Mirror salvage

I think I need to check myself into thrift-a-holics anonymous. Do they have that out there?

So aannnyyyway, I went to my favorite thrift store, again, and found this mirror for $9.50. Really? OK! The frame is all wood, no plastic and nicely built. Mirror in perfect condition. Done!

And you all know that I am redoing my kitchen... I also recently discovered that Hobby Lobby had tons of lovely rooster and farmhouse themed things on clearance and thought, "Hey, farmhouse theme works... I've already got some pretty pigs up so why not..."

First, I spray painted the mirror black all over. After it dried I used the candle rubbing technique to prep it for distressing later. Then I sprayed it with "Claret Wine" from Rustoleums American Accents... whatever - dark red. After that coat dried I lightly brushed on some antique gold acrylic paint with a foam brush and then wiped some off. Pulled out some fine grade sand paper and scuffed it up a bit... mind you, all, this is my first attempt at distressing anything...

But after I had distressed my mirror I was looking at it and it just needed something...

Now, originally, I bought this rooster hook to hang on the wall as a place to keep our keys. But just then... stroke of genius!

And the mirror helps to open up the whole room!

Now I'm off to enjoy a long, craft-free weekend...
OK, well I might take some crochet with me... :)
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