Mirror, mirror on the wall...

Lately, I have been scouring thrift stores and finding special pieces for the house.  We've already got our major pieces of furniture but I love personalizing the house with unique finds.  I like to brag a little bit about how I can find amazing pieces and refurbish them.  Living in Houston, we often see cookie cutter homes and furnishings from popular stores, which I try to stay away from.   With some patience and an eye for internal beauty, you can find good quality pieces and turn them into unique treasures.   A tip to keep in mind is not to buy everything you like but know where the piece would have a place in your home.  Otherwise, you can risk turning your house into a museum or cluttered mess.

I have to thank whomever threw away or donated this mirror but I found it at a local thrift store for nearly nothing.  I dug through a pile of rubble to find it but I saw its top from a distance and knew I could turn it into something special.

Here is the beauty for only $8.

If you can't see its potentials, here is an inspiration image of what I plan to do to it.  

image via Country Living

Before and After

What I love about refurbishing items is that you're not only being environmentally conscious but you're also putting your personal touch on it.  Like this lamp I found at a secondhand store.  I took some existing paint that we had from previous paint jobs, added a shade found in the closet, and voila, a one-of-a-kind piece that you'll never see anywhere else.