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Chalkboard or Mirror?

I found this really cool metal piece at a garage sale, actually I found two of them. I believe they were originally the sides of an old soda machine, you know the old vintage ones that you slide back the top glass door and reach into and grab an ice cold bottled soda.

I painted the red a lovely aqua color and when I wax it the color is going to pop.
I need your help deciding on turning into a mirror or a chalkboard, what would you do?

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I found it looking like this
When it’s finished, I’ll show you a close up so you can see the detail.

So chalkboard or mirror??
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  1. JodiSeptember 6, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    Chalkboard.

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  2. aimeeSeptember 6, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    i love it. it would look great in a kitchen as a chalk board as it used to be a soda machine. what a great find i love the colour xxx

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  3. Melaine ThompsonSeptember 6, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    chalkboard!!! xoxo

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  4. NanaDianaSeptember 6, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    Yep! I'm going with chalkboard too! WHAT a great find! xo Diana

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  5. Ruth @ White WhimsySeptember 6, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    What a great and unique find. I would have to say chalkboard. Can't wait to see the finished project.

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  6. Tina@WhatWeKeepSeptember 6, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    Oh, squeals of delight! It's perfect for either!
    Love, love, love this. : )

    Tina

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  7. ANNESeptember 6, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    I'd leave it exactly as is! It's such a cool piece of history.

    Just sayin'

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  8. Lisa @ Fern Creek CottageSeptember 6, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    I'm going to go against the crowd and say mirror. :)
    Such a great piece! I love what you've done with it.

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  9. EmilyFoxSeptember 6, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    Chalkboard...I LOVE it!

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  10. Junk GirlSeptember 6, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    This is SO much better painted blue!! LOVE IT woman!!!

    I'd hang it on the wall, center hooks in the open part and hang decorative, cute mittens/hats this winter...

    ADORABLE piece!
    Andrea

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  11. Chocolates4Breakfast (Terri Malinovich)September 6, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    I'd vote for mirror but I love all things reflective!

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  12. UnknownSeptember 6, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    did you buy them both? if so...one of each...a mirror AND a chalkboard. If you only purchased ONE...I'd say chalkboard! will be sooo cool!

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  13. CindySeptember 6, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    Chalkboard, i think the black would look great with the color you painted it... cool find!

    Cindy

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  14. dgmillsSeptember 6, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    Definitely chalkboard... the black with the shade of blue you chose will be beautiful in any kitchen.
    dgmills@tampabay.rr.com

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  15. AngelaSeptember 6, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    I say chalkboard too!

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  16. Brittanie GordonSeptember 6, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    If it were me, and I wasn't already set on having either a chalkboard or a mirror, I would atach some chicken wire to the open part and use it as a memo thing, then you can attach a chalkboard piece and a mirror

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  17. Heart Vintage Design September 6, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    I like both but lean toward chalkboard for the contrast between the black and the aqua : )

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  18. www.MaisonStGermain.comSeptember 6, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    I'd say chalkboard. I think their would be something funny about looking into a mirror that says 'ice cold' ;) lol
    ~Debra xxx
    Capers of the vintage vixens

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  19. Kathy Owen, Petticoat JunktionSeptember 6, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    definitely chalkboard and is the body steel--you could add some magnets

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  20. Quick Fix CrissSeptember 6, 2011 at 10:50 PM

    chalkboard seems more in tune with the rest of the piece.

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  21. Blessed SerendipitySeptember 6, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    Those are darn cute! I vote chalkboard. It would make a great message center. You could use magnets to attach whatever to the metal.

    Danielle

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  22. TanyaSeptember 6, 2011 at 11:15 PM

    I think chalkboard would be gorgeous

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  23. Karel HamiltonSeptember 6, 2011 at 11:32 PM

    Definitely a chalkboard!

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  24. PeggySeptember 6, 2011 at 11:38 PM

    Love it! Love the colour you chose as well. I would definitely say chalkboard....I am green, oh, maybe that should be turqouise with envy....
    Peggy

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  25. TamraSeptember 7, 2011 at 2:29 AM

    Mirror but antiqued to look old.

    That's my opinion.

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  26. Suzanne@Meridian RoadSeptember 7, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    If you have two, why not one of each? That way you don't have to decide.

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  27. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    I'd say it depends on where you plan to use it. In a kitchen I'd do a chalkboard. In a bath or hallway, mirror. You could even go a little more "modern" and mount a white board instead of a blackboard. Or insert a metal panel and then use magnets to attach little notes. Fun accessory in an area where you need to keep the family goings-on.

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  28. lifespassionSeptember 7, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    Ghostly mirror with part of the finish worn away.....

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  29. AndeM1September 7, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    LOve it....I vote chalkboard.....

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  30. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    Chalkboard

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  31. StephanieSeptember 8, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    Love the aqua color! I vote for chalkboard.

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  32. GwenSeptember 8, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    How Cool! Either would be great...

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  33. Artsy Fartsy Junkin FindsSeptember 8, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    Oh my....that color...perfect! Mirror! Janna

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  34. joanneSeptember 9, 2011 at 1:06 AM

    did you say you had two? both! My vote is chalboard if you only have the one...wow, gorgeous! It would be great on it's own too.

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  35. MuskokangirlSeptember 9, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    VERY COOL FIND!! I vote for chalkboard! Can't wait to see it finished!!

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  36. MaryAnnSeptember 9, 2011 at 11:46 PM

    I vote chalkboard!

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  37. Pieced PastimesSeptember 11, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    I love this vintage piece and the color that you painted it. I would go with the chalkboard, as I think the black would look lovely against the blue. Can't wait to see what you do with it.

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  38. Barb- NICUGypsySeptember 23, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    chalkboard. Maybe in a funky design or color???

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  39. Musings From A French CottageOctober 15, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    Ooohhh...definitely a chalkboard! What an awesome find!!

    xo,
    Kathleen

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