Mirror, mirror ...

This is the ultimate accessory of the moment, at a time when the trend is for small spaces and narrow parts. The mirror, in fact, is not only essential attribute of Narcissus on all sides, but especially a great provider perspectives, reducing the temptation claustrophobia inherent in the fact of change in a small space.

Indeed, intelligently placed, a mirror may well overcome the narrowness of an entry or a small kitchen. Another advantage is that said mirror and said reverberation as possible to fully illuminate parts too dark.

In terms of design, the reflective gear are unaware of the crisis and come in all shapes and sizes ... Here is a small selection which will allow you, if your heart tells you, to transform your home into a veritable hall of mirrors!

If the media and traditional settings bother you, you, thanks to the inspiration of Matali and Domestic, the opportunity to admire in a free from the constraints of the genre, with its shaped silhouette face, the mirror Alice plexiglass adhesive will invite you to dream heroine of Lewis Carroll, as suggested by very explicitly aillor its pretty name ...

It is difficult to say that the mirrors so-called "practical and functional" embody itself the epitome of elegance. No, I do not deny in their deep utility, even their indispensability to ensure "full length" of his good behavior and check that our pants fall correctly on our shoes. But, like ironing boards, brooms and vacuum cleaners, they are inevitable but rarely won by fever aesthetic. This glaring fact at least has the merit of allowing laudable exceptions stand out dramatically from their congeners, the mirror image of Trellis door clothes at Umbra , underneath whose four supporting bars clever storage ...

It goes without saying that such an accessory gives us no excuse to throw our clothes around our room and do not plan before going to bed we held the next day.

The news will not surprise you, to strengthen the impression of space, it is useful to boost prospects. An interesting solution could be hung in strategic areas different styles of mirrors, to create a play of light, which, through multiple réfléchissements, can help to illuminate both the parts properly and indirectly. Natuellement, have an accurate eye, time and patience for this task are hardue serious advantages.

Attractive alternative, you can also opt for an unstructured mirror, which will gradually reflect a single light source. It's a crazy idea, always performed by Umbra, who with his mirror Mosh , succeeds the bet to renew a chestnut tree decoration ... I let you enjoy this overlap of 11 mirrors, sometimes vertically, sometimes horizontally and often diagonally. For the record, Umbra to recognize a great humor and deep knowledge of the lexia Punko-hardcore, as the Mosh is a dance (?) Well known to regulars of heavy metal concerts consisting mainly arms and legs waving frantically and jump from one against on the other ... a kind of pogo to the extreme in some way ... I bet after that brief language, you consider this mirror from a new perspective (that which is perfect for a post devoted to reflection ...)

On a more peaceful, I could not end this entry without you present one of the countless wonders of the French brand Bleu Nature. This porthole mirror is both simple and highly sought after in my opinion deserves the epithet '... Nothing is too wonderful or too little here, the framework, composed of twigs, driftwood, masterfully frames the ice surrounding it with a unique natural setting. Like all other creations of the brand, this mirror brings to life what nature has immortalized: in fact, in addition to their method of construction crafts, products Bleu Nature have in common to be created from materials gleaned at the option beaches and promenades, in the image of these branches frayed by water and wind. I'll come back more substantially on other works of the brand that deserves a long detour by itself.

Candles and lanterns ... I love candles

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Like all girls and many boys, I love candles, and in the end with some good humor dawn I see the first frosts and declining day, because I see an opportunity to transform my home me into a cocoon of warm light.

The experience taught me not to hesitate to multiply genres and media. I have a predilection for the candles that have the merit of offering an infinity of lights and colors, depending on the shape, color and material support. Another benefit of weight: the candles are ultimately very profitable as running small tea lights otherwise known Teelichte the other side of the Rhine, which are far from being the most expensive in the world.
Ideally, to create an inviting interior, is not to fear excess, keeping in mind that these lights are very soft and that their addition will not cause glare than other emotion in your guests and / or small (s) friend (s). Personally, I turn everything that makes me feel at home - and believe me if you want, the choices are not the same every day and he rarely comes to the idea of ​​lighting along with all my photophores - then leave the room for a few moments back in the doorway to test in vivo the effect caused, generally positive.
What is nice with this type of lighting is its living aspect, fluctuating, and frankly sensual - for more information I recommend warmly The Psychoanalysis of Fire Bachelard - conducive to an absolute poetic experience. The additional flavors are completely negligible for my taste, often artificial, very heady, I prefer a more personal touch: a few drops of natural essence of lavender or almond deposited on spark ignition before, and what are the hours with delicate aromas guaranteed. If you want more glamor or are more egocentric, do not hesitate to replace gasoline with your own natural scent.

Lately, however, I just tend to get tired of my lanterns, candles wax and I miss them a little big, and I discovered with joy that ciriers decorators no longer hesitate to propose creative large format or hollow candles for lighting and deep satin sustainable ...

The Spanish Cerabella bayberry is a master in the field, and offers designs without pun, decidedly bright. Japanese style of candle lanterns for a Zen atmosphere with light spheres, cones, cubes through the vessels, all containers appear to have been reviewed to provide a comprehensive range for evenings and nights of rapture. Blow of heart special reference to the folds of our childhood, floating candles shaped like a boat will work wonders on a table runner or in your driveway.

Fan of candles, I'm not so far devoid of consciousness and presence of mind: these things contain the fire, which is not risk free. It is therefore useful to recall the rules of safe way: put your lights on stable surfaces and durable, free from drafts as well as small, curious hands, and make sure all your candles are extinguished before leaving the room.
As a bonus, I submit two proven tips and tricks to live better in the joys of the hearth in miniature
- Accident wax on furniture or clothing, do not scratch échinez the task, you will only ruin definitively support. Wait until the wax dryer, place a sheet of blotting paper or toilet paper on the task, and then switch without pressing the delicate iron thermostat. The wax will be absorbed by the absorbent paper like magic.
- For a warm winter the Slav-Scandinavian accents, make candles with mandarins. To do this, cut laterally mandarin and hollow out there taking care to preserve the white rod lower - which is the wick. Cut a circle in the upper part of the cap to allow air to circulate. Fill the inside of cooking oil, leave to soak the stem and turn the wick, closing with the hat. Magic and citrus odors guaranteed!