Reflections of what once was

Mirror Mirror...
So when I went to pick up my parlor chairs I also picked up a beautiful ornate wooden mirror. The couple I bought it from seemed more than surprised that I was interested in "that mirror?" I asked if it was also for sale and managed to get it for $20. I was definitely ok with the price!! Silly me forgot to take before pics (shoot!) but it was a typical aged gold color prior to my paint job. I primed it and sprayed it Heirloom White and was not happy as it was too 'yellow' for the space I plan on hanging it. Back to Home Depot I went and bought 2 cans (for good measure) of white semi-gloss. Well, I will have to hang it up and judge the final product. As soon as I do this, I promise to post pics. But here are a few 'teaser' pics of the mirror. The first pics are primer pics and the final 2 are the first coat of white. LOVE!!!









See the old bumps and dents? I think it adds so much character.
Should I distress it?? Sand some paint back?? I can't decide...



Any guesses where this little beauty is going to be hung?

I loved painting this so much I am going to tackle my smaller dresser on my holidays. One more set of work and 2 glorious weeks off. Cannot wait! Have any of you talked some painting projects? Are you a spray paint newbie like me? I am hooked for life!

xoxo
Ms Cupcake :)

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Louis in the House

I have been looking for parlor chairs (or similar) for quite some time on both Craigslist and Kijiji and finally found some! They were sold in a pair only (not to be separated) which was fine with me as I needed two. So here is the thing...what should I do with them? And the bigger question...how do I do it? I have been looking though blogs I love (CK's Just Beachy for example) and see it IS possible to DIY the makeover. But I am calling out for help from my fellow bloggers... Any links or tips and even ideas are GREATLY appreciated! I am thinking of a distressed white finish and recovering them. However, I am open to other finishes...what about keeping them this nice original finish and changing the fabric? Anyhow, here is a couple pictures. One from Craigslist and one from my iPhone. The single chair is the iPhone pic. Please! Any help is
welcome!

CL photo of pair

iPhone pic I took quickly for Blog

Tomorrow is the day I get my new washer and dryer pair! So excited, ahhh simple pleasures :P
The next day, we get our couch! What a week!

look forward to all your feedback :) Talk soon
xoxo

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Come Follow

Have you heard? It's cool to be a follower....

Of my BLOG!

If you visit...I would LOVE it if you followed me! I am always looking for blogging tips and ideas shared among bloggers. I would be honored if you would :)

P.S. Have you seen my camera charger???

xo
Ms. C

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Loads of fun!

Loads of fun...is what I will have using our new Samsung washer/dryer to wash all our mentionable and unmentionables! YAY! Although it was an unexpected purchase, I am really excited! We will have to send our 'inherited' combo to the bone yard. I will take pictures as soon as they arrive! Should be here on Tuesday, but I work nights so hopefully they are here before I leave!
feast your eyes on these babies!



Mr. Cupcake hung cabinets last weekend with his pops above our old W&D and funny enough, they made sure there would be space "just incase" such a thing happened! Hmmmmmm funny dat.

TLC has a custom order to bake up tomorrow and we are also making some Red Velvet cupcakes for our families to enjoy. Mr. Cupcake says he wants some cupcakes...just not 30 to himself. Noted.

My little nieces are sleeping over tomorrow night and Auntie is EXCITED!! It will be our first sleep over in the new house! I hope they aren't bored. We have to think of some games or a good movie to watch. And what will I make for dinner?! Thier choice, since, well, they are choice :)

xoxo
Ms Cupcake :)

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I'm Beat

My beat is a beat, but right now, but not upbeat. My night shift was a gong show. But not in the crazy busy way you might think. I must say...I loathe the state my patients paper work was in. 3 hours to figure it all out. YEAH I SAID 3 HOURS. not happy bout that.

But I am happy about being off for 5 days...

Not happy about my washing machine exploding. But we DO get a new one...at a price of course...

Off to dreamland now....zzzzzzzzzzz

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