May 29, 2012

Window Watching

Apartment Therapy


I ran across this photo a few months back and it really intrigued me.  At first glance I saw two corner windows.  Looking again I noticed one window was creatively a mirror.  I love how the mirror reflects the window and vice versa.  How cleaver.  Well what do you do when you run across something so cleverly fantastic? Copy!




I put my mirror a bit higher than the first photo because before we know it there will be a little guy getting his sticky fingers all over everything, and I can't wait ;)




Before the mirror, I had nothing in that corner.  I now feel like each side of the hallway arch speak to each other and look balanced without looking two similar.  The mirror also bounces light around which is nice.




I added an Ethiopian basket above the mirror to create a little vignette and add some warmth and texture to my new white walls.  The adoption agency gifted us the basket when we were put on the list as a "Family in waiting."  It is very dear to me. 
I look forward to sharing the progress of the living room.  Thank you to all who left comments about the white walls.  I appreciated all the support and great ideas.  I love feedback!

Be Well,
Heather

9 comments:

  1. Beautiful! Those lanterns on either side of the doorway are fabulous, as is the special Ethiopian basket. I love seeing your spaces, Heather!

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  2. Great idea to balance things out. Love those shots of your room--you have so much interest going on. And I agree with Ashley, those lanterns are the bomb.

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  3. That is so cool! That mirror/window trick just adds more sunshine to your interior!
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  4. How pretty! Really like that chair and your skirted table. And I LOVE the basket, especially the meaning behind it. So lovely.
    Claudia

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  5. Heather, it looks great! Love the lanterns and the burlap tableclothed round table in the corner. I want to walk over to it to see what lovely things you have on the table!!

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  6. Bringing in a mirror is such a great idea to bounce light around your room - I'd like to do the same thing in our dining room too. I just need to find the right mirror for the right price. It looks great!

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  7. Love it, Heather! Love that shot of the doorway too!

    Oh the power of mirrors. And a good basket or two.

    Camille

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  8. Looks fabulous! Not sure what you were talking about in the "cold department" now it's totally warm and inviting. Loving the candle sconces on either side of the doorway. M

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  9. You definitely achieved the balance there. Your home is looking wonderful!

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