Monday, December 12, 2011

Tarnished Silver and White

Just in case you haven't noticed, I love the look of tarnished silver.  You've seen it in many of my posts.  Way back in May I showed you a gold mirror frame I was contemplating changing to silver.  Well, I did it.  It took a while for me to decide.  I thought the look of tarnished silver would look nice with the worn mirror. The brass frame was painted gold by someone long ago, it wasn't gilded.  I don't paint over vintage gold gilding.  I just don't.   I removed a little more of the silvering, and added black paint behind the mirror before I put it back in the frame. 



To refresh, this is what the mirror looked like when I got it.




I used liquid leaf to paint it.  It goes on easily, and you don't have to use very much.


After leafing, I did a dry brush of black paint, and wiped it back with a dry cloth.













Here it is on the table next to my door, along with another of my nativity sets.  I'm continuing with my silver and white Christmas.








On to the next project.


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39 comments:

  1. DonnaDecember 12, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    Your mirror is stunning, Rosemary! I love the silver so much better. What a wonderful backdrop to your nativity. Have a great week:)

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  2. Pam@OurAdventuresInHomeImprovementDecember 12, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    I love the mirror. Great job making it so beautiful!

    Pam

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  3. Gwen @ The Bold AbodeDecember 12, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    It looks, like, 5000% better! Gorg-eee-ous!

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  4. AnonymousDecember 12, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    STUNNING in silver...much improved!

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  5. KarenDecember 12, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    Your mirror is so pretty Rosemary, I really like using that liquid silver leaf too.Love that beautiful vignette.

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  6. rachel@Acts of LifeDecember 12, 2011 at 10:40 PM

    Very pretty Rosemary! Goes nicely with your other mirror and the white nativity.

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  7. UnknownDecember 13, 2011 at 5:02 AM

    Oh...a was shocked to hear that you like tarnished silver!;)

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  8. AnonymousDecember 13, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    beautiful mirror and I love where you have it in your home too..how you have layered the mirrors...
    I like how the mirror pat has an antique look too...
    best,
    maureen

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  9. foreverdecoratingDecember 13, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    I've never seen a mirror frame like this. So beautiful.

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  10. Mona Thompson Providence Ltd.December 13, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    Gorgeous. My first time here. Just found you over at Maureen's blog. Glad, I did. I've got to check out some of your tutorials. I'm signing up to follow. Mona

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  11. Shenita @ Embellishments by SLRDecember 13, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    Wow! What a great transformation! I love it in silver!! You always do a great job!

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  12. Barb December 13, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    Rosemary, the mirror is fabulous! Goodness, you have inspired me.

    So pretty!

    Barb

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  13. KellyDecember 13, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    It's so pretty! You would never know it didn't already come that way. It fits in nicely with your nativity too.

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  14. ℳartina @ Northern NestingDecember 13, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    I love the look of tarnished silver too Rosemary, and you transformed that mirror beautifully!!

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  15. The Paupers CastleDecember 13, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    It was beautiful before, but I LOVE,LOVE,LOVE the antiqued silver. Great re-do! Hope you are doing well. :-)

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  16. VickiDecember 13, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    This is gorgeous. I'm so glad you painted it silver. Thank you for stopping by my blog today. Followin you now.

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  17. Sharing with SherriDecember 13, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    Hi Rosemary, You are my makeover hero. Your mirror is sooo charming, and I admire your courage to change it to silver and it looks REALLY great and I'll have to try that liquid leafing sometime!
    I would have had such a hard time with deciding whether to change it or not, cuz I love both antique gold and silver too...

    P.S. Thank you for visiting, I was hoping we could be friends!

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  18. Little City FarmDecember 13, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    Oh wow it looks so much better in silver. What a fabulous transformation.

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  19. AnonymousDecember 13, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    Rosemary,

    It turned out so nice and it looks lovely with the other silver, white decor and the nativity set. Much prettier than the gold!

    Kris

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  20. Mary AnneDecember 13, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    Your work is so beautiful Rosemary! Could I take lessons? I love what you do. . . . the BEFORE and AFTER pictures amazing. Love the silver mirror. Wish you lived next door! Did I ever tell you that you remind me of someone I have gotten to know quite well????

    Do hope to meet you someday soon at the flea market.

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  21. UnknownDecember 13, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    oh my it turned out just stunningly beautiful! wow..love! happy WW! ;)

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  22. SuzyDecember 13, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    Simply beautiful! Thank you for sharing your tips.

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  23. Shabby chic SandyDecember 13, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    Thats beautiful--I have some of the liquid silver--now I know what to do with it!

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  24. Marie Lost Bird StudioDecember 14, 2011 at 12:09 AM

    Your mirror turned out gorgeous!
    Thanks for sharing.
    Happy WW.
    XO Marie

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  25. Curtains in My TreeDecember 14, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    Love that liquid silver and makes your mirror beautiful any of us would want it

    Merry Christmas

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  26. Sandi~A Cottage MuseDecember 14, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    Happy WW!
    This mirror is just beautiful!

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  27. reFresh reStyleDecember 14, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    I already said that I love the silver and white, but I really love the details of the mirror and your nativity scene...very nice!
    Debbie

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  28. AnonymousDecember 14, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    I love this photo ~ your Nativity with the silver mirror frame is striking! Thank you for sharing. Merry Christmas to you!

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  29. lvroftiquesDecember 14, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    I LOVE that mirror Rosemary! And I have to say it is a major improvement in silver. Ummmm could you send it my way when you're done with it?......Cherubs....nuff said *winks* Vanna

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  30. Junky VagabondDecember 15, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    So pretty in silver! Love how the mirror is starting to de-silver just a little :)

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  31. LiliDecember 15, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    It's so amazing how much better it looks in silver. And I just love how you layered the mirrors like that. So gorgeous. ~Lili

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  32. SueDecember 15, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    Love the end result of your liquid silver leaf project, Rosemary! I've never heard of it before. Your nativity vignette looks so serenely beautiful. :-) Sue

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  33. Heaven's WalkDecember 15, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    Once again, I learned something new from you, my friend! Thanks for the inspiration and beautiful photos! :)

    xoxo laurie

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  34. MimiDecember 16, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    Looks absolutely beautiful!

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  35. No nameDecember 16, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    Mmm. mmm. mmm That little vanity is gorgeous! Something I definitely would pick up unfinished and probably ooogle over in a store. I paint also but I've never worked with any leafing products. I'm loving your blog.

    Blessings,
    Shanna

    www.revampedfrenchmaison.com

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  36. Felecia CofieldDecember 16, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    I absolutely love how the mirror turned out! I wished I could find stuff like that where I live! I go to thrift stores, antique malls, estate sales, yard sales, but never anything this nice!

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  37. UnknownDecember 16, 2011 at 11:10 PM

    I love your silver and white Christmas theme! The mirror looks absolutely gorgeous! The silver leaf brings out so many of the details. Truly inspirational! :)

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  38. Debra@CommonGroundDecember 17, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    Fabulous, Rosemary, you're such an artist! Love this piece either way. thanks for joining in for the party! xoxo

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  39. JenneliseDecember 17, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    What an incredible transformation! It looks beautiful!
    Jennelise

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