We're getting ready for the holidays and there is a little spot that needs some ompfh! A little sassing up! We took an old mirror we've schlepped around for a ka-zillion years, cleaned the surface, then sanded it and taped it off for paint.
The paint we chose for this project was Restoration Hardware's Slate color,
and a touch of Mediterranean White to highlight the textured rice paper we added at the top.
We added a patterned rice paper using 1/2 white glue and 1/2 water to adhere it. When it was dry, we added a medallion and roped some tiny pearls for a beading effect along the top under edge for interest. We used a hot glue gun to attach the ornaments. We then began the painting process. First 2 or 3 coats of the Slate color. 
A close up view. After we painted the Slate color. We used a dry brush with a small dab of Mediterranean White just to pop the pattern in the rice paper and the beading. We then wiped it off. Use a light hand. The rice paper came from Paper Source. 
A close-up of the finished process. 
Here it is in it's new place. 
A close up view.
