Inspiration Board

I have wanted a large inspiration board for my studio. I drool over the custom, ones with huge chunky molding. When I priced out the cost of all the materials to build it, I realized it wouldn't be in my cards for awhile.

When my new friend in real life and bloggy friend LaTasha said she was selling this fantastic mirror I jumped at it. She gave me a smokin' deal. (In fact she was being sweet, but she should have asked for more.) ($10, ladies)


It is gorgeous, with nice curves.

(Behind it you can see the blank wall begging for some decor love)


With my Hobby Lobby 40% off coupon I got this roll of cork for $9




I made a little template with newspaper, traced it onto the cork and cut it out.

I used liquid nails small projects. It worked great, but in hindsight hot glue would have been just as effective and I could take it off in the future if I ever wanted to use the mirror.
Put as many heavy things I could find to hold it down while it dried.
Although I loved the color before, it was too gray for the colors in the studio.

I painted the frame with a black glaze and then an antique gold glaze.

I hot glued some leftover silk dupioni on top of the cork

And because the edges were not perfect, I hid them with upholstery trim. (Given to me)

Because this thing is SO heavy, has glass on the back, and I have an irrational fear of things falling, I put four screws into each stud. Just want to make sure it's not going anywhere.

Still needing a little inspiration:

Much better!

Thanks LaTasha!

Lots of places to party:

Please visit the fantastic Kimba at A Soft Place to Land for DIY day.

And the beautiful Shabby Chic Cottage for lots of fun transformations!