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 Skip to contentI am obsessed with mirrors, particularly French gold mirrors. My absolute favorite is a Louis Philippe mirror and because not too many know that name, I’ve titled this post differently. The Anthropologie mirror is a take on this ornate style but with more detail. It’s the best combination and that’s what makes this gold mirror so popular right now!Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy.Anthropologie gold mirrorsAccording to Wikipedia: The style of architecture and design under King&nbsp;Louis Philippe&nbsp;I (1830–1848) was a more … by his own scholarship of the “spirit” of medieval architecture, rather strict&nbsp;historical&nbsp;accuracy. … A variety of small tables became popular: writing tables, work tables, and the coiffeuse, or dressing table, equipped with an oval&nbsp;mirror.The style of the ‘Louis Philippe mirror’ is quite simple with a flat edge, vertical mirror with rounded corners at the top.I’ve had the one in my powder room (a reproduction) for about three years now. I purchased it from Soft Surroundings but it’s no longer available.I created a similar project in my book, French Vintage Decor, and here was the before shot of the mirror.This was the after! What a huge difference!I’ll show you how you can find one of these mirrors and how you can easily create your own Anthropologie inspired French gold mirror (in the shape of a Louis Philippe mirror).There’s a very easy way of finding these types of mirrors at thrift stores! Here is what you need to look for.Remember the dressers I painted last year? Well they came with mirrors!I always find mirrors that have come off dressers at the thrift store. What makes them the perfect mirror for this DIY project is that they’ll always have a FLAT BOTTOM as they have to sit on the dresser or vanity!So make sure you always look in the mirror section of your thrift shop and if there is a wood frame around it like the ones above, they can be easily removed!The gold and white vanity had a mirror as well as one of the dressers above.I’m not a big fan of the mirrors attached to bedroom furniture, I’d rather a mirror mounted on the wall above the piece of furniture.I removed the mirrors and then got to work on creating some Anthropologie inspired French gold mirrors that are in the similar shape of a Louis Philippe mirror but with more pretty details.You know the mirrors I just showed you above that I removed from those dressers? This is what one of them looked like when I was done with it!And here’s what the other one looks like.The complete tutorial is in my book, French Vintage Decor, and it’s now also in this video I just created!1.Remove the mirror from the frame.2. Sand the frame just enough to remove some of the shine.3. Wipe off the dust with a damp cloth or baby wipes.4. Paint on a thin layer of primer and let dry for about one hour.5. Paint on two coats of your favorite gold paint letting dry about one hour in between coats.6. Lay out wooden appliques and figure out where you’d like them to be placed.7. Paint two coats as well on the wooden appliques making sure to paint the backs if they stick above the mirror as you’ll be able to see the backs in the reflection. You don’t need to prime natural wood.8. Measure out where the appliques are being placed and make a mark on the back with a pencil.9. Place a bead of hot glue where you’ve made a mark and press down in the correct position on the frame. Tip: Make a mental note of where some of the points meet up on the frame to match the location on the opposite side. Also make sure that the appliques are flush to the bottom and don’t go below the frame if you are leaning this mirror against a wall.Be sure to watch my YouTube video below on how to make your own Anthropologie inspired French gold mirror!I’m creating a PDF and video right now on how to antique a mirror so stay tuned for that! You can check out my ultimate guide on how to antique a mirror here.DIY not your thing? You can buy a French gold mirror below:Make sure to pin it for later!Click here to order my book, French Vintage Decor.Ultimate Guide to Antiquing MirrorsFree PDF – How to Antique a MirrorThere’s only two more days until French Vintage Decor is released!! This post contains affiliate links for your shopping convenience. Click to read my full disclosure policy. &nbsp; My book, French Vintage Decor, is already a Bestseller on Amazon. How did that happen? My publisher gave me the news a couple of days ago but…DIY pinch pleats are the easiest way to have the look of pinch pleats without lots of work because there is no sewing involved! I made these curtains for my daughter’s room using my own blackout curtain tutorial using pink silk fabric. I wanted them to have pinch pleats but I also wanted to cheat…It is so satisfying to take something that was trash and rework it into a treasure, check out my artwork makeover. Today I was browsing at the Sally Ann and came across this little gem of a painting and instantly knew I could take it from trash to treasure! I wanted to stay within my…Get inspired to make your own summer wreath! Looking for a super easy DIY summer wreath? I made this pretty wreath after a trip to the beach with the kids collecting shells. I love how it turned out, so beachy and summery but the best part was how easy it was to make! For now…You’ll find everything you need to know about to how to hang wallpaper on one wall or hang a mural on one wall in this post. If you’ve never attempted hanging wallpaper before, I highly recommend starting with just one wall! Hanging wallpaper on just one wall is far easier than attempting a whole room….Today I’m sharing how to take some old thrift store canisters and make them look like nice crocks or pottery. I love crocks! I have them everywhere in my house and have always loved their muted putty color. They can be used for all sorts of things like utensil holders in the kitchen and plant…OH my gosh! I LOVE IT! I have been admiring the Anthropologie mirror but NOT the price tag. I am going to be on the look out at thrift stores now!!!ReplyThese mirrors are stunning!ReplyThis is awesome Jamie! I love their mirrors too, and have one I could transform using your tips!ReplyHow gorgeous, Jamie! I *especially* love the one on your mantle – it is fabulous!!!!!ReplyThis is a great and easy DIY project. It truly turned out beautifully!ReplyGorgeous, Jamie! Am I missing where you explain or link to how to get the actual mirror to look ‘tarnished’ (what is the proper word for that?) I have your book, but I don’t remember if it included that tutorial.We’d love to have you at Tuesday Turn About, if you have a few minutes to link up! 😉ReplyHi! Love these, where did you get the S-shaped wood appliques?ReplyThe mirrors are so elegant! Could you tell me what is the brand for the X paint (the one in classic gold)?Reply

 Skip to contentI am obsessed with mirrors, particularly French gold mirrors. My absolute favorite is a Louis Philippe mirror and because not too many know that name, I’ve titled this post differently. The Anthropologie mirror is a take on this ornate style but with more detail. It’s the best combination and that’s what makes this gold mirror so popular right now!Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy.Anthropologie gold mirrorsAccording to Wikipedia: The style of architecture and design under King&nbsp;Louis Philippe&nbsp;I (1830–1848) was a more...

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