…it’s too humid to make a decent meringue in memphis. (though i am hoping to hear from the runaway spoon for help on this one.) because i crave them. my mom makes the best meringue cookies, with chocolate chips hidden inside.
anyway, a favorite, lovely, and extra-design-savvy client asked me if we could give the frame on this bargain mirror a new look: white and chalky – almost like gesso left unpainted. a few days later, flipping through the just-arrived september elle decor, a feature on barbara barry’s current line for baker caught my eye…in particular, the beautiful folie mirror with a frame described as “meringue-like”. exactly what my lovely client was after.
here is the before:
and after using stix bonding primer, and then layers of milk paint slathered on and left un-sanded for a slubby effect:
in its new spot, the mirror reflects one of my favorite projects ever. the hidden chocolate chips, if you will…
…though the truly sweet treat in this lovely home is fabulous cassie. who really can merengue. but that’s another story.
The Devoted Classicist says
The mirror frame is great. And I went back to see more about those fabulous walls!
CAT says
recognized those walls immediately!! and that westhighlander is sooooo cute! nice job with the MP>
Cat