This piece originated as an antique dresser mirror from a very old set that I acquired a few years back. The dresser was too defunct to fix, but I kept the mirror and bed. The silvering on the mirror was pretty bad, and when the glass eventually cracked I held on to the frame, knowing it would serve some other purpose (other than an omen of bad luck for the next 7 years)!
I lightly sanded it and sprayed on several coats of heirloom white. Once dry, I roughed up the edges to highlight the details....and because I simply like that look. I covered a large bulletin board with some quilt batting and pretty toile fabric before attaching the original mirror backing.
The fabric is so sweet I almost hate to cover it with anything!
I call it my inspiration board because it holds the things that mean the most to me....photos of important people, notes & cards from friends and other little trinkets that make me happy. These things are not limited to my bulletin board....rather, I try to fill all of my rooms with these same items.
Here's a card from a dear friend. I laugh out loud every time I look at it. It brings back good memories that make me want to make more memories....and be creative.
Thanks for stopping by! Now hop on over to Donna's for some more inspiration boards.
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