Thursday, March 10, 2011

A Marriage of Sorts....

I've had this mirror hanging in my kitchen area for quite some time

and I've never been all that crazy with the finish (gold with a white wash)

and then... while out shopping at Jo-Ann Fabrics I came across this French flower basket

so naturally I bought it.... along with some pretty faux flowers to fill it

Loved how it turned out and knew it would look great hanging on that mirror... once I painted it white of course!


So I promptly gave it my Chantilly Lace paint job

And they're living happily ever after....








I'm happy too!

22 comments:

Unknown said...

I just love that basket, nice job. have great weekend

Pattie

Ticking and Toile said...

LOVE it!! But what is the chantilly lace paint treatment????? I gotta know this! :)

Love that basket! Wonder if our Joann's has it??

Gracefully Vintage said...

I Love that Baskt.. So beautiful.. Im off to buy one tonight.. Love it..
Thanks for Sharing
Karryann

A Shabby Moment in Time said...

Very pretty! And oh, I opened the little garden corner at WCS on Wednesday night. I have a lot more to put in there, but it's a good start for now.
Blessings and Hugs,
Karen

Sandi said...

I saw those baskets quite some time ago and now am bummed that I didn't pick one up. Maybe soon! GORGEOUS makeover...just love it!!

Unknown said...

Another beautiful creation BY Dee Dee
O's And X's Dot

Sandi~A Cottage Muse said...

Tres jolie!

Alaina said...

It looks beautiful. I have a picture frame almost exactly like it but gold, so that's what it will look like white. I have painting to do.

Susan EvelynAndRose said...

Just gorgeous!!! How did I miss that basket when I was in JoAnn's Monday???? Your mirror came out terrific,too!
- Susan

Rustic and White said...

I wish we had a JoAnn's up here in Canada...your mirror and basket turned out absolutely gorgeous. You are so talented. Would you be willing to share your Chantilly lace painting effect?

Thanks so much,
Carrie

Tricia said...

I LOVE that basket! I haven't seen that at my JoAnn's, apparently I need to look closer. Hope you have a great weekend :)

Passionate for White said...

Because a few have asked.... My "Chantilly Lace paint job" was nothing more than painting the mirror with Benjamin Moore's Chantilly Lace #OC-65 flat white paint and then sanding it over in spots for a shabby effect.

Sissie's Shabby Cottage said...

Can't go wrong with the Chantilly Lace treatment!" I use this color on everything and I'm glad that you are trying it out too.

I love your mirror and that basket is the cutest ever. It looks like a small version of the vintage ammo basket that I found bought from a dealer.

Very pretty.

hugs
Sissie

Custom Comforts said...

I love what you did with your mirror!!! It is just the perfect partner and compliments it beautifully! Just gorgeous ~ I can see why you are so happy with it.
Cindy

PCovi said...

I love this! You are giving me ideas.

Unknown said...

...omg!! YOU did it AGAIN!!!!
I have been looking for a basket JUST LIKE THAT!!!
and here you come with where you found it:)
~ two for two sweets!!
just perfect!!
thank you for the inspiration (and source!) yet again...

xo, Rosemary

Susan Hemann said...

I just love the mirror and the flower basket. Going to have to go to JoAnns to get it myself.

Ana said...

Match made in heaven! :-) They look beautiful paired up. And basket from JoAnns you say...Hmmmm, will have to go for a visit soon.

Hugs and Kisses,
♥Ana

michelle said...

That looks very pretty! I was just at JoAnns today and saw that pretty basket. I love what you did. :)

Bonnie@ The Hopeless Romantic said...

I cant believe i didnt think of this. Silly me. I have a very similar frame in the master. Its empty. Ive been waiting for the right piece of art to come along. For a couple yrs now, lol. Im pickey. I also have a white tin wall pocket that i picked up from a thrift store. Oh goody, now i know exactly what ile do with the both of them. Thanks for the inspiration. If ya get the chance stop by and say hello sometime..........Bonnie

Anonymous said...

Oh, I missed this post. I found the same basket at Tuesday Morning. I posted on it, recently. That's too funny. Great minds think alike. You have great taste :) Heeee Michelle xo

Cindy said...

We have the same basket! Yours looks beautiful the way you've done it up. I love the idea of hanging it on the mirror. It just couldn't be prettier...

Cindy