4.04.2011

From Drab to Fab!

 So today I want to share this mirror with you all!

 I had a small chalkboard with key holders in the entryway, but we need more space for keys and let's be honest: I NEED that last minute appearance check before stepping out the door. I will hopefully save myself the horror and embarrassment of showing up somewhere with yesterday's mascara under my eyes, a huge zit on my chin, or spit up on my shoulder!

 So I decided to take a $6 mirror from Target and spice it up a bit! My mirror went from this-
To this!



 And yes, I became aware of the fact that my middle hook looks higher than the others. I just happened to screw that one in a hair more and because of the uneven ridges of the moulding, it made it learn upwards more! I will be fixing that later tonight.

 But WOW! LOVE IT! I can't wait to build a nice, long console table for underneath it...I have a dinky little thing that I threw together, but it looks just silly compared to my DELIGHTFUL mirror now!

Do you have a similar mirror? Share it with me!




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Posted by Janet at 2:46 PM
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25 comments:

  1. DmarieApril 4, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    oh, well done! I coveted one just like it a few years back and have forgotten that Hubby has an old mirror to use for such a conversion. thanks for reminding me...I'll just go find some hooks!

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  2. MeganApril 4, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    this looks just great. I bet you won't even notice that hook once you hang some stuff on it...

    megan
    craftycpa.blogspot.com

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  3. AndreaApril 4, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    Creative, looks awsome!! I am working on my entry way/launch pad right now....Great, inexpensive idea!!

    Andrea

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  4. LBBApril 4, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    Such a great idea!!

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  5. SunniApril 5, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    Love the mirror!I agree with Megan--don't worry 'bout the hook. Imperfections add character! : ) Great job!

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  6. Blue Ridge Altered ArtApril 5, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    What a wonderful idea!!! I would like one in white please. I am on the hunt now for a long mirror. ~~Sherry~~

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  7. Laura @ live.laugh.photographApril 5, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    this is gorgeous! what a neat idea!

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  8. Tammy @ Type AApril 5, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    looks great, very cool idea. thanks for sharing this at my party!

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  9. UnknownApril 6, 2011 at 6:41 AM

    WOW, Do you think this will handle backpacks well?

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  10. Blissful & DomesticApril 6, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    This is seriously just gorgeous!

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  11. kara@elements-interiors.netApril 6, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    OMJaaaay! I have done this SAME THING! We are so smart! LOL! Yours looks beautiful! I HEART those Bed Bath and Beyond 19.00 door mirrors!
    I would LOVE to have you link up to my PARTY! WHASSUP WEDNESDAY!!

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  12. AnonymousApril 6, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    This is a terrific transformation! I also like your Family photographs collage ;)

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  13. AnonymousApril 6, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    Very cute idea! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  14. lindaharreApril 7, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    Great idea! Love the vintage look as well:D Can't wait to see what you create to go under it!

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  15. kara@elements-interiors.netApril 7, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    Oh Yeah! Im your newest folloower! I would LOVE to have you follow me:)

    xoxokara

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  16. SueApril 7, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    Your creation gives you a nice reflection of your family collage on the opposite wall. Kudos to you for being inventive. Have fun creating a table or console underneath it! Am visiting from the fence...
    ~ Sue

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  17. MarnieApril 7, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    Very Creative, thanks for sharing.
    x Marnie

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  18. LisaApril 8, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    THAT is fantastic! I have looked at some like yours at Target but they were waaay overpriced! and yours looks better than those!

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  19. UnknownApril 8, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    What a GREAT idea!!! and inexpensive which is important for me right now lol.

    I'm following you from the Simply Designing link party!!

    www.daughterbydesign.blogspot.com

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  20. At The Picket FenceApril 8, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    What a fabulous idea! Super creative and it looks great. Thanks so much for linking this up to Inspiration Friday this week!
    Vanessa

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  21. UnknownApril 9, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    Love how the mirror reflects the art gallery!

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  22. UnknownApril 9, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    Very very cute! What a great transformation!

    Thanks for linking up!

    Ashley
    www.simplydesigning.blogspot.com

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  23. LaVonneApril 11, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    I like this idea. I need to measure my entry way and see if it would work. Thanks for sharing!

    Blessings!
    Long Wait For Isabella

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  24. JamiApril 12, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    Great idea!!! I hope you'll stop by the Tuesday To Do party and share it!

    http://blackberryvine.blogspot.com/2011/04/tuesday-to-do-5-and-4-list-makers.html

    Smiles!
    Jami

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  25. AnonymousApril 12, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    that was SUCH a good idea!! Would love for you to come link up to Handmade Tuesdays @ Ladybug Blessings. www.ladybug-blessings.com

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