Anthropologie Mirror Dupe
If you follow just about any major Influencer on Instagram, you have probably seen the famous Anthropologie Gleaming Primrose Rose (click here to see it). It is a beautiful statement piece that steals the show in any room. I have had my eye on these mirrors for years but could never imagine paying the hefty price tag. So in my true DIY fashion, I started brain storming how I could make an affordable dupe on my own. Here is how I did it!
I started with a mirror I already owned and found some ornate appliqués that I could attach to the mirror to get the same look. It is important that the mirror you are using has flat sides so that the appliqués will sit flush on the top and sides of the mirror. I have included links to several affordable mirrors below that would work (click image to shop).
Once you have your mirror, you will need the supplies to make the antique adornments that make the Anthropologie mirror so famous. While browsing at Hobby Lobby, I stumbled upon the perfect wood appliqués that would give me a similar look to the original mirror. To get the antique gold color, I decided to use Rub N’ Buff on my mirror and appliqués. You could very easily use spray paint to achieve a gold look too. After you have painted the mirror and appliqués, you want to let them completely dry.
To attach the wood appliqués to the mirror I used both hot glue and E6000 super glue. The hot glue helps the wood adhere to the mirror immediately while the superglue ensures a strong bond that will last. The key to attaching the appliqués was to use something to prop the appliqués up on that made them line up exactly where I wanted them on the mirror. I used some small pieces of scrap wood I had on hand. Once I added the glue, I pulled the wood pieces out about half way from under the appliqués so that the glue didn’t dry to the scrap wood. I allowed the glue to dry overnight and then I carefully dabbed some of the gold Rub N’Buff onto the glue to make it blend in with the appliqué.
I have to say - this DIY really impressed me! It was affordable, pretty easy, and ended up looking beautiful once completed. I truly feel like I achieved the high-end vintage look I was hoping for.
Supplies - Click Text or Photos Below to Shop (affiliate links)
