What to do....

So this was my Monday morning a few months back. I had a beautiful antique mirror that I purchased as part of a lot. It had a few minor flaws but to me that made it all the more beautiful. I decided to place it on my counter in the bathroom. The Hubster asked me if it was gonna fall. Oh, no honey it is just fine! Hmmmm, guess it was not all that fine. On the bright side of things I was very blessed because it fell off the counter onto my bare feet and I walked away with only a tiny scratch!

So what do you do with an antique mirror back!? I contemplated saving it and making a sign out of it. I also contemplated making a chalk board out of it. 

Because I am so indecisive I decided to make it both! I needed a sign for my little rental space out at The Old Oak Cottage and this worked out just perfect!

I use it to display pieces I already have completed but won't fit in my space and also future soon to be completed projects.
All my metal ware was purchase at HobLob for half off and some of it I already owned so the most expensive thing I believe was the chalk paint but even that I purchased at HobLob with a 40% off coupon.
As for the blue painters tape on tape on the back that was to protect anything to include myself from being scratched. My screws were a teeny tad too long so that was the best I could do.
Be sure to come back soon! I will be sharing its new home!

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Treasure Hunt Thursday #30 & Highlights

Welcome to Treasure Hunt Thursday & Highlights #30!! Can I get WhooHoo!! I can not believe we are all the way up to #30 already y'all! Thank you for making this party such a success! On another fabulous note I also reached another milestone of 500 followers!! I can not tell you how super excited I was over the weekend when I saw that! To mark these two milestones I will be hosting a giveaway coming up at the beginning of next week so be sure to keep checking back!
Now on to highlights from last weeks party!

Sandra over at Decorating on a Budget transformed this $5.99 HobLob clock into a stunning mirror!

MissKitty over at Miss Kopy Kat gave us a wonderful tutorial on how to age  paper! Love this!!

Heather over at Commonplace Beauty transformed a vintage cabinet into a masterpiece!

As always thank you ladies and be sure to grab your "I've Been Featured" button!!Now on to this weeks party! We had over 40 party goers last week so lets see if we can beat that this week! I have been super busy this week and though I was not able to leave a comment for everybody I did indeed stop by all entries!!As with all parties there are the normal rules. You must link back to From My Front Porch To Yours. ***After several updates from pals trying to link up and not being able to I have disabled the mandatory link up action in linky tools to see if this helps resolve the problem of people not being able to party. PLEASE make sure you include a link back to the party though!***Just common courtesy. Only link up to your Treasure Hunt Thursday post and NOT your blog homepage. Please no advertising. Also be sure to visit at least the link before you and after you to just say Hi! It makes partying all the more fun!

Ready for the ball!

Meet Lucille! I purchased her a few months back. When I saw Lucille I knew she would be my first large piece to  pertty up and try to sell.

Well here is Lucille all ready for the ball! I just love how she turned out if I do say so myself!;)

I had a heck of a time with the handles. I was so excited at the over all physical condition she was in and the fact that she had ALL of her original hardware that I did not bother to see how the handles came off. Well they don't! They are glued on or something and not just screwed on. That left me to having to take a small paint brush and paint around the handles. 

 Lucille would easily become mine if I had a spot in my house! That is the problem with only painting pieces that I myself would want. Hopefully she will find a great home with somebody who will love her just as much as I do!

Lucille will be heading out to The Old Oak Cottage for their Christmas Open House next week! I can't wait! If ya live in the area be sure to come on by! Open House will be Nov 4-5 with a preview party on Nov 3! Let me know if ya need anymore details!

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