Look for Less: Home Office

Today I'd like to introduce you to a new and exciting series I've been working on! Ever pin these outrageously beautiful images of interiors and think to yourself, WOW I wish? Whatever that space may be, a bedroom, living room, home office ANYTHING - I would love to help you achieve that look for less.

For most of the images you'll find in Elle Decor, or even on Pinterest [they got there somehow right?] - They usually come with that treacherous thing I'm always mentioning... A big price tag. And if you're anything like me, well lets be real for a minute. You're probably on a budget. It's a sad but realistic truth that student loans and rent come before the well being of my pitifully bare apartment.

So with my new series "Look for Less" I'll be taking those ever so famous "I wish" Pinterest images and re creating the same look [or feel] for less! The best part - Links and Prices will all be included! If you see something you like for a good price tag, you will be able to go shopping and put the look together yourself!

Here is my first Look for Less:

Look for Less: Home Office by defineddesigns featuring eglomise furniture

Get the Look:

1. Desk - This mirrored desk from World Market is such an elegant piece - $234.00

2. Chair - Acrylic furniture is such a trend right now! Overstock.com - $106.00

3. Table Lamp - This table lamp might be a little smaller than the one in the inspiration image but it will still stand out sitting on the desk! Lamps Plus - $60.00

4. Pillow - Don't forget to buy an 18" pillow to go with this amazing faux fur pillow cover from Pottery Barn - $33.00

5. Wastebasket - Target is the place to go for all of your bathroom accessories - $24.99

6. Paint - Benjamin Moore | Copper Patina Paint. A gallon of paint could cover a good sized office in stripes - $35.00

Total: $492.99

Have an image or look you want to recreate for less? Send them over & maybe I can feature you on a look for less post! emmamnewell@gmail.com

Mirrors + Creative Juice

Good Morning! Wondering where trending tuesday is this week? Well, It's live from Creative Juice today! You can view my full post here.

If you've never visited CJ before, you're in for a treat! Mindy covers pretty much everything you can think of including parties, amazing recipes, and her infamous Macarons. [Too bad she's in California...for my fellow Charlotteans -  Amelies will have to do.]

Today's post is all about mirrors. Here are some you might want to add to your virtual shopping cart:

Mirror Mirror by defineddesigns featuring home wall decor

The Accent Piece by defineddesigns featuring mirrored furniture

Enjoy!

Mirror Mirror on the Wall

Mirror Mirror on the wall.... Well, thats what the storybooks say. Speaking of mirrors; Today's trend alert will have plenty of mirrors on the wall but they aren't just for hanging anymore. Here's some inspiration on just a few of my favorite ways to use mirrors.  Some unique and some traditional. Mirrors are easy to find at almost any store, so why not use them creatively??

This Mid-Century Modern look is not so Mid Century anymore. This look is easy to achieve with an inexpensive full length mirror.  Just hang it the other direction and use it to frame a piece of furniture.

Mirrored furniture is a unique way to bring mirrored accents into your home without hanging your typical mirror on the wall.  This small mirrored chest of drawers is also doubling as a nightstand. It brings out the black trim in the bed linens.

Talk about oversized... This oversized mirror brings a neutral colored room to life.  The "blah" effect that is always associated with browns and neutrals is no more with all the light that bounces off of this focal piece.

On the complete opposite side of oversized mirrors, this wall features a variety of small mirrors.  Imitating a photo wall it creates a shabby chic feel to the arrangement and entire room.

Did you know that mirrors are a good way to make a small room look larger?  This is an optical illusion that is also created in this bedroom.  The fully mirrored walls create the illusion that the room is a lot larger than it's actual size and the antiqued mirror brings in a warmer light than a crisp mirror. 

Decorative mirrors can come in all shapes and sizes.  This decorative mirror adds a little more flair to this bathroom than a basic vanity mirror would have.  

My favorite type of decorative mirror right now [along with most other people] is the timeless sunburst mirror. You can find them in all different shapes, sizes and price ranges.

target | target | crate & barrel | west elm | wisteria

And if you want a little more variety to choose from check out the selection from Better Homes and Gardens!

Want to see more mirror trends? Check out my [Mirror Mirror] Pinterest board for unlimited inspiration! There's even a few DIY Mirror ideas in there!