I have been looking for a large mirror for my dining room for some time. Ideally I would loved to have discovered an amazing and beautiful antique mirror, or a frame, that I could have had made into a mirror at a yard sale, antique store or thrift shop. My brother, the source of all things beautiful and interesting had mirrors but none of them were large enough.
So...I ordered the mirror you see below from a catalog. Stylistically it came very close to what I wanted, was the right size, and on a special sale.
When it was delivered and I managed to get the very heavy package inside and opened I found that although the frame was okay the mirror was in shards. Somehow during shipping it was damaged. I completely expected to pack it back up and return it but when I called and told them what had happened to my amazement they told me that they would refund my money and to throw the empty frame in the trash.
What! The frame is the most important part of the mirror and this one was far too lovely to throw in the bin. Instead I took it to the glass shop and they easily cut a new mirror to fit the frame for a fraction of the cost of the original.
So this is my 'mostly free' new mirror. It is perfect for the room and much nicer here then in the trash. This is my bargain by happenstance; wouldn't you agree.
Thank you for visiting.
'Almost free' is a treat, Adrienne. Well done! The mirror is lovely, reflecting your beautiful dining room.
ReplyDeleteI love your springtime header.
Sad story with a wonderful and happy ending.
ReplyDeleteYour mirror is gorgeous - perfect there, love love love it!
I love it and I was a great idea to get it fixed! It is such a cozy mirror.
ReplyDeletePretty! I have swooned over that mirror in the past too. I have the mirrors that look like windows from Ballards...when they arrived the frame was broken on one. They sent me new ones too. Their packaging is really great so I'm not sure how they breaks happen but they do. :)
ReplyDeleteWell that was a fortunate ending....lovely frame and it certainly looks elegant in your room.
ReplyDeleteMirrors open up a room and they almost add air to a room....just beautiful Adrienne.
You turned a tragedy into a beautiful triumph! And at a bargain price. I love the new mirror.
ReplyDeleteWOW - lucky you - you ended up with a beautiful mirror for hardly anything. I love it and it looks wonderful in your dining.
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Adrienne, your home is so beautiful and charming. I love your style. I agree, you got a wonderful addition to your dining room and money to spend somewhere else. Couldn't go wrong..Happy Tuesday..Judy
ReplyDeletewow. and I thought a broken mirror was supposed to bring bad luck! you got a real bargain. Happy for you.
ReplyDeleteIn my country we have the saying that shards bring luck. I think you just proved that!
ReplyDeleteIsn't that a lucky score!! A couple of years ago, I ordered a desk from Wayfair (the online store). The desk was nicely packaged and left by the front door when I arrived home from work. But, when I opened the package, the inside packing had slipped & the corner of the desk drawer was dented. When I called Wayfair, they said "no problem, we send another tomorrow!" I asked if they would pick up the damaged desk, and they said NO... it's yours to salvage. Amazing service! and I was able to turn the desk in a way the dent doesn't show. I now have a double desk for crafting, sewing and doing computer work.
ReplyDeleteA very refined mirror, absolutely perfect, love its patina "vieil or" .
ReplyDeleteAs we say in France "une histoire qui finit bien" ‿✿
Your new mirror is perfect! And to have it work out for almost free is great! Your mirror reminds me a bit of one my dear, little mother has had in her house since I was a little girl.
ReplyDelete~Adrienne~