Mirror project

I found this mirror on the side of the road within an old farm shop  a couple of month back.. it was cute - but kind of falling to pieces - there were a couple of bits and pieces hanging off... and after a quick check for wood worm - I thought  'thank you very much - I'll have that please' for a grand total of £7.00. 

I knew that if I fell out of love for it - I knew someone who would fall very quickly in love with it. I had being looking for a little project to try  out some of this.. Annie Sloan paint... 

 I had heard mixed reviews about it - but the though of not having to sand or prime what I was going to paint - was just too much of a temptation to let pass.. so I found a little shop in Reigate that stocked it .. and for the grande total of £24.00 I got a tin of paint and a tin of wax .

 I opted for the the colour Versailles- I thought if it all goes horribly wrong -I can just paint over it again .

And to be honest it was really simple - 2 coats of paint - straight on there .. and one coat of wax - brushed that on quickly and then buffed it up .. total time 1.5 hours .. and to be honest I think I am quite happy with the results ..

The colours are very true and the chalky feel is lovely .. I think probably next time - I will venture more into the distressed look and get myself a darker wax for an older feel .. Have any of you out there tries this Annie Sloan Paint ?...

Ps - sorry for the close up shots .. but I know that there are piles of washing and all kinds of things lurking in all corners of this room ...