Feeling a bit Bookish

 I antiqued this mirror to go with my old books....

 They go together so nicely!!!

my mirror is not quite as grand as this one....

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a disheveled spot,

  so romantic...

I could powder my nose here for hours

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so lovely

  

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 I found so many diy versions of antique mirrors on pinterest

and there are slight variations in antiquing instructions, but most use muriatic acid sprayed and dribbled to remove parts of the mirror backing.

  I could only find the non-toxic type of muriatic acid and had a difficult time getting the more subtle result I was after...

 Don't get me wrong I still love the way it turned out, especially the paint color on the frame.  

I had to leave the acid on so long I lost too much of the mirror backing.  It was nuthin' a little gold paint couldn't cure.

For the frame I primed and then started playing with paint. 

I don't know about you, but I have many trial quarts of paint in the cupboard.

I used Martha Stewart, Heath and raw umber glaze.  It turned out a nice faded french green grey...

who doesn't love a little rub and buff on the edges 

maybe that's why i love these old books so much...

this golden greek had me at hello!

I love the intricate cover designs

Swords and armour, swoonworthy, swashbuckling goodness!

all the better tattered and torn

and aged like this one...

 What a great spot to spark the imagination

this one has a map of paris and a snake!

 

 Fencing anyone?

I love this spot!
Looking at these old books makes me want to gather specimens, press flowers, and have adventures!

 

I better get busy!

feeling a little vintage today....

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