The Amazing Magic of Mirrors 2

MIRRORS can make a space appear larger, add depth and dimension, and when strategically placed, will reflect and intensify any available natural light.

No longer restricted to the wall, MIRRORS are now making an appearance on many surfaces in the home.

The delicate venetian MIRROR and modern, curvaceous vanity is fitting for a space with a decidedly feminine purpose.

This classically elegant, MIRRORED credenza demands attention, drawing the eye to the far wall and visually elongating the space.

The well proportioned chest and frameless wall MIRROR create the illusion of light in this windowless space.

A MIRRORED coffee table magnifies the reflective quality of the glass accessories in this room, cleverly balancing the heaviness of the beautiful, baby grand piano.

This armoire has an antiqued MIRROR finish, ideally complementing the warm tones of natural sunlight filtering through the adjacent window.

Multiple MIRROR applications create a dreamy, almost ethereal atmosphere in this small, narrow bedroom.

The unexpected, MIRRORED fireplace surround significantly contributes to the glam factor in this gorgeous living room.

This MIRRORED folding screen is a striking example of how a single design element can provide both fabulous form and function in any living space.

The ingenious addition of MIRRORED wall panels create the illusion of larger windows in this glamorous dining room.

A MIRROR ceiling medallion amplifies the soft light provided by this crystal embellished chandelier.

A friend once counted the number of MIRRORS and MIRRORED surfaces in my home. Amazingly, the number easily exceeded the fifty mark! Apparently, I do practice what I preach!

A Taste for Traditional Chandeliers-Spain Design

Indulging my love of history and tradition, this Design Story is dedicated to the timeless elegance of a crystal chandelier. 

via House Beautiful

Delicate wall sconces and well placed candles create warm ambient lighting, while a magnificent chandelier illuminates this dining room in a soft, shimmering glow.

This opulent chandelier contrasts beautifully with the dark and dramatic wall colour.  It's generous scale perfectly balances the grand proportions of the marble dining table.

The sparkling chandelier is beautifully reflected in the mirrored surfaces, intensifying the romantic atmosphere in this chic and eclectic dining room.

This dining room is absolutely enchanting.  The glamorous chandelier, embellished with cascading white crystals, is a dazzling centerpiece in the space.

Creamy white walls and window treatments create a soothing backdrop for the striking silhouette of this chandelier's intricately scrolled, black frame.

The addition of small shades skillfully balance the light and dark elements in this dining room's rich and organic design scheme.

Jan Showers

An elegant chandelier has enduring appeal, and is the ultimate crowning jewel in a traditional dining room.

via The Lennoxx

While there are many other available lighting options, I will always love the classic lines of a crystal chandelier, and the elegance it adds to a formal dining space. 

What type of chandelier appeals to your personal sense of style?

Art Design-Traditional White and Dark Wood Staircases

(via Better Homes and Gardens)

Staircases are a prominent and striking feature in a home.  Those with painted white risers and dark stained treads and handrails are a trademark of traditional and elegant design.

The gently arched doorways in this lovely foyer enhance the silhouette of the curved staircase with its classically turned balusters and softly rounded, bottom stairs.     

(via Lux Furniture Design)

Balustrades with squared newel posts and unadorned spindles are well suited for a home with a more transitional design style.

(via Pinterest)

This gorgeous central staircase is layered with a soft and simple wool runner, effectively muffling the sound of footsteps as well as protecting the finish on the treads and risers.

(McIntyre Capron Architects)

The home of Jennifer Lopez is soft and sophisticated, its long, sweeping staircase accentuating the feeling of quiet, gracious elegance.   

(via Veranda Magazine)

Rich, cherry hardwood floors blend seamlessly with dark stained newel posts and handrails, highlighting the beautiful white millwork found throughout this stately home.

(via Better Homes and Gardens)

Delicate white spindles emphasize the soaring height and second story balcony in this grand and gorgeous space.

(via Archzine)

The crisp, linear profile of the staircase and panel molding allows the dramatic chandelier in this stunning foyer to take center stage.

(via Charm-and-Design)

I love the striking contrast of a white and dark wood staircase.  It's a timeless design element in a traditional home, destined to beautifully endure the test of time. 

Art Design- Simply Beautiful Black and White Rooms

Colour has made a visible comeback in design interiors, and for many, its return is not a moment too soon.

And, while I'm equally drawn to a space draped in deep, dramatic reds, or another submersed in soft, shimmering blues...

There's that one, 'non-colour' colour palette that repeatedly demands my full attention:

The BLACK and WHITE Room.

No 'colour' is needed in this sophisticated dining room. Elegantly upholstered, WHITE chairs are the perfect complement to the otherwise domineering BLACK table.

Ornate mirrors and a striking buffet continue the HIGH CONTRAST rhythm found throughout the space, beautifully accentuating the simplicity of the chalk WHITE walls.

These crisp, BLACK and WHITE bed linens add a sense of individuality to this hotel-inspired bedroom. The mirrored side tables and modern silver lamps add drama and sparkle, without detracting from the space's distinctive design style.

BLACK and WHITE artwork is an effective tool when building a HIGH CONTRAST design scheme.  The graphic pattern of the zebra rug grounds the space, while the acrylic chairs and platform style desk visually expand the modest footprint of this modern home office.    

WHITE cabinetry and BLACK counter tops create an elegant backdrop for this gorgeous dining area.  The HIGH CONTRAST palette is deftly repeated in the furnishings, lighting, and accessories, effortlessly blurring the lines between modern and traditional design.

This flawless attention to detail deserves attention:   A 'non-colour', colour story with an amazingly beautiful ending, each and every time.

Kristin Cavallari "Celebrity Fashion 2012"

Kristin Cavallari Fashion Style




Kristin Cavallari & Jay Cuttler



Kristin Cavallari Black Dress




Spotted: Kristin Cavallari leaving the gym earlier today (January 24).
Once her fitness session was through, KCavchanged into some daytime wear and perched herself on a cement wall while waiting for her valeted car.
credit - celebrity-gossip.net, thanks for the heads up p! : )
~Kelli at Hills Freak

NEW YORK FASHION STREET 2012

New York Fashion Street-Erin Fee

Model Erin Fee, NYFS, September 2011. I know you probably can't really see, but she has the sweetest little cat-doll pendant around her neck (actually I can't tell whether it is a cat or a fox but it sure is cute!)

Ethnic Indian Fashion 2012

Fashion 2012 New Sarees
A sari or saree is a strip of fabric sewn-un, starting 4-9 metersin length that covers the body in various styles.It popular in India, angladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Myanmar, Mauritius, and Malaysia. The most commonstyle is sari to be wrapped around the waist, with one end then draped exhibit overthe shoulder midriff


Ethnic Indian Fashion