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DIY Home Décor - Reflections
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My first project of the new year was giving my daughter's old dresser mirror a facelift. I thought it rather symbolic during a time when I was reflecting on the past year and what changes I'd like to make in 2016.
As I studied the frame trying to decide just how to update the old thing my eye caught my reflection. I saw new wrinkles, more gray a turkey neck. I gulped at the sight (and made my wattle wag).Ugh. Another old thing that could use an update I thought. But after a few moments of self criticizing I stopped myself. No more. This will be my first change of the new year. My resolution will be to love and accessorize myself. Oops, I mean accept! To love and accept myself! Wattle and all! But not that old mirror. It definitely needed some accessorizing.
So, I got busy painting the frame first. Then took some old artificial fern leaves I dug up and painted them gold. Next, I hot glued them to the top and bottom of the frame for embellishment. Finally, I dry brushed the entire piece with some leftover off-white sample latex paint.
I can honestly say I'm pretty happy with the results of this new year's project...and it's reflection. Happy New Year!
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Published January 8th, 2016 11:49 AM
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Kathryne Williams Davis on Jan 14, 2016
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