Beautiful bathroom mirrors & lights

Image via heather Scott

 

I don't know if you may have noticed but I am seriously obsessed with beautiful bathrooms at the moment.

 

I am having a little trouble making final decisions for the dream house, which isn't critical seen as though we are owner builders.

 

 

Image via the house that A-M built

 

Whilst this gives me the luxury of last minute choices I do still need to have a pretty good idea of what I want, so we can get quotes & have a set budget.

If I happen to find nicer alternatives that are equal to or, hopefully less expensive than the original quotes, then so be it!!!

 

 

Image via Driftwood Interiors

 

 

 

 

Mirrors & lighting are on my radar this time, although the tile situation isn't completely sorted, but you can read about that one & offer your advice here

 

 

Image via Pottery Barn

 

When it comes to lighting, it is best to avoid placing your light directly above the mirror.

Side lighting is a must for preventing shadows, although now that I'm 42, perhaps shadows are a little kinder, he he he!!!

 

Image via Alamode

 

This is stunning, the mirrors look very much like the pottery barn image from above don't you think?

They are definitely my 'Plan B' mirrors.

 

There is a similar mirror available here at Recollections called the 'Regency Swivel Mirror'

& its only $59.00. We all know which choice the dream guy is going to recommend!!

 

 

 

Image via Renovating a Brooklyn limestone

 

I would like to have double mirrors in the ensuite, these are definitely a personal favourite, although I have NO idea where to find them here in Australia, I'm loving the lights as well.

I think I will skip the glass shelves though, I'm just not that committed to the cleaning!!!

 

 

Image via Decorpad

 

I will be looking at having one large mirror over the main bathroom vanity, it is going to be a 3 way bathroom so the vanity has a space all of its own, I do like the idea of the added side mirrors, great for bouncing a little extra light around the room & a fabulous tool for checking that your hair is just right!!!

 

 

Image via Tinkalicious

 

Of course this is my ultimate "fantasy" bathroom.... ah the glamour!!!

 

If you have a double vanity what is your preference, two seperate mirrors, or one gigantic one?

 

Have you got lighting above or beside your mirrors & what are your preferences here???

 

CHEERS

Trish xxx

 

 





Pottery Barn mirror & dream house update

In my last post, as you know, I was dreaming about this fabulous mirror from Pottery Barn & wondering had anybody seen something like this available here in Australia

or

would I have to go to the expense of having it sent out from the US, if I really really wanted it in my dream home.

Well, the wonderful land of blogging truly is a valuable resource & the very helpful & ultra stylish Melinda from

Georgica Pond

Melinda is mid way thru a major renovation of her own home & I really love her style. She has some really great ideas & always gives me lots of inspiration.

 She is also a super sleuth when it comes to researching & finding just the right decorator items to get the finish she is after.

 If you haven't seen her lovely blog you really should pop over & take a peek!!!

Any way Melinda  found a similar mirror at

 Recollections

for a mere $59.

Now I am fortunate enough that Recollections have a Newcastle store which is only a 40 minute drive from my home so I will be able to go check this baby out in person. What a great excuse for a little shopping trip.

I don't know about you but I am always a little fearful of ordering something online....will it look as good in real life as it does in the image.

Image via Rehkamp Larson Architecture

Image via Alamode

These are my ensuite inspiration images, the second one is my all time favourite & is from a movie scene, I just don't recall which movie!

Now  the dream house plans are still slowly progressing thru the council building approval department, we had to give them some more information this week, so at least we know our plans are actually being looked at.

Unfortunately we still haven't managed to sell our old house, we have four interested buyers, the only hic cup being that they have to sell their own homes first & the market seems to be at a stand still in Lithgow...

Oh the frustration!!

Mind you there is lots that we can still do leading up to building the actual house. We still need to build a fence down one side & across the front, we have some more retaining walls to go in & we can also continue on with concreting the drive way. When I say "we" I really mean the dream guy, he he he!!

So fingers crossed for council approval on our development application, a house sale in the Blue Mountains.

In the meantime I think I need to take a little trip to Recollections to investigate some mirrors!!

Have a fantastic week everyone & thank you for all of your lovely comments & wonderful, I really do love & appreciate every one of them.

Do you love seeing new comments on your latest post?

I am a little like a small child getting a letter in the post, I can't wait to see what it says!!!

CHEERS

Trish xxx



I just love these oval mirrors from

Pottery Barn

Its called the Sussex Pivot Mirror and is $261 plus shipping of course which is another $96.

 Now I do believe that this is still a reasonable price for what it is, as I have found mirrors can be rather pricey here in Australia,

 BUT....

If anyone has seen something similar in our lovely country I would love to know about it. After all it is better to shop locally & keep Aussies in jobs!

It is nice however to see we are able to get things shipped here from Pottery Barn,things that just aren't available here. I fall in love with so many things that I see on some of my favourite US blogs that come from this store.

How about you, do you lust after American decor?

Do you have any hot Aussie mirror tips for me?

CHEERS

Trish xxx

Bedside lights with a difference

Image via A page of Inspiration

I love the idea of pendant lights or chandeliers as bedside lights, something a little different to the usual lamp

I love how they leave the bedsides free to display something pretty...

Images via Decor pad

I love these lanterns for a touch of whimsy.

Source unknown

These pendants add a very elegant touch to a  formal bedroom, complimenting the extremely beautiful sunburst mirror, without over powering it.

I wonder if this is a guest bedroom or does someone out there have children that would love & respect such an incredible space.

I know my kids wouldn't, they like to add their own little style stamp to their bedrooms!!!

Nicky Hilton's bedroom

Image via Houzz

Very glamorous, what can I say...

 I'm really loving these Plume lights at the moment



They are available through Mercator lighting here in Australia.
I love a pair of these pendants for the bedside & the ceiling mounted version for over the bath in the ensuite, to connect the two rooms.



Image via Urban Farm girl

Here is one in action!

Do you have a chandelier or two in your bedroom?



House Update & a big Thank you!

I love these chandeliers over the bedsides & think I have convinced my dream guy that its the perfect idea for our master bedroom, I haven't shown him any pics as yet, I just talk about how much I want them, veeerryyy regularly!!!

Just a quick post to say a

BIG THANK YOU

When I wrote about my concept plan & how I wanted my dream house to look, I asked for your ideas & suggestions on things I was unsure about  & I couldn't have gotten a better response.

You guys offered so much encouragement & helpful tips, I know I'm going to get all the advice & assistance I need just right here.

 For this I want to say Thank you & here is what I have learned:

image via Decor Pad

Two mirrors in the ensuite is the preferred choice,

wouldn't it be just Divine to be the lucky girl who owns this beautiful bathroom.

Image via Elements at home

Then there was the kitchen island & some fabulous tips...

I don't recall where I got this image from but this is another island I really adore, nice & simple but stylish,

Don't you think?

You suggested I make sure it is deep enough to ensure the kids don't put dirty foot prints on the back panel, you would think this would be a no brainer as the rental we are living in has gyprock(plaster) as the back panel at the breakfast bar & it is always filthy.

 So thanks for this reminder.

Another fabulous suggestion was to put a power point on the side of the island & that is definitely going on the electrical plan, certainly very practical & logical suggestions.

I really do appreciate your ideas, I have put so much thought into planning this house, but, there will always be things I will miss, no matter how much I stare at the plans & measure everything insight.

CHEERS

Trish xxx

Swooning over Venetian mirrors

I have a dream.... I'm dreaming of owning an exquisite mirror!!!!

Venetian style mirrors appear to jumping out at me everywhere I go & I have an urge to put one or two in my dream house.

image via urban sardines

I would seriously love a pair like this above a double vanity in my ensuite.

Image via apartment therapy 

This would be my ultimate dream, layering venetian mirrors over a full size vanity mirror, unfortunately my budget isn't quite as big as my dreams!!!

Image via design shrine

Image via lecotefrancais

Very very nice !!!

This makes me want a chair as well!!!!

Images via decorpad

I am now on the search for two of these beautiful mirrors at a reasonable price, ready for the dream house. Any suggestion's of Aussie supplier's would certainly be appreciated!!!

Cheers

Trish xx