FRAMED !

Like everyone else, we have a "to do" list for things we want to accomplish in the 2025.  You might remember we had our Main Bathroom mirror framed in the Spring of 2024 - 

We had the trim carpenters here at Willow Valley Communities where we live come in and do a white mirror frame using the same trim used around the doors in the bathroom.  It turned out great and we love it!  We have been thinking about doing the same thing in our guest bathroom, but did not want them to look the same.  This project was on hold...until I saw this post by a great blog I follow - 

Do It On A Dime

I love this blog by Kathryn...she does a lot of videos using items from Dollar Tree and other stores - and always has great ideas.  When I saw this post it reminded me we wanted a frame for our guest bath mirror.

In that blog video she used peel and stick tile, trim, and wallpaper from Dollar Tree, Amazon, and other vendors.  

I popped over to amazon and found this peel and stick trim - at an amazing price of $8.99! You can find it here - 

Peel and Stick Trim

It arrived the next day and I was not sure about the look when I took it out of the box - 

I thought the color was good...

and it looked like it would be a good match - so we got started.

First, we measured...and added an inch to be on the safe side.

Then I removed the backing and applied it to one short side of the mirror...

I used an old "library tool" called a bone folder - it is used to make clean folds and smooth out papers and laminate covers...it comes in handy around the house.

Once I got the trim positioned I used a utility knife to trim the excess.

So...first piece finished!  We did NOT attempt to miter the corners...

first of all there are tissues and other items on the counter so they would be covered at the bottom, secondly - we are terrible at mitering corners!  Years ago in one of our first homes we attempted trim and it was a disaster...I think - for me - because it involves angles and that is really math!  And...I have been seeing mirrors in the stores that are straight and not mitered on the frames...so there!

We then did the top of the mirror.  Here was a little tricky because of the span and I had to remove it halfway through to make sure it was straight.  You can see John holding me as I am on the step stool - since I fell last year and shattered my wrist our house rule is I am NEVER to use the step stool unless he is there to make sure I don't fall!

From there it was an easy process...

and it looks GREAT!

We were concerned it would not look good, but figured no harm, we would just remove it.  But...WE LOVE IT!

Once I put all the bathroom items back on the counter it looked even better - 

it really matches the wood of the cabinets.

Our guest bath is a large area and the toilet and tub are in a separate room - our project looks great when you come out of that room and see it full on!

So...thanks Kathryn for the wonderful idea - and now...

I have some of the trim leftover and wondering what kind of project can I do with this ?!?!?

Have you done any projects around the house lately?  Would love to hear about them !  Thanks for stopping by Our New Vista - and leave a message below because I love hearing from you all!