Well, My Dears, I fully intended to begin October with a post
and a new idea and I am already a day late. So, to make up for it, I am sharing
one idea with two approaches. Just to make
things a bit more engaging (I hope), I have decided to see if I can round out
one of my labours of love with the appropriate number of ideas. Two years ago I peppered the month of October
with what was intended to be an idea a day from 1st October clear
through to the magical day itself, the 31st. Sadly, I came up 10 days short, so now I am working
on filling in those gaps. Tonight’s post is 1 of 10 for this undertaking. (I do so love that word)
During my visit with Oly and Brenna Mar last month on
BlogtalkRadio, the ever wonderful Brenna shared How To hints for antiquing
mirrors. No Victorianesque home, Hallowe’en or other less fabulous day of the
year, would be complete without an aged mirror to add charm, function and the
occasional spooky portal for the dearly only-partially-departed. Many, many
thanks, Brenna. I did a bit of hunting on YouTube because I am the type who
needs to be walked through visually, or it is NOT going to turn out as planned,
no matter how well the instructions (or Destructions as we call them at my
house) are written. You will find below two money saving approaches
to antique mirrors without the 150 year wait.
I hope you enjoy, and by all means, share your stories and photos of
your finished aged looking glass.
Better Homes & Gardens antique mirror DIY, using vinegar and spray on “looking glass”:
Now to make up for my tardiness and to get things really
rolling, I am waxing nostalgic. Below you will find links to the original 21 Victorianesque Hallowe’en Hints of 2012. We will consider the mirror project “22nd October”. Remember, I am ALWAYS looking
for new ideas, or old ideas I have not included here. If you have a thought, a
question or a random A HA moment, just comment below or feel free to contact me
directly at raven@stoneangelsgaze.com. Send in photos of any of the projects below
(or above) that you decide to use. I would love to share them (full credit
given) on upcoming blog posts.
And yes…. There is much more in the works. I have GOT to do
something special for my Victorianesque Hallowe’enists. So off with you now! Play, create, haunt, have
fun!
And always.. Keep it Spooky
Darkest Regards,
Raven ;)
1st October: Victorianesque Hallowe’en: An Introduction
2nd October: Old Silver and Candlesticks
3rd October: Fabrics
4th October: All Hallow’s Tree
5th October: Music
6th October: String Lights
7th October: Spooky Chic
8th October: Silhouettes
9th October: Costume Ideas
10th October: The Homage
11th October: Aging (The Indoors) Gracefully
12th October: Paint It Black
13th October: Old Houses and Amateur Photographers
14th October: Wicker
15th October: Home Apothecary
16th October: Literary Decor
18th October: Lattices
19th October: The Frame Up
20th October: Dressform and Coatrack
21st October: Hallowe’en Family Dinner
