Tuesday, March 8, 2011

The coffee table lives on

My endeavor of transforming my bedroom to the old Hollywood Glamour is still a work in progress as I have finally finished working on a corner of my room. It is a corner that I was not unhappy with, but it was to shabby chic nostalgic for the room to really emphasize the old glamour I'm trying to achieve. So,with that in mind, I took the coffee table top from the same table that I cut and used on my bed previously and transformed it as well. The same friend who gave me the table had also given me a full length mirror, so I used them both to make a glamorous corner. After browsing hundreds of internet pictures of Hollywood starlets of the old days, I noticed that their dressing areas and dress shop areas had these fabulous tufted sides added to a huge mirror all of which sat on top of steps. Keeping this in mind and on a much, much smaller scale, I duplicated the look.
Because the location of my now dressed corner, it was slightly challenging to get a decent full picture, but I think you get the idea, 'cause you be smart that way!
I inherited my Mothers first vanity and dresser she had after my parents married so the new / old mirror is in the corner of the two pieces of furniture. 
Directly over the top of this new glamour is my sweet chandelier

I added some detail to the sides and the "mirror frame" to mimic the idea of old Hollywood as I saw the same wood carved details in their furniture. Oh yeah, the padded sides are actually covering two old chippy paint shutters I had set up in the same manner in the "before" transformation. Sorry, I was so anxious to get this project going, I forgot the "before" pictures!


It's not complete, as you know I'll keep tinkering with this little project to get it just right. But for now, here it is, coffee table turns old Hollywood Glamour mirror. So, what do you think D'haling? 

xoxo,
Ellen






34 comments:

  1. Ellen ma come sei brava,fantasiosa!Stai creando degli angoli molto romantici e ricchi di fascino nella tua camera.Mipiace molto sono contenta di conoscere il tuo blog,bacioni.Rosetta

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  2. Oh my gosh, Ellen, this should be in a magazine--it is unbelievably gorgeous--and so clever. I am speechless...pure BEAUTY!!!! from a beautiful, Spirit-filled woman.
    XO
    Cindy

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  3. Ellen,

    How clever to use a coffee table top to frame out the wall mirror. Honestly, the first time I've seen that used! It looks beautiful! I like how you added the tufted panels, as well. It gives that corner impact! Tres chic! Wish we had a chandelier in our bedroom. Still working on the hubby to change out the ceiling fan :) xx

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  4. OK where are you?? I want to come over and see this!!!
    WOW!
    Coffee table mirror!!!
    You my friend have just gone to decorator, think outside the box, mega....awesomeness....... I don't even know what to say!!!!
    You need to join White Wednesday tomorrow and show this off!!!!

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  5. You are just like Martha Stewart...... only nicer. It's beautiful Ellen.

    xo,
    Danielle

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  6. Very Cool! Great way to think outside the box. Thanks also for the precious encouragement you left on my last post. It means so much and to know others are praying....it's priceless!
    Blessings and hugs,
    Karen

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  7. I see what you are saying about those tufted side pieces! oh-la-la! Love it! You are so talented!

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  8. It is great! That the original idea, your room is a dream. I will follow your work with great interest!

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  9. Ellen what a great idea, hope your having a great week

    Pattie

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  10. Wow! You are clever and it does look glammy. I love the tufted sides!

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  11. Ellen that is soooo cool!! I can't believe you made that out of an old coffee table?! You are one smart inventive cookie *winks* It IS very old Hollywood glam! Love it! Vanna

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  12. How in the world did you think of that? Genius! Looks fab too.
    XO

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  13. Now that is just plain smart!

    Kelly

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  14. WOW! Great using what you have. Great post Ellen. Happy WW!

    Judy

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  15. I love it when somebody thinks outside the box. It just makes the treasure so worth the find. Very nice idea

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  16. How am i ever gonna make it in blog land when ur making mirrors outta coffee tables, lol. Seriously though, i love it. Im just sore that i didnt think of it, lol....u are so smart! I will never look at a coffee table the same again.....Bonnie

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  17. Aren't you just the most creative person!! Great idea! and you did a great job!!

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  18. YOu have done a great job...Love what you did to the mirror and the dresser & beauty table is great!

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  19. I love this!!! It's so creative and lovely!!! Hmm,I'm still thinking of painting my inherited furniture!!!

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  20. You are finding all kinds of things to make out of coffee tables, and I am looking for something unique to make into a coffee table. lol
    Thaks for following my blog ,I'm following you too.
    I was born in Brownsville , Tn. and have relitives in Dyersburg , and I think I have a few living in the Nashville area .

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  21. How beautiful. What a great gift and how wonderful it looks.

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  22. Brillant!!
    Love your music and I'm a new follower!
    Happy WW !

    Pamela :)

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  23. Dahling....it looks beautiful! Love the awesome vintage detailing. ♥

    xoxo laurie

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  24. I;m tellin' you...YOU'RE AMAZING. I would so totally turn that coffee table into a mess instead of a headboard. What a way to think outside the box!

    Thanks for the award...but as my carpentry skills go so do my blogging skills...sigh....how do I pick up?

    Hugs,

    Sandy

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  25. You are so clever! I'll never look at a coffee table the same way! That is repurposing at it's finest!
    Best Wishes and Blessings,
    Amanda

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  26. Oh my I am impressed with this! Amazing how things can be repurposed and i think it looks very glamorous! Excellent job!
    Hugs,
    OliviA

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  27. I am so happy I stopped by...this looks so glamorous!! Can't wait to see it all!!

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  28. I love it! How did you get the idea of a coffee table made into a mirror? Smart girl and creative too!
    Enjoy your day~KarenSue

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  29. Now that's being creative! Looks gorgeous!!!

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  30. What a great idea to repurpose the coffee table top, that's genius! I love using those wooden appliques, too! You have created a very glamorous and romantic setting!!

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  31. I love love love it!! You sure did get the look you were going for...how talented are you? Very much so I say! I just found your blog tonight and I am so glad I did. I will be back often to visit and see the finished room and your wonderful blog. Thanks for sharing.

    Have a wonderful weekend
    Lorene
    The Gilded Cherub

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  32. Ps...
    I would use the old box camera that you have in your etsy shop as a prop in your room, it would look wonderful! Just an idea.

    Lorene

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  33. wow, that is such a cool idea- I love the tufted sides! Such a pretty place for a mirror :)
    Thanks for sharing this at Transformations and Treasures!!

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