So we went to an auction at our favourite auction house that specialises in antiques and bric a brac, where things sell for as little as £1 right up to £1000's and more often than not it is possible to pick up a bit of a bargain, and I spotted a lovely oak framed mirror which was ornately carved with flowers all the way around.
the original frame was in good condition, although it did have a couple of cracks and the wood had a dark varnish on it, making it look a little dated and gloomy.
Sooo, with a tin of F&B's Lamp Room Grey (I know I'm so predictable), I set to work and this is the result I am more than happy with:
My little secrets:
Mirror: From a little weekly bric a brac auction, we paid approx £40
Paint: Farrow and Ball's Lamp Room Grey (emulsion - I know) painted with a little craft paint brush in front of the fire whilst watching the TV! ;)
