Monday Musings - Reflecting on Mirrors

Mirrors must be one of the home decorator's best friends. We all know that they reflect light into a room and can make a space appear larger than it really is. They can they make a beautiful statement by themselves, but a well placed mirror has the added advantage of being able to turn whatever scene they reflect into a work of art, often enhanced by the patina of the mirror. It could be a beautiful chandelier, a gorgeous antique, vintage shutters or a pretty garden scene. In these examples, I think the reflections are as beautiful as the mirrors. 

I hope the week ahead if filled with many happy moments. That is often all that we need.

And finally, wishing my dearest husband a very happy birthday!

Till next time

Sharon x

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Rik Storms - Ancient Building Material

Floor in Basècle with white marble

It all started with this picture. I fell in love with it and was determined to find it's origins. A bit of research led me to this site  

His website states :

"40 years ago, at young age, Rik Storms started the restoration of very particular buildings: the beguinage of Leuven, the court of Busleyden at the fish market, particular houses, castles and farms. Over the years, Rik Storms started also with transactions and sale of old and antique building materials and restored them with particular care and attention. Storms met during his life the famous architect Raymond Rombouts, a close collaboration grew between them. Storms' vision and knowledge about architectural concepts increased a lot. From that moment he was able to place historical building materials in an original and incomparable context. Authenticity and respect for tradition are the main matters for Storms in his constant search for the most beautiful old materials, which he integrates in classic and timeless interiors."

Here are some of the pictures from his site, using the wonderful ancient materials he has uncovered, from floors to ceiling beams, garden objects to old stone and roof tiles to furniture. Wouldn't it be wonderful to build a home one day using materials with such history and patina....

Floor in Carrara marble and black cabochons - 19th century model
Columns in marble Rouge Beige - 17th century

Table in old teak

 Steps in blue stone
Wall fountain - 18th century

Floor in Calcaire stone and Basècle

Cross-beams in old oak

17th century Flemish Chimney - Bleu stone

Floors - workplan and sink in marble of Carrara

Floor in blue stone - 19th century
Waterbasin and tablets in blue stone 

Floors in old marble of Carrara

Waterbasin in Carrara marble - 19th century

Bath in zinc - 19th century
Floor and shower in Carrara marble

Table in blue stone

Table in blue stone - Chairs in teak
Terrace made with shiste stone 

Garden gate in cast iron - 19th century
Garden path made with Calcaire stone

Windows of greenhouse in cast iron
Pediment in bleu stone - 19th century
Statues - 4 seasons - 19th century

Enjoy the weekend ahead. 

Till next time

Sharon x

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