Reloved Mirrors, August Thrift Store Decor

I'm not sure how it's already time for August's Thrift Store Decor, but it is.

We're in the dog days of summer.

Why is August referred to that way anyhow?

Maybe it's because by August folks have grown weary of the heat and practice more of a dogs life just laying around doing a lot of nothing?

I can't say I've been doing a lot of nothing, but I sure haven't minded taking the easy route on a few things.

Like mirrors for the Jack & Jill bathroom remodel.

With company arriving and my promise to them that the bathroom would have a working toilet, I also thought it would be nice for them to see their reflection as hair was styled or makeup applied.

We were right down to the wire by that point and not only did I not have a vision of the style mirrors I wanted, I also didn't have the time to implement a vision anyway.

But behind my bathroom door lying in wait, were two garage sale mirrors that have needed a home.

Both mirrors were cheap, five bucks each.  That's pretty thrifty if you ask me.

The one above had a makeover last year with Fusion gilding paste and was hung in a temporary spot, then went behind the door to collect dust.  Since it was silver and gray it didn't need anything other than a nail to hang it over one of the sinks in the Jack & Jill bath.

The larger heavier one is arched and beveled, and although you can't tell from the photos it is 3 1/2 feet tall.  There's nothing wrong with it, and honestly it looks fine above the 98% finished vanity, so it might be staying there.

The rope-ish design on the heavy mirror started out a lovely brown color.  Not really - even as browns go it was ugly, maybe that's why people passed it by at the garage sale.

I painted it white and that just looked like the same mirror painted white so it went behind the bathroom door on the floor with the other mirror.

Like I said, the clock was ticking on getting that bathroom pulled together so guests could use it, and in desperation I opted to use both mirrors rather than buy something new.

My go to paints are Fusion Mineral Paints, so I picked a gray color that complimented the colors of the bathroom - Ash.  One coat, some dark wax, and the next day the mirror was hanging on the wall.

I had hoped to use a mirror from the top of a buffet that I had turned into a baby dresser, but that antique mirror didn't fit between the outlets, so it went back to storage.

It's a nice old mirror though, I'll have to find another use for it.

I often see mirrors at thrift stores and garage sales, and if the price is right I scoop them up.  I could not have gone to the store and purchased a mirror for five bucks, so I consider this a thrifty redo.

Yes I sat on the tub ledge to take that photo above, otherwise you would have seen my naked reflection.

Not really.  Naked that is, my reflection with my hair in a towel yes.

Do you redo and thrift shop?

The gals from the Thrift Store Decorating Team do, so stop in to see what they have whipped up for August's Thrift Store Decor.

Upcycled Fabric Calendar from Petticoat Junktion

Stenciled Box Makeover from Our Southern Home

Kitchen Shelf to Coat Rack from Domestically Speaking

Magnetic Chalkboard Makeover from My Repurposed Life

DIY Shell Covered Pot from My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia

 Reloved Mirrors from Bliss Ranch

Previous Bliss Ranch Thrift Store Decor Before & After Projects:
State of Minnesota Suitcase Upcycle
Smith Victor Light Bar Box
Birthday Calendar
Tired Stand
Washboard
Lettered Sock Bin
Candlestick
Lettered Lampshade
Vintage Shoe Last Hooks
Lazy Susan
Vintage Ad Clock

Painted Front Door Mat

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