I don’t really believe in bad luck or people being jinxed,
but if I did, I’d say I’m a candidate for both when it comes to mirrors and glass.
In the last several months, I’ve managed to break 2 glass photo frame inserts,
1 glass clock insert and 1 mirror – mainly by placing them in dumb places
where they were likely to get broken.
I bought THE most beautiful antique dresser mirror from a friend, that
they found in the basement of the home they bought.
Originally, I planned to hang it in my bathroom,
but it was too large for the space, but I thought it would
look lovely in my living room or bedroom, so I painted the gorgeous
wooden frame. It turned out perfect.
You know those kind of moments that just seem to go in slow motion?
That moment happened when I had the mirror proped against the wall,
after realizing it didn’t fit in the bathroom. I walked by the mirror and my foot managed to bump
the edge of it. I watched that mirror start to tip over and I struggled to attempt
to catch it as it fell. It seemed like it took a full 5 seconds to hit the floor,
yet all I could do was fumble around dumbly, trying to stop the inevitable.
I was seriously in shock that I had just finished making that mirror look stunning,
only to break it so quickly. This mirror had 3 sections and 2 of them broke.
It is an unusual shape, so getting the mirror replaced wasn’t going to happen.
In total disappointment, I hauled it out to my workshop, where it’s sat for the last 6 months.
Last week, I was cleaning out my workshop and decided I needed to do
something with that frame so I could get over the guilt of having broken the mirror.
I couldn’t remember what paint I’d used before, so I repainted the whole thing again
in a cottage white color, then distressed and waxed it, so now it has a slight
two-tone white effect.
So, if it weren’t for bad luck…I’d have a beautiful mirror,
but I’m thrilled with the new results of the salvaged remains.
It still makes a gorgeous frame, despite my clumsiness.
After much contemplation, I decided to list it in my shop,
but if it doesn’t sell, I won’t mind at all and will figure out a place for it.
I think it would be perfect as a prop for a photographer,
but would look gorgeous with a large family photo inside it,
resting on a mantle. It is available HERE if anyone is interested!
Blessings,
Have you called any mirror shops, it might not be as expensive as you think? Or… how about putting a chalkboard in place of the mirror?
Angie,
girl, I’m right there with you! A friend gave me a huge mirror with beveled glass and a wide pine frame that matched my family room furniture, had it proped up against some stuff in the garage, turned around, bumped it and watched it fall unable to do anything to stop it! There were a lot of things in that garage that could have broken and I wouldn’t have cared but no, the one thing I wanted, gone! I’m keeping the frame till I come up with something to do with it. Your mirror frame is gorgeous, hopefully it will go to a good home, or not!
Rebecca
That totally sounds like something I would do, particulary when I am rearranging a room. The frame is so gorgeous, though and I think it would look fantastic made into chalkboard, which I have been seeing a lot of lately.
Angela
Oh yeah. Been there, done that. Your frame is still so charming and will find a home just the way it is. Lots of possibilities there.
I think it would make a gorgeous twin size (or larger?) headboard with tufted upholstery in the opening. Or if you wanted the look of a vintage mirror, you could have plain glass cut to fit and spray the back side with Krylon Mirror Like spray paint. I used it on the glass of a large wood door to turn it into a mirror and love the results!
Angie, I love the frame and feel a glass company could cut a mirror for it should you decide to keep it. There are places in Quincy that should be able to do it. Love, love your blog and you.
Been there, done that, although not with such a beautiful shape of a mirror…and yes, it goes in slow motion!! What is that about? The resulting frame is beautiful.
Or hooks and a chalkboard.
Bliss
I did the same thing recently and turned it into a chalkboard. It’s a really beautiful piece!
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I felt like you were describing me, all the stupid things I have done which caused breakage! I liked Jean’s idea of a chalkboard…btw, the frame is lovely!
Jan
So sorry Angie, what a gorgeous piece. I’d so love to have that frame but it’s not in my non-existent budget. I sure appreciate it’s beauty however. Imagine alot of us will. Hope you find a buyer for it. I always feel that when things like that happen there’s a reason we’re not aware of yet or maybe never will know.