Update at the beach house

I have been really loving the beautiful houses I see in blogland with a more neutral decor. I decided to take down the print I had on the wall in the living area at the beach house and try something new. I brought a large mirror from the living area at the farmhouse down to the beach house to try but it was a little too much the same colour as the walls. I could have painted it but deep down I really liked it at the farm house so back it went. (I seem to be forever taking things back and forward much to Mr FH disbelief!!). Mr FH had given me this pine mirror years ago for Christmas and I really didn’t have a home for it so I hung it in our city unit (much to SNo 1’s disgust as he didn’t like it!!) and decided to bring it back and try a little paint on it. Got that?? Yeah, I know a bit confusing with all this swapping and changing.
Well, it started out ok. I taped it all and started to paint it a basic off white colour. Not what I wanted. In fact I didn’t even get a photo. Next I thought I would add some stain but somehow it just looked terrible!! You will agree when you see the photo!! So I quickly jumped in my car and raced to the hardware store and picked up a tin of spray paint. I couldn’t cover it all quick enough!. I am quite happy with the new look. It certainly looks better than all the other options. I have just arrived back from the farm so I had to take a few quick snaps and it looks like I nearly jagged the ‘blue hour’.







I couldn’t get a decent photo of the whole room in the dull light so at the moment this will have to do. I really don’t know how these bloggers who paint their furniture all the time make it sound so easy!! Obviously I just don’t have that skill.

                               Suzyq

                              I'm joining

SeasonalSunday@TheTablescaper
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MakeTheSceneMonday@AlderberryHill

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TeacupTuesday@Martha'sFavorites

TeatimeTuesday@RoseChintzCottage

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CottageStyle@LavenderGardenCottage
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TweakitTuesday@CosyLittleHouse

Let'sDish@CuisineKathleen
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CreativeShareWednesday@TrendyTreehouse

WednesdayLinkyParty@AdornedFromAbove

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WhatchaWork-UpWednesday@diycraftyprojects
PrimpYourStuff@Primp
OpenHouseParty@NoMinimalistHere
OutdoorWednesday@ASouthernDaydreamer
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BudgetDecoratingParty@CreativeCainCabin

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ThriftyThursday@TalesfromBloggeritaville
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HappyHourLinkyParty@CraftberryCottage

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InspirationFriday@AtThePicketFence

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FeatheredNestFriday@FrenchCountryCottage

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Garage Sale Find

A couple of weeks ago I went garage saling with my friend. As soon as I got out of the car I saw this print...

I really loved the frame but the roses were the wrong colour for my house but at $5 I couldn't miss a bargain. I decided I would remove the back when I got home but unfortunately the back didn't come off so I took it along to my glazier and he cut me a piece of mirror to fit and even glued it in for me!!

I am really happy now it is hanging in my family room - I am especially happy it only cost me $20 all up. 

Mr FH suggested I sand it down and repaint it and it would look nice then!!! He was surprised when I said this was how it was meant to be. How come men just don't 'get it'.

I'm joining Susan at Between Naps on the Porch for Metamorphosis Monday.

Suzy