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THE MAGIC OF MIRRORS
(Above) An assortment of old mirrors without any fancy adornmentsstill manages to make a beautiful statement. Their beauty is in their simplicity and uniformity of color. The creamy old vases intensify the effect, their elegant lines reflected in the mirrors.
The distressed sideboard might once have
been a carpenter’s workbench.
photos: Gross & Daley
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Filled with nostalgic remnants of simpler times and prices to match any bargain-hunter’s budget, flea markets have become one of America’s favorite obsessions.
by Risa Palazzo
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 The saying, “One person’s trash is another’s person’s treas- ure,” rings truer than ever in today’s decorating. The definition of beauty is always evolving. Perfection used to be considered the standard of what was truly beautiful—meticulously polished silver, rust-free garden furniture, carefully painted surfaces without any peeling in sight. Nowadays, our eyes are more forgiving, and the flaws we once chose to conceal are applauded for their timeworn beauty. Peeling and weathered finishes, rusted metal, scrapes, dings and all the other hallmarks of time are now cherished. The rigid decorating rules of the past have fallen by the wayside. Uniqueness and creativity have replaced the tired dictums of what constitutes good taste and beauty, and for that we are all grateful. After all, what fun is there in following someone else’s idea of what is worthy of having in our homes? |
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CREATIVE STORAGE SOLUTIONS
Old suitcases like these speak of voyages taken and hold a wealth of travel memories (as well as extra blankets, sweaters or bed linens!). Another great idea: architectural finds transformed into display shelving.
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