Hello, hello! I just want to say I am BLOWN AWAY by your kindness and love! Thank you all for the well wishes yesterday. I have cherished every comment, tweet, text, call, etc since announcing the news on Sunday. Thank you, thank you, thank you. And I promise you this will not turn in to a wedding blog. I'm sure I'll want to share a few details here and there, but we'll mostly stick to the usuals- design and fashion!
Today I want to talk about a design trend that has stuck around for awhile, much to my delight- the sunburst mirror. Whether placed above a headboard, an entryway console, or as an accent piece within a gallery wall, it always manages to add the perfect touch of luxe:
All you history buffs out there may be interested to know that sunburst mirrors date back to King Louis XIV, also known as "The Sun King." As the story goes, he used to stare in to his sunburst mirror each morning to see his face in the center of the sun's rays. Oh, the vanity!
This decorative mirror saw a resurgence in popularity during the mid twentieth century, and in the last few years they are everywhere!
Although I love it in gold, I've seen more natural versions made of wood. I also love this white version, placed on top of a mantel mirror:
So what's your take? Do you find it timeless, or trendy?
Some of these are so beautiful and different and I loved learning about the mirror's origins....I love it....I want to be in the center of the sun too! I didn't like these at the beginning and I'm not sure if its because I see them so much but they are growing on me.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE them! I was just looking at some last night:)A lot of them are old- I don't think they'll ever go out of style
ReplyDeleteI still love them! Mostly because they allow for a giant burst of gold in a room, but what is not to love about that?!
ReplyDeleteI love sunburst mirrors and want to get one too. Gold is so gorgeous against pastel walls.
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They used to bug me a little because they were EVERYWHERE, but how I kind of really dig them. I especially LOVE the white sunburst over the mirror above the fireplace... Now that's gorgeous. I also like them above beds. Makes a nice statement.
ReplyDeleteI have them above my bed. Agreed with Gabrielle, at first I was like UGHHH they are everywhere and I'm just blending in now. But I haven't seen them around in awhile so it's making me fall in love with them again.
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I love them all...I have three sunburst mirrors in our family room. We have had them since 2006 and I move them around rooms. Love them!
ReplyDeleteSunburst mirrors are definitely a trend I am on board with - I have one above my bed! I'm also in love with the slightly less trendy eagle mirrors!
ReplyDeleteLove the sunburst! It's a stunner, for sure ;) It adds that perfect POW! to any room! XO Brynn
ReplyDeleteobviously, I love them! :) Thanks so much for sharing mine here Sam. And you're engaged! Congrats. Had no idea you're an Oklahoma girl. Me too! :)
ReplyDeleteI need one too! Also...congrats on your engagement!!!!!
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Love those mirrors and for me they're definitely timeless!
ReplyDeletedont forget there will be lots of fashion & design when you plan your wedding ;) !!
ReplyDeleteLOVE the sunburst mirror. im all for it. i want one so bad!
I like the little ones. I think they are cute when placed in a vertical line.
ReplyDeleteBelated CONGRATS! Handsome man! Beautiful couple. Oh yeah--great mirrors, too!
ReplyDeleteAmen to that! I have been searching for the right one for several months and will hold out till I find it. For me it has to be antique.
ReplyDeleteI agree - I have been seriously wanting one too - so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love me a good sunburst mirror - I'd love one for my room! I love the whole bedroom in that first picture - I wish it was mine.
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I love your post, the gallery is stunning..
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