Shabby Chic; Volume III

emma_kate

That's my new hallway wall of mirrors, all the frames were cheaply sourced from car boot sales and charity shops. The big one is plastic and was gold with a cardboard picture of a cottage in it. That and another 2 were repainted. The little Degas print will also be replaced with a mirror.

lolly_896

beautiful emma kate

anguk

emma_kate wrote: »

That's my new hallway wall of mirrors, all the frames were cheaply sourced from car boot sales and charity shops. The big one is plastic and was gold with a cardboard picture of a cottage in it. That and another 2 were repainted. The little Degas print will also be replaced with a mirror.

Lovely! What do you use to paint the mirrors? I fancy filling my hallway with photos, I've got loads of frames but they're all different shapes and colours, they'd look much nicer if they were the same colour.

peaceandfreedom

emma_kate wrote: »

That's my new hallway wall of mirrors, all the frames were cheaply sourced from car boot sales and charity shops. The big one is plastic and was gold with a cardboard picture of a cottage in it. That and another 2 were repainted. The little Degas print will also be replaced with a mirror.

Wow, that's beautiful, so inspiring, I love it!

emma_kate

anguk wrote: »

Lovely! What do you use to paint the mirrors? I fancy filling my hallway with photos, I've got loads of frames but they're all different shapes and colours, they'd look much nicer if they were the same colour.

I used whatever I had, a bit of old Annie Sloan on the big one , then 2 shades of paler F&B testers stippled on top then dark wax. The 2nd biggest was just cream emulsion and clear wax, 2 I haven't touched but were shabby chic already and the tiny round one I just dry brushed on some grey. They are all different colours but I think it's interesting that way on a white wall. I did think about painting them all the same but when I stacked them against the wall it looked fine as they were.

Hobsons_Choice

Emma Kate: Love it, love it, love it (can you tell I love your hall of mirrors)?

rattters

Am loving reading through this thread!
Have a few bits and bobs of furniture I am painting and decided on Laura Ashley water based eggshell- which I thought would give a more sheen finish than I have achieved (photos to follow) It has dried more "chalky" and I was wondering if I could wax this or not?

Also- i want some cupboard knobs- but they are so pricey- does anyone know where I can get some at a more MSE price ????

Kind regards
Kirsty

emma_kate

rattters wrote: »

Am loving reading through this thread!
Have a few bits and bobs of furniture I am painting and decided on Laura Ashley water based eggshell- which I thought would give a more sheen finish than I have achieved (photos to follow) It has dried more "chalky" and I was wondering if I could wax this or not?

Also- i want some cupboard knobs- but they are so pricey- does anyone know where I can get some at a more MSE price ????

Kind regards
Kirsty

Hi Kirsty, I really don't know if wax would make a difference to the sheen of your paint. It may well do if it is chalky...you could try a little in an inconspicuous area? It needs about 10 mins to dry before you buff it off. Sorry I don't know about cheap knobs. Have you tried ebay or DIY stores? Happy painting!

danemi1

totally gorgeous

emma_kate wrote: »

countrybum

wow, emma kate that looks bloody gorgeouse. I bet your house is ace!

I've got a little question I hope someone on here could answer - I've bought a sideboard from auction for our utility room, I've given it a few coats of paint so its ready to go in. However, I thought about fixing a piece of oilcloth to the top, a) to jazz it up and b) to offer extra protection. Any ideas the best way to stick it on - so you think a glue gun would be ok?
thanks