabric in two pieces. I then simply tied two knots (one at each end) and my Beloved put a nail on each side of the window frames, and it took less than five minutes to hang on both windows before an event I was holding for a church event., our very own "Decorating on a Dime" evening. The white Vintage Bed was purchased at Goodwill for $14, the quality made sage green duvet cover folded at the end of the bed also from the GW for $4, Topiary Lamp Base, $2.99 from GW ( I added a shade I had at home already), the custom velvet matted and framed crocheted yellow doilies behind the sofa (3) were purchased at GW for a total of $20. The antique trunk belonged to my Grandfather and I purchased it at their estate sale for $50. My favorite item in the room is the purple & white quilt that my mother stitched by hand, every stitch is sewn by her sweet hands. The wool rug pictured here is no longer in this room, it now is in our other guest room where my French Country Love Seat is.

The mirror to the right of the window I got free because it was going to be thrown away ( I distressed it), the artwork to the left of the window is something my youngest son made when in elementary school...I loved it when he brought it home and I saved it for years knowing I wanted to mat and have custom framed. I selected purple for the mat so that I could use it in the room with the quilt my mother made me. This piece of his artwork brings me so much joy every time I see it. The little welcome sign hanging on the headboard was purchased at GW for $1. You'll notice a bed tray at the foot of the bed. I always enjoy getting ready for my guests, and the bed tray is always a very inviting way to let them know how glad we are that they're with us. Typically I have a Guest Prayer, flowers in a vase, and candies or chocolates waiting for them on their tray.

Along with my sons artwork, my other favorite item in the room is the purple & white quilt that my mother stitched by hand, every stitch is sewn by her sweet hands. The pattern of the quilt is called "Dresden Plate". The Fringed White Chenille Pillow Shams were a GW buy at only 59cents each. The neck roll pillow was custom made by a lady that wanted to buy something from a yard sale I was having, but didn't have the money. I knew she was a seamstress, so I bartered with her to sew some items from some material I had and I gave her the queen size bedding I wanted to sell. Many times we can get things we'd like to have without spending money. Swapping services is a great way to do that!

Well, there you have it...

My Master Bedroom Mirrored Wall & Fireplace Makeover and

our Guest Bedroom completed!

I'm now in the process of selecting a Wall Color to paint the room, ANY SUGGESTIONS? Please share with me when leaving your comment what color you think would look nicely with the quilt...it for sure will remain the focal point in this room.

Don't forget to visit Susan & Sally to see the rest of the amazing Blue & Meta Monday projects!