Sunday, December 27, 2009

Mirror Mirror On The Wall

And so another Christmas has come and gone... Soon the decorations will come down and my eye will start to look for fresh updates to make around the house... Do you do this? Are you ever satisfied with your home?

Anyway, I've been dying to show you the latest addition to my mirror obsession, but I had to find a home for it and then Mr. Sweet Pea had to hang it for me. I stalked this bad boy for months at a local antique market, but the dealer was a bit of a pill over the price of it~~even dealer to dealer, and I had myself talked out of it actually. I mean, aren't we dealers in this to sell stuff? Alas, I caved in and made one last attempt and he finally gave me a deal I could live with. He said it is 1800's from an old Mississippi barber shop. This baby is heavy cast iron and projects out about 3 feet when extended fully. That was the tricky part about hanging it. But I mounted it above the sink in the hall bath with the accordian part flat on the wall and it looks fab. Do you agree?




13 comments:

June said...

Shelley, the mirror absolutely awesome. I can see why you wanted it so badly. You definitely don't see those everywhere. Your taste in decorating always makes me drool. Gotta go find my bib now, if I'm going to view anymore of your beautiful home!
hugs

vignette design said...

That mirror is incredible. I love that it is old. BTW, your header is gorgeous. --Delores

Chrissy...The Apothecary Shop said...

Very cool indeed!!All the best,Chrissy

FILIGREE MOON said...

Most fabulous mirror!! I can see why you must have kept an eye out for it! ~ Angela

trash talk said...

I just love those old accordion mirrors and yours if perf!
Sometimes we just have to bite the bullet to get what we want or outlast the seller!
Debbie

Sheila said...

Simply delicious.... I too collect mirrors & this one is awesome.

Happy New Year

xo,
Sheila

Six divided by two..... said...

*wiping the drool from my mouth* I love it!! I can see why you wanted it. Simply Divine!!!! Have a HAppy New Year

Laura @ 52 FLEA said...

My goodness,Shelley...we really have similar tastes...Love your mirror and your new header is fabulous! Have a great week...it's a short work week for me! yippee!
L :)

Alexandra MacVean said...

Oh yes, yes, yes! I LOVE that mirror. I have a perfect spot for it here as well! :D

Miss Gracie's House said...

Yep...that's a *great* mirror...you have some pretty good self-control to wait:)
rene'

Faded Charm said...

I can see why you had to have this one. Truly a one of a kind. It's fabulous! I'd love to be able to see your home in person. I could spend hours looking through your photos.

I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and many blessings in the New Year.

Kathleen

The Feathered Nest said...

It's just GORGEOUS Shelley!!!! I'm so glad you caved girl, it belongs with you!!! I love your home and love it when you show it on here ~ xxoo, Dawn

Garden Antqs Vintage said...

I have had two mirrors such as this one in the past. They are hard to find. Love how you displayed it. Happy New Years to you and Mr. SP!

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