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DIY Moroccan Mirror

Posted by Honor on Tuesday, March 26, 2013, In : Decor Crafts

I went to Home Goods.... I went to Hobby Lobby.... I went to Pottery Barn.... I went to Macy's.... I went to Z Gallerie.... I went to Anthropologie... I went to, I went to, I went to.... NO one has a Moroccan Mirror. Bawh!!!!

Then I looked online. Ebay, Hudson Goods & One Kings Lane all had some great pieces, but do I have thousands of doll hairs to spend on a single mirror?!?! Huh! Do I?! NO...

so here is my crack at making one.

Tips and Tricks:
Just a major FYI before we get started. This suck...

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...

Love'n Me Some Antiqued Mirrors

Posted by Honor on Tuesday, May 22, 2012, In : Project Alert

Stay tuned! I am going to be faux antiquing my closet mirrored doors.(faux as in NO chemicals)
I have four big ol ones that I am completly sick of. Here is my inspiration... enjoy!