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Polly Wreford- A Collection of Mirrors
Guest Post
On the surface, putting up a wall mirror should be a piece of cake. But we all know that it can be a real pain when your mirror gives way and smashes into small pieces on your floor, so it’s probably a good idea to do it right the first time. That means you’re going to need the right equipment, including the correct nails, screw (Read More.....)

Mirrors provide more than just the means to determine if we’re the fairest of them all – or at least presentable enough to leave the house in the morning. One simple piece can change the entire feel of a room, provide a centerpiece for décor, or even completely alter the perception of a room’s size and space. A simple “check your look” mirror can be designed to have multiple uses, whether fun and funky or practical. Before starting the search for just the right piece to suit your space, ask yourself a few questions:
Do you want something to simply perform a plain and practical function, something to serve only as a decoration, or some combination of both?
Take stock of your home’s décor, and the place you want your new mirror to take in it. Be certain to keep that in mind when you shopping for your piece. This includes size, sha (Read More.....)

Elle Czech January 2012 Cover - Denisa Dvorakova
A unique work of art can spice up any room in your home--especially when it's functional in addition to being beautiful. So instead of adding another painting, photograph, or sculpture, opt for a new piece of artwork--a decorative wall mirror. Mirrors add light, give the illusion of more space, and can be interesting conversational pieces--especially when they're one-of-a-kind, handmade creations. If you're looking for a fun DIY project that will add some flair to your home, try making your own decorative wall mirror inspired by one of the following suggestions.
Embellished Wall Mirror
You can be as creative as you want to be when making an em (Read More.....)

Jane and Michael deFlorio don’t do anything by half measures. The couple,researched 45 homes before purchasing their five-story fixer-upper on the Upper East Side. Before bringing in the expert renovators and designers, the couple spent numerous weekends meticulously planning their gut renovation. “We’re the obsessive couple,” Jane admits. “We both get into it.”
Decorator Celerie Kemble, architect Marina Lanina, and contractor Felix Flit—came on board, the DeFlorios had assembled a 50-page presentation outlining their plans. Their details even included how many handbags that Jane owns, the heights of her boots, and the hanging measurements of their clothing. They also had collected 500 inspirational images of interiors, furniture, and art, (Read More.....)

Having small rooms can be very confining, especially when those rooms look as small as they feel. While there are some methods you can use to make the room look bigger, perhaps one of the most effective is using mirrors. By properly placing one or several mirrors in key areas, you can make a room look much brighter and larger. Here are eight of the best ways to use mirrors to increase the size of a room.
Group Them
By grouping several mirrors on one wall, you can create an organized look that increases the size of the room. The group of mirrors tend to look large, especially if you get mirrors that have somewhat thick frames. For this to work, you need to get mirrors that have the same frame color. If one or more mirrors are a different color, then the eye will be drawn only to the frame, and not t (Read More.....)
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