Realistic Chic is Shannon Plante, a budding author - who has had her short-fiction published - and an amateur clothing designer. This blog is started in an effort to chronicle the decorating and renovating of my first condo as well as to share my creative passions and blab about fashion (including the occasional period reproduction), photography, online shopping, art, vintage paraphernalia, DIY, and life. Thanks so much for visiting and feel free to share a comment!

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Monday, 30 November, 2009

If it's not baroque, don't fix it

I simply love the look of a Rococo mirror...but HATE to pay the price for one (not to mention I don't have the money) They look just so sharp!





This white one is available for 149 pounds (just under $300 dollars US) here.

This gold one is 101 pounds here.


This one is 125 pounds here. Notice that there aren't many oval rococo mirrors available in north america?

This hollow plastic frame can easily support a pane of thin mirror and is only $39.99 at Ikea. Glass quotes ran roughly around $18-28 in Vancouver. Bam. The whole look for less than $70 canadian!

With melamine paint its easy to make it any colour you wish. Imagine a bright yellow on a blue or dark grey wall...



Entry hall or walk-in closet suits this mirror best I think.

2 Chic Comments:

Sroget said...

The red one is amazing! Where did you find that one??

Realistic Chic said...

Honestly, I just Googled "Roccoco mirror," but if you're looking to get one for cheap, I suggest DIYing your own like I describe above! Ikea frame, red spray paint, insert glass, et voila!

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