I’ve been drooling over Duck Egg Blue since I first heard mention of the famed chalk paint. When the Honeybee (a west side must-shop) started carrying the line, I literally bee-lined to the shoppe to make it mine.
And, just three months later, I finally put brush to paint. One of the fantastic features of the chalk paint is that no sanding or priming is required. So, I taped off the mirror and set to it. I didn’t really know what I was doing so I started slow. I basically dry brushed the color on and then (just by happenstance) used a baby wipe to dab off where I wanted the previous finish to show through.
I let it dry overnight and then went back and gave it a clear wax. I really worked the wax into the mirror, and then pressed it down and wiped it off with one of the PCP’s socks. That night I went back over it and buffed it with the sock to a flattering light luster. Waiting time aside, painting the mirror was a snap. I’d say it took only about thirty minutes of actual work.
Looks gorgeous! I love your trash bag drop cloths. I do the exact same. :). Do you think you will paint your furniture?
That stuff is addicting, believe I know LOL!! LOVE LOVE the makeover and that gorgeous mirror!
Jackie – I have one piece of furniture to paint but I'm SCARED!! I think I'll practice on a few more small frames and such first. :-)
I love your mirror! I'd love to have you link it to my party that just started! Overflowing with Creativity!!! Thanks LOTS!
XO, Aimee
Watch out it is very addictive. Love the mirror.
Your dark furniture is something that really attracted me to your decor. I loved the beachy colors with the dark wood. My thoughts were/are….her furniture will never be out of style. I think it depends on the piece.
Looks great!! I have painted a dresser, frames, sideboard even some old antlers (with old white) and the stuff is THE best!!!! I haven't found a color I don't like is also addictive :-)
I've been meaning to get to the HoneyBee to purchase this! Love the mirror!
The mirror looks amazing. I love chalk paint too. Thanks for sharing at DIYbyDesign.
It looks great. I have to try the chalk paint too!
So glad to see that chalk paint on that mirror treatment. I have toyed with the notion of painting a mirror that is bronze and gold..so need a facelift and I am convinced
Great job..looks fantastic!
I love the way your mirror turned out! Love your color choice too:)) Nice job,Deidre~ http://simplysimplisticated4.blogspot.com
I love the way your mirror turned out! Love your color choice too:)) Nice job,Deidre~ http://simplysimplisticated4.blogspot.com
I love the way your mirror turned out! Love your color choice too:)) Nice job,Deidre~ http://simplysimplisticated4.blogspot.com
Beautiful results.
Beautiful results!,,,
What a gorgeous transformation. This mirror has such pretty bones and you really made it pop.
Don't you just love ASCP? Duck Egg is popping up all over the place in my home.
Exquisite mirror. I have yet to try ASCP. Your project makes me want to try it right now! I can't purchase locally, so will have to order it, I guess.
Love the mirror–the shape of it is so elegant-and the chalk paint makes it divine!
Looks fabulous!
Well as you know it was a lovely mirror before but you turned it into one gorgeous piece of art.
Great job! The mirror looks wonderful.
Barb
I have yet to try it, too! But I keep seeing results that totally tempt me!!! I love the color you chose! Your mirror turned out AWESOME! It'd cost a fortune at a boutique for sure!!! I'm so glad you shared this at my party!!! I'm so excited to be your newest follower!!! I'll be watching for when you try this on furniture and I'll let you know when I give it a try, too!!! Hope you're having a wonderful start to your weekend!!!
XO, Aimee
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Gorgeous. This is one of my most favorite colors from Annie Sloan. Love the mirror.
What a nice transformation- the mirror looks wonderful! ASCP can solve a multitude of problems and issues. I have oodles of projects to get going on, myself. :-) Visiting from French Country Cottage.
It looks gorgeous! That is a lovely color and I love the texture!
Jennelise
Hi,It's Marsha from over at "Everylittlebirdie". I've just purchased the white Annie Sloan paint and I'm going to redo an old Oak table and chairs. Now I may have to go out and buy to Duck blue. Your mirror is gorgeous!!!! Love that blue!!!!
This is so beautiful! I would love for you to link it at our party!
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Jen
That turned out SO pretty! I have heard everyone talking about that paint too…maybe now I have to go try it like you did! Great project. Thanks for sharing at Shine on Fridays!
First of all the mirror was pretty to start with but you have enhanced it immensely with the duck egg blue. Well done.
Awesome job on the mirror! I'm also painting challanged, but this looks like a pro did it.
I saw your mirror over on House of Turquoise, it is so great! I have been searching for one just like it for several weeks! Any ideas on where I could find one like it? It has the perfect shape…I'd like to know the dimensions. Do any of you ladies know a good place to find Italian-inspired pieces in the same vein as this mirror? Very hard to find in my part of the country. Thank you, and NICE JOB!
L Philips, Unfortunately I've had the mirror for about seven years. I purchased it from the Ballard Designs outlet in Atlanta. They might be a good source for you to look to, even though I'm pretty sure they don't carry this same one. I hope that helps! Amanda
Dixie: How funny is this? One showed up on One Kings Lane today, but painted a gaudy green, almost the exact shape! Thanks for your post because I've been wanting to try the chalk paint and just picked up some "Provence" to try.
Beautiful work! I love the duck egg blue chalk paint! Tell me, though, I can't buy it locally, so I will have to order it, is it more blue or green in color. The swatches on-line look more greenish blue than bluish green. Thanks.
Tania – it's definitely more blue than green and it's GORGEOUS!! The first pic on this post is most representative of the color.
I want you do this to a dresser but a little nervous. Anything i should know before i start; like products to get