Someone in the neighborhood offered this vintage dresser mirror frame for free.
And who am I to pass up a deal like that! This frame had an almost regal charm with its carvings at the top and sturdy bones. And I knew just how I wanted to repurpose it!
It was pretty dusty from 20 years in a garage, so I gave it a good wash. (I use a mix of water, vinegar, and dish soap in an effort to be ecofriendly and avoid harsh chemicals.) I skipped the priming this time since I planned to use a dark chalk paint, diving right in with two coats of Annie Sloan’s Oxford Navy.
I enhanced the details with a gold Sharpie. I recently read a blog describing the use of permanent pen, protected at the waxing stage. So I gave it a try and sealed the whole frame with Annie Sloan’s clear wax. It worked great!
Then I had to figure out how to turn this into the kitchen/mudroom command center I had envisioned.
WOW are cork boards and dry erase boards expensive! I tried all sorts of recycled options, but I ended up having to buy new. But that did give me the ability to get a combo board that fit my opening perfectly. Attaching it to the back with screws was a process – that’s some quality hardwood, emphasis on the word hard!
And here’s the result!
What a change, right? I added a key rack at the bottom and a hanging wire to the back, and now it’s ready to take center stage in someone’s home to keep everyone organized!
Status: SOLD!
Off to empty more of my crowded garage. Check back next week for another reveal! As always, if you have any questions about or interest in any of the items you see on my blog, just drop me a line via my contact page.