Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Mirror Mirror on the Wall...

I love designing with mirrors....I especially like to see mirrors used interestingly within spaces....here are some clever examples that caught my eye...


Having a large mirror on an easel works well in a dressing room as a great make-up mirror or dressing mirror...with a little added panache!

    (Merci': FemmeTotale)

I like the idea of a vanity with a mirror used without the traditional seating etc. Using it as a side table works well and is so much more interesting than just an ordinary table...


                       (Merci': FullBloomCottage)

I absolutely love this mirror used behind the stove....what a great way to dress up an appliance and bring light into the room...so unexpected!

                       (Merci':GeorgianaDesign)

The same goes for the placement of this mirror in the bath...fab!


                      (Merci': Pinterest)

This isn't a mirror but I love the framing of the window as one would frame a mirror... to make this incredible view even more special...giving the residents a view to one of the most iconic images on Earth!

                 (Merci': TheEnchantedCove)

How quirky to display a small tilted mirror in an urn...somehow this mis-matched merchandising works!

(Merci': TheProperStranger)

I just love an old door or interesting piece of decorative woodwork that includes a mirror..if it is large enough just to lean against the wall...sublime!

                   (Merci': TheIvyHouse)

I think cleverly placing two identical mirrors very close to each other really works....usually you see more spacing in between....

                      (Merci':Tumblr)

This bathroom cleverly used antiqued mirror tiles on one entire wall...and as a result left off the traditional mirror above the sink...lovely!

                     (Merci':Pinterest)

I have to admit I am looking around my Maison thinking about how I could use mirrors in a more creative way!

Saturday, May 11, 2013

Happy Mother's Day!




Happy Mother's Day!! I happened upon this amazing property the other day as I was out and about.  These magnificent pedestals and urns and arrangements all around the walled grounds made me stop in awe...(a litttle Mother's Day present for us all to enjoy!) XO



Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Container Gardening with a Vintage Twist!


My talented girlfriends at The Style Shack do such a wonderful job every Mother's Day of presenting unique and lovely flower arrangements in vintage vessels for sale the week before the big day...I just had to feature their fabulous work! Enjoy!












Monday, May 6, 2013

Showing Off a Show House!


Recently I was fortunate enough to be able to visit a show house in a North Shore neighborhood close by. Every two years a historic home is featured to fund a local charity. Designers are handpicked to furnish and refurbish rooms...the owner has to be game...

This home is one that I have walked by numerous times and wondered what it was like inside. It is an Italianate-style gem along the shore of Lake Michigan...please join me for a quick tour...my favorite things about the home are the amazing courtyard and grounds that overlook the lake....and this fabulous entry door!





Entering the courtyard....


Statues lined the property inside and out....



These amazing artistic stone and pebble paths lined the interior of the courtyard space...


A wonderful fountain helped set the scene...








The view of the house from inside the courtyard...


 One of my favorite groupings of plantings....


and now for the view of the magnificent back grounds...








 

I am completely besotted with this marble bench...











a view of the back of the home....



I had already snapped a few of my favorite images when I was informed that pictures were not encouraged in the interior spaces...so here's a sneaky peek...shhh...we won't tell....








Everything is for sale and I almost walked away with these hot pink grapes...but I showed restraint....


Here's a little fun thing...a few items...including the green tray below in the bar...were purchased from my partner and myself... from our little booth... for use within the show house....


If you are in the Chicago area and are interested in attending please click here for more details.









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