I see you in the mirror

A beautiful mirror adds so much to a space. I have a huge mirror given to me as a gift in my bedroom and I adore it.  Take a look at Tott checking himself out  ; )





This is my bed photographed in the mirrors reflection. -- cozy through a mirror




I really like how these mirrors are resting on the shelves. This is just beautiful.

Check out the mantle - the large one is so pretty, but if you look closely it looks like there are some smaller ones too.
Dave Coote Design - amazing work


(via sarah hogan)


Love this pink mirror against that teal wall. So pretty. I've searched and can't seem to find anything similar. help


by little.greene

Great colors here too. This whole room is really gorgeous - the mirror, fireplace, trim on top of wall and wall color!

photographer Debi Treloar
This is so pretty They almost look like they're just frames, but you can see the reflection. Lovely


images courtesy of Nan Whitney
I think the reflection is better than the mirror, but that's the point, right.


This is from architect Mell Lawerence. Look at the ceiling how it mimics a tent. Love everything about this space.






(via marie claire maison)
The rustic look of this dining space is appealing. I wish all the chairs were the same and maybe in orange. I can't help it.
This is what I'm picturing -

by wood & wool stool


photographer Paul Costello for Domino
Mirror as a headboard, great idea and the mirror is so pretty. The draping along the ceiling is gorgeous too.




images courtesy of Elle Decoration France .



by wood & wool stool

So cute the three mirrors and precious little stool - www.woodwoolstool.etsy.com

Look at her pillows & other stools too





Stunning. The mirror and chandelier are so beautiful.

Nothing but a mirror. Staircase is so pretty in white in contrast with the dark floors.
above images Beach Studio

Happy Bench Monday

Ahh, yes - Happy Bench Monday!

Even though it's cold and rainy today, yesterday was gorgeous.  Tott and I enjoyed the day on the bench, in the park, watching my husband and the boys play.




by Kelly West Mars   check out her stream, it's lovely




KirstinS   -- adorable!


pavicha   Look at the little heart on her jacket.


team.breeze


by cinco de kiddo


by cinco de kiddo

Wood walls / Shiplap - I adore

The shiplap in my home is original and I made sure it was there before I bought our place. It is something I discovered under the sheetrock in our first home, built in the 1920's, and I wanted to keep it, but our contractor strongly discouraged it. Since then, I have seen so many beautiful homes that kept the original shiplap or installed new tongue and groove panels. For anyone that isn't familiar with the term "shiplap", it refers to wood planks that were typically used as interior walls of old homes and buildings by placing them horizontally from floor to ceiling over the 2 X 4 studs. When pine went into short supply, and all of the high quality Long Leaf Pine was gone, sheet rock was invented, and thus this method of constructing interior walls ended...(sadly).

Fortunately, I have these wood walls in my kitchen, the boys room and my bathroom and they are my favorite spaces. I really would prefer to have the entire interior of my house wrapped in wood. You can hang a picture anywhere, it provides a wonderful texture and it adds a craftsman feel to the most modern spaces.

Here's Tott (ignore the little head) in our bathroom with the original shiplap walls painted white. (not the greatest pic...forgive me ; )



I think this kitchen is beautiful. Love the light, walls and floor. The empty space, besides the piece hanging, on the wall to the right of the sink is so appealing to me. Love that they didn't feel the need to fill it up. That's my big problem, my husband always says "less is more." But, I just can't help myself. I am trying really hard though....you'll see below why he says it - ha!

 
Coastal Living
I think, I mentioned we're going to convert the attic to a bunkroom for our kids. This is totally inspiring to me and I am copying the blue painting technique. It's so great.

 
http://www.indenfor.com/?cat=43

      

Image from Live Bohemian Flickr stream  -  Love her ceiling and glossy beadboard by the cupboard. Check out her stream...


Image from Jon Jensen.




 
Just up part of the wall in the bathroom and that ceiling is gorgeous. I also really like the hanging bulbs with no shade. I bet it's beautiful at night.
images from airspace


Just used on the ceiling here.


image sandbox studio
I seriously don't have words to describe how much I like the above image. I mean every single thing is aesthetically pleasing to me. Look at that dead branch, I'd love to know why that looks so great here. I've tried that before and it looked like a pulled a branch in from outside for no apparent reason. But wow, it works here. Those wellies on that cool blue patina chair/stool - precious.

Not really my style, but it's interesting.



This was my old house. Before the one we're in now. I had the whole interior wrapped in wood. I don't think it has half the character of original shiplap. But, thought I'd share our old abode. It looks quite cluttered to me.


Here's the kitchen. It was quite large and felt more like room. I did love that green cabinet hanging by the stove. Here's a closer look, it had leaded glass. It was great, I bought it at an antique market for nothing.