My Shabby Streamside Studio: Decorating Tips from Nina Part V: French Mirrors

Photo: Maria-Isabel Hansson

Life, like a mirror, never gives back more than what we put into it.

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Admittedly, these are a very tall order here in the U.S. Affordable Louis Phillippe style mirrors just don’t seem to exist. I rounded the top ends of two lovely chippy yard sale mirrors (one I bought for $2, one I had), and it’s not the same. But I tried. I think of them as anorexic French mirrors.

Want to learn more tips and where to shop?

Pre-order the English version of Nina’s book Vintage by Nina.

Until next time, stay shabby!

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10 comments:

Joyness Sparkles said...: Oh how pretty! Thank you so much for sharing these!; July 10, 2012 at 7:43 AM
Ashley said...: I simply cannot get enough of this book, I look at it everyday, study it even...I adore it =) Xo, Ashley; July 10, 2012 at 11:54 AM
NanaDiana said...: They are gorgeous- maybe a tad anorexic but gorgeous nonetheless. xo Diana; July 10, 2012 at 6:16 PM
Rosemary@villabarnes said...: I've thoroughly enjoyed Nina's book, and her personal message to me made it extra special. She's such an inspiration.; July 10, 2012 at 9:06 PM
victoriantailor said...: Love these, would look so good in any shabby room!!!; July 10, 2012 at 9:21 PM
michele said...: just lovely!

if you like, swing by my place where i am hosting a giveaway:
http://hellolovelyinc.blogspot.com/2012/07/summer-sale-giveaway.html

and keep sharing your lovely posts!

smiles.

michele; July 11, 2012 at 10:07 AM
Kelly Clark said...: Actually Sandy, I like yours much better. So not a fan of gold...; July 11, 2012 at 2:38 PM
Linda Carole Bloom said...: I love these mirrors! I was looking at your post about making the churchy candlesticks the other day. After I finish painting the house, I think I will attempt some. Summer is going SO fast. Hope you are well. Linda; July 12, 2012 at 2:08 AM
Sandi~A Cottage Muse said...: Must get my hands on this book!
You know how I love mirrors!; July 12, 2012 at 6:45 PM
Mya.L said...: I had a huge one like that, found in an attic (got it for free!) in the late 80s. Unfortunately, couldn't take it with me when I moved to London 8 years ago. It left it behind in Paris and now belongs to one of my friends. I still miss it...; October 19, 2012 at 5:17 PM