Monday, 4 May 2009

Inspired by french ribbons and roses

OK, I finally got around to posting some photos of my newest mosaic piece which is now available on my website. I have been looking for a over mantle to mosaic for ages but never really found the right one. I didn't want to mosaic the whole front so I was keeping my eye out for one with recessed bits that could house my mosaic work. Finally I found this beautiful over mantle sitting at a flea market! Original beveled mirror and all! It just needed a bit of paint and some french china for the makeover.

This is my all time favourite china...Tracie...does it look familiar?

Its a real oldie this piece and made of blackwood so you can imagine how heavy it is!

I popped all the old hooks back in their original position as I thought it would be very handy to hang just about anything on.

It also features these two sweet little shelves in the top corners.

Thanks so much for popping past to visit, I hope you all have a wonderful week. xo

12 comments from my lovely friends:

Gail McCormack said...

OMG!!! I think this is one of my favourites - absolutely stunning - elegant, tasteful, not overdone - gorgeous Siobhan!!!!

Is it going to be a keeper??

Good luck with the roof saga

xo

Alison Gibbs said...

Siobhan that is stunning
Alison

Sarah said...

I love it!
~S~ xxx

Tara said...

Siobhan

What a wonderful piece!

Cathy said...

Siobhan,

This is absolutely stunning. I'm so glad you were able to snap this up when you found it. Great job. I love it.

xo Cath

Ali said...

Well i think the wait was well worth it don't you? Good find and gorgeous makeover. Well done. I wonder where this precious piece will end up living? So soft and pretty in that pastel blue. just lovely. xo ali

avalonrosedesign said...

OMG!! This is so pretty! You do such beautiful work, Siobhan!

Tracie~MyPetiteMaison said...

Oh my goodness, this is gorgeous - Siobhan! And yes, the china certainly looks familiar, it's so, so pretty.
Have a beautiful night. Zeke sends hugs to Rocky and Jake.
xo~Tracie

Adeline Country Cottage said...

Hi Siobhon, thank you for popping over and your kind words, we did have a wonderful time.

Girrrl I think I need to come and nick this one, perfect colourway for me as I'm a blue girl at heart, you have done a wonderful job, let me know when you want to part with this one....lol

Hugs
Kirstie.

Ruth Welter said...

Siobhan, this is stunning and simply elegant. I would say you found the right piece when you found this one. Great work.

Ruth

Tracie~MyPetiteMaison said...

Have a lovely Mother's Day, Siobhan!
xo~Tracie

PAINT MINE PINK said...

**GASP**
i cant speak
im speachless

OHMYGAWSH SIOBHAN you are sooooooo talented !!

(oh look i can speak afterall)

Sweetpea you should take a well deserved bow.

STUNNING!!!!

xo
Shann :)

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