Deco Mirror Makeover from Maine

I knew the minute I saw this mirror while on vacation in Maine, that I was going to makeover the leaded deco mirror I had at home in much the same style.  There was plenty more coastal decor inspiration where this mirror came from, but since I already had a similar mirror at home, I knew this would be at the top of my list.

Here is the mirror I found in Maine.  Painted all white, a bit chippy, but with a dark gray decorative topper.  I loved the contrast of white with dark gray.

Here is the mirror I had at home.  Similar style with a shell designed decorative piece.

I taped it off, painted all white.  Sanded off most of the white around the top and the rest of the mirror, until it looked like this.  I went back to the picture and realized that the white and gray were two distinct colors.

So I rubbed the top shell piece with some black antique stain, sanded a bit off, and then taped off the shell piece and painted the rest of the mirror with a few more coats of bright white.

By then I didn’t want to press my luck by adding any chippyness (I’m still on learning curve).

And I’m THRILLED at how pretty it looks, now.  Once again, I think it’s the contrast of white and dark gray that makes it so showy.  Lovin’ it now and it’s going in the basement.

~ Amy