Mirror, Mirror On The Wall

Midas Touch DIY

The home furnishing market is flooded with wall mirrors in every shape, size, material and finish. So why couldn’t I find one that worked for this space?  On a mission to find just the right decor item I searched every online retailer, vintage shop, decor boutique, and home store. Finally, after scouring the national and local markets I spied this perfect second hand mirror at a favorite Omaha haunt, McMillan’s Antiques. The price, just $45.

Before

Clean surface and spray with metallic paint

While I fell in love instantly with the clean architectural lines of this mirror the color wasn’t right. It needed the Midas touch. Armed with one $5 can of Metallic Gold Rust-Oleum spray paint, I turned drab into fab!

Shop Vintage Omaha:
Midwest Pickers, 3701 Leavenworth St, Omaha, Nebraska 68105
McMillan’s Antiques, 5002 Leavenworth St, Omaha, NE 68106
Hand Me Ups, 2820 N 90th St  Omaha, NE 68134
Goodwill, various locations

After, refurbished mirror $50

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For those who are not into D.I.Y. these are some favorite finds with character and charm built right in.

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The Land of Nod, Top Rope Mirror $219

Good Hare Day $69