A few weeks ago my teen daughter and her friends went to see a boy band play. But it wasn’t some famous scream-at-the-top-of-your-lungs-and-pull-your-hair-out-as-tears-stream-down-your-face-in-sheer-excitement boy bands.
This band was made up of 13- and 14-year old boy classmates.
And they didn’t play at a giant arena. They played at a bar. And not just any bar. But a bar my husband could only describe as an old man bar. If you’ve even been to Chicago, you know exactly what this means. Kind of sad. Kind of dirty. Kind of empty …
often times found on the outskirts of a neighborhood. On a busy road. This one was on Irving Park Road near the entrance ramp to 90/94. You know, the filler up before you hop on the highway bar …
We figured one of the boy’s uncles or aunts or twice-removed cousins owned the bar. And they were playing at 5 PM on a Sunday. So we figured it would be pretty safe. Especially since adult supervision was included …
My daughter sent video of the band playing. To my surprise, they sounded pretty good. Well, the instrumental part sounded pretty tight. The jury is still out on the vocals …
but I’m chalking it up to the iPhone video.
😉
When the early-bird mini concert was over, my daughter was lit up with excitement. Gushing about how amazing they played. And I looked into her into eyes and could see she had her first encounter with band goggles.
Yes, I’ve had my own run-in. During college. Those goggles were so misty that I somehow overlooked the mullet. And the parachute pants. And the Member’s Only jacket …
I find it funny how putting an instrument in a boy’s hands and putting them up on stage can suddenly transform them from awkward, geeky classmates …
to rock stars!
{cue smooth transition}
Kind of like the power of paint. They’re goggles for your home decor.
Good one, right?
Because this Ikea mirror started out looking much different than it does now …
Not exactly geeky and awkward like those 13- and 14-year old boys. I would describe it as goth-like. A touch scary. And it very much reminded me of Angelina Jolie’s Maleficent …
But I knew it would be a quick fix …
with some Annie Sloan Chalk paint in Pure White.
I covered the mirror with newspaper and tape.
Gave it two coats of paint.
Lightly distressed with a sanding block.
Voila! From Maleficent to Magnificent!
A true paint goggle rock star makeover!
Linda
P.S. For more projects in my daughter’s room mini makeover, click here and here and here and here. And you can find the “before” purple room here.
P.P.S. Here’s the big fancy pinnable graphic for the mirror makeover …
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Beautiful Linda!….and you always have the greatest stories!….I think I still have my white Members Only jacket….waiting for it to come back…ha!!!…have a great day!
Awe, thank you Shirley! 🙂
Wow! This mirror is perfect for this room (after you painted it white of course). The chandelier reflected in the mirror is great!!! Love it!
Thank you! I love that reflection too! 🙂
Beautiful re love of this mirror Linda. So pretty.
Kris
Hi Linda,
I’m in love with how you’ve totally changed the look of this mirror! Brilliant, I say.
I was wondering if you had any ideas, for transforming plain, white border mirrors, into something more interesting?
Much love
You could add some interest and dimension with some inexpensive moulding. The craft stores typically offer some lightweight balsa wood brick-a-brack and trim that can easily be cut. Just glue on and paint! 🙂
The mirror is great, and you are right on about putting an instrument in the hands of a boy. As the mom of guitar and drum playing males, their cool and cute status goes through the roof when they strum and hit.
Your so funny..truth is i love those quiet Sark neighborhood ars. Love that mirror redo.
The mirror looks ever so much better. I have mixed emotions about the boy band thing. I can’t imagine ever encouraging my son to pursue a life of music. For fun yes. For living no. But then I heard Robert Plant talking about the beginnings of Led Zepplin. He was 16 or 17 years old. His mom said no but he said yes.
I love it. It looks awesome, especially with the chandelier silhouette in the reflection.
Dapper!
I hope you will share it with our Link Up – Idea box:
http://milaslittlethings.com/2015/04/idea-box-thursday-link-party-6.html
xx
Mila
It turned out gorgeous !
I painted mine Paris Grey LOL !
And I loved the story about your daughter because It brought me back…………….to a boy band I used to go see at 13 and 14 also !
xxx
Linda I absolutely love the way this turned out! It’s amazing what a little paint can do 😉
So glad I found your post, I was looking at this mirror in ikea just the other day and wondering how it would turn out if I painted it! Why they chose to only offer it in one colour I don’t know! After seeing your post I think I should bite the bullet and try it, I’m thinking an light teal colour for my living room! Thanks so much for sharing!