Last week I was incredibly busy preparing for my Junior League's annual Rummage Sale, which is basically the biggest yard sale you have ever seen. When the doors opened Friday night, people literally ran in, pushing those around them. I met a lady who takes off work every year to come, another who sewed a big bag just for the occasion and a man who bought 10 yards of green felt for no other reason then 'it was a really good deal'. Among these treasure hunters were also several aspiring designers and actual designers who come every year to get great deals on fabric, furniture and accessories. One lady spent $170 on 'anything cashmere and wool' to make pillows that she sells. I also helped another woman who bought up all the draperies, then informed me that she is a substance abuse counselor who thinks that a pretty house is one step in the right direction when you are trying to turn your life around.
But, my inspiration for this post was a woman I saw walking out with 5 or 6 big gold, empty!, frames. And I tried with all my might to figure out what she could be doing with all of them. If I were her, I would turn them into mirrors and get to decorating! Big gold mirrors are the perfect accent for any room. Of course mirrors reflect light and help a room look bigger, while choosing a gold frame automatically adds a touch of class and elegance.
*Images from
House Beautiful, Southern Living, Coastal Living and Architectural Digest.
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