Melissa's Inspired Rooms Fun and Whimsy post. Tools are for women too!
My oyster shell mirror is my fun and whimsical creation that I just love. The dining room might be boring without it.
Joining Leigh for Thrifty Thursday and Cindy for Show and Tell Friday since I saved myself gobs of money by making this oyster shell mirror myself!
Read way back about 6 posts on my blog about this oyster shell mirror, if you want more info and how- to- do. I got the oyster shells free, thanks to my husband! I love that my oyster shells took on a creamy, brownish shade after their bleaching treatment....
It’s finally hung! It was a project, itself, just getting husband and son together long enough to do this. But the biggest problem I had was where to hang it?!? I debated hanging it in several different rooms. And visualzed it in my mind. Since husband was not willing to move it, ever again, I had to pick the right and perfect spot. I think I made the right choice.
It ended up weighing 37 pounds, but I still pray it doesn’t fall of the wall. We used an Ook professional dry wall claw with a 200 lb. rating.
It was awkward holding it. Had to be held by the hanger on the back
Fiddling around with what to put on the wall sconces, shopping my house. Tried about 5 different items, decided on the Staffordshire dogs for now. Until I find something else. Any suggestions?
Close up. Board is well hidden. Wish that I thought of Teresa’s comment to paint the board an oyster shell color first. In the end, it worked out fine. The board doesn’t show.
Love that I was able to find the little shells. Their color blends nicely with the oysters.
I switched out lamps. These tall skinny ones are perfect with the mirror. I think they don’t compete too much with the mirror.
It was a fun project. I learned so much that I’m ready to make another one!
Still looking for the things to put between the lamps. Would love some ideas from all you talented decor bloggers. I have a very difficult time with accessories and decorative vignettes!
