Brightening a home with window mirrors

Mirrors give the illusion of a larger space while reflecting light and opening up a room. Window mirrors mimic the look of natural windows, giving your home an airy and open look.

Here are some of our favorite window mirrors this season:

[caption id="attachment_3446" align="alignnone" width="700"] Window-like mirrors via Desire to Inspire[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_3447" align="alignnone" width="700"] Primrose and Plum Cream Arched Window Mirror via notonthehighstreet.com (sold out)[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_3450" align="alignnone" width="668"] full length mirror to open up a spacious room[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_3449" align="alignnone" width="570"] Outdoor mirror that mimics window via etsy[/caption]

These types of mirrors can be placed inside or outside as in the last picture!

Three Things in My Home Office

I have a lot of junk floating around my home office, but three things are definite favorites right now.

I have been diligently filling up my Fly Agaric notebook with journalistic thoughts. I haven't been quite so good with my journal writing in recent years, but having a notebook nearby sure helps. Right on top of the notebook is my new C-3PO flash drive. It even omits Star Wars sound effects when you eject it! 

My friend picked this up for me on her trip to Nepal. She is such a sweetheart! I love this book so much. It's so cute that I don't have the nerve to use it. But great things, no matter how cute, are meant to be used and not saved. That has always been belief. If only I can bring myself to use it now!

The paper is handmade! Another reason why it is so difficult to ruin it with my writing.

Three Things to Dress Up a Poorly Decorated Room

I'll admit, I'm not big on decorating. When I was in college, I left the four walls of my dorm room barren and filled up only about half the closet space. A minimalist, I would call myself. Truthfully, I just didn't want to waste my time putting things up only to take them down later. Why move in only to move out? I will live out of a suitcase if I must. That was my logic.

Now that I am considering a more permanent fixture, I find myself eyeing furniture and decoration pieces everywhere I go. I doggy ear magazines that advertise decorations and kitchenware I like, I observe other people's homes and I look at interior design blogs.

These mirror feather wall decors reflect light and create interesting reflections on the wall.


This bird wall print a personal favorite. It is a poor man's art, but art nonetheless.


These natural, scentless tea light candles look great in any candle holder and are (probably) less toxic to the respiratory system than regular candles.

So yes, I guess I do like decorating. As I haven't found my ideal home to settle down in as of yet, I can't exactly plan out my new dining area or master bedroom. For now, I pick up small pieces of goodies here and there to spruce up my otherwise boring apartment.

ModCloth Reorganizes My Home (Trays, Storage)

ModCloth is well known for their quirky retro clothing and accessories, but I've recently ventured further into their apartment section to make some purchases for the home.

Firstly, I bought two decorative trays: one tray to store my perfume and one tray (to rule them all) to keep on my nightstand for keys and jewelry that I am too lazy to properly put away.

5 Simple DIY Projects to Spruce Up Your Home

 Paint anything with mod podge and glitter.

(via Buzzfeed and The Sasse Life)

Make beautiful custom candles with coffee beans, tea lights and a small cup or container.

(via Les Choses de Marie)

Use old magazines, two belts and a pillow to make a stool.

(via Apartment Therapy)

Spring Cleaning and Stress Less Aromatherapy

This week I firmly decided to clear up some space in my drawers and closets. It's strange that I think it's wasteful to toss some things out even though I never wear them. I convince myself that maybe I'll wear this someday. After all, why waste something in decent condition? The truth is that I will never get to those clothing items. They stay in the back of the closet, constantly overshadowed by the clothing items that I do like. Furthermore, I am a shopping addict. I buy new clothes every season. The closet just keeps piling up and things get lost in there. There are some things I have not even touched in five years. Today I gathered the courage to get rid of all the useless clothes. Most of them are in great condition and a few have never even been worn. I will donate all of them to Goodwill or Salvation Army. Donation: it really eases your mind.

One pile of things I am donating, including Abercrombie shirts and things I used to like.  

After a day of sorting, cleaning and packing, I really need to relax and enjoy the cleanliness of my home. Today, I turned to Aromafloria Aromatherapy. I was sent a kit of their Stress Less line a few months ago. I tried it here and there, but never got a chance to fully enjoy the entire range. I decided that I would reward myself today after all of the cleaning, so I prepared a lovely bubble bath with bath salts. While the bath was running, I gave myself a little rub and massage with the Stress Less Massage Oil. I love nothing more than the wonderful smell of lavender! The wonderful smell of the calming lavender, chamomile and sage from the bubble bath, salt and oil was calming enough to put me to sleep. I'm not one to ever sleep in the bathtub, but I somehow managed to take a little nap today. It was the most relaxing and invigorating bath time!

Aromafloria Stress Less Foaming Bubble Bath and Bath & Body Massage Oil

The Aromafloria Foaming Bubble Bath really makes me miss my childhood. It has been so long since I've gotten a chance to play with bubbles like this. The bath makes me feel like a kid - but a beautiful, relaxed kid. I've used Lush bath melts and bombs throughout the years, but nothing is quite as nice as a decent bubble bath. The two tablespoons of bath salts add quite a lovely twist to the traditional bubble bath. I haven't had a bath this indulging for so long. All I'm missing now is some hot chamomile tea!

Aromafloria Stress Ocean Mineral Bath Salts and Foaming Salt Glow Body Polish

I ended my long night with the Foaming Salt Glow Body Polish. The final result is baby smooth skin - and I love, love, love it. I am extremely satisfied with how I chose to spend this day. Maybe tomorrow I will spend some time to rearrange the house and then let myself have another bubble bath. How do you like to treat yourself after a long day?

Gorgeous Handmade Gift Wrap Ideas

If you like these polka dotted gift wraps, head over to Project Wedding and learn how to customize your own. Chelsea Fuss teaches readers how to wrap chocolate bar party favors, but you can easily integrate these cute and simple designs for any gift. They're super easy to make and super cute too!

On her Lovely Junk blog, India de Beaufort teaches readers how to add flowers and accents to ordinary gift wraps. Did I mention that she is also one of the most talented and beautiful woman I've ever seen? If you don't know about her, India stars in ABC Family's Jane by Design. You can also visit her website to hear her beautiful singing. I really can't say enough good things about India!