This is my newest addiction, to my never ending quest of finding the perfect look for whatever area of my home I am interested at the time! This time was the dining room. I wanted a dramatic look over the buffet and had tried several looks. I had even purchased a mirror and still it was not the look I wanted so I thought, I will just have to wait!
One day I thought, go by one of your favorite shops Betty, I truthfully had not been out and about for awhile.
I went in and was talking to Ms. Vicki, that is what my daughter has always called her. She has such a beautiful collection of antiques and items that she decorates so beautifully. As we were walking through, I spotted this huge ornate mirror and asked if she was selling it. She said I was really planning on painting it because of the gold look on it! I told her NO...I want it that way. That is what I have been looking for. WAS THAT LOOK,,,SO NEEDLESS TO SAY I OR SHE LOADED THIS HUGE MIRROR IN MY SUV AND I BROUGHT IT HOME. IT DID TAKE ME A FEW DAY'S WAITING ON SOMEONE ELSE TO HELP UNLOAD IT....NEVER HAPPENED SO, ONE DAY I GO OUT AND LOOK IT AND DETERMINED I CARRY IT INTO THE HOUSE STOPPING ONLY 3 TIMES. I GET IT TO THE DINING ROOM AND LEAN IT AGAINST THE WALL AND CALL IT GOOD FOR NOW.
THEN I LOOKED AT THE BACK OF IT AND SOMEONE IN THE PAST HAD HUNG IT WITH WIRE? THEN I LOOKED AT THE HOOKS AND THOUGHT THEM TO BE SOUND IF HUNG CORRECTLY SO, I MEASURE AND INSTALL THE BOLTS IN THE WALL AND THEN, I HAVE TO WAIT BECAUSE, THERE IS NO WAY, I CAN LIFT THIS MIRROR TO HANG IT! FINALLY....MY DAUGHTER WAS HERE AND I ASK HER IF SHE THOUGHT WE COULD DO IT?
WELL...HERE IT IS...AND I LOVE IT AND SO WANT TO ENJOY DECORATING WITH IT FOR ALL SEASONS.
CHRISTMAS DECOR ON THE WAY....
It looks great Betty! I'm glad you found something that worked! It is a huge mirror and I can only imagine how much it weighs!
ReplyDeleteBetty, the mirror is gorgeous! You will hve so much fun decorating around it for the different seasons. I love the ornate look and the height. Your blog isn't jumping around for me.
ReplyDeleteThanks Liz and it was!
ReplyDeleteLinda, I am sure I will and Thank You!
ReplyDeleteIt's going to look great. Are you doing the draperies around the bed as well?
ReplyDeleteI tried going with this but, changed again....will post soon!
ReplyDeleteI mean the bedroom...lol. This was posted on the mirror...I still love the mirror.
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