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DIY Multi Pane Antique Mirror

Posted by Honor on Saturday, January 12, 2013, In : Decor Crafts

If you know anything about antique mirrors, then you know they are crazy expensive or very very hard to find. And even if you do find one in your price range there is always something wrong with it. Broken, missing pieces, too small, too big wrong color... the list goes on. Even though it is a fickle find I continue to pine for antique mirrors and try to source them from every antiques store I frequent . I want whole walls covered in the stuff. That's how much I love the time worn aura and l...

DIY Faux Antiqued Mirror (No Chemicals)

Posted by Honor on Thursday, May 24, 2012, In : Decor Crafts

Do you love all things chippy & vintage like me? Well if so this quick craft is right up your ally. I am currently obsessed with antique mirrors, but after doing some research I am not impressed with the prices of store bought pieces nor the harsh chemicals used to make them your self. So what to do, what to do.... be creative! I read many tutorials on how to make your own mercury glass and it seemed like I could transfer the basics to create a faux antiqued mirror. So here you go... Enjoy an...

Shopping Review: Second Chances Barn

Posted by Honor Hansen on Tuesday, February 28, 2012, In : Shopping Reviews

Living in a small town, and quite a commute to favorite resources (Ikea, Hobby Lobby, Target ect) I am so very happy to report such a lovely shopping find! Second Chances Barn is located right up the country road from me in Fallbrook. Outfitted in an old metal barn along side a babbling creek I have found it such a pleasant place to shop. Similar to Urban Barn (which I reviewed HERE) the shop is stocked full of a variety of vendors. Lots of reclaimed furniture that has been given a second ...
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Shopping Review: Urban Barn

Posted by Honor Hansen on Tuesday, February 28, 2012, In : Shopping Reviews

As an avid flea marketer and junker I can't pass up a permanent installation of quality salvage and retro antiques. Urban Barn provides such! Located in an industrial part of Escondido CA, it can be a little difficult to locate your first time but it is fairly easy to get to because it is almost directly off the freeway. Urban Barn is housed in a giant warehouse and parking lot full of salvage, antiques, retro gear & handcrafted lovelies.
Every time I have visited Urban Barn I leave wi...
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